Hey tresean, no worries!

At the end of the day, it's your decision and you'll be the one driving/enjoying the vehicle for years to come, but I'll just give you my impressions between the models, given I've driven almost all of them (Driven 955/957 S, 957 GTS, 957 Turbo, 958 GTS, previously owned 955 Turbo, and now own 958 Turbo).


09-10 GTS will be a 957.
TT is for Twin Turbo on this site.
You mentioned looking for "blacked out window trim", that's what I was referring to with wrapping or painting the trim.


chassis models
2003-06 - 955
2008-10 - 957
2011-14 - 958(.1)
2015-17 - 958(.2)

Differences between 957 & 958:
- Complete redesign of the chassis, interior, and body. I took my '06 Turbo (though not a 957, almost same body & interior) to the dealer for maintenance and was given a 2013 base model loaner; I never looked at my interior the same again. The way the seats hugged, cockpit style interior, new steering wheel design, infotainment was MUCH more refined, hell I think it may have handled a bit tighter than mine did in everyday driving.
- 09-10 GTS has a 6sp tiptronic, 11+ "S" has an the newer 8sp Aisin transmission. BIG difference to me. Every 6sp transmission Cayenne I ever drove had an odd hesitation when going into corners, if you slightly hit the gas it would have a delayed downshift and high rev as if you were gunning it. Hated that in the 6sp transmissions. The 8sp shifts crisp, but also smooth. I always feel like I have power, no matter what gear I'm in. No more odd hesitated downshift feeling as if I'm trying to race someone.
- Though hp is pretty much the same between the two, there's still around a .5 second difference in 0-60 times (many online sources differ, but your in-seat experience is pretty noticeable).
- Orange button lighting & dash background - looks like early age VW cars, almost analog to me. The 2011+ has full color dash, even with Nav in the gauge cluster & white LED button lighting now.
- In the looks department, I understand that you don't favor the '11+ models. I was initially in the same boat, but now I feel that pre-2011 Cayennes look ancient. The headlights are reminiscent of the 99-04 911's, which are possibly my least favorite 911 model. The taillights are squared off, and Porsche has increasingly gone to more linear tail lights on all their models over the years.

Like I said, it's going to be your car, I'm just sharing my opinion & experiences from driving many different Cayenne models so that you can be as well informed about them when you decide to buy. There's plenty of 2011-2012 Cayenne S' that can be had for $22-30k now, which may not have been the case when you started looking 10+ months ago.

 

Awesome, thank you for that---that helps a lot. So I assume on these forums a CTT = Cayenne Turbo, and CTTS = Cayenne Turbo S?


Thanks for the comparison. Is the 6spd tranny of the 957 harsh, or is it livable? Right now I have an 8spd F10 Bimmer, which I think shifts pretty quickly and smoothly. However, the 5sp of my E550 fit the 392 lb-ft of torque, and suited it pretty decently.


I am trying to stay sub-$30k for price. How does a 957 GTS stack up to a 958 base or 958 "S" (I know the 958 GTS is gonna be above that price range)

 

Yes and Yes (CTT, CTTS)
I mean the 6sp livable in my opinion, but after driving & owning both, I would never go back to the 6sp.
- Note, that the 09-10 GTS has a shorter gear ratio than all other models for those years. It'll feel like you're downshifting and high revving more so than other models.
Though I have driven both F10 5 series & multiple E class models, I can't really find a way to compare them with a Cayenne.
I honestly think you can get a well optioned 2011-12 S for around 25-28k right now, with more vendor support for those year models.
You won't find a 958 GTS under 40k, given all 958 GTS' are 2013+.

 

Ok, so does that mean the GTS was not produced for MY 2011 and 2012?
The reason I liked the 957 GTS in the first place was because of: body kit, sport exhaust, std air suspension, nicer wheels, and blacked out or body-color B-pillars (I hate the contrasting silver B-pillars). How does a 958 "S" stack up to a 957 GTS, in terms of sporty looks and performance and standard features?

 

No GTS for 2011-12
I hate the silver window trim also, but when I was shopping I didn't worry about that. You can have the trim wrapped in flat/gloss black for pretty cheap.
I feel that the GTS is always going to look sportier, even more than Turbos do.
With that being said, personally I'd still take a 958 S over a 957 GTS.
958 S is MUCH more comfortable and MUCH better fuel economy. Also interior, touch screen nav, bluetooth, all the controls are much more refined. Hell I can put my nav in my gauge cluster next to my speedometer.

