2010 Porsche Cayenne - Long Term #6 | Everyday Driver

[@gureno19]

*Scotty Kilmer has left the chat*

[@keithfreeman4015]

gureno19 good.

[@balkantvofficial]

and he took hes honda with him

[@PharmacyAve]

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[@iangonzalezc]

image his reaction when he heard a Cayenne has less issues than Toyota!!!

[@SiemReap2012]

And he took his Celica too

[@troycovington]

I have an 08 GTS. It has been totally reliable. I love my Cayenne. The Cayenne has a 140,000 miles on it now. I bought it with like 53,000 miles on it.

[@Trinavara]

Thinking about getting one here in Trinidad,getting good deals on two of them,they both look great and sound great but I was a bit apprehensive because of the older European car negative stereotype..thanks for the tip..

[@rizwanwali4223]

I’ve got an 09 GTS. Does yours have vibration above 60kph? Mine has fault for the Chassis system as well

[@troycovington]

@@rizwanwali4223 No fault codes on mine. I have not had any issues with the chassis. No vibrations.

[@Tential1]

@@troycovington I was expecting to hear much more of the German Horror Story that gets associated with these Brands, especially coming from Mercedes but after doing a lot of research on the Cayenne actually looks like it'd be a decent Choice especially with how many of them there are on the market used. Especially if I want a fun vehicle that is also a SUV. I've seen turbos and Turbo S is going for reasonable amounts of money. I'm hoping that after this pandemic the prices will get even better since I'm not in a rush anyway

[@troycovington]

@@Tential1 I bought mine from CarMax. I knew that it was a well inspected vehicle. I still have not had any issues with mine. I used it to tow my trailer as well.

[@AdamLeask]

I'm pleased that you've decided to keep the car. Looking forward to the next long term in another year!

[@timroberts3258]

Thanks for the videos. After watching the first of these, I went out and bought a 2012 base Cayenne three years ago. It has been near perfect as well. I have owned five (used) Porsches over 25 years and they all seem to run like tanks - never breaking. I maintain them very well and just drive them for years. Porsches rule!

[@timroberts3258]

Very cool

[@slaub2]

I have owned 2 Porsches and they have been wonderful cars. They do everything well and they're built to last!

[@emilybarber3773]

I want to own a porshe suv so bad!

[@elevatingnews8271]

Porsche dosent rules , germany does

[@Captain-Awesome]

That’s good to hear!

[@marcin7154]

I have 2007 Turbo. I love that car. It excedes my expectations in every way. Most underrated porsche and let's keep it that way;)

[@BeesonsCars]

I have a 2011 Cayenne S (958) and absolutely love it. Bought the car with 84K miles in november of 2019 and currently have a tick below 90K. It drives wonderfully. I have replaced the front brake pads (and they happen to be the biggest ones i've ever seen on a car), changed the transfer case fluid, and have had it serviced. Other than that it is driven quite hard with no fuss. The car is floored multiple times per day, has been taken offroad pretty far, and is generally used in all conditions. It just never feels "fragile." It also makes a lovely exhaust noise and has performance that puts most cars to shame on a backroad. My cayenne is pretty much fully loaded. Premium Package Plus, full leather interior, PASM w/ Adaptive Air Suspension, pano, 21" Sport Edition wheels, etc. It feels so much more advanced than a 2011 model year car. This car replaced my sadly totaled 2007 Mercedes S550 and I'm seemingly happy. I miss the Mercedes and still think the S class is the best sedan in the world, but the Cayenne is a wonderful daily with insane versatility.

[@Spartansrule118]

how is it holding up 4 years later

[@BeesonsCars]

@@Spartansrule118 149k miles and one breakdown id consider it very solid. Just basic maintenance other than my TC case being replaced under recall/extended warranty and a coolant hose letting go at 147k miles. I average 18.6 MPG mixed driving, have a very heavy right foot, and still absolutely adore it. I plan to keep it to 200k or more. It's a tank.

[@lordbadboy]

You don't need to buy a new valve cover. The diaphragm valve for the cranckcase ventilation can be bought as a separate aftermarket part for something like 30 usd. It's worth checking other parts when replacing it - e.g. timing chain guides and tensioner, valve cover gasket. Check out the injectors as well. It's definitely a great car if you take care of it.

[@512TXSDIY]

Yes. I literally just did my PCV diaphragm in my 2010 Cayenne V6. It took me 10 hours to complete but it was my first time. I can probably do it in about 5-6 hours if I needed to do it again.

