tresean1

Hello, future fellow-Porsche-enthusiasts!

I am in the market for, and seriously considering, a pre-owned Cayenne. I have narrowed it down to a GTS or Turbo/Turbo S from around 2008/2009 to around 2012, with lowest miles possible. I want to stay around the $30k mark or under, so naturally the 2012's may be out of the question.

In your opinions, which is the best combination of trim level/year/mileage that you'd recommend (and why)?
I am in the blind right now, so some objective advice would really help.

What are some common/major issues or red flags to look for? What are some rare and desirable options/packages to look for? And what are some "must haves"?
What should the car come with, as far as service records, keys, manuals, etc.

Just trying to establish a starting point, so all of your help is great!

tresean1

Help!!

Hi guys, so the GTS was sold before I had a chance to get to it. :-(

So now I have my sights on a CTTS. I need extreme help...below are the service records for the vehicle in question. Can someone who has a CTT or a CTTS please help me decipher the records and Porsche lingo, and tell me if it was in the shop excessively---or if the things that were done to it were normal and expected. Just wanted to compare this vehicle's service history to that of someone else's to see if things line up. Please tell me if you see anything unusual or to be concerned with. I am desperately seeking someone's expert and knowledgeable advice...

DSDA RO H Closed Odometer Miles/Km Service Advisor Technician Line Code Labor Type Operation Description Customer Pay Total
55134 3/8/17 102552 A P03 REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS - SOR PARTS ON HOLD
484 573 A CP P03 MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSTICS 834.72
834.72
B PM PORSCHE LOANER VEHICLE
484 94 B CP PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY 0
0
53660 12/22/16 100518 A IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES(CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY)
484 392 A CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 250
250
B BAG AND STORE SUMMER TIRES IN CUSTOMERS VEHICLE
484 94 B CP P44 WHEELS, TIRES, SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT 0
0
47732 5/11/16 94620 A P03 CHECK CHASSIS WARNING COMING ON DASH
484 797 A CP P03 MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSTICS 1,056.60
1,056.60
B LOAN CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE LOANER VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR
484 94 B CP LOAN CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE LOANER VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR 0
0
47667 5/10/16 94569 A IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES (CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY)
484 797 A CP IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES 250
250
B P44 BAG AND PLACE WINTERS IN VEHICLE
484 797 B CP P44 WHEELS, TIRES, SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT 0
0
C P03 CHECK CHASSIS WARNING COMING ON DASH
484 797 C CP P03 MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSTICS 0
0
D YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION
484 797 D CP YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION 487.9
487.9
E RENTAL RENTAL VEHICLE SUPPLIED
484 94 E CP RENTAL RENTAL VEHICLE SUPPLIED 0
0
43959 12/30/15 83340 A IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES(CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY)
330 893 A CP IBWT INSTALL AND BALANCE WINTER TIRES CUSTOMER ADVISED TWO OF THE TIRES ARE WORN AND ONE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE 175
175
B S40 BAD AND STORE SUMMER TIRES IN CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE
330 893 B CP S40 SUMMERS BACK IN VEHICLE 0
0
C WAIT CUSTOMER WOULD LIKE TO WAIT FOR VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR/MAINTENANCE
330 94 C CP WAIT CUSTOMER WOULD LIKE TO WAIT FOR VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 0
0
42335 11/26/15 77949 A PPI PERFORM PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
537 834 A CP PPI PERFORM PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION 186
186
B P19 REPLACE THERMOSTAT AS PER PPI
537 834 B CP P19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM 714.06
714.06
C P44 REPLACE REAR TIRES AS PER PPI