 

Okay, well in that case maybe I will's search for a 2011 S model then. Are there any model years to avoid (any known issues)? I know sometimes the first model year for a body style change is problematic. As far as the 958 S, is that turbocharged or naturally aspirated? The performance isn't going to be on par with the 957 GTS is it? What what I be able to do to a 958 S to give it the sporty look I was going for with the 957 GTS?

 

hey guys--


found a Cayenne GTS with the below options and considering it. What, if anything do you think is missing from the list of "must-have" or "nice-to-have" options? Or is this one pretty "complete"?


0TD - Floor Mats
1N3 - Variable Assist Power Steering
2D1 - Enlarged Rear Spoiler With Fixed Double-Wing Profile
3FE - Moonroof
4F6 - Porsche Entry And Drive
7X2 - Front And Rear Park Assist
9JA - Non-Smoker Package
9VL - BOSE® Surround Sound System
9WM - Preparation For Rear Seat Entertainment
CY2 - 21" Sport Wheel W/ Wheel Arch Extension In Exterior Color
G0R - Tiptronic S
PC3 - Bi-Xenon Headlights With Washers
PF2 - Porsche Communication Management Incl. Navigation Module
PK3 - Heated Front Seats
PO4 - Light Comfort Package In Conj. W/ Driver Memory Package
Q1J - 12-way Power Seats With Sports Seats Padding
QR1 - Compass Display
QV4 - XM Satellite Radio
TS - Standard Havanna Interior With Alcantara
UF1 - Universal Audio Interface

 

Help!!

Hi guys, so the GTS was sold before I had a chance to get to it. :-(

So now I have my sights on a CTTS. I need extreme help...below are the service records for the vehicle in question. Can someone who has a CTT or a CTTS please help me decipher the records and Porsche lingo, and tell me if it was in the shop excessively---or if the things that were done to it were normal and expected. Just wanted to compare this vehicle's service history to that of someone else's to see if things line up. Please tell me if you see anything unusual or to be concerned with. I am desperately seeking someone's expert and knowledgeable advice...