[@olybobby]

I love my 2009 (957). Bought it with 72k, currently has 106k and it's been reliable. Fast as shit, tows my 22' speed boat just fine, better turning radius than my M5, very comfortable, still looks great.....yeh, gas mileage ain't great but still love it. It's so practical all around. Just a great car.

[@redhotstanger]

Have 06 vr6 Touareg, owned since 5000 miles, now 10600, regular maintenance. One time in the shop, less the $600. Did rear brakes this Summer, fronts are original with 50% life left. Love the car. Touareg and Cayenne are built on the same platform. Early cars even use some of the same interior and body parts.

[@gooddawg4517]

Just bought a 2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS 3.6 l V6 twin turbo. Loving it. My first Porsche. The car stickered for 116,000 k us. Got it for 40k. Very impressive car in every way. So fast smooth and stable. Feeling great. Life is Good.

[@ZygalStudios]

I bought a 17 Cayenne Platinum for my wife and this is the first car she adores. She's obsessed with it. One reason I started looking at them was because of this video series. It's a magnificent car, thank you! Looking forward to another update.

[@EverydayDriver]

This is great to hear. There will be another update coming. Thrilled to know it helped you and your wife find one she loves! Thanks for watching.

[@simonInternational]

This cayenne is by far my favorite thing on this channel

[@veeco3110]

As owner of a 957 cayenne s (this body style) I can say that it’s been hands down the MOST reliable car I have ever owned. Off roads really easily. Very fast. And practical. Awesome review. I love these updates!

[@tornivore]

Thanks for the update. These are important because they help alleviate fears of owning Porsche's long term. Too many brands like these have that reputation of being unreliable and ridiculously expensive to fix.

[@keiffer228]

Right before Labor Day of 2019, I purchased a 2006 Porsche Cayenne S Titanium edition. I got it with a 30 day warranty from Coventry Motorcar which is where I purchased it from. It had 55k miles on it and came as a one owner with a clean Carfax. In the first week, an oxygen sensor went, which was covered by my warranty. I now have over 61k miles on it, with no other issues and absolutely love it. It's EPA rating is bad (12mpg city and 17highway), however, I always average right around the 17mpg, so I am happy about that. My wife and I have taken road trips to northern Vermont with a Thule cargo carrier on top, 2 mountain bikes on my hitch mount bike carrier, car fully loaded, cruise control set at 73mph, and still got 17mpg... The 4.5 liter v8 sounds and performs really well, the interior is very nice and comfortable. We plan to get a camper in the next year or two and plan to use this to tow it, which I think will be great. I would absolutely recommend a Cayenne, 1st or 2nd generations are great used vehicles.

[@TheAdventuresofMistyandMike]

It's great to see that the German car reputation isn't always true. Good for you guys for sticking with a great car that won't give you many problems. Can't wait to see more!

[@jagsfanrick]

Huh? The car is a POS with all the issues. I drive a 2006 Honda Civic that hasn't has near the issues he has had with build quality.

[@996rick]

@@jagsfanrick Yeah, but you have to drive a Civic. Which are fine, no question. The point of the video is you get a truly exceptional vehicle that has been completely fine to own reliability-wise.

[@Lincolnator721]

@@jagsfanrick And the Porsche has loaded luxury interior features, your Honda doesn't.

[@jagsfanrick]

@@Lincolnator721 ok

[@ToyotaAristo]

@@jagsfanrick Wanna talk honda transmission issues? melting interiors? japanese cars has TONS of poor quality issues. This cayenne is a very reliable car.

[@DrBilly90210]

Have a 2014 Cayenne Turbo S which just turned over 50K miles. No issues. I'm still on the original brakes (going to replace pads in the spring even if wear indicators haven't triggered; rotors have < 1mm wear which I still shake my head at but I am definitely not aggressive on the brakes) and have had no issues with the vehicle. Transfer case has been a problem for the 958 series but I change the transfer case fluid with every oil change (10K miles) and haven't had an issue. Air suspension still going strong. Came to the CTTS from a M-B GL550 which was a proud member of the "M-B mechanic full employment program"--i.e. was such a money pit that I swore off M-B after getting rid of it. Happy to report that Porsche has been a much more pleasant ownership experience. CTTS has 21" wheels which get Michelin Latitude 3's in the summer and 19" wheels which get Blizzaks in the winter. Blizzaks were first non-studded winter tire I'd ever had and I've been extremely impressed. First winter I had them on and took the Cayenne to an empty church parking lot to throw it around a bit on snow/ice. Could make it lose control but was all it took to have it snap back into control was releasing the steering wheel and letting up on the gas. Very, very stable and secure winter vehicle. TBH, my GF's Lexus RX350 has more creature comforts and is a better vehicle for a long road trip, but can't put the same stupid happy grin on my face that happens when I occasionally stomp the gas on the Cayenne.

