Great video and very informative! The 4.2S Diesel responds very well to remapping, with 720lb/ft easily achievable and well within limits. This will give the petrol turbo a run for its money and return much better mpg. Servicing parts, if using quality aftermarket parts (remember that Porsche do not make their own service parts, just rebrand other manufacturer's supplied parts) are not overly expensive. The elephant in the room with 958 Cayenne's in general is slipping transfer boxes. The Porsche recommended transfer box fluid is not up to scratch for the change intervals recommended and the location of the breather pipe on earlier models allows the ingress of water. Change your transfer fluid every 2 years using Ravenol DTF-1 transfer fluid (don't over torque the drain and fill bolts). An easy DIY job. The other potential issue is blocked firewall and sunroof drains causing ingress of water under front carpets and spare wheel aperture. Ensure that these are kept unblocked and remove those stupid star shaped rubber drainage bungs (under front wheel arch liners). The 4.2 S diesel is very underrated and much better than the 'run of the mill' 3.0 litre diesel imo. As far as mods go, if your Cayenne 958 does not have Carplay or Android Auto there is an aftermarket mod available, which addresses this shortfall, whilst retaining your PCM unit. Don't get hung up on using Porsche Approved tyres. I have Michelin Cross Climates fitted to mine, which are excellent, all year non Porsche approved tyres, Finally, if your Cayenne needs replacement parts, many are shared with the VW Touareg and can be obtained significantly cheaper from VW / Audi Group parts suppliers such as TPS.
the new version has replaced the analogue buttons for touch sensitive ones. At least with the old version, once you know where the buttons are you can "feel for them" with out taking your eyes off the road, but with the new version you will have to look down in order to hit them! Not a great idea!!
Porsche got it right. Once you know your cat and its just 1 press instead of screens and sub screens the emphasis in on the driver. This exact car is my dream car.
I have had mine for 10 years with a remap and have done 120000km and have done everything from a bit of off roading and taking it around the Kyalami Racing Circuit as I live in South Africa and absolutely nothing has gone wrong becides the read right door sometimes not wanting to open from the outside.
Couldn't see myself buying one of these but your video makes a Cayenne sound an interesting and left field proposition. Surprised at the prices expected them to be far more as its a Porsche! I particularly like your videos of interesting cars like this that may be a few years old but can be had for similar money to a new/nearly new boring hatchback - keep em coming!
I believe you mate 👌 if I ever want a decent car I'm gonna come see you, only about 20 minutes from me. I subbed at like 100, smashing it now mate well done
Nice review Matt. It’s a lot of motor. That V8 sounds surprisingly good. Looks great in white too 👌I’m very tempted. Keeping and eye on your stock Matt, for a post Lockdown trip up!
Absolutely bang on review! From a Range Rover owner, who comes from a family of Range Rover owners, we welcomed a MK2 Cayenne V8 diesel into the stable earlier this year and it has been nothing but astonishing! I would throw my hat into the ring and say that there is nothing that a RR Tdv8 does that a Cayenne V8D can't do better.... @ me if you will!
My business partner has one of these and I have the same Range as you. As much as I love his car when I'm in it, (and the torque from that Cayenne S Diesel engine) the Range just seems far more special. They just look more elegant and imposing when they drive past you in the street and they just look much classier and, well ..."special".
@@HighPeakAutos are you going to do a review of the macan diesel? I'm interested in one of those as don't need a massive suv, but still want the sporty drive
Bought a fully loaded 50K/single owner 2011 Turbo earlier this year (Lockdown madness?) and I love it. I’ve always fancied them and now having owned one for a while, consider it a near perfect car - really comfortable, big enough for anything I could ever throw at it and super fun to drive. It fell in line with your usual tip of allocating a couple of grand to get everything in order, and is now proving to be reliable. I also retrofitted a CarPlay module into the PCM, so it’s pretty well future proofed. I’m retired and don’t do a lot of mileage, so fuel consumption isn’t really an issue. Can’t recommend they enough - a real treat to own and drive.
@@MrAamirio I bought the kit from NM Automotive, based in the Channel Islands and installed it myself. It cost around £500. I think you can buy a similar kit direct from China, but I felt safer buying it from NM who had good reviews, They also provide good backup service and pretty foolproof installation instructions. I'm not a motor mechanic and no more than a competent DIYer but managed it pretty easily. It took me about six hours to install and still works a treat. Good luck.
watched your review .. brilliant as always.. then Brought one ..2014 3.0d with 36k full psh.. absolute mint and i have to say probably the best car I have ever had. You right about the handlining, I'm amazed that something so big can go around corners the way it does and my god the quality ..I've had BMW's Mercs, Range Rovers etc .. but Porsche are simply on another level..
I owned a v6 diesel and the v8 diesel Cayenne at the same time. The v8 one was quicker, quieter and better on fuel than the v6 one. On a 600 mile journey it averaged over 42 mpg! I got over 950 miles to a tank of diesel.