DSDA RO H Closed Odometer Miles/Km Service Advisor Technician Line Code Labor Type Operation Description Customer Pay Total
55134 3/8/17 102552 A P03 REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS - SOR PARTS ON HOLD
484 573 A CP P03 MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSTICS 834.72
834.72
B PM PORSCHE LOANER VEHICLE
484 94 B CP PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY 0
0
53660 12/22/16 100518 A IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES(CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY)
484 392 A CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 250
250
B BAG AND STORE SUMMER TIRES IN CUSTOMERS VEHICLE
484 94 B CP P44 WHEELS, TIRES, SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT 0
0
47732 5/11/16 94620 A P03 CHECK CHASSIS WARNING COMING ON DASH
484 797 A CP P03 MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSTICS 1,056.60
1,056.60
B LOAN CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE LOANER VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR
484 94 B CP LOAN CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE LOANER VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR 0
0
47667 5/10/16 94569 A IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES (CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY)
484 797 A CP IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES 250
250
B P44 BAG AND PLACE WINTERS IN VEHICLE
484 797 B CP P44 WHEELS, TIRES, SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT 0
0
C P03 CHECK CHASSIS WARNING COMING ON DASH
484 797 C CP P03 MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSTICS 0
0
D YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION
484 797 D CP YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION 487.9
487.9
E RENTAL RENTAL VEHICLE SUPPLIED
484 94 E CP RENTAL RENTAL VEHICLE SUPPLIED 0
0
43959 12/30/15 83340 A IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES(CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY)
330 893 A CP IBWT INSTALL AND BALANCE WINTER TIRES CUSTOMER ADVISED TWO OF THE TIRES ARE WORN AND ONE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE 175
175
B S40 BAD AND STORE SUMMER TIRES IN CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE
330 893 B CP S40 SUMMERS BACK IN VEHICLE 0
0
C WAIT CUSTOMER WOULD LIKE TO WAIT FOR VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR/MAINTENANCE
330 94 C CP WAIT CUSTOMER WOULD LIKE TO WAIT FOR VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 0
0
42335 11/26/15 77949 A PPI PERFORM PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
537 834 A CP PPI PERFORM PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION 186
186
B P19 REPLACE THERMOSTAT AS PER PPI
537 834 B CP P19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM 714.06
714.06
C P44 REPLACE REAR TIRES AS PER PPI
537 834 C CP P44 WHEELS, TIRES, SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT 964.24
537 C CP 9997 ON Tire Stewardship Fee 8.5
972.74
39196 6/25/15 70528 A IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THEM WITH HIM
682 834 A CP IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES 250
250
B S40 BAG WINTER TIRES AND PLACE IN VEHICLE
682 834 B CP 15 WINTER TIRES PLACED IN VEHICLE 0
0
C S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS FUEL/EXHAUST ODOUR IN VEHICLE SEE S/A
682 834 C CP NFF NO FAULT FOUND 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS HORN HAS A HIGH SQUEAKY PITCHW
682 834 D WPS 90502003 HORN REMOVED+REINSTD 0
0
E LOAN CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE LOANER VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR
682 94 E WPS LOAN PROVIDE CAYENNE LOANER VIN # WP1AA2A26ELA04765 PLATE CAYENNE 0
682 E WPS 9999 PROVIDE LOANER VEHICLE 0
0
F YEARLYCT PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE & INSPECTION
682 834 F CP YEARLYCT PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE & INSPECTION 545.84
545.84
G S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS PASSENGER REAR WINTER TIRE LOSING AIR , CUSTOMER ALSO NOTICED DAMAGE ON RIM , INSPECT AND REPORT BEFORE REMOVAL
682 834 G CP 15 TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK AROUND BEAD WHERE RIM WAS CURBED 0
0
34670 12/10/14 62772 A S40 RESET SERVICE LIGHT AND CHECK FLUID LEVELS - VEHICLE SERVICED IN FEB 2014
