I've found a 2015 Cayenne S E-Hybrid with 90k km, looks to be in excellent condition, asking price is $55k CAD. Can someone please tell me:

1. Does this seem like a good deal?
2. Is this year/model reliable?

I want a big, safe SUV that is reasonably fuel efficient. I'm attracted to Porsche because I've heard that unlike other German brands (BMW, Audi, Mercedes), they are very reliable. However, purchasing a 7 year old hybrid seems a bit risky. I've always driven Toyota and was planning to get a Lexus but I'm not too keen on their SUVs, and I get the impression that German cars are heavier, more solidly built, and would be safer in an accident.

Does anyone have experience with Cayenne hybrids?

Thanks!

 

No German car is as reliable as a Toyota. Be prepared to pay double or triple the service rates you are accustomed to. Don't get me wrong they are lovely vehicles, I have a 2015 Touareg Diesel as my daily and I love it. For example, an oil change on a Touareg TDI is $220 at VW. The exact same drive train in a Diesel Cayenne will cost you at least $350 at a Porsche dealer. Same goes with parts. So just be prepared to spend more on parts and service if you get one.

 

I have a 2022 Cayenne hybrid and it's fantastic, but I obviously can't comment on the longevity. With hybrids, I think you only will really come out ahead and enjoy the full advantage of it if you can plug it in at home. If you don't have regular access to a charger, I'd say skip the expense and go with a gas only model. On a fuel only diet, they are just marginally more efficient than the non-hybrids.

 

Have you test driven an e-Hybrid? It's not the most Porsche or Porsches. The Cayenne is the same platform as the Audi Q7, Lambo Urus, Bentley Bentayga and in Europe the Touareg which is no longer sold here. Much of the electronics, chassis component, hidden components etc... are shared across these vehicles and the e-Hybrid drivetrain is the same in the Bentley and the Porsche. Not sure what if anything that says about reliability but a Hybrid is more complex and has more potential failure points than an ICE or EV as it's a bit of both.

 

Thanks for the replies. I haven't test driven an e-Hybrid but I'm not too concerned about the performance aspect, handling, etc., if that's what you're referring to. I just want a big, safe and reliable SUV. But I will test-drive it, of course. I can plug it in at home and my wife commutes about 40km to work every day, so a phev would be ideal. I'm also looking at the BMW X3 but they raised the price over 10k for the 2023 model and there are no used ones around without big markups.

If it's a reliable car then I don't mind paying more for regular services (oil, brakes, tires), but I don't want expensive repairs because of things going wrong. Is 90k km high for a Cayenne? It would be nothing on a Lexus but I don't know about Porsche.

 

Some of these older Cayenne's (I had a 2016) have had transmission issues, would get that checked out...
Good luck!

 

What has the world come to? Buying a porsche because they're heavy

 

I'd look for a CPO one. Two more years warranty and unlimited mileage. There's no question...**** happens and when it does on one of these it's expensive. If it's going to really upset you pay a $10K premium now and don't worry about it as the warranty will cover it. At least that's how my mind works.

 

I'd like to get a CPO if possible. The 2015 I'm looking at has exactly 1 year left on its extended warranty and I gather I can purchase an additional extended warranty at the Porsche dealership. So, my plan would be to purchase a couple more years so that I have 3 years warranty in total; that would feel pretty secure. I gather the battery has a 10 year warranty, so that's good.

Can anyone confirm whether 55k CAD is a good price for a 2015 Cayenne e-Hybrid with 90k km on it?

 

In my personal opinion I would go for a Toureg over a Cayenne if buying used. A friend of mine purchased a prestine “R” model, two or three years ago for $26k with less than 40k km. It has a 3.6 VR6 which I would prefer over any other engine combination they are offered in considering reliability is a priority. Cayenne also came with 3.6 in that model year..

A 6 year old german suv is going to be risky no matter what. Make your life simple and spend the 50k on a new Highlander.