Family Super SUV For £10k? Porsche Cayenne Turbo 957

[@pharmacells]

I have a 2003 Cayenne Turbo that I bought for £2200. I've spent about £1500 in parts, serviced everything, replaced cam cover gaskets, a wheel bearing, couple of injectors and it's now running perfectly. I did it as a project with my son and am now thinking of making into an overland or transsyyberia rally clone and just enjoying it. They are fundamentally excellent and where there are issues, these are well known and generally easy to solve. Oh, I also have a f11 530d touring if you want another Dad car to review. In so many ways, a quick estate car is far better than any SUV. Also have a minted 986 boxter. And an M2.

[@dadcars]

Sounds awesome, a “do you really need a SUV” video would be fun. If you’re close to or ever in Hampshire drop me an email or message on Instagram 👍

[@kwikcilva]

​@@dadcars I'd love to see an episode of "do you really need an SUV?"...I have an estate but I sometimes do wonder about an SUV.

[@dadcars]

@@kwikcilva I’ll try and find an equivalent estate car then to my wife’s X5 and make a video on it 🫡

[@eddherring4972]

@@dadcarsyour headlights are on their way out. They did the same in mine as I see in your vid, condensation builds up inside then runs down and pools in the ballasts. Cost me £3600 for new headlights and ballasts. Remove both and the bottom of your headlights the ballasts are small plug in flat metal boxes dry them out and clean the terminals and spray contact cleaner on both the ballasts and sockets.

[@eddherring4972]

@@dadcarsJust realised you filmed this in Halstead, my home town. My house is in the background at one point. (I know I’m being a school kid now!)

[@mrigaanko]

We recently moved on from an Alfa Romeo Giulia QV to a 2021 Cayenne - more suited to my kids and lifestyle, but was heartbreaking to let go of the Alfa. Been living vicariously through your channel - and surprised to see a cayenne here! Great video, and would love for you to cover more bargain family wagons/suvs - perhaps an old Defender / Range Rover. All the best and love to the family. Cheers.

[@dadcars]

Oooo I bet the 2021 car is worlds different to this. Lots of cool family wagons out there so yes I agree and hope to get more on 🤗

[@TitaniumDR1]

Bought a one owner 2008 turbo that I'm building into an overlander. Absolutely nothing wrong with it. Even the leather is good. 11.8K US. Easily the best value in used cars. You can't touch this performance and utility in anything for that money.... It's really insane if you think about it.

[@jasonlewry3307]

New subscriber and fellow dad of 4. I have just sold this very car! It ran just shy of 600 horses. I loved my 18 months in it. I serviced and changed everything and every time I drove it I laughed out loud at how stupidly fast it was. Even after 18 months it took you by surprise when everything spooled up….the PDCC was like black magic too. It made a 2.5t car flat corner. It went through the twisties like nothing else that big. Why did it go? It was financial suicide!! Every 20 miles was just over a tenner. It became a real decision to use it as my wife’s car is electric. Loved it and miss it. Good luck with your channel, great to hear your well judged views on it and your co pilot is the cutest little person. 😊

[@dadcars]

Awesome! 🙌 did you have much maintenance costs or was it fairly reliable for you?

[@jasonlewry3307]

@@dadcars lol. Loads!!…..And everything from Porsche is so expensive! I did everything myself and the car never saw a garage other than MOT time…. I think you almost have to care for it yourself in order to make it affordable. I did ring the odd specialist to check on prices… a couple to make you laugh… tailgate renew gas struts £800, thermostat and water pump £950, solenoid on fuel flap £250….. hilarious. It was even more should you take it to Porsche! Those 3 jobs were done “in house” for £355 all oem parts and roughly 3 days of my time. If you get one, you’ll love it, but be prepared to get your gloves on!

[@juanmaldonado3281]

NOTHING. IS. BETTER.THAN. A PORSCHE..... BLESSED BE. SIR😊😊😊😊😊

[@dkfournier6975]

Love these vids - particularly how precious your daughter is. Really brings home the reason for your videos and the love of developing memories with your children with a car.

