Introducing Blueberry, my 2005 Cayenne V6
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That’s some statement John. Make sure you remind your son on a daily basis, as it’s a Range Rover it will definitely break and probably end up being the most expensive projectin the world.
Apparently, after much research, there are variants that are less likely to have issues than others.
The smaller engined ones are more prone to catastrophe by having to work the engine harder, the 8 speed gearbox is less prone to issues, some are more inclined to eat turbos than others etc. All this man maths means the big V8 petrols are the least likely to go pop, followed by the late 4.4 diesels.
He has a late 4.4 Diesel. Road tax is eye watering and a full tank of golden goodness will relieve you of more than 150 Royal Credits. If you let the monster roll along at tick over it will return in excess of 20 mpg, even into the 30s. If you unleash the beast the consumption reduces and the application of torque will realign the Earth on its axis.
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I did look at a couple of l322 - I wasn't brave enough even at double what I paid for the cayenne!
I was looking at V8 diesels and did get a bit tempted by a well looked after (BMW) V8 petrol on aftermarket exhausts. Corrosion, suspension alignment (wear?) issues - not being able to get much data with vagcom all put me off - Hope Peter's proves reliable though!
Blueberry passed the MOT yesterday - advisories on heavily corroded rear shock bodies., but otherwise healthy.
We have completed c3,000 miles.
Only new issue so far is drivers window goes down fine but doesn't want to come back up unless you tap the door card in the right spot whilst holding the switch. When working it travels at speed / smoothly so I think I just have a loose electrical connection somewhere.
His only issue of note (so far) seems to be the drivers heated & cooled seat doesn't work and, inevitably, the strip immediately in front of the driver doesn't clear with the heated windscreen.
I also don't find the air suspension as magic carpet smooth as I was expecting although the car raises and drops quite happily. I don't have a point of reference for the air suspension so perhaps I was expecting too much.
Bryn thinks to boot is awesome. Even with stuff in it it is still like a playing field.
I went up a Scottish mountain (as a passenger) in a disco 4 with air suspension and was very unimpressed with the ride comfort, articulation and height changes were great but it rode hard - much harder than my amarok on the same heavily rutted gravel tracks. Fingers crossed Pete's stays that way and those minor issues are an easy fix.
Just back from a week in France driving to the alps and back. Drove it up to 1350m but didn't really encounter much snow or ice on the road. Plenty of snow from there up, but only experienced that on skis. Averaged about 20mpg (would a turbo be worse or better at a steady 90ish mph?)
Drivers window is behaving as long as I do not put any downward pressure on it when open, If I do it needs a tap in the bottom corner of the door to return upwards.
Treated the headlights to a polishing with a holts kit (think it was from euros) prior to departure and fairly pleased with the results.
Warning buzzer has failed in the dash - around the time I swapped from MPH to KMPH swapping back didn't restore it.
Forgot to say passed its MOT back in December - with an advisory on corroded rear shock bodies - but an otherwise clean bill of health - well beam patterns were a little ropey too but not worthy of an advisory, much better now the lenses are clear again.
A headlight bulb went while we were in france but the headlight polishing did give them a good shaking, so not surprised.
Heater fan did go on strike for a bit when we were stuck in traffic in Grenoble (thanks French Farmers) came back when we stopped for fuel - was fairly warm when it went so might be temp / resistor pack related. Opening the sunroof / windows kept us cool enough.
Probably going back to Scotland soon so temp probably not an issue for a while!
Tony
Drivers window is behaving as long as I do not put any downward pressure on it when open, If I do it needs a tap in the bottom corner of the door to return upwards.
Treated the headlights to a polishing with a holts kit (think it was from euros) prior to departure and fairly pleased with the results.
Warning buzzer has failed in the dash - around the time I swapped from MPH to KMPH swapping back didn't restore it.
Forgot to say passed its MOT back in December - with an advisory on corroded rear shock bodies - but an otherwise clean bill of health - well beam patterns were a little ropey too but not worthy of an advisory, much better now the lenses are clear again.
A headlight bulb went while we were in france but the headlight polishing did give them a good shaking, so not surprised.
Heater fan did go on strike for a bit when we were stuck in traffic in Grenoble (thanks French Farmers) came back when we stopped for fuel - was fairly warm when it went so might be temp / resistor pack related. Opening the sunroof / windows kept us cool enough.
Probably going back to Scotland soon so temp probably not an issue for a while!
Tony
Just serviced for a second time by myself, according to history plugs were less than 6,000 miles old when I bought the car last year so approaching 18,000 now (we have done 12k in first year c 84k now in total). I noted the manual says a mileage (well under) or four years for plug replacement so decided to change as they were due on time. The plugs were very rusty and the coil packs heavily corroded. Apart from a slight stumble on cold starts car was running fine previously and was really clean on emissions on the last MOT. Cleaned up the coils with WD40 (mix of white aluminium corrosion and rust on stainless) and put in the new plugs and it feels much smoother at high rpm and seems more powerful so well worth doing. Only a couple of tanks in but I think economy has improved too. Oil and filter changed, air filter changed (wasn't needed on distance and old one was pretty clean - may leave longer next time but they are not expensive). Will probably change brakes in 6,000 miles or so, pads down to about 25%. Put the 22's back on as the winter tyres are wearing faster now its warm. I think I will look for a second set of summer wheels/tyres to replace these, maybe 19 or 20s. The 22s are aftermarket, heavy and the ride suffers.
Gave it a good look over (as per maint schedule) and added some protectant to the areas underneath with surface rust rear suspension arms subframes etc.
Fitted a tow bar recently as well, the trailer is noticeably noisier inside the car than when towing with the amarok - I guess the amarok having the tow bar mounted on the chassis helps in that regard as the body has more isolation, it was a surprise but not bad, just noticeable! Otherwise tows great.
Tony
ps anyone got any cayenne wheels /summer tyres they want to move on?
Gave it a good look over (as per maint schedule) and added some protectant to the areas underneath with surface rust rear suspension arms subframes etc.
Fitted a tow bar recently as well, the trailer is noticeably noisier inside the car than when towing with the amarok - I guess the amarok having the tow bar mounted on the chassis helps in that regard as the body has more isolation, it was a surprise but not bad, just noticeable! Otherwise tows great.
Tony
ps anyone got any cayenne wheels /summer tyres they want to move on?
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