Nervous new 958.2 owner
06-07-2022, 02:53 AM
#1
Nervous new 958.2 owner
Hello everyone.
First post here, I just picked up a 2016 base VR6 Cayenne with 116k miles for $21k( price might be high), it was my friend's car, he drove a lot highway miles. The car is in good condition, runs like a new car. Never own any Porsche before, worry about the the cost of repairs, but lots of people say the Cayenne is pretty reliable.
The previous owner did get new battery, new spark plugs, new coil packs and transfer case recall done recently. He put a 21 inch wheel on, but I am thinking switch back to stock 18inch wheel to get more MPG and not worry about the pot hole.
I just done a oil change, new engine air filter and A/C air filter today.
Any maintenance recommend to be done on such high miles? Maybe change diff fluid?
Does anyone know any good Porsche indy shop in Portland, OR area?
Thank you
First post here, I just picked up a 2016 base VR6 Cayenne with 116k miles for $21k( price might be high), it was my friend's car, he drove a lot highway miles. The car is in good condition, runs like a new car. Never own any Porsche before, worry about the the cost of repairs, but lots of people say the Cayenne is pretty reliable.
The previous owner did get new battery, new spark plugs, new coil packs and transfer case recall done recently. He put a 21 inch wheel on, but I am thinking switch back to stock 18inch wheel to get more MPG and not worry about the pot hole.
I just done a oil change, new engine air filter and A/C air filter today.
Any maintenance recommend to be done on such high miles? Maybe change diff fluid?
Does anyone know any good Porsche indy shop in Portland, OR area?
Thank you
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Dr. G7 (06-07-2022)
06-07-2022, 08:31 AM
#3
Hello everyone.
First post here, I just picked up a 2016 base VR6 Cayenne with 116k miles for $21k( price might be high), it was my friend's car, he drove a lot highway miles. The car is in good condition, runs like a new car. Never own any Porsche before, worry about the the cost of repairs, but lots of people say the Cayenne is pretty reliable.
The previous owner did get new battery, new spark plugs, new coil packs and transfer case recall done recently. He put a 21 inch wheel on, but I am thinking switch back to stock 18inch wheel to get more MPG and not worry about the pot hole.
I just done a oil change, new engine air filter and A/C air filter today.
Any maintenance recommend to be done on such high miles? Maybe change diff fluid?
Does anyone know any good Porsche indy shop in Portland, OR area?
Thank you
First post here, I just picked up a 2016 base VR6 Cayenne with 116k miles for $21k( price might be high), it was my friend's car, he drove a lot highway miles. The car is in good condition, runs like a new car. Never own any Porsche before, worry about the the cost of repairs, but lots of people say the Cayenne is pretty reliable.
The previous owner did get new battery, new spark plugs, new coil packs and transfer case recall done recently. He put a 21 inch wheel on, but I am thinking switch back to stock 18inch wheel to get more MPG and not worry about the pot hole.
I just done a oil change, new engine air filter and A/C air filter today.
Any maintenance recommend to be done on such high miles? Maybe change diff fluid?
Does anyone know any good Porsche indy shop in Portland, OR area?
Thank you
You are on the right track of identifying a good indy.
Bottom line: keep a rainy day fund but
MOSTLY, enjoy your new baby!
Again, welcome!
06-07-2022, 11:44 AM
#4
Racer
I also have a 2016 base with 70k miles. Its my 2nd 2016. Bought it 3 years ago and its fully loaded, even has the black and cohiba full leather. Really very few problems, it has CPO warranty until end of July so I had the dealer give it a check over and transfer case fluid change. They said it needs nothing. One word of advice. While all water drains need to be kept clear, on both of mine the frequent problem is the AC drain on the passenger footwell where it goes throught the firewall. Check the threads. Its a crappy little rubber flapper valve on the engine side. Good news is that on the VR6 you can reach it with your arm but I keep a wire coat hanger handy and give it a flick open every month or so. You will need a flashlight. If it plugs you will have lots if water on the floor! Also, I have the original 18” wheels and run the new All weather tires from either Michelin or Toyo. They are also winter rated for the mountains and good to run all year. Have fun.
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PSUN-PDX (06-07-2022)
06-07-2022, 12:01 PM
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06-07-2022, 12:03 PM
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06-07-2022, 12:12 PM
#7
I also have a 2016 base with 70k miles. Its my 2nd 2016. Bought it 3 years ago and its fully loaded, even has the black and cohiba full leather. Really very few problems, it has CPO warranty until end of July so I had the dealer give it a check over and transfer case fluid change. They said it needs nothing. One word of advice. While all water drains need to be kept clear, on both of mine the frequent problem is the AC drain on the passenger footwell where it goes throught the firewall. Check the threads. Its a crappy little rubber flapper valve on the engine side. Good news is that on the VR6 you can reach it with your arm but I keep a wire coat hanger handy and give it a flick open every month or so. You will need a flashlight. If it plugs you will have lots if water on the floor! Also, I have the original 18” wheels and run the new All weather tires from either Michelin or Toyo. They are also winter rated for the mountains and good to run all year. Have fun.
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06-07-2022, 02:00 PM
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Our '13 Q7 TDi has 150K and it pretty much feels new too!
...this is why I buy German luxury vehicles once they've hit the shallower portion of the depreciation curve!
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06-07-2022, 02:06 PM
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I also have a 2016 base with 70k miles. Its my 2nd 2016. Bought it 3 years ago and its fully loaded, even has the black and cohiba full leather. Really very few problems, it has CPO warranty until end of July so I had the dealer give it a check over and transfer case fluid change. They said it needs nothing. One word of advice. While all water drains need to be kept clear, on both of mine the frequent problem is the AC drain on the passenger footwell where it goes throught the firewall. Check the threads. Its a crappy little rubber flapper valve on the engine side. Good news is that on the VR6 you can reach it with your arm but I keep a wire coat hanger handy and give it a flick open every month or so. You will need a flashlight. If it plugs you will have lots if water on the floor! Also, I have the original 18” wheels and run the new All weather tires from either Michelin or Toyo. They are also winter rated for the mountains and good to run all year. Have fun.
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PSUN-PDX (06-08-2022)
06-07-2022, 03:01 PM
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Racer
I did cut the drains in the back and mine has an extra one for the rear AC. I didn’t do the front ones, but I regularly pore water from a jug into the panorama roof drains and the fron cowling to make sure it runs out.
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PSUN-PDX (06-08-2022)
06-08-2022, 08:09 AM
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Burning Brakes
Same here. I've doing it with Mercedes cars my entire adult life. I just gave my '09 ML350 to my 17 year old daughter and my daily is a '14 E Class wagon, both cars have been very reliable.
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PSUN-PDX (06-12-2022)
06-08-2022, 05:24 PM
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By the way, a 2016 V6 base Cayenne was never anywhere close to $150k - but the point still holds that you got a good deal.
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