Advice for Used Cayenne?

[curby]

Hey folks, brand new user here and new to the world of Porsche.  

 

We're currently driving a 2010 Toyota RAV-4.  We've been considering waiting a couple years and buying a 2017-2018 Cayenne used.  We like how 2017 introduces Apple Carplay, and are hoping to see driver assistance and cabin tech improvements in the 2018 refresh.

 

That's until this came along (25k asking):

 

http://files.curby.net/build sheet.pdf

 

With that, we're considering trading up now and waiting 5 years to let the third gen stabilize.  Our concerns are possible maintenance hassles as the car approaches 90k miles, and the base powertrain.  

 

Regarding maintenance, we're looking at the maintenance threads here on the forums, but it's like information overload.  Are there particular things that early 2nd gen Cayennes often fall victim to?  Anything to check out while test driving, or to ask about the history of?  Build sheet linked above in case anything unusual sticks out.

 

Regarding the engine, our favorite thing about our RAV4 is the capability of the powertrain.  V6 AWD, 270hp and 250lb-ft, gets to 60 in 7.2s and gets 24 mpg in mixed driving.  With this Cayenne, we'll get a slower, thirstier car that takes more expensive fuel.  We're also about 7000ft up in the mountains, and hear that forced induction is especially useful in thinner air.  

 

We'll definitely test drive this 2011, but we won't have time to drive competing engine choices before we make up our mind.  How much do the bigger engines help in getting the Cayenne going?  

 

Any other thoughts or suggestions? Is 25k fair? It needs some work including a new windshield and tires, but is clean overall. Thanks in advance!

 

P.S. Anyone have a pdf of the user's manual and PCM manual that they can send me? I found this link but it seems broken: https://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php/files/file/1648-2011-cayenne-owners-manual/

Edited March 25, 2017 by curby
remove repeated sentence

[Quickster2]

V6 is 300HP Cayenne S is 400, GTS 420, If your RAV4 is a turbo you will miss the turbo in the mountains. I've driven gas and turbo diesel trucks in Colorado no comparison -- go with a turbo IMO. The car you are looking at has some nice options but I would want the air suspension with PASM on any Cayenne. I'll say up front each to their own here. How many miles are on the used vehicle. Is it from a dealer? CPO? Maintenance history available? Put it on a rack and check for leaks and brake pad & rotor condition. 

Good luck. 

[curby]

81k miles, private party, seems well-taken care of.  Garaged, non-smoker, all recommended maintenance with dealer, no accidents.  I too was hoping for air suspension.  In this year, turbos are hard to get (cheap).  No turbocharged V6 S trim like there is now.  Still seems like a fair price though.  Thanks for the thoughts!

Edited March 25, 2017 by curby

[Quickster2]

A friend of mine just bought a base 2012 $22,500 with 95k miles with several less options than yours. Black with Luxour Beige interior. I would say it is a fair price. Since you said it had the planned maintenance I would see if you could get a copy of the 80K maintenance invoice. Make sure you get a CarFax. 

Edited March 25, 2017 by Quickster2

[GSpence2]

PPI, mechanical inspection, pull the fault memory, Car Fax or AutoCheck, ask your insurance agent or broker to search for any collision claims history, test drive, service records.

 

[deilenberger]

Answered in the thread you created on RennList.

http://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-cayenne-forum/981828-used-cayenne-purchase.html#post14059746

 

[curby]

Thanks, folks.  Hope you don't mind the cross-posting.  I was trying to get a bigger audience.  :)