Great review, loved it. I actually prefer the styling of the older outgoing model, but hey, it's in the eye of the beholder I guess. The interior looks good but the button fest puts me off. I would likely crash whilst trying to find the control I needed and I hate the dial cluster. Most Porsches have them and it looks dated to me. I remember when I was in Peterborough of all places to pick up my new (2nd hand) car, there was a Mk 1 Cayenne on the forecourt for only a couple of grand more, but it was a petrol and I googled it and the running costs were astronomical, otherwise I would have been very, very tempted. Thanks again for a quality video.
Love it! My 9 year old son is always telling me about Cayenne's he has seen whilst out and about and how mu h he likes them and how we should change my A6 Avant for a Cayenne. I think he likes them! 😬
So, have lusted after the MKII Cayenne ever since it was released but unfortunately, it was always way over my budget. However, roll on 2020 and I have finally managed to grab myself one, it is a single owner, 2014 GTS variant, with the 4.8ltr, naturally aspirated V8, in my view, the sweet spot of the range. I won't go on about it too much, but suffices to say, it is bar far the best car I have ever owned and an all-around fantastic driving experience. For the balance of performance, practicality, handling, quality and prestige it offers, and the relatively good value, I think it's probably the best pre-owned car one can buy. As a side note - I am located here in Dubai...the roads are amazing and fuel is relatively cheap. The sticker price of my particular vehicle, with options was $117,000USD and I picked it up two months ago, from a specialist Porsche dealership, with 95,000km on the clock for a smidgen over $29,000. So far, so good, I have had no issues at all - if you have ever considered getting one, trust me...just do it.
I had to interrupt this video to go find a video with the parking sensor sound in - I agree, it is lovely 😊😄 Great review! Though I’m a die hard BMW man I have to admit this car is nice!
The V6 D is reliable and cheap to maintain if you source the parts in VW catalogues. Guess some owners do skip on preventive maintenance due to abusive porsche official prices. DIY or independent workshop works fine.
I got 4.8 V8, naturally aspirated. Those engines in Cayenne S and GTS are absolutely fantastic. Especially the sound and the linear way they deliver power! Definitely recommend such an engine, but be aware you will average 17l/100km
I went to buy that exact model....and after a little homework realised the same engine was in the Touareg....so went for that....I was really more interested in just having a V8 Diesel...after having V8 petrol in almost all the cars I've ever owned....The engine was Amazing....when it wasn't in Limp Mode....first name terms with the VW mechanic is not a great experience....lots of trouble...never again....went back to Lexus....maybe the Porsche would have been better.....who knows....But that Engine is Truly Incredible.....590 FtLb @1750 rpm is all you need to know.
Great review Matt, Porsche should put you on the payroll! Not a car I can afford but your review makes it v.desirable. that driver position looks great
So much better having a button for everything rather than having to browse through a load of menus on the screen every time you want to adjust something.
Perfect review like always 👌🏻. Last year I sold RR 2007 for Cayenne S 4.8 petrol 2011. I thought in these days solid petrol would be perfect - big mistake!!! All Porsche petrol cars even 3.0 petrol from 2014-2015 all petrol engine became “sized” and on mine one I had full service history 70k on clock. I noticed clocking noise - engine was checked with camera -cylinder 1 was sized, and all these petrol engines became sided one day 🤷🏼. How to avoid- Porsche made mistake with long term service period, here in Europe 28000km. Oil service should be done on turbo 8000km and natural aspired 10000km. Once it’s oil old/used it does make scratches in cylinder’s until it’s engine sides.Repair cost around 5-6000£. But I want it this Cayenne so it’s a life with all it brings. Once I start engine all it’s forgotten and it’s fantastic car.
I've always loved this shape it still looks modern. I had no idea it had this engine I only knew about the 3 litre diesel. I've never looked into the diesels in there I know Audi have the 4.2 diesel but in this it's a lot more powerful. Knowing about the engine I would actually love one
Hi Matt I’ve never owned a Porsche but if I wasn’t a Land Rover nut then based on your review I would definitely be looking at on of theses I hope you are well best wishes ian
My brother rocked up at my wedding 2 years ago in a Cayenne Turbo ... his mid life crisis car and proudly announced he had managed an average of 18mpg over the 120 mile journey ... of which 90% was on the M5 .... awesome machine ... especially if you had shares in British Petroleum or knew someone wealthy in Azerbaijan.
@@HighPeakAutos I wanted to take it for a blast down the ever so peaceful M50 motorway but my fiancé's family reminded me I was marrying their youngest in an hours time .. never did get to drive it as he sold it for a grim x60 d4 .. never did get to see how it fared against my e class amg 😪
For a daily I need 4 doors and utility. I chose Cayenne because of its athletic performance along with that needed utility. The Porsche SUVs are their best selling models year over year for a reason, and I've been a happy benefactor.
@@darek4488 Haha! Yes. Interesting to note the improvement in audio quality these days. Although we still get the "buy cheap and you get a dog" lecture.
