Surprisingly, a lot of the crossover parts are actually cheaper from Porsche, at least here in the US.

 

Bummer, i was hoping to run mine locally this year.... i do know the chapter prez, maybe i can talk them into it

 

I ran autocross with scca and the local porsche club so if you're friends with the prez I'm sure they'll let you, otherwise just run with a club.

 

With the last prez i would know now i was gtg, the new guy is going to take some coaxing i think...

 

My old faithful 04 CS has just passed 300 000 km this month !




300000km Cayenne S

Don't comment on the dusty gauges, I was driving on a dusty road at the time I stopped to take the pic

Some history:

Besides normal oil and filter changes,

Replaced Primary O2 sensors at around 220 000 km
Replaced crank position sensor at about 250 000 km
Did some work on the transmission valve body (Transgo kit) ($150) at about 280 000 km after starting to experience hard 1-2 shifts when cold and one "bang" downshift on the highway. Kit sorted it out. no problems since.
Also replaced water pump at about 280 000km.

Front diff started making grinding noises at about 240 000 km after losing fluid due to a leak on the oil seal. Seal was replaced along with fluid etc (showed metal content) I kept driving it while looking for a replacement diff and the noise went away by about 260k. I replaced the diff with a recon unit also at around 280 000km , but I'm sure it would have kept going.

Still running beautifully!

 

Autocrossed my BMW X3 and a local PCA event. It was set up with some good high speed straights. Got the fastest time over a race prepped 914 by .003 seconds. He was really upset getting beat by an SUV and has never been back. The X3 had the sport package and amazing cornered and slalomed almost 5-10mph faster than my Porsches on a similar track setup. Braking and acceleration sucked though and the brakes were smoking like a steam engine at the end of a lap.

Haven't had the opportunity to run my Cayenne to see how it does yet.

 

Way cool! My '05 CTT just turned 100,000 miles a couple weeks back.

 

My 09 cayenne Turbo has just over 341,000 Kms on it and still going fine!

i take it on long trips and light gravel roads, other than some worn bushes can’t complain - these cars are well built and keep racking on the miles with no issues

 

Considering a gen 1 Cayenne S or TT purchase in the near future. Other than coolant pipes and center drive shaft issues, what other $$$$ things loom for high mileage Cayennes? Do they require timing chain replacement at 200k miles, etc.? At what mileage would a V8 be spent? I'm a DIY type and the coolant pipe and driveshaft issues don't scare me . Also aware of cost of brakes, tires, etc.

 

I’ve always heard coil packs, but that would be a simple tune up item. Other common issues that I’ve addressed are transmission valve body and rear hatch struts. Also, headlight assembly wiring can become an issue. I bought my 2004 turbo 10 years ago and now have 97k miles - overall it’s been very reliable and I still love driving it!

 

as the original owner my 2008 GTS has rolled to 192,000km :

- I have had 1 coil go - 1 starter motor - a couple of electrical plugins done - the cardim? shaft - right bank catalytic - hvac blower motor and dang air compressor a few months ago BUT that is over a period of 11 1/2 years now so I would call it pretty solid. only ugly priced one really was the new air suspension pump.

never in accidents and always synthetic oils - runs like a charm and though I think about replacing it when I am not driving, all I have to do is take it out for a spin , run through the gears a bit and hear that exhaust. Cures it eveytime

and Merry Christmas/Seasons Greetings to everyone

 

My 2009 Cayenne V6 has almost 420K miles I am the original owner. Any one beat that? The vehicle is still running strong.

 

That's awesome. Yeah the Germans knew how to make the pig last long for sure.
as long as you care for all fluids, maintain, this car jeep on ticking like new.