School me on buying a Cayenne for my daughter
10-01-2016, 02:25 PM
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School me on buying a Cayenne for my daughter
Pondering the purchase of a used Cayenne 2006ish to get my daughter through high school and college. $10K-$15K
Im looking for safety and reliability. Not afraid to wrench on it if need be.
What to seek and what to avoid?
Thanks in advance for the Rennlist brain trust.
Im looking for safety and reliability. Not afraid to wrench on it if need be.
What to seek and what to avoid?
Thanks in advance for the Rennlist brain trust.
10-01-2016, 03:30 PM
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Probably.
I don't know squat about the Cayenne platform.
I don't know squat about the Cayenne platform.
10-01-2016, 03:38 PM
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Tires about 1K per year
Brakes / Rotors average 300 a year
Very tough car, V6 decent economy and easier to handle for a kid, 8 may be to tempting to get fast in a hurry
There a re a lot of pitfalls in the early model years, and very expensive parts, Drive Shafts, Tranny controllers, Coolant pipes, Coils. you would be well served reading the stickies
Brakes / Rotors average 300 a year
Very tough car, V6 decent economy and easier to handle for a kid, 8 may be to tempting to get fast in a hurry
There a re a lot of pitfalls in the early model years, and very expensive parts, Drive Shafts, Tranny controllers, Coolant pipes, Coils. you would be well served reading the stickies
10-01-2016, 04:28 PM
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Most definitely a base 6 cylinder...avoid the S and turbo.
2003-2006 are plagued with electrical faults. A truck with minimal options may help with this.
2003-2006 are plagued with electrical faults. A truck with minimal options may help with this.
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10-01-2016, 06:52 PM
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I'd seek "Love" - mebbe a Suburu, or a Toyota. Check the crash test ratings. When you're looking for safety AND reliability - reliability is where the Cayenne may fall a bit short. Some reading of the stickies here, and browsing of the forum posts will give you some ideas.
You are certain to hear from the people who say "Why - most reliable car I've ever owned.." First time I heard that was around 1965 when I was considering buying an XKE and asked a guy who owned one. He was English, so I can only imagine what over cars he had owned. The XKE was sexy, fast, sure babe magnet - but reliable? Only could rely on it to break monthly.
Owning a Cayenne takes some degree of passion combined with being oblivious to it's faults. There are faults. There are things that will happen. If you want your daughter to be able to always rely on a car to start and drive - a Japanese one is the way to go. If you feel learning some reliance on herself is a good thing, then a Cayenne might be the instructor she needs.
2nd Cayenne in my garage.. yeah, I talk a good story, but fast and comfortable get me every time. It's finally back home. Came home on the 30th, after spending the entire month at the dealer.. it's a long story..
You are certain to hear from the people who say "Why - most reliable car I've ever owned.." First time I heard that was around 1965 when I was considering buying an XKE and asked a guy who owned one. He was English, so I can only imagine what over cars he had owned. The XKE was sexy, fast, sure babe magnet - but reliable? Only could rely on it to break monthly.
Owning a Cayenne takes some degree of passion combined with being oblivious to it's faults. There are faults. There are things that will happen. If you want your daughter to be able to always rely on a car to start and drive - a Japanese one is the way to go. If you feel learning some reliance on herself is a good thing, then a Cayenne might be the instructor she needs.
2nd Cayenne in my garage.. yeah, I talk a good story, but fast and comfortable get me every time. It's finally back home. Came home on the 30th, after spending the entire month at the dealer.. it's a long story..
10-01-2016, 07:06 PM
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Any Cayenne in that price range I'm not sure I'd put my kid in. These aren't "Put gas in it and drive" types of cars reliability wise. Unless you want to go get her a lot, or have her waiting on the side of the road for AAA a lot, I'd get her something else.
Like a Honda or Toyota...
Like a Honda or Toyota...
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10-01-2016, 08:02 PM
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I'm getting the impression that pre 2006's are on the reliability/maint level of 928's.
2007 and later much better.
Not liking the $$$ parts, but what else do I expect from a P-car.'
I like heavy and not fast with more air bags than cylinders.
Cayenne or BMW X3 ? (or a Land Rover LR3?)
2007 and later much better.
Not liking the $$$ parts, but what else do I expect from a P-car.'
I like heavy and not fast with more air bags than cylinders.