I’ve had mine since new …Fantastic beast , oodles of torque and surprises most on the road …sounds imperious and not at all like a diesel … and all you have said is bang on ……..and yes ….we do need a fast SUV ..and this is the one .. ….just have a warranty as the transfer box design is rubbish and it will give trouble … pricey repair too .. But ..I d recommend them ….
Was on the verge of buying one just before the first lockdown in March but the thought of dealing with all them buttons reminded me of how it could be like to calm Tyson down if he was in a bad mood!! Many Thanks, keep up the good work. 👍👍👍
With stage 1, you just floor it, and I swear, man, it feels like it can accelerate forever. It just goes and goes it's an incredible feeling... at 100 mph, it sticks you to the seats..
Hi Matt another great review. I'm seriously considering one for my next car. It's the only one at the moment that tempts me away from my Lexus. Keep the good work up.😁
Do-NOT leave Lexus.........Simply will always be in the shop and Re-Sale plummets............ all euro Guccm STUPID ego oriented FOOL's cars are NOT well built......Do your research!!!!!!
@@donaldbanner2185 Hi, I did some research, well quite a lot really. The list of common faults was eye opening. In fifteen years of Lexus ownership I haven't had a single issue other than routine maintenance. I will be staying with Lexus, RX 450h will be my next car. Thanks for the heads up.
Love my Porsche GTS 2015. I got 1,050klm out of fuel tank of premium on my last road trip. And the high soeed adventures are right up there with my younger days road tripping on motor bikes. Now for a Cayman to add to the stable.
Great review 😉. Lovely vehicle that V8 diesel sounds mega. Agreed the Mk 2 looks more inline with the brand. I think your commentary is superb and always entertaining ...keto up the great work. Gary 🙏
Thanks for another great video. even though most of the cars you review are ones I'll probably never own, I enjoy watching them. The Mo Farah Cayenne? So it comes with a non-option CV19 then?
Great video! Looking for a 40th birthday present & so many reviews I just couldn’t decide between this or the Maserati Levante. Every review with Levante had poor ratings on the interior & reliability. The superior interior & reliability ratings for the Cayenne seemed more consistent.
Thank you! Quality content, awesome Porsche, hope for a personal December High Peak Auto Hi Lite reel. Bringing you a contender, because so much fun, the Ssang Yong pick up truck 😃
When I was looking for my current car, I spent a bit of time Autotrader browsing these and doing the obligatory research. They were within the price range I could afford, but as you said in an earlier vid - always leave a bit of headroom in the budget for running costs/repairs, hence the Disco Sport (which is still bloody great, by the way) :) Back in the 90's, I bought a 924 for 3k! Turns out it had been reconditioned by Hartech in Bolton and was absolutely rock solid - I loved that car! Until the day I needed it to be recovered by the RAC (minor issue) and they accidentally dropped it off the truck and crushed the sills :(
@@HighPeakAutos Yeah, I was gutted :( Although, the insurance paid out in spades - I bought a MK1 MX5, and to be honest, it's in my top two favourite cars that I've ever owned! Every cloud... :)
@highpeakautos I'll chime in on the first generation since I sold my 2005 Cayenne Turbo 2 days ago, and them in process of getting an x5 50i. If you're going to own a first-gen cayenne, particularly the turbo, you've really got to love that specific car. If it's a special occasion car, you might find it worth the upkeep and you may be able to keep too many miles off of it so that it doesn't become a maintenance headache. But as daily driver, after running it a couple years, I found much to be desired. At the end of the day, it's a classic car. The infotainment center is very old and dated, the interior design is quite dated, the ride just isn't as compliant to some of the newer more sophisticated magnetic rides available in higher end vehicles. And you are constantly chasing a vacuum leak somewhere in the engine bay. I think the Gen 2's are a whole lot better and less prone to problems, if I did it again I would go for the Gen 2.
Here in sydney Australia , I’ve the updated /facelift ver ,2015 on ,in diesel 3.0 . It’s all he say and a bit more in the ver 2 . The next gen even better .... reliable . Handsome, and fun .ya fun ... the build quality Is brilliant .... I like the range sport , but the cayenne 2015 is spot on and some ... review on the macan please young man ... thanks
Sounds good, great video as always. Did check an older one after watching a review on an older one. Not ULEZ compliant unfortunately, is this newer diesel?
Good review all comments fair and qualified, I run the same car, same model, same year. I am a big time Range Rover fan, I owned three, prior to my Cayenne, but I have to say I think in all honesty, the Cayenne is superior, in most respects, except possibly the looks department, I am still hoping to feel the love, I,m sure it will come. I live in rural England, with narrow lanes , steep hills and of course plenty of mud for months on end. It becomes quite apparent this is a powerful, sure footed 4x4 with sports car performance. Currently, I'm feeling this is one of the best cars I have driven.
Glad you called out the lack of steering wheel audio controls on some Porsches. That drives me nuts when I’ve looked at used ones. Honestly even when they do have them they’re lacking. Atleast in the ones I’ve seen they don’t have dedicated track forward/back buttons - just 1 programmable button that can be set to be next station/track. Seriously? Like you said a Dacia has better audio controls. Small thing but it would drive me nuts to spend so much on a Porsche and have it lacking such basic functionality.