[@jackbego6571]

Our 2004 Cayenne S - 210,000 miles and going strong at trade in ; now our 2010 Cayenne S is at 111,000 and is super reliable. Great vehicles!!

[@Spartansrule118]

how is it holding up? any major issues?

[@sarahdell4042]

Glad to see you’re keeping it. Great cars when taken care of.

[@vikjoe]

I am a Canadian from Winnipeg and now living in Dubai. Ive had my 2010 Cayenne do KM195,000 and like someone said here its built like a tank. For 3 years I lived in Muscat and did the 400km up and down trip every weekend and other than the regular maintenance and a drive shaft replacement I've had absolutely no issues. I can see now how its difficult to go back to American or Japanese cars after driving German...

[@wajeehbukhari7595]

Hi, sorry I’m quite late. But if possible, how easy was maintaining it in muscat? Thanks

[@DashnCars]

I couldn't agree more. I bought a 2015 Cayenne Diesel, the wife loves it, I love it, and couldn't ask for more. Might actually be the perfect SUV.

[@chrismitchell559]

I have a 2004 955 CTT with 175k on it... Runs like a top. I bought it at a salvage auction for $1200, put a $500 bumper on it and bent the intercooler bracket back to square to get it road worthy. Had about $10000 worth of after market stuff and a tune on it. It eats brakes and tires and sucks a bit of oil into the turbos, but that's typical. I use it to tow things, strap wood on the roof rack, and basically just treat it like my old cherokee... It just keeps going, and fast. Replaced 2 of the window regulators, the female side is plastic and breaks down over time. Did them both in 4 hours. Might need a new starter in the next year, but both of those are typical. Love it.

[@shannons1886]

Chris Mitchell those 955 TT are lustful. I’ll be looking at copart for one now. Thx for the tip.

[@chrismitchell559]

Shannon Sofield I got lucky... it had a lime green dip on it and a dead battery. I don’t think anyone looked twice at it.

[@Affalterbach1967]

Uneventful is good.

[@adammarkowitz7944]

Sir, this is the best video I've ever seen you do. I'm accustomed to you sounding a little angry, but here you sound very positive, and the video is very informative. Thumbs up.

[@morganvon5664]

Great info. I have an 09 Cayenne S with Air suspension. The added ground clearance comes in handy in drive in theatres and horribly rocky trail lots. I had to replace the high pressure fuel pump this year. But other than that, it's been reliable. MPG with the V8 is horrible. I'm getting 15 combined.

[@andrewhall1704]

Queue the Northerners...."THAT'S not a snow storm, THIS is a snow storm!"

[@theprojectproject01]

Well, I *had* been shopping used Tahoes and Suburbans, but now I know what I'm going to start adding to my list of things to look for.

[@hertzair1186]

JR Roloff : cayenne great but not a large SUV like those Tahoe’s/Suburban/Navigator...in case you need lots of room and towing limits...

[@theprojectproject01]

I really don't need that size or capacity, i just hadn't considered the Cayenne.

[@theprojectproject01]

@@acf894 Hard no

[@t-bone9239]

Keep in mind that maintenance is gonna be a lot more expensive on the Cayenne

[@mkay6115]

Do you have a cayenne now?

[@theprojectproject01]

And how about reviewing the Cayenne and the Phaeton back-to-back over that same road? Huh? Huh? You smell what I'm steppin' in, Todd?

[@doug.mitchell.106ID]

Crossover comments : I've been operating a used second-gen Touareg here in Europe/Germany for several years, with *very* similar experience. As a vehicle to support battlefield and military history tours, it's the ultimate "Swiss Army knife", cruising back and forth to the airports to deliver and retrieve clients in comfort (w/air suspension) AND blowing their minds with its off-road performance. I should note that it's a late 2007 build, so the first-gen issues were ironed out, but it still has ALL the extra "boy toys" like locking diffs, etc. As you rightly conclude, the brakes, tires and oil changes are on the expensive side in terms of cyclic maintenance, but the value exchange remains well into the positive. And yes, it's a blast here in our traditionally snowy part of Germany.

