sanjeevh

hi, may be I am paranoid but following are the three cars looking at. Fact that I see three platinum 2014s at the same time, IS THERE a CATCH?

1) CPO 2014 Cayenne platinum black/black 15k miles. excellent condition - 52k USD

2) CPO 2014 Cayenne platinum black/black 36k miles. excellent condition with few chips in front and small chip rear bumper - 47k USD

3) CPO 2014 Cayenne platinum black/black 37k miles. excellent condition with few chips in front - 48.5k USD

Which one I should buy?

Need to make the decision in 2 days. Appreciate your help.

Sanjeev

beqok

Several things to consider:

1. CPO is 6 years from in service date. Which one has latest in-service date?

2. 40K service is fairly expensive (maybe as much as $3400). Has either of the vehicles with 36K/37K had the 40K service done due to time/CPO inspection? Otherwise the price becomes about the same for all three vehicles. Therefore go with number one depending on in-service date.

3. What does service history look like on each vehicle?

4. A few rock chips are meaningless compared to serviceability/reliability.

sanjeevh

Thanks Beqok

Very helpful. I will check these things with them. I like the first car anyway given less mileage on it.

I know that the car with 36k miles had some work done on it - new tires, break fluid flush and couple other minor things.

Do I have to change oil every 10k miles or 5k miles?

uphoto

Urgent must have a different meaning to you. I'm thinking "urgent" is first world problems.

nodoors

They all look like decent deals based on the information given, so just go with the one that makes your peen the hardest.

You have now used up all your 'urgent help' cards with me, haha.

sanjeevh

Thank you all. Once I own it, will use "urgent" for what it really means.

Your opinions will greatly help in Nanking the decision

sanjeevh

hi all, test drove the 2014 platinum black/black today. Has 16k miles. Really liked it.

price: 51k. CPO warranty expires 9/20/2020.

Car had alignment issue which was fixed along with four new tires back in Nov 2015.

WILL BE SIGNING THE PAPERS TOMORROW.

Let me know your thoughts please?


CARFAX REPORT
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Mileage: Source: Comments :

8/8/14
9 mi.
New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected

8/15/14 Porsche of Roslyn
Roslyn Heights, NY
516-625-5544
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Washed/detailed

8/16/14 Porsche of Roslyn
Roslyn Heights, NY
516-625-5544
Vehicle offered for sale

10/9/14
16 mi.
New York
Inspection Station
Dealer had vehicle inspected to
prepare it for sale
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected

10/10/14 Porsche of Roslyn
Roslyn Heights, NY
516-625-5544
Vehicle serviced

10/10/14 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Jericho, NY
Registration issued or renewed
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Passed safety inspection

11/5/14 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Atlanta, GA
Title issued or updated
First owner reported

10/5/15
8,058 mi.
New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Emissions inspection performed
View what was inspected

10/6/15
8,060 mi.
Porsche of Roslyn
Roslyn Heights, NY
516-625-5544
Anti-theft/keyless remote(s) replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Oil and filter changed
One tire balanced
One tire mounted
Tire condition and pressure checked
Tire(s) replaced

11/30/15 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Syosset, NY
Registration issued or renewed
Passed safety inspection
3/17/16 Porsche Cars North America Manufacturer recall issued
#AG02 CHECK CIRCLIP ON BEARING BRACK
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beqok

Yearly service should have taken place in November 2016. Not shown. Also not shown were the results of the CPO inspection (should be several pages of data showing such things as rotor thicknesses, tire tread depths, etc., etc., etc.) If they don't show you the CPO inspection report, DON'T buy it because they are likely hiding something.

sanjeevh

It is in the service center now for the yearly. I have just asked the sales guy to give me the CPO inspection report.

Thanks for the heads up

sanjeevh

hi beqok, please find the CPO report attached.

Let me know if there anything I need to worry about?

I have removed the dealer name, VIN etc. from the report.

This is it guys. Any help is greatly appreciated.

beqok

hope you got a break in the price so that you can replace them. After all, it's now winter and you want the best traction you can get in wet/snow.

sanjeevh

Should I be worried that the tires worn out with just 16k?

nodoors

That is about how long they last on these cars if you drive them hard. They can eat tires and brakes like a boss.

beqok

In other words the phrase, "Drove it like he stole it." applies. Not necessarily a bad thing. There is a big difference between drving it hard and abusing it. If the leasee abused it, you likely would have seen other evidence besides just worn tires. Besides that with all four tires apparently showing equal wear, I suspect the leasee took care of it. No worries!

sanjeevh

So, I drove home the 2014 Porsche Cayenne today.

When driving back home at 75mph steering wheel started shaking. Called the dealer back, they said it is probably because of the 4 new tires. They will fix it next Tuesday. Should I be worried?

Thanks again