Here's Why You Should Buy A Porsche Cayenne...

[@captainmeatsadventures7954]

If Porsche had not made this car, they would have done a Saab and gone!!! This car saved Porsche!

[@Boris-xx7dw]

Very true .

[@Dranreb865]

Porsche design merchandise saved the company. Selling shoes and Eyewear saved them

[@PointNemo9]

Wrong. The Boxster saved them.

[@j-l8404]

​@@PointNemo9Both the Cayenne and Boxter are plagued with problems. They didn't save anything, just another high end car that loses it's resale value and sits broken in your driveway.

[@widge.103]

It was one off those cars that I hated when it first came out and as the years went by it started to grow on me and actually looks alright. They also drive great for a big SUV

[@lucywhitaker407]

My Boyfriend Bought a Porsche Cayenne and we both fell in love with it. We liked the space in the boot. We liked the colour of it it's a Black 🖤 one. We liked the leather seats and it has air conditioning and a few compartments for storing things. Xxxx

[@RJPEN]

I have a Cayenne 4.5s and totally agree with your comments in the video. It’s a great car with a fantastic engine! I won’t part with mine at all. Just keep in mind the running costs and when things start to break. I have experienced that this year with rubber hoses and radiators! Expensive, but once done, I hopefully don’t have to worry about it. Other tip, get yourself a good Porsche specialist to carry out servicing and works!

[@migueljohnson432]

Totally agree, get a garage that knows Porsche, I am fortunate to live in "Porsche-Land" and I have an specialist who only repairs Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini at a very good price. Otherwise going to the Porsche Dealership will cost you a fortune.

[@jjwiggy1]

You're getting really good at describing how a car feels, it's different aspects and expressing that really succinctly. But most of all making that entertaining with great pace and editing! Excellent video mate.

[@relaxmusic1396]

Happy

[@davideslava3526]

After years and years (20, really) of being in love with this generation of Porsche Cayenne, I decided to purchase one earlier this year, and I could not be happier. The V8 sounds and the build quality are worth the experience just by themselves. For all of those who are considering one and can find a clean unit with a replaced cooling system, I can’t recommend it enough.

[@davideslava3526]

@Magnus Most definitely. The cooling system upgrade apparently makes these dead reliable.

[@Dranreb865]

There's a fairly good chance you already sold it? After giving you sleepless nights and taking your hard earned money away from you.

[@davideslava3526]

@@Dranreb865 No comments on that! hahaha

[@Dranreb865]

I assume its sold already or parked for months in a shop?

[@snapeygolfsnapebt215]

I'm just about to buy the turbo S with the 8 speed transmission 2011

[@smartermotor3659]

I’ve got a 3.2 6speed manual 955. I can’t find another one online anywhere. It’s a superb car. I don’t want the gas guzzle, I just enjoy it for how it gracefully glides along. Superb cars, totally agree. Expect their values to rise!

[@jamesrothwell8693]

These first gen Cayennes are also surprisingly good off road if you put the right tyres on them.

[@damo1979]

I've always liked the idea of one but never gone down that route (yet). I shall be an interested observer when you get yours to see how they are to live with day to day. Great content Joel as always ☺️👍🏼

[@mattsbeamer]

My father had a 2003/4 4.5 s back when they were current. He had it for about 8 years, and it never went wrong. I used to love driving it, and when I left the uk, I wanted to buy it and ship it over l, but the import tax was 4 times value of the car. I’m glad I filmed it for memories. Take care Joel.

[@stevelaming9223]

Hi Joel, I had one (2003 in Blue) for about 18 months, a year or so ago. I loved it. 15mpg is about what I got with 22mpg on a run. The Turbo, be prepared for 12mpg (ask Dean). Parts prices are a bit steep. Lots of niggly things went wrong for me over that period. But would I have another? YES !

[@itsjoel]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bobstevens8296]

My 2005 Cayenne S has 198,000 miles on it and is still the love of my auto life. Pricey to maintain but wonderful to drive. If you are into rock climbing, no major mods required.

[@hotrodsgarage]

I've have a 2006 Cayenne S Titanium. It's a pleasure to own and drive.

[@ruimanata195]

I agree with you 100% ITS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS nowadays! I want one, and apparently so does everyone all of a sudden.