[@robertandrews6555]

Absolutely love my 2008 cayenne 3.6 immaculate with only 59k on it .....knew it would be the one to get..... Great series by the way...... I think I watched the first one when I was doing my research before buying 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gt3sam193]

this is quite the long term review

[@Abbbb225]

Considering one of these. Have to say though that even a FWD drive will do well with blizzaks as long as snow isn't too deep, road isn't super steep, or you're not driving too fast. Doesn't really test the AWD system too much when you have high-end snow tires (not saying you should take them off! stay safe! Just that you'd have to run it on all seasons to cause slip and see how the AWD works).

[@keithjackson4985]

My Acura RL climbed that hill in a snowstorm! With all season tires! Man I miss that car.

[@DiscoFang]

Am loving the "It's great, it runs!" long term test. Who says drama is the only interesting story?

[@chriscole554]

I am a fan of your show and your reviews are spot on. I actually went out and brought a Porsche Cayenne with a 6speed manual transmission (very rare find in this country) I have had no issues or complaints with it at all. One problem I am having for the second time is my rear hatch won't open. They've replaced the mechanism once and probably have to do it again 😔 but no real biggie because the rear glass still opens. Keep up the reviews and I'll still be watching.

[@l.b.stringfellow2413]

New subscriber! Great to see a realistic long term reliability report. Very well done !! Thank you

[@josephhe5315]

Another great episode. I replaced the part by myself. The part is cheap, but it cost me a lot of time to complete. It was a 20 minutes job for old V6 (03-06) and S models. But for V6 957, it is under the cover.

[@FouldsLaQuinta]

Totally agree. I have a 2009 Cayenne S, 110,000 miles. Very few problems. One issue was a starter that was taking way too many amps to turn over. Felt like bad battery or ground. But it wasn’t. And the starter is a $2,000 repair. Currently, our tailgate indicates as open when it is not, and the thermostat or thermostat sensor has failed, which means the thermostat is stuck open. Since all this would affect is use of the cabin heat during warm up, it is a non-issue for me since i live in the desert. I even use it to tow my race car.

[@TheFransVenter]

We have a 2010 bought in Australia with all the extra's including the super air suspension and diff locks. Did all the main off road stuff in Australia surprising a lot of Toyota fans. Now in Kent UK, still a daily driver on the narrow, rutted lanes we have. No plan to sell ever, spares and services very affordable if you stay away from the very beautiful Porsche buildings and their well dressed and spoken staff.

[@omercarrothers7537]

Since moving back to Utah with a GTI, I've managed to drive it in all weather conditions except for two instances. One of them was Monday, because my car couldn't clear the snowdrifts in my neighborhood. Every time I see one of your Cayenne updates, I consider trading my GTI in for a used Cayenne, and then I think about how much I love my car.

[@K03sport]

... my (04) GTI 1.8t 5spd got me through the best Denver, CO and Dayton, OH winters could throw at it for 15 years and not one misstep, even on all seasons. Sure, the car couldn't defy physics, but respecting what the wx is and not being crazy goes a long way. I'm in a WRX now and so far, I can't tell a difference in nasty wx competence btwn the two. A 3-4yo Cayenne upgrade would be nice, but if I go P-car, it's gonna be a Panamera 4/4S...

[@d1sturb3d119]

I drive a 420hp ISF all year round in Utah. I dunno if you'd really want to swap from a car to an SUV purely for that.

[@samgassaway434]

I have the same year and model car but I have never used the off-road settings because I’m too scared I will somehow break something with my luck. 😂

[@Suldusk]

Having a '09 Cayenne VR6 for 11 years I'd say the bills aren't that high nor that cheap. It's in the same ballpark as the VW counterpart as they share parts. As long as you service it at a dependable Indy shop that you trust, it's going to be fine. Things that will go malfunction or go wrong are: - failure of the optional panoramic roof (rails become misplaced; glass panel misplaced; motor fails) - Carden shaft wear and centre bearing failure - trunk springs failure if you dont have an automatic tailgate system - speaker buzzing These will occur no matter what mileage you have unfortunately

[@DoWorkExotics]

I purchased a 2014 Cayenne a year ago and it has been bulletproof over 13K miles. I couldn’t be happier with it.