@@HighPeakAutos Not yet mate, I've got a bit of a backlog., I'm not as quick as you. Its impressive how quickly you get them out. Two kids are time sapping!
Brilliant cars, very nice to look at and drive. I used to work at an airport valet and I drove a lot of them among range rovers and other mostly German cars but the Porsche always made me smile. I actually ran one into a curb going round the ring road at T5 at about 35mph (because it felt so good to drive compared to my little golf) made an almighty bang so I thought I was a goner from that job. the only damage was a little bit of curbing to the wheel so I just rubbed some dirt into the damage to mostly hide it. Sorry to that guy who owned or leased it. Lol
@@HighPeakAutos i could tell you some stories! If you ever use valet at an airport make sure you use the proper official one to stand a chance at having your car parked around the airport, not a back street and it might come back as you left it all bar someone changing the radio station 😂
Matt, what would you buy. The Cayenne or a BMW X5 M50D? More in the use car market not brand new ofcourse. And what would you say is a reasonable budget for either?
Great video and very informative! The 4.2S Diesel responds very well to remapping, with 720lb/ft easily achievable and well within limits. This will give the petrol turbo a run for its money and return much better mpg. Servicing parts, if using quality aftermarket parts (remember that Porsche do not make their own service parts, just rebrand other manufacturer's supplied parts) are not overly expensive. The elephant in the room with 958 Cayenne's in general is slipping transfer boxes. The Porsche recommended transfer box fluid is not up to scratch for the change intervals recommended and the location of the breather pipe on earlier models allows the ingress of water. Change your transfer fluid every 2 years using Ravenol DTF-1 transfer fluid (don't over torque the drain and fill bolts). An easy DIY job. The other potential issue is blocked firewall and sunroof drains causing ingress of water under front carpets and spare wheel aperture. Ensure that these are kept unblocked and remove those stupid star shaped rubber drainage bungs (under front wheel arch liners). The 4.2 S diesel is very underrated and much better than the 'run of the mill' 3.0 litre diesel imo. As far as mods go, if your Cayenne 958 does not have Carplay or Android Auto there is an aftermarket mod available, which addresses this shortfall, whilst retaining your PCM unit. Don't get hung up on using Porsche Approved tyres. I have Michelin Cross Climates fitted to mine, which are excellent, all year non Porsche approved tyres, Finally, if your Cayenne needs replacement parts, many are shared with the VW Touareg and can be obtained significantly cheaper from VW / Audi Group parts suppliers such as TPS.
Do you have 4.2 engine ?
Did any of that generation come with Android Auto/Carplay? I thought it wasn't available.
Thank you for this 👍
I'll take too many buttons over an even more dangerous touch-screen.
100% agree - you don’t see complex touchscreen menus on flight decks do you? You see lots of instantly available direct buttons, for a good reason… 👌🏻
the new version has replaced the analogue buttons for touch sensitive ones. At least with the old version, once you know where the buttons are you can "feel for them" with out taking your eyes off the road, but with the new version you will have to look down in order to hit them! Not a great idea!!
Totally agree, once you get used to button locations they are so much easier
The only buttons that require a look in the manual - are those below the screen. All others are obvious. Fx the diff lock.
Porsche got it right. Once you know your cat and its just 1 press instead of screens and sub screens the emphasis in on the driver. This exact car is my dream car.
Parking on double yellows outside Harvey Nichols - as long as they've got their hazards lights on it's fine !!
Nah, a gold-plated Rolls Royce will come and take its place
I have had mine for 10 years with a remap and have done 120000km and have done everything from a bit of off roading and taking it around the Kyalami Racing Circuit as I live in South Africa and absolutely nothing has gone wrong becides the read right door sometimes not wanting to open from the outside.
After driving the v8 diesel I couldn't believe the amount of pull it has. Fantastic machine.
Mate, you are the best for used cars reviews. Cheers
Glad you like them!
"More grab handles than the Nemesis Inferno." hahaha Your comparatives get better every video.
I thought 💭 the same 😂
I had to google, that good one 😂
Thought it was some version of Dante’s hell 🤣
The GTS is my pick. It's all the Cayenne you will ever need.
How it warms the cockles of my heart to hear the word gopping on the interwebs.
Haha pleased to hear it
Yeah that was a new one to me.
Couldn't see myself buying one of these but your video makes a Cayenne sound an interesting and left field proposition. Surprised at the prices expected them to be far more as its a Porsche! I particularly like your videos of interesting cars like this that may be a few years old but can be had for similar money to a new/nearly new boring hatchback - keep em coming!
Thanks for watching
I had the first version, loved it, did take it offroad and omg, you will never get stuck!
Will probably get another one some day... 😎
I've always liked them
Sally is over the moon to hear your compliments.
You do know that Sally Gunnell is a gold medal Olympian 😂 she was good.
"They sound.... They, just sound expensive..." 😆
They do!