[@migueljohnson432]

I have to agree with all you said. When it came out, I thought it was ugly. I own one with the 3.2 natural aspirated engine in it. I love it!!! I live now in the black forrest, southern Germany, quite hilly here, The Cayenne is serving me best. Is my daily driver and I believe it will remain as such for me. Get one, you won't regret it. Thanks for the vid, very well done.

[@E50AK]

How's the reliability though? I'm planning to buy the exact same variant without the air suspension (for reliability). Any major costs?

[@migueljohnson432]

@@E50AK Mine has now 146K Km and was build on 2004, so in a couple of month it will be 20 years old. The major issue I had until now was the drive shaft, costs of 700 Euros including repairs. Besides that I had the issue of the Xenon headlights not leveling properly. Else all is fine and for me is still a keeper. I would purchase it again. Mine does not have air suspension as those tend to cause lots of trouble and even though I live in Porsche-Land (Southern Stuttgart) This things get quick very expensive.

[@E50AK]

@@migueljohnson432 Thanks for the tip mate! I don't live in Porsche land so that fix could probably be a 1000 for me, instead of 700. Still reasonable, I was planning to keep aside 2000 for the repairs anyway. Did you face any issues with the gearbox and overheating yet? As I've heard a few people complain about it in the V8 models. Curious to know if it's the same with the V6. Thanks again! :)

[@migueljohnson432]

@@E50AK Yes, the V8 is a diva, this was the main reason I went with the V6 natural aspirated. If you take care (wait until is at temperature before driving at high revs, etc...) then is an engine that would last forever. No overheating issues, no gearbox problems, other than the "normal" tiptronic behaviour, that sometimes when going into 4th from 5th it smashes the gear abruptly in. It keeps giving me a heartache every time it does, but I heard, it is "normal" with those old tiptronic gearboxes.

[@johnnykruton1221]

No, you're not nuts. I also share the same desire for a Cayenne. It is the first, and still in my opinion, the most practical vehicle from this incredible manufacturer.

[@mikecurtis8891]

Another brilliant Road test and I too want a Cayenne, what a old classy lady

[@Spenny909]

Nice to hear someone saying nice things about the Cayenne. You could buy my Turbo a time next year, when we change both cars to newer models.

[@coltuppal]

Aged so well, I thought it looked weird at 1st but now it looks so classy compared to the modern crap. Cayennes are different class to range rovers. They are way more reliable when the known few issues have been sorted, they are just as good off road but on the road the handling is next level takes corners like a car.

[@bearystwyth]

Like most people my age I saw Clarksons review back then - hated the looks too. Now though, after all these years, it really has grown on me. A hell of a lot of car for the money! Nice review Joel

[@NathanMannin]

Excellent content Joel! I share your sentiment with the Cayenne, used to think they were hideous and now I own a Turbo one myself! I think they’re the best looking Cayenne they’ve ever made! I would definitely fork out an extra 2/3K and get a Turbo model. (maybe slightly impartial being a Turbo owner) However, the amount you get extra as standard with the Turbo and sheer performance you get, is definitely the sweet spot. Only thing the Cayenne S has over the Turbo, is a sweeter soundtrack. However I’m sure an exhaust modification can sort that out 😉

[@itsjoel]

I’ve been loving your videos. Keep em coming!

[@mileshaywood5811]

Yep, same as me. I thought they were ugly.....Now I own a Turbo and WOW does it go. Very practical for me with a large doggo as well. I LOVE the 3K point - where it explodes forwards a real "Click your heels Dorthey as Kansas is going bye bye!"

[@NathanMannin]

@@mileshaywood5811 That’s exactly it! The sensation of having no power to suddenly ticking over that 3K RPM band and getting that tremendous Turbo impact, is so endearing and gets me every time! 😁

[@martinboulden4388]

From past ownership experience Joel - I would say if you cant afford the funds to buy one then you deffo can’t afford the fuel or Maintenance. It would be like having two mistresses !

[@TheKatWeasel]

what amazes me about these is seeing how similar they are to the touareg of the same era and using parts bin stuff from the phaeton too!