[@Spartansrule118]

how has the maintenance been now? 4 years later? Money pit?

[@DoWorkExotics]

@@Spartansrule118 mine is a 2014 BASE with the VR6 engine. It’s been insanely solid with no issues since we purchased at 60K miles. I plan on keeping it until 150K. It will make it easily. The VR6 is a really strong engine as long as you keep fresh oil in it.

[@DoWorkExotics]

@@Spartansrule118 the car has 132K miles on it now. Couldn’t be happier with it.

[@reconforsales7708]

Porsche Cayenne are simply the best cars in the world.

[@user-sq6nu3rv1m]

I find winter slidiness is more a matter of tires than car. Low-angst cars are certainly a good thing though.

[@dnoelsr]

Curious, what was your choice to get CarPlay?

[@davidfrank2824]

I found out earlier this year that if you live in Germany you have to have snow rated tires. Not all season or all terrain unless it has the snow rating on it. It's not something they pull you over for and give you a ticket. If you had an accident no matter what the other person did you are automatically found at fault for the accident. I'm old enough to still remember back in the 70 when my grandfather would change over to snow tires every winter. That is how I learned to change a tire and I was 8 years old when I would start helping him. I'd love your review on using your four-wheel drive for what most people in this world would use it for. Let's face it ninety-nine percent of the people who own a four-wheel-drive will never see offroad. Depending on where you live you most definitely will get a chance to try on snow and ice. that the sort of testing I like. Showing how a car or SUV performs in bad weather.

[@briancorrigan5350]

You can just buy the top of the Air Oil Separator aftermarket with the diaphragm and the cover for about $50. Takes bout 15 minutes to change out yourself. No need to spend $1,000 changing the valve cover. That's just silly. When I bought my pristine 04 Cayenne Turbo, it needed fuel pumps within about a month of purchase. Did a little homework and ordered the identical replacements for a Volkswagen Touraeg for half the price. Swapped them out on a Saturday morning. Then two years of nothing but oil changes. Beat it like a rented mule? Check. Tow a boat with it every weekend? Check Drive on the beach and mountain trails with the ir suspension topped out and the diffs locked? Check After 2 years and 40,000 miles, (now at 135k) , I installed a new starter, coils, plugs, alloy coolant Tees and swapped a couple of cracked vent hoses with brass tees and reinforced silicone heater hose. Then one evening after work, new Stop Tech pads, slotted rotors and brake hardware up front...maybe $300 in parts. I still haven't spent $1,000 for parts in total for all of that maintenance. If you are smart about it and a DIYer, the maintenance prices are manageable. A well documented maintenance history trumps everything else when looking for a used Cayenne. An abused example will cost you dearly. Spend some time with the Buyers Guide over at rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-955-957-2003-2010/ for every issue to watch out for, and cost effective options to keep them running strong . Oh, and that driveshaft issue you mentioned is really the rubber that insulates the center carrier bearing letting go. It can be fixed in under an hour at the side of the road if necessary with minimal tools and the repair will outlast a new replacement for about $5 in materials. Google "Jimmi-Fix". Or you could remove the driveshaft and needlessly pay Porsche $1500 for a failure prone replacement. If I had to pay someone else to do the maintenance work, and insisted on the Porsche logo on all the boxes with Volkswagen parts inside, then owning one of the higher spec Cayennes would get expensive fast. And if you ever have electrical gremlins, check the carpets for dampness. The cowl drains clog , or the A/C condensor drain, or the sunroof drains get blocked and water ends up under the front carpets where there the splices in the wiring harness corrode and require soldering and shrink wrap . Its faster and more agile than it has any right to be, and contrary to the presenters luck with it, it requires regular maintenance, but its not some soulless econobox either. If you're not a DIYer or very friendly with a clever independent VW/Porsche mechanic, look elsewhere. Go with an Acura MDX or Toyota 4 Runner.

[@shannons1886]

Brian Corrigan all true things, but I like how you glazed over that starter repair. Who in the world puts a starter under an intake?! 🤔

[@briancorrigan5350]

@@shannons1886 With therapy and booze, I thought I would forget. Thanks Shannon. They never forgave us for the war. The starter is under a bunch of plastic coolant tubes that will rupture because German car. Replace those with alloy. The coolant tubes are under the intake manifold because German car. The intake manifold is surrounded by brittle molded nylon vent tubes running all over the place that break if you look at them wrong because...German Car. And they cost $100 to $200 EACH..because...you get it. Do it right, do it once. Swap out the plastic pipes with alloy, and the plastic coolant tees out back with alloy tees from jagsthatrun.com, then uprate the vent lines with reinforced silicone tubing, the tees with brass...and yer done.