682 1015 A CP 15 RESET SERVICE LIGHT 0
0
B IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES
682 1015 B CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 240
240
C S40 BAG SUMMER TIRES AND PLACE IN VEHICLE
682 1015 C CP 15 BAGGED AND PLACE IN VEHICLE 0
0
D S40 INSPECT SUMMER TIRE FOR LEAK - DRIVER FRONT ?
682 1015 D CP 15 NO LEAKS FOUND - ALL PRESSURES WERE LOW 0
0
E S40 DERRICK 905-329-9761 ROBYN contactrmiller@gmail.com
682 94 E CP CC CUSTOMER CONTACTED 0
0
32238 6/26/14 56988 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES A/C WILL NOT WORK ON PASSENGER SIDE - COOL NOT COLD
682 392 A CP 15 CHECK A/C SYSTEM, PERFORM LEAK TEST, NO LEAKS FOUND, EVACUATE AND RECHARGE ADD DYE 268.2
268.2
B IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES
682 392 B CP IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES 240
240
C S40 TAGG AND SUPPLY TO CLIENT WINTER TIRES
682 392 C CP 15 BAG WINTER TIRES AND PLACE IN VEHICLE 0
0
29726 2/28/14 55705 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES SHIMMY IN STEERING ON HWY DRIVING
682 611 A CP 15 CHECK AND BALANCE BOTH FRONT WHEELS , RESEAL LEFT FRONT RIM 105.43
105.43
B S40 CUSTOMER STATES REAR CUP HOLDER IN REAR -SPRING FELL OUT
682 611 B CP 15 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT CUP HOLDER - REPAIR DECLINED 0
0
C S40 CUSTOMER STATES INTERMITTENT SQUEAL FROM HEATER FAN WHEN ON HIGH
682 611 C CP 15 CHECK AND REPLACE HVAC BLOWER FAN , REPAIR AUTHORIZED BY FIDELITY INSURANCE AUTH # 595-505-38A FOR $470.59 CUST PAY $100 DEDUCTIBLE 504.95
504.95
D YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION
682 611 D CP 15 REFER LINE "H" 0
0
E S40 CUSTOMER IN CAYENNE LOANER
682 94 E CP LOAN CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE LOANER VEHICLE FOR DURATION OF REPAIR 0
0
F S40 CUSTOMER STATES EXHAUST SMELL FROM TIME TO TIME -POSS POLLEN FILTER?
682 611 F CP 15 POLLEN FILTER REPLACED DURING SERVICE , POSSIBLE ODOUR FROM AUX. HEATER 0
0
G S40 CUSTOMER STATES R/F DOOR - NOT CLOSING PROPERLY -BOUNCING BACK -
682 611 G CP 15 CHECK AND ADJUST RIGHT FRONT DOOR 57.5
57.5
H S40 UPGRADE TO MAJOR SERVICE INCLUDING SPARK PLUGS, CABIN FILTER, BRAKE FLUID FLUSH , POLLEN FILTER ETC...
682 611 H CP 15 PERFORM MAJOR SERVICE 1,290.74
1,290.74
I 4WA PERFORM 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT: INCLUDES INSPECTION OF TIRES, SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS.
682 611 I CP 4WA PERFORM 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT: INCLUDES INSPECTION OF TIRES, SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS. 325
325
J S40 REPAIR REAR BRAKES
682 611 J CP 15 CHECK AND REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS AND SENSORS 736.77
736.77
27755 11/7/13 51238 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES SUNROOF WILL NOT OPERATE
682 421 A CP S40 RE-PROGRAM SUNROOF AS REQUIRED 0
0
B IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES
682 421 B CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 240
240
C S40 BAG AND SUPPLY TO CLIENT SUMMER TIRES
682 421 C CP S40 DONE AS REQUIRED 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER STATES FUEL DOOR OPENS WITH LOCKED VEHICLE BUT WILL NOT OPEN WITH DOOR UNLOCKED
682 421 D CP S40 RE-CODE FUEL DOOR 0
0
25952 10/1/13 50428 A S40 CHASSIS FAILURE LIGHT COMING ON-STAYING ON
682 573 A IPORS S40 REPLACE ACCELERATION SENSOR 0
682 573 A CP S40 INSTALL RIGHT FRONT RUNNING LIGHT ASSEMBLY 450.6
450.6
B S40 REPLACE BATTERIES IN KEY REMOTES
682 573 B CP S40 REPLACE REMOTE BATTERIES 15.52
15.52
C S40 INSPECT FLUID LEVELS AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS
682 573 C CP S40 TOP UP FLUIDS 17
17
24838 8/30/13 49970 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES TPM SHOWING AIR LOSS
682 834 A CPS 15 LEFT REAR WINTER TIRE PUNCTURED 2.66
2.66
B S40 CUSTOMER STATES ALARM SOUNDING WHEN LOCKING VEHICLE
682 834 B CPS 15 DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE REAR CONTROL UNIT 689.72
689.72
C S40 REPORTS WATER IN PASSENGER FRONT LIGHT
682 834 C CP NFF NO FAULT FOUND 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER STATES SUNROOF STICKING
682 834 D CP 15 CLEAN AND LUBRICATE TRACKS, RESYNC ROOF 0
0
E S40 PLASTIC ENTRY AND DRIVE KEY MISSING
682 834 E CP 15 PROVIDE DUMMY KEY 23.01
23.01
F S40 PRICE OUT SUMMER TIRES