537 834 C CP P44 WHEELS, TIRES, SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT 964.24
537 C CP 9997 ON Tire Stewardship Fee 8.5
972.74
39196 6/25/15 70528 A IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THEM WITH HIM
682 834 A CP IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES 250
250
B S40 BAG WINTER TIRES AND PLACE IN VEHICLE
682 834 B CP 15 WINTER TIRES PLACED IN VEHICLE 0
0
C S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS FUEL/EXHAUST ODOUR IN VEHICLE SEE S/A
682 834 C CP NFF NO FAULT FOUND 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS HORN HAS A HIGH SQUEAKY PITCHW
682 834 D WPS 90502003 HORN REMOVED+REINSTD 0
0
E LOAN CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE LOANER VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR
682 94 E WPS LOAN PROVIDE CAYENNE LOANER VIN # WP1AA2A26ELA04765 PLATE CAYENNE 0
682 E WPS 9999 PROVIDE LOANER VEHICLE 0
0
F YEARLYCT PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE & INSPECTION
682 834 F CP YEARLYCT PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE & INSPECTION 545.84
545.84
G S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS PASSENGER REAR WINTER TIRE LOSING AIR , CUSTOMER ALSO NOTICED DAMAGE ON RIM , INSPECT AND REPORT BEFORE REMOVAL
682 834 G CP 15 TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK AROUND BEAD WHERE RIM WAS CURBED 0
0
34670 12/10/14 62772 A S40 RESET SERVICE LIGHT AND CHECK FLUID LEVELS - VEHICLE SERVICED IN FEB 2014
682 1015 A CP 15 RESET SERVICE LIGHT 0
0
B IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES
682 1015 B CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 240
240
C S40 BAG SUMMER TIRES AND PLACE IN VEHICLE
682 1015 C CP 15 BAGGED AND PLACE IN VEHICLE 0
0
D S40 INSPECT SUMMER TIRE FOR LEAK - DRIVER FRONT ?
682 1015 D CP 15 NO LEAKS FOUND - ALL PRESSURES WERE LOW 0
0
E S40 DERRICK 905-329-9761 ROBYN contactrmiller@gmail.com
682 94 E CP CC CUSTOMER CONTACTED 0
0
32238 6/26/14 56988 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES A/C WILL NOT WORK ON PASSENGER SIDE - COOL NOT COLD
682 392 A CP 15 CHECK A/C SYSTEM, PERFORM LEAK TEST, NO LEAKS FOUND, EVACUATE AND RECHARGE ADD DYE 268.2
268.2
B IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES
682 392 B CP IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES 240
240
C S40 TAGG AND SUPPLY TO CLIENT WINTER TIRES
682 392 C CP 15 BAG WINTER TIRES AND PLACE IN VEHICLE 0
0
29726 2/28/14 55705 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES SHIMMY IN STEERING ON HWY DRIVING
682 611 A CP 15 CHECK AND BALANCE BOTH FRONT WHEELS , RESEAL LEFT FRONT RIM 105.43
105.43
B S40 CUSTOMER STATES REAR CUP HOLDER IN REAR -SPRING FELL OUT
682 611 B CP 15 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT CUP HOLDER - REPAIR DECLINED 0
0
C S40 CUSTOMER STATES INTERMITTENT SQUEAL FROM HEATER FAN WHEN ON HIGH
682 611 C CP 15 CHECK AND REPLACE HVAC BLOWER FAN , REPAIR AUTHORIZED BY FIDELITY INSURANCE AUTH # 595-505-38A FOR $470.59 CUST PAY $100 DEDUCTIBLE 504.95
504.95
D YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION
682 611 D CP 15 REFER LINE "H" 0
0
E S40 CUSTOMER IN CAYENNE LOANER
682 94 E CP LOAN CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE LOANER VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR 0
0
F S40 CUSTOMER STATES EXHAUST SMELL FROM TIME TO TIME -POSS POLLEN FILTER?
682 611 F CP 15 POLLEN FILTER REPLACED DURING SERVICE , POSSIBLE ODOUR FROM AUX. HEATER 0
0
G S40 CUSTOMER STATES R/F DOOR - NOT CLOSING PROPERLY -BOUNCING BACK -
682 611 G CP 15 CHECK AND ADJUST RIGHT FRONT DOOR 57.5
57.5
H S40 UPGRADE TO MAJOR SERVICE INCLUDING SPARK PLUGS, CABIN FILTER, BRAKE FLUID FLUSH , POLLEN FILTER ETC...
682 611 H CP 15 PERFORM MAJOR SERVICE 1,290.74
1,290.74
I 4WA PERFORM 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT: INCLUDES INSPECTION OF TIRES, SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS.
682 611 I CP 4WA PERFORM 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT: INCLUDES INSPECTION OF TIRES, SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS. 325
325
J S40 REPAIR REAR BRAKES
682 611 J CP 15 CHECK AND REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS AND SENSORS 736.77
736.77
27755 11/7/13 51238 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES SUNROOF WILL NOT OPERATE
682 421 A CP S40 RE-PROGRAM SUNROOF AS REQUIRED 0
0
B IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES
682 421 B CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 240
240
C S40 BAG AND SUPPLY TO CLIENT SUMMER TIRES
682 421 C CP S40 DONE AS REQUIRED 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER STATES FUEL DOOR OPENS WITH LOCKED VEHICLE BUT WILL NOT OPEN WITH DOOR UNLOCKED
682 421 D CP S40 RE-CODE FUEL DOOR 0
0
25952 10/1/13 50428 A S40 CHASSIS FAILURE LIGHT COMING ON-STAYING ON
682 573 A IPORS S40 REPLACE ACCELERATION SENSOR 0
682 573 A CP S40 INSTALL RIGHT FRONT RUNNING LIGHT ASSEMBLY 450.6
450.6
B S40 REPLACE BATTERIES IN KEY REMOTES
682 573 B CP S40 REPLACE REMOTE BATTERIES 15.52
15.52
C S40 INSPECT FLUID LEVELS AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS
682 573 C CP S40 TOP UP FLUIDS 17
17
24838 8/30/13 49970 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES TPM SHOWING AIR LOSS
682 834 A CPS 15 LEFT REAR WINTER TIRE PUNCTURED 2.66
2.66
B S40 CUSTOMER STATES ALARM SOUNDING WHEN LOCKING VEHICLE
682 834 B CPS 15 DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE REAR CONTROL UNIT 689.72
689.72
C S40 REPORTS WATER IN PASSENGER FRONT LIGHT
682 834 C CP NFF NO FAULT FOUND 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER STATES SUNROOF STICKING
682 834 D CP 15 CLEAN AND LUBRICATE TRACKS, RESYNC ROOF 0
0
E S40 PLASTIC ENTRY AND DRIVE KEY MISSING
682 834 E CP 15 PROVIDE DUMMY KEY 23.01
23.01
F S40 PRICE OUT SUMMER TIRES
682 834 F CP IBST INSTALL AND BALANCE FOUR NEW SUMMER TIRES 2,217.32
2,217.32
G S40 CUSTOMER STATES SQUEAKING NOISE FROM CENTER CONSOLE
682 834 G CP 15 LUBRICATE CONTACT POINTS FOR CENTER ARMREST 0
0
H S40 CHECK OPERATION OF DVD PLAYER
682 834 H CP 15 DVD PLAYER FUNCTIONING 0
0
I S40 HORN NOT SOUNDING
682 834 I CPS 15 CHECK AND REPLACE BOTH HORNS 373.2
373.2
J S40 REAR CONTROL UNIT DEFECTIVE - PARTS WARRANTY W
682 834 J WPS 3350056 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC 0
682 834 J WPS 57895550 REAR-END ELECTRONICS REPLACED 0
682 834 J WPS 70031902 LAT. TRIM LUGGAGE COMP. RE REMOVED+REINS 0
0
23642 4/29/13 47246 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES GRINDING NOISE FROM TRANSMISION WHEN ACCLERATING FROM LOW CRUSING SPEEDW
682 573 A WPS 48981923 HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR STEERING REMOVED+REIN 0
0
B S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS TPM SHOWING BOTH REAR TIRES LOSING AIR
682 573 B CP 15 CHECK AND SET TIRE PRESSURES 0
0
C PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITYW
682 94 C WPS PM PROVIDE CAYENNE LOANER DFC 7 VIN # WP1AA2AP6ALA10894 0
682 C WPS 9999 SERVICE LOANER 0
0
D PM PROVIDE CAYENNE LOANER DFC7
682 94 D CP 15 VEHICLE SUPPLIED 0
0
E S40 INTERIOR REPAIR FOR CARRERA GT
682 94 E IPORS 15 TRIM REPAIR PO # 76032 INV # 777423 0
682 E IPORS 9999 TRIM REPAIR 0
0
22356 3/4/13 46893 A PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITYW
682 94 A WPS PM PROVIDE PANAMERA LOANER DFCS3 VIN # WP0AD2A7XCL045062 0
682 A WPS 9999 PROVIDE PANAMERA LOANER 0
0
B S40 CUSTOMER STATES RAW FUEL SMELL FROM VEHICLEW
682 392 B CPS 70021910 FRONT TRIM REMOVED+REINSTD 0
682 392 B CPS 70021911 FRONT TRIM REMOVED+REINSTD 0
682 B CPS 9997 FUEL FILL UP 115.52
115.52
C S40 CUSTOMER STATES CHASSIS CONTROL FAILURE COMING ON W
682 392 C WPS 43050150 HYDRAULIC FLUID CHECKED 0
682 392 C WPS 10801900 POWER UNIT GUARD REMOVED+REINSTD 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS WHEELS HAVE CURB DAMAGE
682 94 D CP S40 SUBLET FOR RIM REPAIR PO # 74727 INV # 414 0
682 D CP 9999 REPAIR AND REFINISH 4 RIMS 560
560
E OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER,SET TIRE PRESSURE, CHECK ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS.
682 392 E CP OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER,SET TIRE PRESSURE, CHECK ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS. 315.03
315.03
F S40 RESET SERVICE LIGHT
682 392 F CP 15 RESET SERVICE REMINDER 0
0
20735 12/5/12 38869 A IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES
682 834 A CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 250
250
B TSST TAG AND STORE SUMMER TIRES
682 94 B CP 15 SUMMER TIRES WORN OUT - NOT WORTH STORING 0
0
C PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY
682 94 C CP PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER STATES KEY REMOTE WILL NOT OPERATE
682 834 D CPS 15 REPLACE KEY REMOTE BATTERY 7.62
7.62
E S40 CHECK AND TOP UP OIL