[@08mcgregory]

Love the 955 and 957 we have had! Incredible vehicles!

[@andreidan92]

Glad to hear you’re fine with your cayenne

[@mbrunocondello]

I think you can buy a kit online to replace the crank ventilator- relatively cheap fix and not too hard to do - I’ve done it

[@chrispriore1126]

They are truly amazing cars. I have a 2008 base cayenne with 180,000 miles. The last couple thousand miles have been rough however with some problems with the blower motor needing to be replaced, the throttle body and other related parts needing to be replaced and now lights on for fuel pressure sensor and camshaft position sensor. Overall a great car though and the engine and transmission seem to be bullet proof.

[@dandreajones3609]

I have 04 s cayenne I won't sell it for a million dollars never felt to good bout a car runs beautifully wen its maintain 💯 right mines 170k s going so comfy thanks for the video man u give us cayenne owners dlme faith and hope 🙏 blessing to you and your family 👪

[@therealist5680]

2005 Boxster S, 203,000 miles. No issues, besides those caused my my crazy driving. Only loss was a shift cable and did that myself one night.

[@tonydcurrawong]

I have this exact car in rhd. It's the best most reliable vehicle I've ever had. My kids also love being g dropped off at school in days porsche.

[@keenwai]

Thank you for the amazing insight into Cayenne ownership! Just about to embark on my own in Malaysia.

[@airmadness98]

Okay I'm doing it. Gonna buy a 2013 Cayenne GTS, fingers crossed! You convinced me EverydayDriver!

[@airmadness98]

@СтройОбыватель Hey man, I bought the car in May haha. It's been solid bro, the 958.1 GTS is an NA V8 - hasn't let me down yet. Only put about 10k miles on it so far, but it's been ok. Powerful, comfortable and pretty responsive for an SUV! Loving it!

[@Ice-Fall]

My '09 Volvo S80E is reliable like your Cayenne. I also run Blizzaks, because of my daily commute of 40 miles in crappy winter weather. Don't know about you with your Cayenne, but I want my S80E to hit at least 300,000 mi before going to the junkyard. Most comfortable ride for what I paid for it, used.

[@randymaizland9662]

I would never have even considered a Cayenne until watching this. Then I started looking around. Holy crap it has a 7700 lb towing capacity and comes in a manual trans option. Guess who may be buying a Cayenne now!?!

[@P240SR]

i own a 2009 cayenne v6 sport at 88k miles! i plan to keep it for a long time. I also owned a 300zx TT just like the Everyday driver.

[@Epitaph11]

Great video, I really liked seeing how the Cayenne handles the snow

[@robertandrews6555]

Just need snow and I'm good to go........... In South West UK, so one day......... Maybe 🙄🙄

[@bassandtrebleclef]

"Base Cayenne" is the key phrase here, and Todd eluded to that. Bigger engines, more heat and more electronics are what give German cars their reputations for unreliability. I'd love to hear an update in 5-8k miles on this. This is when things just start breaking down.

[@horatiudanciu377]

do u know what ur sayin'? did u ever own a german car?

[@bassandtrebleclef]

@@horatiudanciu377 328i x2, 740i, X5, 530i. What other questions do you have?

[@porschet5898]

This actually was a decent reliable car from Porsche, Im still satisfied by mines performance, and reliability at 160k km, it's 2+ tons and doesn't feel that heavy

[@remoko901]

These reviews made me get a 2009 cayenne base with 45k (!) miles for $17k on us East coast. Same as the review. 2 days in and it’s great ;)

[@Spartansrule118]

how’s it going now? still trucking along?

[@remoko901]

@@Spartansrule118 yeah, it’s been great. But I think we’ll want to switch to electric to save on maintenance. Especially the brakes and oil changes add up. Otherwise a great car.

[@Spartansrule118]

@@remoko901 have you had any major repair bills that you didn’t expect? what is the mileage on it now? thanks for the reply!

