Cayenne on a Budget

[steve996]

Hi all, I have finally had to sell my 996 & 997 in favour of a more family Friendly car.

i am keen to move into a Cayenne, budget is around £35k, so looking at a 2011-12 year.

- What are the must have options i should try to hunt down? Cayenne Sport 21" wheels look nice, as does the pan roof.
- does anyone have the standard options list;
are phone Bluetooth, nav, stop start and power tailgate standard?

- anything to look out for?

thanks

steve

 

[RCS]

Steve,

We've just got a Cayenne Diesel, had it about 2 months - we've come from a 997.2.

Did a bit of research as you're doing, and here's some comments - probably more experienced owners around but lets kick it off:-

Facelift came in 2014/15 ish, before that boot power lift was an option.
We've got a pano roof, because we thought it would help let in and 'brighten' inside - its great.
Get a reversing camera - its a big vehicle and rear vision is not great, we've no camera and miss it, but other spec was good so... you certainly want the parking sensors.
We're on 21" wheels with PASM and air suspension. Advice I've seen and confirmed at one OPC was if on larger wheels get PASM to smooth ride, as its supposed to be harsher without on big wheels. We have no issues with harshness. We did have a loaner on steel springs, big wheels and PASM, no noticeable ride issues, but obviously didn't do a great mileage. As for the air suspension, I just fancied it as its supposed to be very good and it seems to be, whether its a must have I'll let someone else answer.
We also went for a heated w/screen - its a big car and wife did say how on earth would she de ice the screen as wouldn't be able to reach it all (I've also had to invest in one of those step plank/ladder things so I can wash the roof properly!!)
Heated seats - not sure if they're standard, most have them in the front, but think I did see one advertised without.
We also got one with a real spare wheel - I hate thinking I'll be dependent on some goo, or waiting for a 'call out' to come and sort it.
A personal 'must have' of ours was memory seats, as we both drive it and it saves endless seat adjustments trying to get that best seating position back!!

Hope this helps and happy to be corrected on the above if I've got it wrong.[]

 

[RCS]

Oooh saw you mentioned stop/start - ours is a pre facelift 2014 and its got stop/start. as for bluetooth etc, think you need to check its got the/a phone package spec'd. Can't recall seeing one without in our hunt, but....... Same for Nav, think most spec'd it, and think about Zenons, not sure what standards are like but we've got used to them so....

 

[gdavison]

If you see a vehicle you are considering .. if its at a OPC ask them for the full print out of the spec sheet option codes, don't simply go on the descriptions which the dealers use .. If its not at an OPC, sometimes your local OPC service centre will give you the print out. If its pre 2005 ish (the date seems random based on the model) there will be the option sticker on the car somewhere and in the service book which you can ask for a copy off. Then you run the three letter codes thru one of the many online decoders

As to what was standard, depends on the model you are looking at, things which are std on the Turbo are often not on the S, so you need the sales manual from that era to be sure - Most of the Older sales brochures are online as PDFs if you do a bit off a search (such as https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/catalogues/)

The android Official Porsche App "Porsche Good to Know" has the owners manual back to MY 2013

As others say - Air Susp and Rear Camera pretty much "mandatory". I'd also add into a "mandatory" list PCM and BOSE, heated front seats, mobile phone prep, Universal Audio Interface, Auto Dimming Mirrors

I have other options I would personally add to my mandatory list, but will leave them off a generic list

Re Pano roof - I have it on my current one and I do love it, but I'd put it on the nice to have list

Note - 21 inch rims will wear the outer edge of tyres faster than the smaller rims especially if driven with "gusto"

 

[steve996]

Thanks both

How big was the face lift in 2014. I am looking at a 2011-2013 car?

 

[gdavison]

http://www.autoexpress.co...odel-revealed-at-paris

 

[pwebb]

My take on it, for what it's worth, don't bother with the bigger wheels, they are very susceptible to kerbing, 20" are fine. Pano roof, for sure, but I'm happy with parking sensors and mirrors. Phone and satnav were extra, from memory, on my last one which was a 2012 car. Air suspension is a definite for me, having had air and steel in the past, and Bose a worthwhile upgrade as it is a big car to fill with sound. I've currently got the full leather option which is a nice to have, but not really an issue. As others have mentioned, the powerlift is essential (especially for my wife), but was an option I seem to recall. TPMS was another useful option which is now standard on the current model. Having had a bad experience with a puncture and no spare, I'd certainly want the optional spare wheel.

They are great cars and you should get a good one for your budget.

As far as the facelift is concerned, the main change is it now has the dreaded AdBlue tank that takes up space in the boot and is a royal pain. There are a few standard bits that were options, (satnav, TPMS) and the new 918 style steering wheel with MF now an option.

 

[Diggit1]

Hi, funny I am moving back to a cayman after many years of enjoying cayennes with a sad heart but a smile about a cayman []. I have a Oct 2013 diesel that I am looking to sell in your price range. I've not advertised it anywhere yet as only placed order for new cayman yesterday. If you would like more details let me know but for now;

1 owner
21 k on clock
Dark blue
Full service history
Excellent condition
18" wheels
Phone connectivity for iPhone, heated seats, heated steering wheel, heated front screen, auto tailgate, +++
Regards