I believe you mate 👌 if I ever want a decent car I'm gonna come see you, only about 20 minutes from me. I subbed at like 100, smashing it now mate well done
@@liamwilson6205 thanks! That seems like a long time ago now. Cheers
I was hoping you would give us a demo of those expensive sounding parking sensors, I'm curious now.
Excellent vid.
I always watch your videos when car shopping, I think your advice is awesome.
Glad you like them!
Nice review Matt. It’s a lot of motor. That V8 sounds surprisingly good. Looks great in white too 👌I’m very tempted. Keeping and eye on your stock Matt, for a post Lockdown trip up!
As a child walking to school I'd always look inside interesting cars. The more buttons the more I was impressed. This car would have me captivated.
Haha it would
Absolutely bang on review! From a Range Rover owner, who comes from a family of Range Rover owners, we welcomed a MK2 Cayenne V8 diesel into the stable earlier this year and it has been nothing but astonishing! I would throw my hat into the ring and say that there is nothing that a RR Tdv8 does that a Cayenne V8D can't do better.... @ me if you will!
Hi how has reliability been with the cayenne ?
@@Nex_gen04 Absolutely infallible! I stand by my previous comment, the Cayenne TDV8 has to be the best luxury 4x4 I've ever experienced 👍👍
@@JohnnyGetsCashthat’s nice to hear I’d be looking at a 3L v6 myself
@@Nex_gen04 if at all possible, I'd definitely recommend going for the v8... Totally different world!
@@Nex_gen04 as long as you like fixing all the oil leak issues on the v6 3.0 🙂
Hi Matt! I've answered your question below my comment LEXUS RX ALL THE WAY
My business partner has one of these and I have the same Range as you. As much as I love his car when I'm in it, (and the torque from that Cayenne S Diesel engine) the Range just seems far more special. They just look more elegant and imposing when they drive past you in the street and they just look much classier and, well ..."special".
I totally agree. I wouldn’t consider changing mine
Classier is a word used by people that lack...................
@@fasthracing they look like...... “a builder!”
Who cares about imposing and classy 😂 middle class love to chat bollocks about trivia
Another great review was actually thinking of buying one of these ... keep the reviews coming...👍🏼
This engine makes it such a beast while still being somewhat reasonable on fuel, crazy ! Amazing review as per usual !
I agree. Best of both worlds
@@HighPeakAutos are you going to do a review of the macan diesel? I'm interested in one of those as don't need a massive suv, but still want the sporty drive
Bought a fully loaded 50K/single owner 2011 Turbo earlier this year (Lockdown madness?) and I love it. I’ve always fancied them and now having owned one for a while, consider it a near perfect car - really comfortable, big enough for anything I could ever throw at it and super fun to drive. It fell in line with your usual tip of allocating a couple of grand to get everything in order, and is now proving to be reliable. I also retrofitted a CarPlay module into the PCM, so it’s pretty well future proofed. I’m retired and don’t do a lot of mileage, so fuel consumption isn’t really an issue. Can’t recommend they enough - a real treat to own and drive.
Great choice! I'd love one of those. Theyre great cars.
May I ask, did you have the CarPlay retrofitted with Porsche or 3rd party? And how much did it cost to do ?
@@MrAamirio I bought the kit from NM Automotive, based in the Channel Islands and installed it myself. It cost around £500. I think you can buy a similar kit direct from China, but I felt safer buying it from NM who had good reviews, They also provide good backup service and pretty foolproof installation instructions. I'm not a motor mechanic and no more than a competent DIYer but managed it pretty easily. It took me about six hours to install and still works a treat. Good luck.
@@philiphobden Thanks for getting back to me. I wonder if i did it myself would it invalidate the Porsche warranty? hmmmmm......
I love my 3.0 diesel, chiped to 300hp and 600Nm.
I suppose 4.2 acceleration is super cool and after chip it will be absolutely awesome 😅
Wow...his sense of humor and vernacular is super cute lol😍!
Recently found your youtube channel and I think its great!
Cheers from Sweden
Haven’t had breakfast yet (Sydney) but look forward to watching this!
Good morning!
watched your review .. brilliant as always.. then Brought one ..2014 3.0d with 36k full psh.. absolute mint and i have to say probably the best car I have ever had. You right about the handlining, I'm amazed that something so big can go around corners the way it does and my god the quality ..I've had BMW's Mercs, Range Rovers etc .. but Porsche are simply on another level..
I owned a v6 diesel and the v8 diesel Cayenne at the same time. The v8 one was quicker, quieter and better on fuel than the v6 one.
On a 600 mile journey it averaged over 42 mpg! I got over 950 miles to a tank of diesel.
😂 no way a v8 consumes less than a v6
@@Knighttus I promise you! It was so bad that we sold the V6 and ran the V8 for 2 years.
Who went on AutoTrader right after the video?
me and always do. They have one turbo on there today - 2013 model.