682 834 F CP IBST INSTALL AND BALANCE FOUR NEW SUMMER TIRES 2,217.32
2,217.32
G S40 CUSTOMER STATES SQUEAKING NOISE FROM CENTER CONSOLE
682 834 G CP 15 LUBRICATE CONTACT POINTS FOR CENTER ARMREST 0
0
H S40 CHECK OPERATION OF DVD PLAYER
682 834 H CP 15 DVD PLAYER FUNCTIONING 0
0
I S40 HORN NOT SOUNDING
682 834 I CPS 15 CHECK AND REPLACE BOTH HORNS 373.2
373.2
J S40 REAR CONTROL UNIT DEFECTIVE - PARTS WARRANTY W
682 834 J WPS 3350056 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC 0
682 834 J WPS 57895550 REAR-END ELECTRONICS REPLACED 0
682 834 J WPS 70031902 LAT. TRIM LUGGAGE COMP. RE REMOVED+REINS 0
0
23642 4/29/13 47246 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES GRINDING NOISE FROM TRANSMISION WHEN ACCLERATING FROM LOW CRUSING SPEEDW
682 573 A WPS 48981923 HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR STEERING REMOVED+REIN 0
0
B S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS TPM SHOWING BOTH REAR TIRES LOSING AIR
682 573 B CP 15 CHECK AND SET TIRE PRESSURES 0
0
C PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITYW
682 94 C WPS PM PROVIDE CAYENNE LOANER DFC 7 VIN # WP1AA2AP6ALA10894 0
682 C WPS 9999 SERVICE LOANER 0
0
D PM PROVIDE CAYENNE LOANER DFC7
682 94 D CP 15 VEHICLE SUPPLIED 0
0
E S40 INTERIOR REPAIR FOR CARRERA GT
682 94 E IPORS 15 TRIM REPAIR PO # 76032 INV # 777423 0
682 E IPORS 9999 TRIM REPAIR 0
0
22356 3/4/13 46893 A PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITYW
682 94 A WPS PM PROVIDE PANAMERA LOANER DFCS3 VIN # WP0AD2A7XCL045062 0
682 A WPS 9999 PROVIDE PANAMERA LOANER 0
0
B S40 CUSTOMER STATES RAW FUEL SMELL FROM VEHICLEW
682 392 B CPS 70021910 FRONT TRIM REMOVED+REINSTD 0
682 392 B CPS 70021911 FRONT TRIM REMOVED+REINSTD 0
682 B CPS 9997 FUEL FILL UP 115.52
115.52
C S40 CUSTOMER STATES CHASSIS CONTROL FAILURE COMING ON W
682 392 C WPS 43050150 HYDRAULIC FLUID CHECKED 0
682 392 C WPS 10801900 POWER UNIT GUARD REMOVED+REINSTD 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS WHEELS HAVE CURB DAMAGE
682 94 D CP S40 SUBLET FOR RIM REPAIR PO # 74727 INV # 414 0
682 D CP 9999 REPAIR AND REFINISH 4 RIMS 560
560
E OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER,SET TIRE PRESSURE, CHECK ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS.
682 392 E CP OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER,SET TIRE PRESSURE, CHECK ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS. 315.03
315.03
F S40 RESET SERVICE LIGHT
682 392 F CP 15 RESET SERVICE REMINDER 0
0
20735 12/5/12 38869 A IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES
682 834 A CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 250
250
B TSST TAG AND STORE SUMMER TIRES
682 94 B CP 15 SUMMER TIRES WORN OUT - NOT WORTH STORING 0
0
C PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY
682 94 C CP PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER STATES KEY REMOTE WILL NOT OPERATE
682 834 D CPS 15 REPLACE KEY REMOTE BATTERY 7.62
7.62
E S40 CHECK AND TOP UP OIL
682 834 E CP 15 CHECKED AND TOPPED UP FLUIDS 0
0
19335 9/11/12 33717 A S40 TOW IN , CUSTOMER REPORTS VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATEW
682 611 A WPS 3350056 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC 0
682 611 A WPS 19781900 TEMPERATURE SENDER REMOVED+REINSTD 0
682 A WPS 9999 TOW VEHICLE FROM SIDE OF ROADWIFE WITH KIDS COULD NOT WAIT 0
0
B PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITYW
682 94 B WPS PM PROVIDE PORSCHE MOBILITY 0
682 B WPS 9999 PORSCHE MOBILITY 0
0
18176 7/12/12 32786 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON, CAN HEAR HISSING NOISE UNDER ACCELERATION
330 611 A CP N PLEASE SEE LINE E 0
0
B S40 CHECK OVER VEHICLE - TIRE PRESSURES AND FLUID LEVELS
330 611 B CP S40 COMPLETED 0
0
C S40 LOANER CAR ARRANGED UNDER MR.HOPPER AT BUDGET
330 611 C CP S40 SUPPLIED BUDGET 0
330 C IPORS 9999 PROVIDE RENTAL FOR 1 DAY 0
0
D S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED ABOVE 90KM/H
330 611 D CP S40 NOTED WINTER TIRE IN POOR CONDITION ORDERED SUMMER TIRES IN FROM STORAGE AND INSTALL ON CAR WINTERS TOO STORAGE 0
0
E S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS FRONT LEFT ENGINE PIPE IS LOOSE - SEE PICTURE ATTACHED
330 611 E CP S40 REFIT INTAKE RUBBER PIPE 0
0
F YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION
