found one, local car
good condition, smooth acceleration
coolant pipe replaced,
but almost 100k miles is really high to me.
i am not too worried about the gas btw since there are other cars in family.
should i buy it? or get some newer ones.
i really like the car though.
any input is greatly appreciated here.

 

How long do you plan to keep? How many miles will you drive per year? What is the cost?

 

well i usually keep a car for a long time. per year i would say 10k miles max. and it is around $28K

 

$28k seems high for 100k mile truck.

If you keep a car that long and only put 10k miles a year I think you would be better off with a lower mileage truck.

If you buy that truck for 28k and keep for 5 years and then sell with 150k miles, how much will it sell for, 16k???

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Buy one with 50-60k miles, for $33-35k. Sell 5 years later with 100 k miles for $22-25k.

Anyway, I am not sure if my numbers are very accurate, but I would go with lower miles. Less maintenance and it may be very hard to sell a truck with 150k miles.

 

thanks for the input. the mileage is a big concern. might never be able to sell it later. and myabe in 5 years gas will be crazy expensive

 

I am thinking on Selling mine for 31K Black-Black, 2004 TT 53,000 miles with every option , car is pristine and in excellent shape. Full front Clear Bra , K40 , XM Radio , Ipod Cable.

Wheels are new and have no more than 200 miles

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Mine has a 110k and still going strong, so if you can get a good price.

 

I know this is a strange time to make a first post but I am sure this question is going to come up and I dont know if it can be answered without more info on the car. What do you all think is a good or fair price to pay for a car with that kind of mileage?

 

I wouldn't pay over $24k for an 04 CTT with that kind of mileage.

 

FWIW, I have seen a couple of 200K+ mile CTT out there on other forums.

If taken care of mileage should not really be that much of a concern.

As for additional depreciation. I think the years are going to have a bigger effect than the miles at this point. Look at the 928 market for an example. There are 200K+ mile cars selling for the same relative ballpark as cars with half the miles.

 

so how about 05 CTT with 60k miles

 

totally agree. i saw some less miled ones with lots of problem.
as long as you take care of the car properly, it will serve you for a long time.

 

Mine has 150K miles and running well. Just had the H2O pump changed for the first time. Coolant pipes changed including T connector. Driveshaft changed. Strong engine, been dealer maintained all its life except for the driveshaft and water pump. I would keep it till dies! It's safe to buy high mileage ONLY if the maintenance records are available!

 

I bought mine with 67k, now it has 92k. It was a one owner /full records find It was damn near perfect then as it is now. There is no difference in power or wear. There is no way I would sell for less than 29,000. Then again I have 21" PORSCHE GTS wheels and a stainless cat back exhaust. I plan on keeping it for many years. I dont think the mileage is an issue as far as quality/reliability is concerned. The Cayenne is a quality vehicle, not average or run-of-the-mill. You may see substantial savings on the right unit though, based on the fear of higher mileage

 

the 04 one does have all the dealer service records. coolant pipe and coil problem were replaced. only problem is the price.