Yes, it’s a habit after each review now!!! Quite like the thought of a Cayenne on my drive!!🙄
Me!😁
Great review, loved it. I actually prefer the styling of the older outgoing model, but hey, it's in the eye of the beholder I guess. The interior looks good but the button fest puts me off. I would likely crash whilst trying to find the control I needed and I hate the dial cluster. Most Porsches have them and it looks dated to me. I remember when I was in Peterborough of all places to pick up my new (2nd hand) car, there was a Mk 1 Cayenne on the forecourt for only a couple of grand more, but it was a petrol and I googled it and the running costs were astronomical, otherwise I would have been very, very tempted. Thanks again for a quality video.
Love it! My 9 year old son is always telling me about Cayenne's he has seen whilst out and about and how mu h he likes them and how we should change my A6 Avant for a Cayenne. I think he likes them! 😬
I had to Google what the Nemesis Inferno was.
Great video. Thanks for the great work you do on the channel!
So, have lusted after the MKII Cayenne ever since it was released but unfortunately, it was always way over my budget. However, roll on 2020 and I have finally managed to grab myself one, it is a single owner, 2014 GTS variant, with the 4.8ltr, naturally aspirated V8, in my view, the sweet spot of the range.
I won't go on about it too much, but suffices to say, it is bar far the best car I have ever owned and an all-around fantastic driving experience. For the balance of performance, practicality, handling, quality and prestige it offers, and the relatively good value, I think it's probably the best pre-owned car one can buy.
As a side note - I am located here in Dubai...the roads are amazing and fuel is relatively cheap. The sticker price of my particular vehicle, with options was $117,000USD and I picked it up two months ago, from a specialist Porsche dealership, with 95,000km on the clock for a smidgen over $29,000.
So far, so good, I have had no issues at all - if you have ever considered getting one, trust me...just do it.
This was great! Thank you! The countryside you were driving around was beautiful too!
I had to interrupt this video to go find a video with the parking sensor sound in - I agree, it is lovely 😊😄
Great review! Though I’m a die hard BMW man I have to admit this car is nice!
@Black Brain I stuck my foot in that one 😂
Thanks for the good laugh!
Nice car, great review 👍
Thanks! 👍
The V6 D is reliable and cheap to maintain if you source the parts in VW catalogues. Guess some owners do skip on preventive maintenance due to abusive porsche official prices. DIY or independent workshop works fine.
I got 4.8 V8, naturally aspirated. Those engines in Cayenne S and GTS are absolutely fantastic. Especially the sound and the linear way they deliver power! Definitely recommend such an engine, but be aware you will average 17l/100km
I think thats a price worth paying :)
my infiniti fx35 does 18/100. So Porsche is worth it
How’s the engine on the vehicle shown here? Do they last a long time if maintained well?
I went to buy that exact model....and after a little homework realised the same engine was in the Touareg....so went for that....I was really more interested in just having a V8 Diesel...after having V8 petrol in almost all the cars I've ever owned....The engine was Amazing....when it wasn't in Limp Mode....first name terms with the VW mechanic is not a great experience....lots of trouble...never again....went back to Lexus....maybe the Porsche would have been better.....who knows....But that Engine is Truly Incredible.....590 FtLb @1750 rpm is all you need to know.
I always like Porsche design. They really stand out.
Well done lad, another most informative and insightful piece on an suv that I would love to own in the near future!:)
Great review Matt, Porsche should put you on the payroll! Not a car I can afford but your review makes it v.desirable. that driver position looks great
A good assessment of a upmarket suv, things that you need to know not just what you want to hear.
So much better having a button for everything rather than having to browse through a load of menus on the screen every time you want to adjust something.
Perfect review like always 👌🏻. Last year I sold RR 2007 for Cayenne S 4.8 petrol 2011. I thought in these days solid petrol would be perfect - big mistake!!! All Porsche petrol cars even 3.0 petrol from 2014-2015 all petrol engine became “sized” and on mine one I had full service history 70k on clock. I noticed clocking noise - engine was checked with camera -cylinder 1 was sized, and all these petrol engines became sided one day 🤷🏼. How to avoid- Porsche made mistake with long term service period, here in Europe 28000km. Oil service should be done on turbo 8000km and natural aspired 10000km. Once it’s oil old/used it does make scratches in cylinder’s until it’s engine sides.Repair cost around 5-6000£. But I want it this Cayenne so it’s a life with all it brings. Once I start engine all it’s forgotten and it’s fantastic car.
Great review. Has convinced me to buy a 2016 model. Thanks!
More buttons that a church organ!! Love it
Stops, not buttons. Sorry, just slipping into geek mode.
Trust Matt to notice the quality of the rear view mirror. This is what happens when your a Range Rover owner!. Great review
I've always loved this shape it still looks modern. I had no idea it had this engine I only knew about the 3 litre diesel. I've never looked into the diesels in there I know Audi have the 4.2 diesel but in this it's a lot more powerful. Knowing about the engine I would actually love one
Thanks for watching! Theyre great engines
I have this car - and it drives like a dream and looks fabulous
Always good honest, and amusing reviews. Keep up the good work. No Honda Jazz reviewed yet?