[@dadcars]

Thanks my man 🥲 special day this one, first time I took her out for a full day alone. We will have this video to watch back for years to come and hopefully it’s helpful to a load of parents who are thinking about what car to buy. Win win 🤗

[@Hali88]

I've looked at old Cayennes many times, but the super high road tax and the feeling that everybody would hate me always makes me rule them out. And also I don't such a big car really with only one kid. Cheers

[@dadcars]

I agree! With only one child you’ve got so many cool options, no need for a suv

[@ChrisS3Sportback]

Loving the channel Ben, really relatable approach for fellow dad petrolheads

[@dadcars]

Thanks Chris really appreciate it 👏🤗

[@ChrisS3Sportback]

@@dadcars Thanks for the content! Also, a gathering/ drive etc in North Yorkshire would be awesome! The Motorist around Leeds is a good venue

[@dadcars]

@@ChrisS3Sportback the plan in time will be to do multiple DadCars events each year in different areas :)

[@beemer1111]

I just bought a 2008 Turbo with only 1500 original miles. I also have an 05 Cayenne S with only 42k miles, that I have pampered and upgraded. I love these older Cayennes, as they are not so electronically complicated, and I find them easy to do minor maintenance at home. The Turbo is a beast, and I know I will enjoy it for years as I have the 955, that my wife will now take over. At almost any mileage perhaps up to 75 or 80k, I think they can be excellent value, and very enjoyable daily drivers. I also agree that a good used early generation is beginning to look current again.

[@IKhanNot]

Your co host does a great job.

[@dadcars]

She did so well on this day, it was an 11 hour day with daddy 🥹

[@JensensChannel]

Mate I know I’ve said this before but your man maths are second to none!! Absolutely brilliant. I’m actually toying with the idea of buying a 957 Turbo as my new family ride so thanks for this one mate! Fantastic stuff as always!

[@dadcars]

Ah that’s a pleasant coincidence 👏 and thanks yes I’m well on my way to achieving my man maths masters 😜

[@ThomasVarley-bh7kk]

Just about the time I had a bit of cash, I also had a kid. I spent weeks reading reviews, car adds etc. Then after settling on a 957 I spent months searching for the right one. Mine isn’t a turbo it’s the NA S, but I’ve had it 4 years now and it’s not missed a beat. I had it detailed and it’s got a Irish plate, so you can’t tell the age (well unless you know). Now with two kids it makes even more sense (practically) and it’s so much fun. Completely relate to this video and I don’t think I’ll ever sell mine

[@dadcars]

They are wonderful SUVs, I can see prices firming up on the well looked after examples

[@DreamWorkDrive]

Love your channel. Keep fighting the good fight! I'd still try to stick to wagons, but a Cayenne Turbo would be a rare exception in my book.

[@dadcars]

Thanks man, these are a lot of car for the money if you find a good one 😊

[@Birmingham_racing]

My friend bought one of these for his wife 3 litre diesel for school runs etc. it was the wrong car considering it's all city miles and only has 2 kids. More recently he replaced it with the Lexus ct200 which is much easier for city driving and hers twice the mpg

[@dadcars]

Yeah I agree an suv is excessive in a lot of instances… but if you sniff out a good one these cars are such good value it’s tempting for sure

[@MrSharpe95]

Just got a 57 plate 4.8s looking forward to seeing how it goes 😊

[@dadcars]

Ah nice! So much car for the cash 👍

[@MrSabinR]

I was looking for a video of this car for exactly the same reasons you were filming it! This is great quality youtube content. The same as you, i also need a strong, not every day but when you need it type of bodyguard type of car, and the 957 seemed the right choice. Now, after your video, I am sure it s the one. Spot on content

[@dadcars]

Fantastic! Makes me happy when the videos help people 😊

[@alexlivefeeds]

LOve your honest and accurate review, ive got one. the smiles and driver confidence this gives is fantastic.

[@dadcars]

🙌😎 they are very cool, has yours cost a lot to maintain?

[@rodcates8226]

Just bought the 3.0 diesel version from Lee @ 9Werks. Lovely car - and better mpg than the v8.

[@dadcars]

Sounds like a great family wagon 👍

[@JonWhitworth]

Revisiting this one as my Cayenne itch has returned….

[@dadcars]

They are very cool! Great value

[@JonWhitworth]

@@dadcars I’ve had two so far, think I need one for the fields!!!!!

[@JonWhitworth]

Miss my old Cayenne…Jayemm has picked up a great motor there! Would be great for your family having an Aston and a Porsche on the drive mate ;)

[@dadcars]

Yeah that would look nice wouldn’t it! Up close these feel really special actually, bags of charm 😎

[@adamsdrives]

Working my way through the content and loving it! Well done! I’m a car dad myself and really appreciate your approach.