[@AustinJoseph-h2i]

I own a 04 cayenne S in the same color except mine is tan interior, but it is hands down my most favorite daily driver. When it comes to styling i think that it has aged the best out of its peers and does not look antiquated in the car park next to its older siblings. im sure Telsa took some design inspiration for the model Y from these 955/957 bodies

[@SilverH1]

I think it looks gorgeous...

[@pjrebordao]

There's something else that I haven't seen before. The glass / plastic covering the instruments has an anti reflective treatment, like found on most spectacles.

[@Rabbit420_7I0]

I used to have these cars! Now I love it and I'm currently looming to buy one can't wait to get behind the wheel

[@danswatch9034]

I love it, I think it's a perfect SUV is you're used to nice handling cars but want to suv around

[@dcwebb1]

I have a 2005 Cayenne S with 130,000 miles and I must agree with his observations and opinions 100%, it's been a very fine SUV with almost a sports car feel. If shopping, just look for a well cared one and you can't go wrong at current price points.

[@paulmayhew8085]

Totally agree with you Joel, these mk1 and the mk2 are definitely worth having, happily daily a diesel Cayenne

[@guss2099]

Always loved the Cayenne. Have a 987.1 Boxster S and a RR Sport 4.4v8 and this is the only thing I’d consider swapping my tank for.

[@cloctol5331]

I have the same truck 💙it curves at 90 handles crazy doesn't shift just takes off all the way till u let off gas

[@christopherhiggins8238]

I have a 2012 958 S that I got to tow a camper/caravan and I think it is a great vehicle. The camper is a 2017 Lance 1685 so you have an idea of size/weight. It tows like a champ.

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

recently owned a gen 1 cayenne turbo. 0/60 4.5 seconds in an suv is pretty unreal! fuel consumption was around 4/6mpg when dling it though and 15 when being a granny haha. comfortable practical just prey to god nothing breaks !!

[@eddherring4972]

FF a year and Joel has finally bought one, failed on the turbo and bought one with the Golf engine. I happily waft along in my 650BHP 957 Turbo S and smile when I put it in Sport and hit the loud pedal, proud that the fuel gauge is going down visibly and my current MPG is reading zero. If you’re worried about MPG then you wouldn’t be anywhere near a beast like this or any other gas guzzler. Oh and they are ugly but mine is the exception which proves the rule. Basically these cars need a body kit.

[@DavidJohnston58]

When the Cayenne came out and I first laid eyes on one I was little bit sick in my mouth. But yes, like you my mind has changed over the years too and they're growing on me. (Took 20 yrs) Be at least 60 years before I ever say that about a Tesla! 😂

[@itsjoel]

I’m in the same boat as you!

[@MrSimonfoz]

You’ve read my mind I can’t stop looking at them !

[@Salubrious101]

Joel as usual great review, I've lusted after these since they first came out with the 957 GTS being my model of choice, after years of BMW patronage I ditched my 7 series and got a Porsche, surprisingly I was enchanted by panamera turbo instead, I love it to bits but now think a 957 is till warranted, maybe a leggy 957 diesel or cheap GTS,if I'm lucky. The build quality is excellent, and the aftermarket support is immense, I get the Porsche thing now, buy top of the range and the level of engineering and equipment at this level is second to none. I'm porsche for life now and can't wait until you get a tubo, but save some cash and get a 957 it really is the sweet spot if the series, the 955 is an ugly duckling, says the guy with a 970 panamera 😂😂

[@chuckmorris7553]

I have a 958 diesel. It's comfortable, simply eats miles up and has averaged 36mpg over the past 12 months. Best car I've owned by a country mile......

[@mrd64]

Go for it, much more interesting than the 'I bought the cheapest Range Rover' which so many people appear to do.

[@williamlloyd3769]

New Port Beach mommy SUV; not to mention my neighbor has spent a mint over time maintaining it. Sold it and moved on.

[@oinn8003]

True but would rather see my wife on a Cayenne than a stupid Asian vehicle

[@grahampickard3325]

Love the looks. Got a 3.2 but specced out like a Turbo with air suspension, roof, bose, nav. heated seats etc.

[@bigdogg5372]

Is the 3.2 quick?

[@grahampickard3325]

@@bigdogg5372 it’s not slow buys it’s not a V8 or turbo so it’s not quick either.

