OT considering a used Cayenne, share your input Options

[iamchappy]

I am considering a used Cayenne, I have done a few searches, but the forums I've read dont involve much do it yourself information.

I have come across piston ring breakage and water pump failures in some engines
but haven't seen any high mileage cars out there to see how they hold up.

My wife had a hard time keeping her Lexus on the road this winter, and my autistic son's favorite car is the Cayenne. I would like to get one and get a personalized plate with his name on it, if I can find the right car for the right price and there not considered piles of crap.

I would use it to tow the 914 around to events and she can drive it the rest of the time.

Any input and advise would be appreciated.

[iamchappy]

Marv, are there any negetives about your car your willing to share or all positives at this point.

[Marv's3.6six]

Marv, are there any negetives about your car your willing to share or all positives at this point.

The positives are that its a great vehicle, IMO it does not have a bad angle when looking at it. It drives like a luxury car, my prior daily driver was a hot rodded F150 lightning, fast, loud, rattly, and nervous handling when you push it on a twisty road. The Cayenne at 7/10s is unnerved and is confidence inspiring, roads that I drove with the lightning that caused it to dance all around were like like ho, hum for the Cayenne, it deals very well with uneven pavement at speed. Yeah it may be smaller than some SUV's but I have not found it limiting in my useage at all.

The negatives, right now there are two minor things that need to be looked at. Number one the early cars (my included) have a design flaw in the pencil coils for the spark plugs, they crack where thay attach to the plug, this causes a rough idle, sometimes, mine comes and goes. This is a known problem and there is a Service bulletin to repair, which is a warranty item.
Number two is that the key fob has a mind of its own, and only unlocks the drivers door in my case. This is a known dealer service issue and is also a warranty item.

If I were you I would be looking at 2005 and later, as the earlier Nav used CD and 05 and later uses DVD.
I would also recommend a CPO vehicle.

Also IMO you are in the right region to get a good deal. I ended up purchasing from Luxury Motors, near Chicago because the same vehicle same mileage was 6 to 8 thousand dollars less expensive there than west coast pricing.