682 834 E CP 15 CHECKED AND TOPPED UP FLUIDS 0
0
19335 9/11/12 33717 A S40 TOW IN , CUSTOMER REPORTS VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATEW
682 611 A WPS 3350056 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC 0
682 611 A WPS 19781900 TEMPERATURE SENDER REMOVED+REINSTD 0
682 A WPS 9999 TOW VEHICLE FROM SIDE OF ROADWIFE WITH KIDS COULD NOT WAIT 0
0
B PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITYW
682 94 B WPS PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY 0
682 B WPS 9999 PORSCHE MOBILITY 0
0
18176 7/12/12 32786 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON, CAN HEAR HISSING NOISE UNDER ACCELERATION
330 611 A CP N PLEASE SEE LINE E 0
0
B S40 CHECK OVER VEHICLE - TIRE PRESSURES AND FLUID LEVELS
330 611 B CP S40 COMPLETED 0
0
C S40 LOANER CAR ARRANGED UNDER MR.HOPPER AT BUDGET
330 611 C CP S40 SUPPLIED BUDGET 0
330 C IPORS 9999 PROVIDE RENTAL FOR 1 DAY 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED ABOVE 90KM/H
330 611 D CP S40 NOTED WINTER TIRE IN POOR CONDITION ORDERED SUMMER TIRES IN FROM STORAGE AND INSTALL ON CAR WINTERS TOO STORAGE 0
0
E S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS FRONT LEFT ENGINE PIPE IS LOOSE - SEE PICTURE ATTACHED
330 611 E CP S40 REFIT INTAKE RUBBER PIPE 0
0
F YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION
330 611 F CP YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION 497.11
497.11
G IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES
330 611 G CP IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES 250
250
H TSWT TAG & STORE WINTER TIRES
330 94 H CP TSWT TAG & STORE WINTER TIRES 175
175
15187 3/2/12 30497 A S40 REPLACE FRONT WINDSHIELD
682 94 A CP 15 REPLACE FRONT WINDSHIELD 645.89
682 A CP 9999 INSTALL FRONT WINDSHIELD 250
895.89
B S40 REPLACE REAR ENT. HEADPHONES HOLDERS
682 1015 B CP 15 REPLACE REAR HEADPHONE HOLDERS 136.18
136.18
C S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS PASSENGER REAR SUNSHADE COMING APART
682 1015 C CP 15 REPLACE PASSENGER REAR SUN SHADE 262.96
262.96
D S40 CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON W
682 1015 D WPS 20231903 TANK VENT REMOVED+REINSTD 0
682 1015 D WPS 3350056 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC 0
682 1015 D WPS 99100000 SET-UP TIME, GENERAL 0
0
E S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS TPM SHOWING LEFT REAR TIRE LOW
682 1015 E CP 15 INSPECTED TIRE FOR PUNCTURES AND RIMS LEAKS - NONE FOUND 0
0
F CC 905-220-5090
682 94 F CP CC CUSTOMER CONTACTED 0
0
14324 1/10/12 27223 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES COOLANT WARNING INDICATEDW
330 834 A WPS 3350056 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC 0
330 834 A WPS 19501900 WATER PUMP REMOVED+REINSTD 0
0
B S40 CUSTOMER STATES WARNING LIGHT FOR OIL LEVEL?
330 834 B CP S40 TOPPED UP OIL 24.3
24.3
C S40 CUSTOMER REQUESTS CHANGE BATTERY IN REMOTE
330 834 C CP S40 REPLACED BATTERY IN REMOTE 7.62
7.62
D PM CUSTOMER NEEDED RIDE TO BAY/BLOOR W
330 94 D WPS PM PICK UP AND DROP OFF CUSTOMER 0
0
E DRAIN PERFORM CAYENNE WATER DRAIN SERVICE
330 834 E CP DRAIN PERFORM CAYENNE WATER DRAIN SERVICE 175
175
F BRAKEF PERFORM: Bi-ANNUAL BRAKE FLUID FLUSH
330 834 F CP BRAKEF PERFORM: Bi-ANNUAL BRAKE FLUID FLUSH 239
239
12745 10/24/11 22870 A S40 VEHICLE TOWED IN -CUSTOMER STATED OIL CAP MISSING AND OIL ALL OVER ENGINE
353 734 A CP S40 INSTALLED NEW CAP AND SHAMPOOED ENGINE 175.75
175.75
B S40 INSPECT BRAKE WEAR -CUSTOMER REPORTS EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAK
353 734 B CP S40 INSPECTED 0
0
C IBWW INSTALL AND BALANCE WINTER WHEELS
353 734 C CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 2,098.64
2,098.64
D TSSW TAG AND STORE SUMMER WHEELS
353 94 D CP TSST TAG AND STORE SUMMER TIRES 175
175
E RENT SUPPLY RENTAL CAR
353 94 E IPORS RENT SUPPLY RENTAL CAR 0
353 E IPORS 9999 0
0
10255 6/15/11 17138 A S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS TPM SHOWING PASSENGER REAR LOW ON AIR CC:
682 334 A CP 15 RECOMMEND NEW REAR TIRES 0
0
B YEARLYCT PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE & INSPECTION CC:
682 334 B CP YEARLYCT PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE & INSPECTION 443.21
443.21
C S40 CUSTOMER STATES FRONT ASHTRAY WILL NOT STAY CLOSED CC:
682 334 C WP 68201900 ASHTRAY FRONT REMOVED+REINSTD 0
0
D S40 PERFORM CAMPAIGN WB09 CC: W
682 334 D WP 15 PERFORM CAMPAIGN WB09 0