[@charlieboylol527]

I’ve a friend who’s had lots of the prestige makes and says his Cayenne diesel is the best car he’s ever had ,it was a old one had a175000 mls and was still good ,he’s just sold it and got another newer one , thanks

[@martinjames6798]

Have a 955 cayenne, went for the 3.2, classic styling, good handling, drinks petrol like the alcoholic in charge of the bar, but if you can live with this it's a great all rounder.

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video Joel. The cayenne is a fantastic looking car and I like them 👌👍but worried about the fuel bills and maintenance though tbh 🤷🏻

[@robertandrews6555]

Ive got an 08 facelift version, owned it about 5 years now, genuine 72k miles, looks n feels new...... Press the sport button and turn off the PSM and it turns into a mental thing 🤣

[@RickPalmer]

I bought a Gen 1 base Cayenne a few years back after my 3rd L322 gave up on me. I found the power was a little lacking but I still fell in love with it and it started my obsession with Porsche (Cayenne was followed by a Boxster then a 911). Like others have said they drink fuel and eat tyres, so you’ll need to budget for that, and mine had a few issues (mostly electronic - lights and parking sensors especially in the winter) oh and the driveshaft which packed up on me, but if you find a good VAG mechanic a lot of the parts are shared with the Touareg (including the driveshaft!) so maintenance costs can be reduced a little. For me the sweet spot would be the 957 GTS - slightly sharper styling, nice interior upgrades and the best sounding exhaust imo. I often find myself trying to man math another onto my drive but the fuel consumption ultimately puts me off pulling the trigger again! Keep up the great content Joel!

[@ComeJesusChrist]

Being a “jacked-up Boxster” is quite a compliment, although I never liked the Boxsters.

[@christopherbatsford5101]

Had mine 2 years now and I love it

[@TiptronicSS]

Awesome review 😂 -when you put the heater on 5, your arse is literally on fire 😂 I love all the sunshades, every spot is covered, I want that in my car!

[@Baconroll699]

I always remember driving one when I had a stop gap job at BCA. I’m sure the one I was driving was a 2012 but what a car at the time. Remember Joel, there is the Touerag of your looking for options or something even a Volvo XC90

[@kenniroast496]

I've had mine for 7 years, I love it

[@bambychoi9366]

Always had a bit of a soft spot for them despite it basically being a VW Touareg

[@itsjoel]

I kinda have a soft spot for the Touareg too, especially the W12 and V10 models!

[@kieranarslanian2136]

@@itsjoel try and get one of them on the channel.

[@GoldenCroc]

Vw touareg was one of the early 00s cars when VW went all out to make the best car in its class by a long way, cost be damned (See also, Bugatti Veyron, VW Phaeton, Audi A2 3l etc). So being based on the platform just means it got some serious engineering behind it.

[@XclusiveAaron]

Looking through your channel Joel I've literally watched every single video nearly lol! I find that some channels will have a car I'm interested in and when that stops I sometimes stop watching certain channels. I originally started watching your videos with the 760Li as I love BMWs, don't really have much of a thing for Porsche or Jag but I keep watching, your content is great and just a really likable guy, enjoying the Jag series even though I've never really even looked at jags! 👍

[@guychurcher8526]

Hi Joel. That little village is Finchingfield in Essex. A beautiful part of England. Lived there for three years. Keep well and thank you. Regards. Guy.

[@geofftaylor5989]

Just purchased a 957 and love it!

[@aidenp5768]

I like it, but the e53 x5 (facelift) would personally be my favorite from the early to mid 2000s.

[@richardthomasmirabito4197]

On my second Cayenne. 2005 S 201K. Now a 2010 GTS ....no major issues. And yes the fuel economy is what it is.

[@coltuppal]

Cayennes are different class to range rovers. They are way more reliable when the known few issues have been sorted, they are just as good off road but on the road the handling is next level takes corners like a car.

[@andrewmcgowan8440]

It's beautiful, the colour is fantastic, I was looking at these before I scratched my range rover itch, that has now been medically cleared up....but the colour is very important or it just looks like a barge.... but I am sold on it.... Fantastic blog Joel, keep up the good work 👏

[@colincleary8669]

I think you need to ditch the itch and get a supercharged range rover you know you want to lol great video Joel 👍

[@itsjoel]

I definitely want to try a supercharged Range Rover out!

