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This is a cut and past from an earlier post it does have my mileage history. / FWIW I own a 2011 Cayenne S (NA 4.8 V8). I bought it with 40K miles on it in 2015 and purchased a warranty that lasted until 125K. Total cost of the car, warranty and tax and lic was just under $50K. Now the car has 173K miles on it. It has been great. I did have some warranty work done around 118 K that included a lot of little stuff involved in fixing a small oil leak and a new starter. Mainly stuff my dealer made sure to correct before the warranty expired at 125K. Was problem free until 160K miles at which time I got a cam shaft sensor code but it turned out to need the timing chain rails replaced. $8700. Still runs great and considering I what I paid and have gotten 8 years and 133K miles, and its still looks and runs great, I have been very pleased. I have loved the vehicle so much I was going to buy another new one either a turbo or GTS as I prefer the V-8 in a SUV but it runs so well I am keeping it as my beach/ surfing / bad weather /and hauling cargo vehicle. I will start limiting the mileage to make it last as it is the Porsche I need, and instead used my car budget for the Porsche I really wanted. Together they make a perfect combination for fun and practicality.
So I think the way to go in terms of durability and lowest cost of maintenance is to go with the Cayenne S without air suspension, which is what I have. The standard no frills suspension will never fail and according to my Tech at the Porsche dealership, the upper and lower CA's go for a while. It still truly rides like it has 40k miles. No clunks or looseness and I run the factory 21's . Actually just had its annual NY state inspection and all the bushings and bearings are all good.
The only thing about these 958's is that they eat tires for lunch. Almost like clockwork, the tires are pretty much done after 10k miles, especially the rears. Probably due to its weight .
I like the non turbo V8 of the S and GTS for dd duty. Plenty fast, and if you get at least a 2013, it won't have the cam bolts issue but most pre-13's have gotten the recall done anyways.
That said, Coventry Motor Cars in CT just listed a CTT with 175K miles on it and I've known and bought cars from them for 15 yrs and they don't sell anything that isn't well sorted with great history so it goes to show you how , with proper care , these things are stout .
I use to use the Michelin Pilot Sport tires and while they handle very well I would only get at most 20K on a set. I have 21" spider rims and 295 all the way around. The last set of tires I bought for it I changed to P -Zero AS. They still handle great but are much better in wet conditions, they are much quieter with a more comfortable ride and they are warrantied for 40K miles. Should have made the change sooner.
I use to use the Michelin Pilot Sport tires and while they handle very well I would only get at most 20K on a set. I have 21" spider rims and 295 all the way around. The last set of tires I bought for it I changed to P -Zero AS. They still handle great but are much better in wet conditions, they are much quieter with a more comfortable ride and they are warrantied for 40K miles. Should have made the change sooner.
Tire warranty/rating means nothing. I use continental, which are rated to 50k. I get maybe half. Depends how you drive, plus these cars are heavy
I use to use the Michelin Pilot Sport tires and while they handle very well I would only get at most 20K on a set. I have 21" spider rims and 295 all the way around. The last set of tires I bought for it I changed to P -Zero AS. They still handle great but are much better in wet conditions, they are much quieter with a more comfortable ride and they are warrantied for 40K miles. Should have made the change sooner.
Are those 21' spider rims factory Porsche stock wheels? Just curious.
2014 Cayenne Diesel. It has 105,000 miles. I bought it in 2018 at 64,500. Other than a couple of brake jobs, including the last one which included new rotors, oil changes at 5000 miles, fuel and air filters that I did myself, it has been perfect and not needed anything.
Tire warranty/rating means nothing. I use continental, which are rated to 50k. I get maybe half. Depends how you drive, plus these cars are heavy
Sure it matters - if they are worn out at 25k miles, you get a 50% credit on the next set. If the warranty is only 25k you get squat. I never get anywhere near the warranty amount but it helps to roll a nice credit into the next set.
I have a 2013 GTS (958.1) currently at 135k miles and have loved it so far. Purchased at 108k miles as a 1 owner car always serviced at the same Porsche dealer and on original transfer case.
I have started to notice what seems to be valve cover gaskets leaking oil on passenger side and some slight seepage around the rear main seal. Still doesn’t burn through any oil between changes, so not too worried about these.
Since owning I have done the following:
Motul 5W-40 oil changes every 5k miles
Full 120k service (plugs, coils, air filters, etc.)
A/C Blower Motor
Front and Rear Diff Fluid change
Transfer case fluid change
Alignment
Brake Fluid Flush
Over the last year the car has started to pull to the right, and I have to steer slightly left to drive straight on the highway. Seems to be exaggerated under acceleration, and if you suddenly let off the gas it will kind of jerk to the right.
I got an alignment and didn’t change anything. Swapped wheels from front to back and didn’t change anything.
I am thinking it is probably suspension bushings going bad, so planning to replace LCAs and some other front suspension components and hope that solves the issue!
If anyone has experienced symptoms like these, would love to hear what fixed it!
Picked up this 2016 958 base with 144k on it for $12k and it’s been a dream, now clocking in at 147k.
Thing has been incredible. I of course put money into to get everything perfect but the original owner had every record on it and the car runs like a low mileage one. Very impressed thus far and I’m going to see how far I can take it!!!
I have a 2013 GTS (958.1) currently at 135k miles and have loved it so far. Purchased at 108k miles as a 1 owner car always serviced at the same Porsche dealer and on original transfer case.
I have started to notice what seems to be valve cover gaskets leaking oil on passenger side and some slight seepage around the rear main seal. Still doesn’t burn through any oil between changes, so not too worried about these.
Since owning I have done the following:
Motul 5W-40 oil changes every 5k miles
Full 120k service (plugs, coils, air filters, etc.)
A/C Blower Motor
Front and Rear Diff Fluid change
Transfer case fluid change
Alignment
Brake Fluid Flush
Over the last year the car has started to pull to the right, and I have to steer slightly left to drive straight on the highway. Seems to be exaggerated under acceleration, and if you suddenly let off the gas it will kind of jerk to the right.
I got an alignment and didn’t change anything. Swapped wheels from front to back and didn’t change anything.
I am thinking it is probably suspension bushings going bad, so planning to replace LCAs and some other front suspension components and hope that solves the issue!
If anyone has experienced symptoms like these, would love to hear what fixed it!
At your mileage, you need new control arms for sure. Aligning any Cayenne that has over 100k miles on the original control arms is a waste. Change them and it will transform the handling (and fix your pulling issue).
03-06-2023, 03:56 PM
