ggrace

I'm looking to pickup a relatively inexpensive used car as a stop gap until I buy something nicer in 2019.

Is is there anything I should be aware of that could be major costs or flaws with one of these: http://m.autotrader.ca/a/5_35680769

I'll be getting rid of my '05 X5 4.4i which has cost me a LOT in repairs - air suspension (both front shocks twice, controller), DME, panorama sunroof, leaking & burning oil and runs rough on startup (valve seal guides) on top of all the usual fuel pumps, brakes, coolant leaks, etc.

AWDGuy

I'm not sure a 10 year old Porsche SUV driven in Onterrible will be any better for maintenance costs when compared to the BMW.

Pags993

I've been driving a 2008 Cayenne GTS for the last 2 years purchased used. It's been ultra reliable and I really enjoy it as a secondary DD. That being said I had a very thorough PPI and it passed with flying colours. They are great trucks and very well built. Make sure the drains are clear and check under front mats for water / moisture. The suspensions can also act up but the reseal kits for the air suspension are not that bad if you can handle some small diy jobs. It's a 10 yr old car so I wouldn't expect perfection but I would choose it over a used BMW suv all day long.

993GT

cylinder scoring is something to watch for at purchase but overall find less issues with Cayennes vs x5s.... I love my bmw's too but Cayenne is in a total different league of quality/driving vs x5..IMHO

Gregster

Yep scoring and variocam issues. The Variocam on the newer models was just recalled.. We have a Cayenne S at the shop a 2010 with scored cylinders, you might have scene it lurking in my instagram photos

The BMW N62 is a good engine but that valve seal job requires the entire engine to come out, you can change the seals with the engine and heads in place but at that age/ mileage it is a better option to have the heads rebuilt. I just did one on a 2006 4.4, cost was around 5800$. Basically did everything that didn't involve the bottom end. New chains, guides, seals, water pump, etc. Have you changed the regulating valves on the valve covers? Those are the first thing i'd change or look at before calling valve seals

P/N 11127547058https://www.amazon.com/11127547058-BMW-Pressure-Regulating-Valve/dp/B00AAG68FA

Paseb

I have my dad 2011 cayenne black/tan for sale

Pm me if your interrested

I DD a 2017 cayenne gts, nothing bad to say about it.

Turbodan

coolant pipes and hangar bearing are common issues as well as sunroof drains leaking into headliner or floor where battery is. Also hard on brakes and tires. otherwise great car. if just for a few months I would go japanese, less hassle.

993GT

come'on Danny... friends don't let friends drive BORING
FWIW, I'm seeing the German stuff being more hassle-free/consistent no-issue vs Asian brands...

Turbodan

Rob, with a Toyota or Lexus or Acura you can buy it, do nothing to it, drive it for a few months and sell it to the first guy that shows up with no hassle. Try doing that with a Porsche. Us Porsche buyers are a pain

993GT

do that with a Toyota product and you'll end up with a dry sump and a knocking rod

AWDGuy

X2

Imo000

Save yourself a headache and stay away from European SUVs.

mpower1226

Why not look for Merc GLE or ML

Pretty reliable

gsxr_fvr

Yup I've had tons of GLS & GLE's .. Currently driving a GLE43. Never had any issues

breljohn

Broke the transfer case on my Cayenne (towing)
Porsche replaced it no questions asked tough