[@coltuppal]

There no way I would buy a range rover over a Porsche. I guess I like taking corners and handling

[@ruk2023--]

Never owned one or driven one but I have been a passenger in a few of these when they were fairly new. Kind of forgot about them and now find myself ogling 08 turbo's on Autotrader.

[@johanveenstra7097]

996 and 1st gen Cayenne aging like fine wine

[@Ammerstol]

With a car that does look like this, I think the color is very important. Had this one been in silver e.g., it wouldn't have looked half as good as it does now. I do think this a car has aged really well :)

[@TheJoesmoe1987]

Joel fitting video as I picked up a 4k cayenne s on Saturday to run through the winter after reading the horror stories online I wasn’t expecting much and kept asking myself why am I bothering with a massive potential money pit but the car drove the 200mile home faultless I’m amazed so far maybe in a months time il be crying when it shits itself😅

[@avonbarksdale91]

Did it shit its self yet?

[@thesteven292]

Looking forward to your videos on this, maybe my new car in 18 months.

[@markhomer6357]

Stunning, Joel Incase you were unaware back road hero is looking at doing a collaboration with you 👍

[@alexandrumarinescu1]

2:15 just look at that beautiful Sandero coming into shot.

[@yankeedoodle6293]

I drive a VW Touareg TDI. Similar but not as luxurious. Love my beast

[@GuitarsnCars]

“Your arse is quite literally on fire” 😂😂 I guess that’s why they called it the Cayenne!

[@migueltorres5298]

Great video as always. Like the spot you chose to do it aswell....Finchingfield is a stunning little village

[@rv9990]

To be fair i think this generation of Volkswagen Touareg aged even better. Expasily in 4.2 petrol and V10 Diesel. Or as 3.6 with a manual!

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

I love them, and bought a 3.2 Cayenne as I didn’t fancy a normally aspirated 4.5 as they can suffer from bore score 😌

[@Birmingham_racing]

It's the first model that Clarkson said was ugly this one is soo much better looking

[@charlieboylol527]

I’ve always fancied one but I’m a bit worried about maintenance and fuel , I went for a RR vogue and then X5 ,but I think I’ll move on to the Cayenne, thanks 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ryzen397]

yea that top gear guy was off his rocker saying that about them.

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

Great reviews and always loved them ❤

[@paulstansfield8693]

Personally owned two Cayenne, found them very easy to live with. Never had any major issues, they like tyres, plus can’t pass a petrol station. One one thing I would say, change the battery, for a genuine Porsche, which is under the passenger seat, transformed both cars. Would I have another, no, wouldn’t want to push my luck. Push your budget hard, you will save money in the long run

[@talkeret404]

hi , what do u mean by Push your budget hard? by a newer model or on parts or what?

[@paulstansfield8693]

@@talkeret404 I’ve owned 17 Porsches, the one that gave me problems, are the ones I thought I bought cheap.! Recent history is important, who cares it had discs and pads 10 years ago. Look up on Google earth, we’re the car came from. If it’s been a London car, the miles maybe lower, but it’s average speed will be 5mph, sat in traffic. Go higher miles, regular use, recent money spent

[@TheRaven.]

I’m two weeks into my purchase of a 2003 Cayenne S. I’ve owned a Boxster and Cayman previously but this time fancies something big and great value. £3400 doesn’t seem right for this much car! I love it, ask me that after it’s gone for it’s MOT in a couple of weeks! Also has a battery issue at the moment but I’m hoping they will be sorted very soon.. fingers crossed. Ow and yes, the 14mpg isn’t fun but I don’t do a lot of miles per week. 😊

[@imranhussain55]

Buy the turbo mate fantastic cars, mine is anyway 2008 turbo with every extra available in 2008. Dark olive metallic.

[@letmeoffthisplanet6208]

Funnily enough i was stuck behind the top gear cayenne when they done the road test and thought it looked hideous.. After all these years i actually like the look of them.Would i have one,nah i'll stick to my landy instead.

