phatz

WhipE350

Carfax for 2009 shows excellent service records through 50k miles.

tadink

you guys are the BEST - how do you know this stuff?!?! I'm always amazed at the depth of knowledge on this board!!

thanks for the help.....I'll keep searching.....

any good leads out there on a later model CTTS that IS a good purchase?

tom

Petza914

Cool. I don't have that in mine so not familiar with the settings for it. Thanks.

tadink

FOLLOW UP QUESTION - I missed the low mile 2008 CTTS, but there are some other 2006 CTTS up and down the west coast that might be interesting.

Is there a strong reason to consider the 2008/09 variant over the 2006 model year?

Thanks!

td
Napa

Petza914

To me, the refreshed bodywork of the 957 looks quite a bit better, and is actually my favorite model for Cayenne looks, where it still has some visual beef rather than the pointy nose, rounded hatch, and teardrop taillights. The 957 also has most of the coolant issues resolved and the newer DFI motor.

nodoors

A strong reason? Not really. How individual vehicles are optioned will make the most difference and if you prefer the exterior styling of one design over the other.

If you are looking for a 955CTT/S just make sure that the coolant tubes and Tees have been done and the rest is very straightforward. Note the 957 does have a power bump with the larger 4.8 and the option of PDCC which the 955 did not have.

Wisconsin Joe

Newer.

More power out of the 4.8

Coolant pipes not an issue (manifold out let may be).

Looks (totally subjective).

I'm not sure any of those are "strong" reasons. I'm not sure any of those would justify the cost difference. But those are choices you need to make.

For me the 955 & 957 are roughly equivalent. It would come down to condition, mileage, options and price (with an equal 957 costing more than it's 955 counterpart).

tadink

UPDATE - ok, two more choices - both 2006 CTTS, one with 60k and limited service history, the other a local car with good service records / documentation.

Here's the lower mile pig: http://www.davesmith.com/used/Porsch...c4e78f3554.htm

And here's the local pig: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...353330296.html

Does LOW MILES always win the day? Pricing will be similar - maybe a few thousand less on the higher model. MUCH easier to get to the local car, the low mile car is in IDAHO, up in the panhandle.

The CTTS is sure hard to find!!

thx for your thoughts

td

Petza914

No, Service History and proper care always win the day.

nodoors

If the one in Idaho has a good service history I would probably jump on it if I were you. It looks extremely clean and also has the carbon fiber interior trim package which is kind of hard to find. It is one of those little things that really makes the interior feel special and is incredibly expensive to add later. With that, the full leather (and color dash) of the turbo models, and an aftermarket touchscreen head unit/radio the interior does not feel at all like that of a 12 year old car!

docwyte

I'd rather have a higher mileage, well cared for, with records Cayenne over a lower mileage example without that stuff. I specifically wanted a higher mileage one, at that point all the problems have already been taken care of...

dhc905

Local Ctts is is my neighborhood. Send me a PM if you want me to do a checkout sometime this week!

Jagdwagen

If you dare to venture out to Canada, there are some really good deals for your budget. There is a extremely clean 2009 or 2008 Turbo with 60,000 miles, black on sand I think, and he's asking $21,000 USD or best offer ($29,000 CAD).

Asad

tadink

Gentlemen -
Thanks for the Canada thoughts - the exchange makes it even more interesting, but we are in the crazy State of CA, so documentation and smog issues might make an 'international' purchase overly complex.

a local CTTS presents with this service record from (90k to 110k) below - is a quart of oil every 1k miles considered high, or an indication of anything? It has 120k miles now - so there is a 10k gap in the meticulous record keeping, the current owner purchased this from his boss, the guy who kept these notes. He may have more info, going to see it on THURS this week. Any thoughts?
thanks
Tom
Napa

2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
VIN: WP1AC29P76LA92639
7SYGO49
Oil: Mobil 1 0W-40

XM 955TS
Log:
Sept 2012: Acquired @ 91,000 miles
May 2013: Repair and Service @ 93,000 miles. Manhattan Motorcars (Porsche Dealer)
Rear Exhaust Hangers Replaced
Coolant T Replaced
Oil Change Service
Aug 24th 2013: Preventative @ 97,500
Replaced Headlight Bulbs (Sylvania D1S)
Added 1 Quart Mobil 0W40
Sept 8 2013: Ordered new 3rd Brake light and headlight seals
Oct 5 2013: Installed 3rd Brake light and headlight seals
Oct 28 2013:
Air Suspension Repaired (Level Control Module and check valve)
Engine Air Filter replaced
Spark Plugs replaced
Cabin Air Filter replaced
Dent removal
New Conti tires mounted
Brake vacuum lines replaced
May 7 2014: 100700
Installed rear wheel spacers
May 23 2014: 100815
Replaced all 4 TPMS sensors
Recharged AC
Replaced hatch struts
November 2 2014: 10xxxx
Patched front passenger tire
December 19 2014: 103950
Shimmed and aligned driver front door
Installed front wheel spacers
Cleaned out glove box and arm rest storage
Cleaned out back seat
Stored Oil in car
2/28/15: 106674
Added 1qt oil
April 21 2015: 107,375
Replaced passenger front lower control arm
Patched Passenger Front Tire
Replaced Cracked Coolant Reservoir
5/12/2015: 107653
Added 1 qt oil
Installed rear sunscreens
5/24/2015: 108,288
Added 1qt oil
5/31/2015: 108,xxx
Replaced HVAC fan
Added baby seat mirror
7/31/2015: 108,926
Added 1qt oil
11/13/2015: 109669
Added 1qt oil
3/13/2016: XXX
Put on custom license plates XM 955TS
Changed Registration Sticker
06/xx/2016: 110900
Added 1qt oil