[@remoko901]

@@Spartansrule118 90k miles now. had to replace Drive Shaft Support Mount and the axle for $2k. seems to happen to most of them so its to be expected. Creates an unbelievable shuttering sound when driving

[@comradealexie]

I just sold my 2013 Mini Cooper S, in the 49,500 miles I owned it the extended warranty payed for itself at least twice over. I'm happy I got rid of it before something else went.

[@mikealicious3848]

comradealexie Sorry about you Mini. It definitely sounds like it went before it’s time. You will find the car that suits you best. I’m glad my ‘09 Jetta automatic runs great with 121k miles hasn’t become a money pit yet. I hope it last through out college. Then I’ll start looking for something else that’s better in 2024.

[@thnktank1]

You are speaking to a niche market that hungers for the type of information you are uniquely able to impart. Keep it up!

[@MrAchilles113]

I feel like people want to love their Porsche's so much that they gloss over little things they would not forgive in other cars like: Seatbelt motors that dont work, crankcase ventilator, and all the other little things he mentioned. Still, people who own these really do seem to love them.

[@OverlandTT]

It's still a beautiful car, I love my 2005 S V8

[@gocaveman]

I miss my 09 base model. I crashed falling asleep in the wheel working 2 jobs and no sleep for 3 days. I wish to find me another base model since it never gave me any issues. I changed tires, brakes and rotors and that's it. Bought it with 130k mi and put 26k mi on it.great suv.

[@15venzan]

I have a 2010 Cayenne S with 80K I drive 100 miles every day with it. Great SUV, expensive but great.

[@burtpanasonic]

Great test. Can't wait for another episode. Best regards from EU.

[@naarealy]

"It's great!" ...except for the driveshaft, infotainment, some electric adjustment motors, some interior fittings, driver's door handle, and valve cover. Brake job is well over $1000, and replacement parts are expensive. Me: 🤔🤨

[@vonbraun8051]

Any vehicle that's been used daily and is a decade old will have its share of issues. In fact, my '09 Lexus RX350 had double that in things like trim rattle, tailgate button weirdness, headliner that didn't want to stay, and on and on. Even my old 4Runner had a list of things that got broken but had nothing to do with the car still running great--just like this Cayenne. Right now I own a Cayenne diesel and it has had zero problems. Just maintenance. Stay on top of maintenance and a Cayenne will be loyal to you for a good long time.

[@williamegler8771]

I am sure Scotty Kilmer and his Toyota loving minions would say this car is a fluke. A RELIABLE German car!

[@rekeshorey5571]

William Egler a Toyota with 120k miles is considered barely used ..

[@stefanpetrov8]

@@rekeshorey5571 It's also as fun to drive as watching paint dry

[@stevej.1428]

I'm looking at a GTS now. I just wish I could get it without the tan interior which seems to be the interior color for the majority of older Cayennes.

[@shannons1886]

Steve J. I have a 957 GTS. It really checks all of the boxes. The drive shaft issue mentioned in the video was the only issue. Looks wise, the GTS is best.

[@yankeedoodle6293]

I drive a 2016 VW Touareg TDI. We’re cousins 👍

[@jamalwalker2104]

Just got my 2010 base Cayenne today. For my birthday.

[@stevej.1428]

Good front and rear pads and rotors could be had for this in the the low $200 range. $1000 an axle? This is another reason German cars are tagged as too expensive to maintain. If you have any mechanical ability at all, you can do your own brakes, especially in this age of DIY instruction. In my decades of owning cars, I've never paid someone to repair brakes. Oil? All the time, because the cost savings many times isn't worth the hassle of doing an oil change (like paying a kid $25 to cut your grass), but brake jobs are the biggest money grab in the Auto Service industry.

[@FunYl]

I own a V6 2012 VW Touareg for more than 4 year now and it's been very reliable also

[@cqchengzhili]

My 2010 VW Touareg V6, which is almost the same car as this one, is as much or even more reliable. In my 7.5 years of ownership, I spent less than $1k fixing problems on it and maybe another $1k for regular service both at the dealership. Really impressed reliability as a European car... But seems it started to show sign of age recently, fingers crossed that it won’t break my bank, or it’s time to move on...

[@noahno]

Please do a total cost of ownership video detailing the mileage etc!

[@DirtDude117]

Don't forget the water pipe iszue that affects these, the Panera, and Macon. It's currently a class action lawsuit but it's something else to look for

[@Rythyms]

Thank you for this series. My wife wants a used Porsche SUV so we are trying to decide between the Cayenne and Macan mid-level models.