Hi Matt I’ve never owned a Porsche but if I wasn’t a Land Rover nut then based on your review I would definitely be looking at on of theses I hope you are well best wishes ian
Hi Ian, I dont think I'd ever be tempted to ditch RR either, but if I did, I would head straight for a Cayenne
@@HighPeakAutos I definitely think we are a lot alike matt best wishes have a good weekend
@@HighPeakAutos definitely a good choice of 4X4
My brother rocked up at my wedding 2 years ago in a Cayenne Turbo ... his mid life crisis car and proudly announced he had managed an average of 18mpg over the 120 mile journey ... of which 90% was on the M5 .... awesome machine ... especially if you had shares in British Petroleum or knew someone wealthy in Azerbaijan.
The turbo is a cracking car. I love them
@@HighPeakAutos I wanted to take it for a blast down the ever so peaceful M50 motorway but my fiancé's family reminded me I was marrying their youngest in an hours time .. never did get to drive it as he sold it for a grim x60 d4 .. never did get to see how it fared against my e class amg 😪
Great video as always. Love the warts and all,straight taking review, love the car as well. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
For a daily I need 4 doors and utility. I chose Cayenne because of its athletic performance along with that needed utility. The Porsche SUVs are their best selling models year over year for a reason, and I've been a happy benefactor.
I agree. I like them
Thanks for giving us the rumble, Matt. Such a beautiful sound.
My pleasure!
It was really short. I had to rewind a few times.
@@darek4488 Haha! Yes. Interesting to note the improvement in audio quality these days. Although we still get the "buy cheap and you get a dog" lecture.
if I lived where there were those lovely winding narrow English roads, it may be worth considering
I’ve had mine since new …Fantastic beast , oodles of torque and surprises most on the road …sounds imperious and not at all like a diesel …
and all you have said is bang on ……..and yes ….we do need a fast SUV ..and this is the one ..
….just have a warranty as the transfer box design is rubbish and it will give trouble … pricey repair too ..
But ..I d recommend them ….
Was on the verge of buying one just before the first lockdown in March but the thought of dealing with all them buttons reminded me of how it could be like to calm Tyson down if he was in a bad mood!! Many Thanks, keep up the good work. 👍👍👍
With stage 1, you just floor it, and I swear, man, it feels like it can accelerate forever. It just goes and goes it's an incredible feeling... at 100 mph, it sticks you to the seats..
Hi Matt another great review. I'm seriously considering one for my next car. It's the only one at the moment that tempts me away from my Lexus. Keep the good work up.😁
Do-NOT leave Lexus.........Simply will always be in the shop and Re-Sale plummets............ all euro Guccm STUPID ego oriented FOOL's cars are NOT well built......Do your research!!!!!!
@@donaldbanner2185 Hi, I did some research, well quite a lot really. The list of common faults was eye opening. In fifteen years of Lexus ownership I haven't had a single issue other than routine maintenance. I will be staying with Lexus, RX 450h will be my next car.
Thanks for the heads up.
Excellent honest review once again Matt.
Great car! Awesome review Matt
Thanks! 👍
Love my Porsche GTS 2015. I got 1,050klm out of fuel tank of premium on my last road trip. And the high soeed adventures are right up there with my younger days road tripping on motor bikes. Now for a Cayman to add to the stable.
Great video, the Cayenne S is an amazing SUV! My friend has a 2016 Cayenne S and it is bulletproof!
Your videos are always packed with useful information and entertaining, keep them coming 👍👍👍
Thanks, will do!
Great video as always some amazing cars on the channel at the minute really enjoying it
Glad you like them!
Lovely fair review as usual, absolutely smashing 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Really informative for us this one. Wife and I love these. Unfortunately our budget is only 12k
Great review 😉. Lovely vehicle that V8 diesel sounds mega. Agreed the Mk 2 looks more inline with the brand. I think your commentary is superb and always entertaining ...keto up the great work. Gary 🙏
Thanks! 👍
Thanks for another great video. even though most of the cars you review are ones I'll probably never own, I enjoy watching them.
The Mo Farah Cayenne? So it comes with a non-option CV19 then?
Thanks for watching
Another fantastic video! Thank you - keep it up :)
Thanks, will do!
Thanks uploader, lots of questions answered for me there. Cheers.
I'm thinking of the Juke or a cheap BMW Mini for work and a running around. Good video as always
I wouldn't go for either of those personally
Great video! Looking for a 40th birthday present & so many reviews I just couldn’t decide between this or the Maserati Levante. Every review with Levante had poor ratings on the interior & reliability. The superior interior & reliability ratings for the Cayenne seemed more consistent.
Thank you! Quality content, awesome Porsche, hope for a personal December High Peak Auto Hi Lite reel. Bringing you a contender, because so much fun, the Ssang Yong pick up truck 😃
Thanks!