Cayenne or BMW X3 ? (or a Land Rover LR3?)
10-01-2016, 10:32 PM
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I'm getting the impression that pre 2006's are on the reliability/maint level of 928's.
2007 and later much better.
Not liking the $$$ parts, but what else do I expect from a P-car.'
I like heavy and not fast with more air bags than cylinders.
Cayenne or BMW X3 ? (or a Land Rover LR3?)
2007 and later much better.
Not liking the $$$ parts, but what else do I expect from a P-car.'
I like heavy and not fast with more air bags than cylinders.
Cayenne or BMW X3 ? (or a Land Rover LR3?)
I'd suggest looking for a Toyota Land Cruiser or the Lexus GS-460 equivalent. Lasts forever, built like a tank, and doesn't break. Lots of air bags too. Priced around the same as a Cayenne year for year, mile for mile.
10-02-2016, 02:09 AM
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$1K/ year for tires? Wow... not sure what kind of tires or terrain you drive on, but that's crazy! We just completed 2 years/20K and the tires have lots of life left in them.
When it comes time to get our daughter her first car, it'll most likely be a Subaru Outback. Maybe a Crosstrek. Hell, if we have to sell our CD back, we've already decided to get a brand new Outback for my wife to drive for a few years until it's time to turn over to the kid and then the wife gets her pick (probably a 911 by then!).
Subi - handles well, sticks to the road like glue, reliable for the most part, safe, good in all weather, and unlike the Land Cruiser or GS-460, she will be able to afford the gas to make it go.
When it comes time to get our daughter her first car, it'll most likely be a Subaru Outback. Maybe a Crosstrek. Hell, if we have to sell our CD back, we've already decided to get a brand new Outback for my wife to drive for a few years until it's time to turn over to the kid and then the wife gets her pick (probably a 911 by then!).
Subi - handles well, sticks to the road like glue, reliable for the most part, safe, good in all weather, and unlike the Land Cruiser or GS-460, she will be able to afford the gas to make it go.
10-02-2016, 08:21 AM
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From the past owner of a 2006 BMW X5 4.4 consider a Japanese import SUV. Niece drives a Geo Tracker (Subaru built)...cheap and reliable.
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10-02-2016, 10:41 AM
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After reading the stickies, I wont be buying a pig.
Good grief.
Thanks for the sound advice.
Good grief.
Thanks for the sound advice.
10-02-2016, 11:03 AM
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10-02-2016, 12:02 PM
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I would agree a very tough car. My wife and I were stopped at a red light some years ago in our then 2008 Cayenne and were hit in the rear by a young man in a Suburban doing ( the police estimate) 30 MPH. We suffered minimum damage in the rear, all doors including the rear hatch opened and closed normally and there was no broken or cracked glass. None of our airbags deployed and neither of us had any injuries. However, all the bags in the Suburban deployed and started a small fire under the dash. Additionally its engine and radiator were pushed some distance to the rear. Bottom line the Suburban was underivable and had to be towed. Was most likely a total. We were able to drive our Cayenne some fifty miles at highway speed to the dealer and that is but one reason we still drive a Cayenne.
That said I would look hard at a 2011 or newer and the main reason is mileage as they lightened the vehicle by 500 lbs by substituting high strength Alum for steel and adding a 8 speed transmission instead of the previous 6 speed auto. Plus the fact with a newer one you can get it certified and thus have some factory warranty. nothing really wrong with the older ones but they are older and get less gabs mileage plus all repairs would be out of pocket.
Things to look for would be coolant pipes ( most have been repaired if regular service has been kept current. Cardian (sp) shaft bearings and then the normal wear and tear from a 10 plus year old vehicle.
Keeping daughter safe a good move Good luck in your search
That said I would look hard at a 2011 or newer and the main reason is mileage as they lightened the vehicle by 500 lbs by substituting high strength Alum for steel and adding a 8 speed transmission instead of the previous 6 speed auto. Plus the fact with a newer one you can get it certified and thus have some factory warranty. nothing really wrong with the older ones but they are older and get less gabs mileage plus all repairs would be out of pocket.
Things to look for would be coolant pipes ( most have been repaired if regular service has been kept current. Cardian (sp) shaft bearings and then the normal wear and tear from a 10 plus year old vehicle.
Keeping daughter safe a good move Good luck in your search