Hello,

I'm planning on buying a 2009 Porsche Cayenne V6 automatic with roughly 70000 km (44k miles) for 30k. The car is fully loaded with Navigation, sun roof and all imaginable features.

One question I have though is the tailgate has the usual Cayenne decal but after it are the number 955 in red. I know the 955 is the number name for a 2002-2007 Cayenne so I was wondering what it means.


What do you think about the price for the car?

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The 2009 Cayenne is a 957, not a 955. This was obviously added by a misguided previous owner. No worries - it's easily removable.

 

Ok thanks for the reply.

What is your opinion on the deal? And does anyone have any tips about the car and what to look for upon final purchase.

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Do you have any additional information on the options?

 

Navigation, rear/front park assist, 8way power seating, sun roof, premium audio, 6 cd changer, backup camera, the feature to raise and lower the car.

Thanks

 

Sounds like a very good deal to me.
Is it still under warranty?
Did it have the complete 40K mile service done and do you have the paperwork from it?
Those are great options to have.

 

It has a few months of warranty left from the original 4 year dealer warranty.
I'm not sure about the 40k mile service or paper work. We should be getting the car within a matter of a few weeks (deposit was given). I saw the car it looks very nice, but have yet to test drive it.

 

The 40K service is a couple thousand and has a large check list. I would want to make sure that its been done. Also make sure the brakes are in good order.
You could pay 30K for a nice car but if it needs the service, brakes and tires, that could literally add $5-6K.

 

Ok I'll take a look at the brakes and tire thread to make sure it's all in good condition and find out about the 40k service. Thanks for that advice.

One of the cars I own is a Jeep Liberty and I'm used to $30 oil changes every 3000 miles. Would I be required to go to a Porsche dealership for an oil change on the Cayenne and how much could that cost me and how often?

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I think it sounds like a reasonable deal too. I would expect the seller to change the oil and make sure the service is up to date.

You might consider a pre-purschase inspection by a qualified Porsche mechanic. It will set you back ~$300, but it is usually a good investment (either for peace of mind, or if it uncovers a significant issue).

 

Ok thanks for the advice I'll look into that.

Any very important maintenance I should look into?

 

I think that if the check list has been done at the 40K service and brakes are OK that your good!