330 611 F CP YEARLY PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION 497.11
497.11
G IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES
330 611 G CP IBST INSTALL & BALANCE SUMMER TIRES 250
250
H TSWT TAG & STORE WINTER TIRES
330 94 H CP TSWT TAG & STORE WINTER TIRES 175
175
15187 3/2/12 30497 A S40 REPLACE FRONT WINDSHIELD
682 94 A CP 15 REPLACE FRONT WINDSHIELD 645.89
682 A CP 9999 INSTALL FRONT WINDSHIELD 250
895.89
B S40 REPLACE REAR ENT. HEADPHONES HOLDERS
682 1015 B CP 15 REPLACE REAR HEADPHONE HOLDERS 136.18
136.18
C S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS PASSENGER REAR SUNSHADE COMING APART
682 1015 C CP 15 REPLACE PASSENGER REAR SUN SHADE 262.96
262.96
D S40 CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON W
682 1015 D WPS 20231903 TANK VENT REMOVED+REINSTD 0
682 1015 D WPS 3350056 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC 0
682 1015 D WPS 99100000 SET-UP TIME, GENERAL 0
0
E S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS TPM SHOWING LEFT REAR TIRE LOW
682 1015 E CP 15 INSPECTED TIRE FOR PUNCTURES AND RIMS LEAKS - NONE FOUND 0
0
F CC 905-220-5090
682 94 F CP CC CUSTOMER CONTACTED 0
0
14324 1/10/12 27223 A S40 CUSTOMER STATES COOLANT WARNING INDICATEDW
330 834 A WPS 3350056 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC 0
330 834 A WPS 19501900 WATER PUMP REMOVED+REINSTD 0
0
B S40 CUSTOMER STATES WARNING LIGHT FOR OIL LEVEL?
330 834 B CP S40 TOPPED UP OIL 24.3
24.3
C S40 CUSTOMER REQUESTS CHANGE BATTERY IN REMOTE
330 834 C CP S40 REPLACED BATTERY IN REMOTE 7.62
7.62
D PM CUSTOMER NEEDED RIDE TO BAY/BLOOR W
330 94 D WPS PM PICK UP AND DROP OFF CUSTOMER 0
0
E DRAIN PERFORM CAYENNE WATER DRAIN SERVICE
330 834 E CP DRAIN PERFORM CAYENNE WATER DRAIN SERVICE 175
175
F BRAKEF PERFORM: Bi-ANNUAL BRAKE FLUID FLUSH
330 834 F CP BRAKEF PERFORM: Bi-ANNUAL BRAKE FLUID FLUSH 239
239
12745 10/24/11 22870 A S40 VEHICLE TOWED IN -CUSTOMER STATED OIL CAP MISSING AND OIL ALL OVER ENGINE
353 734 A CP S40 INSTALLED NEW CAP AND SHAMPOOED ENGINE 175.75
175.75
B S40 INSPECT BRAKE WEAR -CUSTOMER REPORTS EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAK
353 734 B CP S40 INSPECTED 0
0
C IBWW INSTALL AND BALANCE WINTER WHEELS
353 734 C CP IBWT INSTALL & BALANCE WINTER TIRES 2,098.64
2,098.64
D TSSW TAG AND STORE SUMMER WHEELS
353 94 D CP TSST TAG AND STORE SUMMER TIRES 175
175
E RENT SUPPLY RENTAL CAR
353 94 E IPORS RENT SUPPLY RENTAL CAR 0
353 E IPORS 9999 0
0
10255 6/15/11 17138 A S40 CUSTOMER REPORTS TPM SHOWING PASSENGER REAR LOW ON AIR |CC:
682 334 A CP 15 RECOMMEND NEW REAR TIRES 0
0
B YEARLYCT PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE & INSPECTION |CC:
682 334 B CP YEARLYCT PERFORM YEARLY SERVICE & INSPECTION 443.21
443.21
C S40 CUSTOMER STATES FRONT ASHTRAY WILL NOT STAY CLOSED |CC:
682 334 C WP 68201900 ASHTRAY FRONT REMOVED+REINSTD 0
0
D S40 PERFORM CAMPAIGN WB09 |CC: W
682 334 D WP 15 PERFORM CAMPAIGN WB09 0

If this format is confusing and jumbled, I am more than happy to send the [easier to read] file to someone (or someones). Please PM me if you have expertise and can help. :-)

 

No one???

 

You can see several times during that service history the owner(s) have reported the smell of fuel/exhaust in the car. That would concern me a bit. It seems it also had to be towed in due to possible engine failure (acceleration). Definitely more then just routine service done on the vehicle with some things that would steer me away (transmission noise) on a car that's potentially 6-7 years old (my guess based on dates above).

Thermostat replacement/steering pump are minor, but transmission & engine problems are another beast. Not to mention, at some point in the ownership of this vehicle the oil-cap popped off the engine and made a mess.

 

Thanks---I don't know what to do :-(
I am going to email the PO and ask him to explain in detail some of the complaints and repairs.

 

Lots of great info.
My take after owning my GTS for the past six months, in case this is helpful for others.
1) i LOVE the way the GTS looks
2) i LOVE the way the GTS sounds/roars
3) i agree w/ others, the GTS ride is rougher than i thought, even rougher than the Turbo/Turbo, and i have it in softest setting
4) i would have gone Turbo as it wasn't much more $, but I thought GTS more reliable, plus resale i anticipate GTS to be better than Turbo, imho.
Patrick