[@dadcars]

Brilliant! I’m glad you’re enjoying it, we’ve done some really cool cars already and lots more to come 😊

[@JK47.23]

Loved this video Brotha, and God bless that adorable little baby girl of yours bro. She’s like a tiny teddy bear 🧸. 💯

[@dadcars]

Thanks man! 🙌😎

[@emmathussain12]

Love the video and the channel. We’re looking to get a new family SUV, would love to see a video comparing more starter family SUVs like this

[@dadcars]

Yeah I should do some more SUVs, I think because I grumble about them not many SUV owners offer me their cars to film 😅 my latest video isn’t going to help that! But I really loved driving this Cayenne

[@gavinstreet9694]

Great video Ben, thinking of changing my diesel Insignia at the end of the year for something a little less sensible and I am getting really taken with these they are a bargain.

[@dadcars]

They can finically ruin you though, well worth getting a pre purchase inspection! 🙌

[@quallzone6219]

Nice video! *Great camera angles!* Thank you for the real-world review, and kudos to "JayEmm" for loaning you this vehicle.

[@dadcars]

Thanks 😊 James is awesome

[@deaks25]

Needing a family car with plenty of power and performance because it gives the ability to get into gaps are having to pull over is the best kind of petrolhead logic, love it. I do agree the 1st Gen Cayenne has aged really well. Either that, or modern cars are just that fugly. You have spoiled the surprise for me; JayEms "I've bought an SUV" video is on my list to watch, I think I know what that might be... 🤣

[@dadcars]

Lol! He was super kind to let me release it on my normal day to be honest, I didn’t know he was doing a reveal video… he’s being so kind to us. Dream come true working with my KZbin hero 🥰

[@petermabbort456]

Yeah. They are fantastic. I’ve sent my turbos for some hybrid machining. Had a tune on the ecu and tcu and it’s now running at about 650-670 HP. It’s such fun to drive and boy oh boy it squats and fires itself out of bend and away from lights.

[@dadcars]

Wow I bet that’s a rocket!

[@highendDino_]

Great driver's car. Be sure to get one with PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control), it holds this heavy high car in fast corners in line, so you get the surprising feeling of driving a 2.5 tons-sports car 😜 And THAT V8 motor sound! Problems with those older generations are high maintenance costs for servicing, parts and high fuel consumption. The reliability is better from the following generation 958 on. But in these older generations you get more of that special sports car feeling and feeling connected to the car while driving. Because of the bad environmental compatibility it's a dying species obviously.

[@FRFRANKIE]

Hi Ben, hope your doing good. I loved that video. Loved the leather interior & the two handles in front next to the seats.

[@dadcars]

Hey Frank 🤗Yeah it’s really cool that section up front

[@jameslynch6657]

Great review! Really great how Jayemm is being such an active supporter, seems a really good guy

[@dadcars]

Thanks man 🤗 how he finds the time to be so helpful to my small channel is incredible 🥲 dream come true having the legendary Jayemm as a mentor

[@andybroer651]

Thanks to James!

[@dadcars]

Incredibly kind 🤗

[@andybroer651]

@@dadcars Indeed! I'll repeat, if you are ever in California and need a dad's car Maserati GranTurismo, let me know... 🙂

[@dadcars]

@@andybroer651 it’s a goal one day to take the family on a DadCars trip to California and film a load of videos. Just need to build the channel up first! 😅

[@rnyellow]

Bang on about child seats. How is it we're getting these massive vehicles with waaaaay less interior space than there should be?! Awesomely done video, great work, love the humour and the kid being part of it all. "Ma ma ma" "No, da da da" - ha ha!

[@dadcars]

😅 thanks! Massively frustrating isn’t it, same issue with my wife’s X5 🤷‍♂️

[@BA-df3rj]

Aww how cute with such a gangster car

[@dadcars]

😅

[@TenPester]

Only thing about these high end cheaper cars is that the parts and labour etc, don't get cheaper because the car is cheaper. Warranties are pretty expensive too i'd imagine. I know most of them aren't worth it, but some safety net is better than none. Current fuel prices will probably be shoving these to forecourts now i'd imagine.

[@dadcars]

There is an argument though for buying an older car rather than putting a 10k deposit down on a newer financed model as the monthly’s you’ll have to pay could be more even on a boring modern car than the maintenance costs of a car like this… 🤷‍♂️ it’s a brave pill for sure though 🫡

[@TenPester]

@@dadcars Yeah for example. I just bought a 2018 F-Pace. £29k with 28k miles. Turbo went. Had it 3 days. It’s pot luck these days. That’s with a fsh from jaguar too. Can’t win. Lol

[@dadcars]

@@TenPester oh god 🙈 did the dealer cover the cost?

