"Trevor Slattery, ACTOR" (anacostiabikecompany)
04/20/2015 at 15:43 • Filed to: None
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"Trevor Slattery, ACTOR" (anacostiabikecompany)
04/20/2015 at 15:43 • Filed to: None | 0
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I have been looking for a used second car. Need something with some space to replace the minivan now that they kids are older and can drive.
My wife is normally anti displays of consumerism and floss. I though the mere mention of a Porsche would be met with comments about “yuppie scum” and “looking like an elitist.” But it went like this:
Me: “so I was looking at some more used cars and I was thinking about a German make...”
Her: “It better not be a fucking BMW. You know how I feel about those yuppie...”
Me: “No...I was thinking about maybe...a...Porsche...”
Her: “A PORSCHE CAYENNE!!!! SWEET! I would totally DD one of those!”
Me: “Huh...wait. What? Um...ok. Cool.”
So what can the crew tell me about the early Cayenne’s? I am trying to stay south of $15k if possible. Are used ones worth looking at?
MegaSuper
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
04/20/2015 at 15:47 |
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I’m not an expert and you should definitely ask someone else, but is it not true that these are based on the Touraeg platform, and Touareg is considered one of VW’s less reliable models? Massive electrical gremlins and whatnot?
dogisbadob
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
04/20/2015 at 15:50 |
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If she’s anti-consumerism, why not the Touregg? :p
The Kia Rondo is pretty cool, too
HammerheadFistpunch
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
04/20/2015 at 15:58 |
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how do you feel about being buttraped on parts and service?
Bobbyzoom
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
04/20/2015 at 15:59 |
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You are looking to buy a Porsche SUV for less than $15,000? You better have another $15,000 saved for repairs.
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Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2015 at 16:00 |
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I mean, I know that parts and service are an issue, but what are the issues? Are we just talking electrical issues or more sinister stuff like transmissions and timing issues?
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
04/20/2015 at 16:04 |
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Looks like powertrain and general reliability
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
04/20/2015 at 16:05 |
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I had a cousin in law that had a gen 1 and recently sold it for a 4th generation 4Runner, I should ask him what ownership was like.
MrDakka
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
04/20/2015 at 16:15 |
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What's wrong with BMW? :)
And have you considered a diesel Cayenne?
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Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2015 at 16:58 |
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That would be awesome. I mean, I am a VW guy so I am familiar with the pitfalls of early 21st century German products.
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Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2015 at 17:15 |
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It seems like the base early model that comes with the VW sourced VR6 out of the R32 with a manual and a non air suspension would not be too bad as I am familiar with that engine.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
04/20/2015 at 17:16 |
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yeah, that would be a fun choice anyway. is it the VR6 or V6? I though the cayenne only came with a 63 degree v6
wafflesnfalafel
> MrDakka
04/20/2015 at 22:43 |
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I saw my first one of those just yesterday - they sound interesting, kind of growley.
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Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/21/2015 at 12:58 |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_C…
“The base model is powered by a 3.2-L VR6 engine producing 250 PS (184 kW); modifications in the exhaust manifold allow power to peak at 6700 rpm. This is the same motor found on the Volkswagen Touareg and Volkswagen Golf R32. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km) is 7.5 seconds with manual transmission and 8.1 seconds with the Tiptronic S.”
I was kinda shocked by the VR6 application myself. It is a damn good engine. If I could get one without the air suspension...I might go for it.