New to this forum with a few 955 turbo pre purchase questions
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09-03-2018 | 09:54 AM
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New to this forum with a few 955 turbo pre purchase questions
Hello All,
Please bear with me as I ask a few questions on what will hopefully be a long relationship here.
I am considering purchasing a 2005 Cayenne Turbo with 146,000 that comes with a salvage certificate.
A dealer bought it at auction and what's $3,500. From what I'm told it just needs a new front bumper cover and a right side mirror. It's a Black on black vehicle. There is no documentation, ownership or maintenance history.
It is almost 2 hours away and I'm contemplating to go look at it this week.
Here is my question, I have read all about the know issues, which I would suspect have all been addressed at this mileage, like cardon shaft, coolant tubes, etc..
My concerns are for the turbos. What is the life expectancy of these? I certainly don't want to deal with an engine drop.
most of the other issues I'm pretty sure I would be able to deal with myself if need be but the engine drop probably not and I understand that's like 40 hours of labor.
Another question- I wondering is if there is a big and notisable difference between the Turbo vs one with the E81 option? Or turbo vs turbo S? Ideally I would want the one with the most HP..
I'm thinking I would probably have about $5,000 into this to get it repair and road ready with a Salvage repair title.
Is it worth it or should I walk away?
If I am concerned about the Turbo issues should I be looking at the non turbo V8's?
Any thoughts or imput would be greatly appreciated.
PS, I've been a BMW DIYer for the last 15 years. My daily driver is a 2005 545 Sport with 205k that I have done most all repairs on including the infamous valve seals. Wife drives a 2006 X5 with 220k daily that I maintain and we have a 2006. 325XI with 142k as a third/backup for when one of the other 2 breaks.. The plan would be to get rid of the 325xi and use the Cayenne as the 3rd vehicle especially for towing a small boat.
Thanks again
Please bear with me as I ask a few questions on what will hopefully be a long relationship here.
I am considering purchasing a 2005 Cayenne Turbo with 146,000 that comes with a salvage certificate.
A dealer bought it at auction and what's $3,500. From what I'm told it just needs a new front bumper cover and a right side mirror. It's a Black on black vehicle. There is no documentation, ownership or maintenance history.
It is almost 2 hours away and I'm contemplating to go look at it this week.
Here is my question, I have read all about the know issues, which I would suspect have all been addressed at this mileage, like cardon shaft, coolant tubes, etc..
My concerns are for the turbos. What is the life expectancy of these? I certainly don't want to deal with an engine drop.
most of the other issues I'm pretty sure I would be able to deal with myself if need be but the engine drop probably not and I understand that's like 40 hours of labor.
Another question- I wondering is if there is a big and notisable difference between the Turbo vs one with the E81 option? Or turbo vs turbo S? Ideally I would want the one with the most HP..
I'm thinking I would probably have about $5,000 into this to get it repair and road ready with a Salvage repair title.
Is it worth it or should I walk away?
If I am concerned about the Turbo issues should I be looking at the non turbo V8's?
Any thoughts or imput would be greatly appreciated.
PS, I've been a BMW DIYer for the last 15 years. My daily driver is a 2005 545 Sport with 205k that I have done most all repairs on including the infamous valve seals. Wife drives a 2006 X5 with 220k daily that I maintain and we have a 2006. 325XI with 142k as a third/backup for when one of the other 2 breaks.. The plan would be to get rid of the 325xi and use the Cayenne as the 3rd vehicle especially for towing a small boat.
Thanks again
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01-30-2019 | 07:16 AM
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For this 2005 cayenne turbo, I would 100% take it in for PPI, otherwise would not buy. Take it to a known Porsche shop for inspection, not just any shop. The key is to have a shop inspect, that routinely services Cayennes, so they can look into all trouble spots and know all solution. They will give you bet opinion. Do not buy without doing so.
Coolant pipes INCLUDING two Ts at the back (if back Ts not done - you will have coolant leak issue).
Cardan shaft with flex disc
O2 sensors
Brakes and tires
Brake fluid flush
AC stepper motors for mixing flaps
Scan for all codes of troubles
Trans fluid change with filter
Leaking from any fluids
Power steering pumps leaks & fluid replacement
Full PCM function & all buttons working as described
Suspension (sway bar links and bushings, upper/lower control arms work, air shocks mount bushings inside shocks, etc)
These would be the least I would want to make sure I know history of. Without these, I would not risk it. Still expensive to repair - coolant leaks about 1.5-2k work as one example.
I would not make too much distinguishing between 05 and 06, same generation and Porsche has already updated most parts that started failing.
Spend a couple hours inside the car, playing with each and every option, to make sure it works, make sure to get car up to temperature too and drive high speed for a little, then slower speed buy twisty, to exercise suspension, listening for sounds.
Coolant pipes INCLUDING two Ts at the back (if back Ts not done - you will have coolant leak issue).
Cardan shaft with flex disc
O2 sensors
Brakes and tires
Brake fluid flush
AC stepper motors for mixing flaps
Scan for all codes of troubles
Trans fluid change with filter
Leaking from any fluids
Power steering pumps leaks & fluid replacement
Full PCM function & all buttons working as described
Suspension (sway bar links and bushings, upper/lower control arms work, air shocks mount bushings inside shocks, etc)
These would be the least I would want to make sure I know history of. Without these, I would not risk it. Still expensive to repair - coolant leaks about 1.5-2k work as one example.
I would not make too much distinguishing between 05 and 06, same generation and Porsche has already updated most parts that started failing.
Spend a couple hours inside the car, playing with each and every option, to make sure it works, make sure to get car up to temperature too and drive high speed for a little, then slower speed buy twisty, to exercise suspension, listening for sounds.
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02-09-2019 | 10:06 AM
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Go for it. Great deal for 450 hp Porsche. These cars are great. I'm on my 3rd Cayenne Turbo. Current 2008 has 141k on it. PPI is good idea if possible. If u can do most of the maintenance and upkeep yourself then you're probably safe. Good luck. Send pics and update if you purchase.
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