[@TenPester]

@@dadcars yes it’s going back to them. Hence the hunt for something else then your video popped up lol

[@dadcars]

@@TenPester do you actually need a SUV?

[@robc8892]

Love these. Not sure if there are big bills to be had though. I hope the vw underpinnings help with that

[@dadcars]

You’ll have to sort through the rough ones for sure!

[@mmone1178]

Thanks Soo much for sharing. The co host is Adorable 🥰Looking at the Cayenne 🥰🥰

[@dadcars]

They are fabulous, just get one that’s been looked after properly

[@Milskavashe]

I had a 957 GTS, modified with coilovers etc. had to sell it 2 years agoto buy a house. Still got it’s picture on my wall 😢

[@ENVYEUNOS]

My wife got a porsche 2009 gold GTS and dang i love it. But she doesnt anymore 😢

[@dadcars]

Yeah if you’re not a petrolhead older cars just feel old and harder to drive and live with don’t they 😅…

[@Tonygarage132]

Great vid mate. I got an e53 x5 4.4 been wanting to try one of this .

[@dadcars]

Ah nice! We do love our X5 it’s super reliable

[@GC-hm3yu]

How is it like to drive? How is the steering and cornering compared to the first gen x5 facelift? How is the overall quality compared to the x5? Wich one would you buy if you had to? Thanks

[@dadcars]

I’d have one of these over a X5… all feels more of an event but you’ll likely pay more for the privilege… it has some modern classic Porsche charm for sure

[@abcars2856]

I also have one 2007 cayenne s might be selling it soon quite cheap

[@dadcars]

They’re a lot of car for the money right now

[@abcars2856]

@@dadcars what would you value my car at its 2007 cayenne s 4.8 Air suspension Sunroof Electric towbar Full Porsche service history Very clean body Every single thing works as it should Mileage 116k 2 keys 3 owners

[@kismatexpress]

Thanks man, great video. I'm in this same dylema. I think you've turned me to the cayenne ;)

[@dadcars]

X5 or cayenne? Both brilliant cars, our x5 is so reliable but the cayenne is more exciting

[@thunderlipz]

@@dadcars thinking about trading in my Mk2 TT for a cayenne. I’ve got my 2nd hopefully on the way, so need more space lol. Would you believe my TT (3.2) has the same mpg as the cayenne! 🤦🏻‍♂️. X5 looks great, but for 10 - 12k which has the better one for the money?

[@westRtype]

Just found your channel mate loving the content 🙌 Keep up the great work 👍

[@dadcars]

Awesome! Thanks glad you found us :) so many cool cars we’ve featured already 😊

[@2005LOLZ]

Hey there, im a young lad from Dominican republic and im looking forward to buy one of this as my first car (we have a 2016 accord in the house already) so my question is, what are the known flaws besides the fuel economy? And is it 13k USD a good price?

[@dadcars]

I don’t know what’s good value in the US, just get it inspected if you want to be certain. One with stacks of papers and low owners is always a good sign

[@RickPalmer]

Great video mate! Keep up the good work. Subbed 😎👊

[@dadcars]

Awesome! Welcome Rick

[@sjoroverpirat]

I wonder how it compares to a German wagon. Up next?

[@dadcars]

Soon hopefully 👏

[@sharpyboy1955]

Nice one! Car reviews with babies and toddlers, what could be better. Seriously your kids are so cute and well behaved keep it up.

[@dadcars]

Thank you Jon 🤗

[@MrDominicharrison]

Daughter definitely needs ‘dada’ training!

[@zabra6340]

The baby approved very much😂

[@robertlloyd7493]

👍

[@dadcars]

First again 😅

[@suya7459]

HELP HELP HELP . ANYBODY ? CAN I SWAP 957 GEAR KNOB AREA, TO 958......ACTUALLY I FOUND A CRASHED 958.. CAN ANYBODY TELL ME . WHAT ALL INTERIOR PARTS FROM 958 CAN FIT IN A 957..????

[@club_rock]

THE FALL OF THE UK 5 % SUPER RICH 25 % MIDDLE CLASS 70 % PEOPLE IN MISERY

[@DogGuy19]

I have a solution, use a rubber 😮

[@Milskavashe]

… and the new ones are nowhere near as well built as the 957 generation. No where near

[@moechonguns]

That’s not a 957 sir

[@stupornaut4774]

Yes it is

[@moechonguns]

@@stupornaut4774 explain?

[@moechonguns]

@@stupornaut4774when did Porsche make an 07 cayenne?

[@stupornaut4774]

@@moechonguns in 2007. Go look it up. The wikipedia entry is incorrect.