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If this format is confusing and jumbled, I am more than happy to send the [easier to read] file to someone (or someones). Please PM me if you have expertise and can help. :-)
Thanks, greatly, in advance.

tresean1

385 views, and not one response?

kricci

Dude, you have dropped an encyclopedia on people and expect us to digest it into cliff notes and ultimately a yay or nay decision for you... not exactly an easy request. In addition, the format in which you have posted the information is not exactly easy to digest...

What year is this car?

If you can send me the info in an easier form, i'll take a look.

tresean1

I realize it is not very simple...but I was just hoping for someone on this forum who has some expertise, and someone who wants to pay it forward to help a future fellow enthusiast out

deilenberger

I'd suggest making it easier - by going through it and removing all the extraneous job numbers, etc that clutter it up. Leave the job description, date, mileage - and someone can probably tell you if it's exceptional or not. Better questions get better answers. A bit of effort on your part might just get you a reply.

Here is a simple example:


Odometer Miles/Km Service Advisor Technician Line Code Labor Type Operation Description Customer Pay Total

55134 3/8/17 REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS - SOR PARTS ON HOLD
MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSTICS 834.72
PORSCHE LOANER VEHICLE
PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY 0

53660 12/22/16 INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES(CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY)
INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 250

BAG AND STORE SUMMER TIRES IN CUSTOMERS VEHICLE
WHEELS, TIRES, SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT 0

Etc..

tresean1

Thanks
Like I said above at the end of my post, I have the readable file that's already cleaned up---and I will GLADLY send that by email to someone who is willing to help...
The format just gets all jumbled up when I post the text directly on the forum :-(
Now it's just a matter of waiting for someone to reach out to me, who's actually willing to help...