When I was looking for my current car, I spent a bit of time Autotrader browsing these and doing the obligatory research. They were within the price range I could afford, but as you said in an earlier vid - always leave a bit of headroom in the budget for running costs/repairs, hence the Disco Sport (which is still bloody great, by the way) :)
Back in the 90's, I bought a 924 for 3k! Turns out it had been reconditioned by Hartech in Bolton and was absolutely rock solid - I loved that car! Until the day I needed it to be recovered by the RAC (minor issue) and they accidentally dropped it off the truck and crushed the sills :(
Thats terrible! What a shame
@@HighPeakAutos Yeah, I was gutted :( Although, the insurance paid out in spades - I bought a MK1 MX5, and to be honest, it's in my top two favourite cars that I've ever owned! Every cloud... :)
Good review, all that would worry me is the maintenance costs but it is a nice car!
love the dry straight to the facts humour
All the best to you mate thank you for that advice. This jeep it does suit you mate 😊
Illegally parked outside Harvey Nic’s... love it!
@highpeakautos I'll chime in on the first generation since I sold my 2005 Cayenne Turbo 2 days ago, and them in process of getting an x5 50i. If you're going to own a first-gen cayenne, particularly the turbo, you've really got to love that specific car. If it's a special occasion car, you might find it worth the upkeep and you may be able to keep too many miles off of it so that it doesn't become a maintenance headache. But as daily driver, after running it a couple years, I found much to be desired. At the end of the day, it's a classic car. The infotainment center is very old and dated, the interior design is quite dated, the ride just isn't as compliant to some of the newer more sophisticated magnetic rides available in higher end vehicles. And you are constantly chasing a vacuum leak somewhere in the engine bay. I think the Gen 2's are a whole lot better and less prone to problems, if I did it again I would go for the Gen 2.
Thanks Matt but no thanks I'll stick to that old review of yours on the Volvo V-70 for my immediate needs.
I had the mark 1. Best car I’ve had. Looking to trade out of my XJ into one of these this year. PAN ROOF and Upgraded steering wheel is a must
what a lovely looking car, great video as usual Matt!
Great car great review 😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
Here in sydney Australia , I’ve the updated /facelift ver ,2015 on ,in diesel 3.0 . It’s all he say and a bit more in the ver 2 . The next gen even better .... reliable . Handsome, and fun .ya fun ... the build quality Is brilliant .... I like the range sport , but the cayenne 2015 is spot on and some ... review on the macan please young man ... thanks
Great review, thought provoking who’d have thought a better option than a Rangey
I like my gen 1 Cayenne (only the 3.2 V6) but would love love love a gen 2 diesel 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I always liked the Cayenne
Sounds good, great video as always. Did check an older one after watching a review on an older one. Not ULEZ compliant unfortunately, is this newer diesel?
Im not sure. You'd be better off with a hybrid Cayenne to be on the safe side
Good review all comments fair and qualified, I run the same car, same model, same year. I am a big time Range Rover fan, I owned three, prior to my Cayenne, but I have to say I think in all honesty, the Cayenne is superior, in most respects, except possibly the looks department, I am still hoping to feel the love, I,m sure it will come. I live in rural England, with narrow lanes , steep hills and of course plenty of mud for months on end. It becomes quite apparent this is a powerful, sure footed 4x4 with sports car performance. Currently, I'm feeling this is one of the best cars I have driven.
I thought the same. It’s certainly the best driving sporty SUV I’ve driven
I love this channel it deserves soo much more subscribers
Thanks! Its creeping up every day
Glad you called out the lack of steering wheel audio controls on some Porsches. That drives me nuts when I’ve looked at used ones. Honestly even when they do have them they’re lacking. Atleast in the ones I’ve seen they don’t have dedicated track forward/back buttons - just 1 programmable button that can be set to be next station/track. Seriously? Like you said a Dacia has better audio controls. Small thing but it would drive me nuts to spend so much on a Porsche and have it lacking such basic functionality.
I wouldn't buy one without it
Great review and I love the comments about alternator prices. ‘Control Ken Bruce’ - is that so you can win at popmaster?
Haha something like that
Nice work Matt. We agree on one! I recently bought one of these to replace the wife's cayenne mk1, with 171 k on it!
Very nice. Have you done a video with it yet?
@@HighPeakAutos Not yet mate, I've got a bit of a backlog., I'm not as quick as you. Its impressive how quickly you get them out. Two kids are time sapping!
Brilliant cars, very nice to look at and drive. I used to work at an airport valet and I drove a lot of them among range rovers and other mostly German cars but the Porsche always made me smile. I actually ran one into a curb going round the ring road at T5 at about 35mph (because it felt so good to drive compared to my little golf) made an almighty bang so I thought I was a goner from that job. the only damage was a little bit of curbing to the wheel so I just rubbed some dirt into the damage to mostly hide it. Sorry to that guy who owned or leased it. Lol
Hahaha I always wondered what happened at airport parking 😂
@@HighPeakAutos i could tell you some stories! If you ever use valet at an airport make sure you use the proper official one to stand a chance at having your car parked around the airport, not a back street and it might come back as you left it all bar someone changing the radio station 😂
Matt, what would you buy. The Cayenne or a BMW X5 M50D? More in the use car market not brand new ofcourse. And what would you say is a reasonable budget for either?
Plain and simple.....No! Thanks for another great review Matt !