Which year to buy?

[JohnAgan]

I'm shopping hard for a 2004-2006 Turbo. I'm pretty picky on what I'm looking for and I also would like to spend as little as possible (imagine that...), but I don't want to cheap my way out of a better car.

So my question is: should I go for a great deal on a 2004, spend a little more on a 2005 or break myself for a 2006?

I don't hear many complaints on the 2004's and if I got to pay 10k+ for an 06, I question if it's worth it.

Another factor to throw in the mix is that 04's generally will not have a factory warranty anymore, so they will require an extended warranty.

[Dennis C]

I'm shopping hard for a 2004-2006 Turbo. I'm pretty picky on what I'm looking for and I also would like to spend as little as possible (imagine that...), but I don't want to cheap my way out of a better car.

So my question is: should I go for a great deal on a 2004, spend a little more on a 2005 or break myself for a 2006?

I don't hear many complaints on the 2004's and if I got to pay 10k+ for an 06, I question if it's worth it.

Another factor to throw in the mix is that 04's generally will not have a factory warranty anymore, so they will require an extended warranty.

Most people buying used Cayennes tend to go for 2005 models or later. They generally have all major bugs worked out. They still may have some problems, but it is less common. That being said, I have a 2004 that has been relatively problem free. Mine was manufactured late in the cycle - in May of 2004. I am still warranty covered, but only until October.

One other benefit of the 2005+ models is the fact that the nav system uses the DVD based maps as opposed to the CD based maps. The DVD based system has a much greater amount of detail, and is more updated.

Good luck with your choice.

[JohnAgan]

I'm shopping hard for a 2004-2006 Turbo. I'm pretty picky on what I'm looking for and I also would like to spend as little as possible (imagine that...), but I don't want to cheap my way out of a better car.

So my question is: should I go for a great deal on a 2004, spend a little more on a 2005 or break myself for a 2006?

I don't hear many complaints on the 2004's and if I got to pay 10k+ for an 06, I question if it's worth it.

Another factor to throw in the mix is that 04's generally will not have a factory warranty anymore, so they will require an extended warranty.

Most people buying used Cayennes tend to go for 2005 models or later. They generally have all major bugs worked out. They still may have some problems, but it is less common. That being said, I have a 2004 that has been relatively problem free. Mine was manufactured late in the cycle - in May of 2004. I am still warranty covered, but only until October.

One other benefit of the 2005+ models is the fact that the nav system uses the DVD based maps as opposed to the CD based maps. The DVD based system has a much greater amount of detail, and is more updated.

Good luck with your choice.

Excellent! Thanks for the info.