Stringbag

prosled8

I would be leery of a V8 Cayenne that lived somewhere it needed winter tires every year. Looks like it went to the dealer for everything though, and had an extended service contract. I would be looking at that list of work done to keep it running from NEW and seriously consider the commitment you are making. If you can DIY, you can probably afford a Cayenne but it will likely cost a fortune if you continued as the PO did. I would pay to have the cylinder bores checked for scoring. Losing at the Porsche engine lottery will total the car, or double your investment... These are awesome cars but expensive to own, just know the risks going in and have a substantial slush fund if at all possible.

tresean1

Thanks, unusual in the sense that it's weird that the cap might have somehow come loose by itself? Or unusual in the sense that the Porsche techs forgot to screw it back on when they did the oil change?
Are you saying to be leery, with assumption that the winter tires needed to be replaced every year (which I agree is excessive)? Or are you saying that with the mindset that the PO rotated the summer and winter tires with each appropriate season (which is what I thought you were supposed to do)?

This is a 2009 CTTS, I thought the scored cylinders were only an issue for the 955 Cayennes? Am I wrong on that?



For both of you,
As far as a warranty goes, I am going to ask the seller if he already has one in place, and if it will transfer. If not, I’ll definitely be looking into one.
For this type of vehicle (more specifically the Turbo S) do you think I will be fine with a basic powertrain warranty, or do you think I need to go a step (or two) higher? In other words,, will most of the high-ticket repairs I'll encounter be of the powertrain type, or will they be more widely pronounced?

I am looking into Fidelity options; at the very least, which tier do you think I will be fine with, without spending an astronomical price on the warranty alone?

Thanks again

v10rick

It is not necessary to review the details of each service event, from day one. Stuff wears out, service activity 3 or more years ago is mostly irrelevant. Those same components may fail again, at any time.

You can count on the horns and water pump failing multiple times, the battery as well.

What is important is this owner cared enough to have seemingly minor issues addressed by a P dealer.

I don't see anything on your list that sets off my alarm bell.

What year is this?

tresean1

Thanks for your response.
This is a 2009 CTTS.
Looks like he never had a problem with the battery, which is a good thing I guess; but I did see where he had to change the key/remote batteries like once a year---do those things really eat thru batteries that quickly?
If you send me your email, I can send you the cleaned up version of the records, so you can easily scan thru them to see if anything additional stands out?

prosled8

Cylinder scoring is an issue on all V8 Cayennes. Running snow tires isn't an issue, living in a cold climate is. You may be alright with an aftermarket warranty. Just know that those are typically capped at the vehicles current value. In just a couple of years the '09 CTTS won't be worth more than an engine replacement either. The rest isn't too bad. Front rotors are stupid expensive but most other issues can be handled without breaking the bank. Cylinder scoring will ruin your year...

tresean1

Thanks.

So, let's say the vehicle's current value is $40k; are you saying that the total $$ paid out by the warranty cannot exceed that amount? Do you really think the 4-year repair expenses on this car will accumulate to as much as $40k? For this type of vehicle (more specifically the Turbo S) do you think I will be fine with a basic powertrain warranty, or do you think I need to go a step (or two) higher? In other words, will most of the high-ticket repairs I'll encounter be of the powertrain type, or will they be more widely pronounced? I am looking into Fidelity options. At the very least, which coverage tier do you think I will be fine with, without spending an astronomical price on just the warranty alone?

You mentioned that front rotors are stupid expensive.
I think the vehicle has PCCB. What is your take on those, as far as cost of ownership and expense?

I will definitely get a PPI inspection done, and ask them to check the spark plugs and check to see if the cylinders are scored or not (I don't want my year ruined...lol). Anything else I should specifically ask them to check that wouldn't normally be covered in a routine PPI?

Thanks again!

jeanmarcboilard

If I were to buy another one. I would research and perform a cylinder inspection from below the piston. I'm not sure on the exact procedure for this but I assume it's done through the oil drain. If it is, I would also change the oil at that time and have the old oil analyzed. You're looking at lot for effort (or money if you pay someone else to do it) but you might save yourself from buying a vehicle that needs a $20k engine. And if everything checks out, you've got piece of mind.
Anything else is a crap shoot.
Actually, I wonder if the oil analysis on its own would be enough to detect scoring?