[@chrismancha2173]

Our 2010 Cayenne gts just had the knuckle go out. Want to guess the mileage?

[@chrismancha2173]

@InnerGuide about 96000. Watched that video and bam, happened a week later

[@videowsatcher]

you are very fortunate, the VW Touareg, on which this was based is one the most unreliable vehicles. I know its comparing apples to oranges but E39 started going wrong, badly after 125k miles, before that mark nothing was wrong. After that, in the space of 30,000 miles at least 6,000 USD was spent (fuel pumps, radiators, coils, oil leaks, drive shaft,...) and even then not everything was fixed (a bus eventually wrote it off)

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Can confirm. I've got an E91 ('07 328i wagon) with 118k miles. Valve cover and eccentric valve when bad, along with the oil pan gasket. Expensive repairs. Here's the thing though. When your car hits the bottom of the depreciation curve, you have to decide how much you like the car and is the hassle worth it. Repairs get pricey as things just wear down, and it's a congo line of things that happen, so when you think you're done fixing things, you're really not.

[@matt_____]

Great, now I find myself looking for a replacement for my wifes Rogue......Thanks Todd

[@tnutss]

matt jackson you won’t regret it

[@DaysLikeThese65]

Good review BUT the true here here are the Winter tyres. No matter what you drive even 4x4’s its the tyres that keep you moving.

[@colingroves335]

Wow over a $1000 dollars for discs and pads, mine cost £190 sterling in the UK for the front brakes.

[@robertandrews6555]

I'm about to do mine, and surprised by the price 😁😁.... Bet genuine parts are eye watering though 😲😲

[@nayemhq]

I found a 2013 Cayenne S with 135K miles, asking price is $20K. Is it a safe purchase? The car interior and exterior is nice looking .

[@andybroer651]

Despite your warnings I just bought a 2008 Cayenne Turbo, looking forward to its arrival!

[@EverydayDriver]

Well, at least you didn’t get a ‘03-‘06, as the early ones are quite problematic. We hope it’s great to you! Thanks for watching!

[@SERVITE888]

Thank you its been really great following this cayenne

[@TheTrothKeeper]

Get a Firefly BT adapter that uses the AUX and USB in the center console and forget about ripping the PCM out. ~$35 on Amazon. Just stream all your music through the phone to the car. This also retains the stock PCM phone connectivity.

[@georgehuang2544]

Nice, 5 years, 60K miles, 2 un-expected repair thats about 2400$, it is much better than my BMW X3. How it is now?

[@nothingtoseehere5760]

PHAETONNNNNN! Yasss that is an awesome second car

[@jagpilotohio]

Get yourself some smoked LED taillights. Best Mod I’ve ever done on any vehicle. 10 minutes a side. Super easy. I have a Marine blue turbo S and it makes a GIANT difference in looks. Those giant red lights on a dark car are terrible.......and yes...I’ve had some problems and they are never cheap on a Turbo S but I do enjoy the car.

[@billrbca]

Blizzacks ! Any car will handle snow and ice but I do like the cayenne

[@tnutss]

if you want to solve the MPG problem, we have a Porsche cayenne diesel that gets us 29-30 MPG

[@IYG-x7c]

Yeah, CD fuel economy is pretty sick

[@ct0]

@InnerGuide they only made a few model years but the later 15's and 16's are the most sought after because they have the front and rear facelift

[@ivanov89]

Diesel porsche no tnx

[@tnutss]

InnerGuide ours is a 2013

[@BeesonsCars]

I have the 958.1 V8 S and the fuel economy is laughably bad. I'm averaging about 14 MPG in mixed driving, but the sound at WOT is totally worth it. The 4.8 DI V8 feels like a sports car motor, not a truck motor. I love it.

[@patrickyk1900]

I have a 09 Cayenne Base. The SUV is like a tank and is trouble-free. My complaints are expensive parts/labor, the brake worn off very quickly for city driving, the Bose amp is not too reliable when connected with iPod and some minor non mechanical issues for a 11 yo car.

[@mickeybrowne6207]

I’ve been thinking about getting a second gen Cayenne GTS. I live in Utah as well. I’m for sure getting one.

[@tonyrichards5919]

can't wait to see update #7 another year later assuming he still has the car?

[@Robertking1996]

Any maintenance issues? Considering a used Macan. Heard Porsche actually have an amazing track records for little servicing.