[@ncpoloboy]

I have a 04 same color I love mines. V8 gets up and go. Haven’t drove it in Sport mode yet

[@carlatashkadeh5890]

What’s wrong with you 😋

[@diablobarcelona]

Was never a fan of that models appearance. That said, thank you for a great and informative video Joel. Keep up the great work

[@cirruscloud7164]

no questions about that this is car that is "expensive" but cheap quality car at upfront and a money pit after it's bought.

[@felixbaum48]

What's your next upgrade Joel?

[@hughes3947]

These and a Merc ML , love them

[@CoeurDeLion81]

I could be wrong here but it appears you filmed this superb content in the Finchingfield area? I took my E86 for a blast in and around there last month, lovely.

[@stevewhite9653]

I wouldn’t say it’s ugly, but time has helped its looks. The Range Rover still looks so much better though, but neither vehicle is one I’d purchase any way.

[@apitherapycentre273]

If you're wanting a Cayenne, I think the Turbo S is the only way to go and hard to resist the 521 bhp. If you're on the fence about a Turbo at 450 bhp, I'd say go for the Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 which is 385 bhp and you won't be disappointed. I've had a few RR Sport Supercharged and they are great cars, but for me the Turbo S and 521 bhp is really tempting. Just make sure you have deep pockets to deal with the ongoing maintenance let alone the times it breaks down and needs big repairs. More bhp the better 🤣

[@jonscoupe]

Excellent review as usual Joel. Just wondered where was that stunning village? Cheers, Jon.

[@ratsliveonnoevilstar1]

It is unusually good at cornering

[@peterolley7159]

Nice place to film you was in finchinfeild known as the prettiest village in Essex and a certain chef lives 1 minute from where you was parked

[@johnmosley7039]

L322 4.2 supercharged is a car you need to review

[@vainparasite]

The problem with that is it was ahead of its time in styling, I looked at a few but the 1st one i tested had a horrible shake and noise and the 2nd i put a deposit on as it was lovely but the day before i was to pick it up i got a call that a head gasket had gone, i could wait a week until the garage sorted it but it put me off. I ended up buying a mint BMW X5 e53 and i honestly like it a lot. I keep looking at Cayennes tho but it would have to be a turbo 👍👍👍

[@pad3357]

My Parents had one, swapped an X5 for it, it was actually brilliant!! until you’ve had one you don’t respect it. I removed one year it got snowed in like up to its wheel arches, and it just pulled off the drive as if nothing was there. Comfortable as well. More so than my disco 4. I have a soft spot for them I’d have one over an l322 but not an l405, black turbo one on autotrader for 13,995 in Bedford looks minter

[@keithvers569]

Having owned 2 Cayennes in the past I prefer the TDV8 Range Rover I have now. I found the Cayennes very unreliable and absolutely atrocious on fuel. Typically 12 to a gallon driven carefully.

[@GoldenCroc]

Burning the same type of fuel, I doubt there is much difference though, reasonably it should be in the cayennes favor if anything.

[@MrBurgaBoii]

I thought JLR was the worst for reliability but now your statement makes me ponder how Porsche can be worse then that

[@keithvers569]

@@MrBurgaBoii just my experience so far

[@GODWITHUS0712]

Lol are you saying that range rovers are better than Porsches when it comes to reliability LOL your statement has officially been debunked by the evidence of range rovers being one of the most horrific unreliable pieces of garbage you could ever have. My brother in law went and bought 3 back to back and all have been piles of amphibian shit! He gave up on them and went with Mercedes instead.

[@keithvers569]

@@GODWITHUS0712 just my experience, both my Cayennes fell apart

[@mselaledi]

Excellent review. Please remember to do a mpg section next time.

[@greggbutler9344]

5k to buy it & 5 k to fix it the first time a light flashes on the dash

[@jambacardi2474]

not sure if we could live with the sub 15 MPG

[@RobBeveridgeCars]

It’s a touareg! I have never seen inside a cayenne but after watching this I can see it’s literally a touareg inside, nearly everything is the same or very similar

[@tomkruze2749]

IDK! I had a 2011 Cayenne S. It was considerably more expensive to maintain than my 2002 ML55. Was NOT faster. Did Handel less “truck like” but, reliability is definitely Lacking… Still own that ML… dumped the Porsche. FYI I’m a Porsche guy, own a 1986 951 for going on 3 decades I was planning on keeping the Cayenne forever too