Practical Problems with the Cayenne GTS | 2 Months In!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Hey everyone, thanks for tuning back in! 2 months with the GTS and I'm loving the car. It's been solid so far, but a lot of people have been asking for updates because they're thinking about buying one - do it!
I've driven a lot of premium/sports SUVs and very few cars come close. For a 5 seat SUV, this is one of the best.
TLDR for my least favorite things with the GTS:
1. Transfer Case issues
2. Drinks keep spilling
3. No volume indicator
4. Seats are not the most comfortable
5. Sports wheel - minimal functionality, prone to wear and tear
6. Gas mileage is hard to bump up
7. Seats don't fold flat
2 months in, these are my thoughts! I don't see any other complaints popping up unless something breaks! I'll definitely add to this if something happens!
Definitely check with Porsche on the transfer case. They extended the factory warranty on the transfer case for most 958.1 and 958.2 Cayennes. Check eligibility for yours, and get it inspected and serviced if covered.
For the cup holders, which are awful, buy the factory cup holder expanders. I bought two from my dealer, and they make all the difference in the world.
Hey, yeah I took it in last week! Had a tech drive it, all is good. Fingers crossed it fails during the warranty period 😂
Nice breakdown on the GTS and appreciate all the comments on the transfer case warranty. I have the same year, make and model w/o the alcantara seats (needed the ventilated option in FL). Owned it for three years now w/55K miles and only had one issue with AC condensation spilling into the passenger footwell from under the glovebox. I took it to Porsche and they removed the rubber flap in the engine bay that prevents water from being completely discharged outside of the cabin. It may be hard to detect if you have carpeted mats so keep an eye out for dampness. Cupholders are definitely not the greatest.
Yes! I heard this was an issue, will have to clean the runoff drains frequently and I’ll keep an eye on it! But it’s a terrific car, absolute pleasure to drive
Mine does that too needs to be fixed how much was fix ? Mildew smell from it !!
to fix one of the issues you described you should look into the pedal commander. that allows you to change the sensitivity of your throttle only. i have one installed on my macan s and love it. it even makes the car "feel faster" even though its not and just making the pedal more sensitive. oh i also had my transfer case repaired under warranty by the dealership so macans also have that issue.
I have a 2013 as well which I got in 2018. I can live with all its quirks except the cup holders and the lack of storage spaces. Since there’s no sunglass holder in this car or any cubby holes in the center console except for the storage compartment in the arm rest, I end up putting my sunglasses, keys, garage fob, etc all in the passenger cup holder which posses off my wife whenever she rides with me. The cup holders and the arm rest are too far back to be used practically while driving. I find it very hard to pick up a drink from the cup holder without twisting my body towards it. Also agree with you about the Bluetooth and the volume. Why can’t this car default to Bluetooth on its own!! But that V8 and all them horses.. it’s worth it
Haha I’m happy it’s not just me finding these small inconvenience extremely annoying! But yes, the car itself is fantastic!
Thanks for the review. I’m currently have a 19 Durango RT and I’m looking to get a similarly looking vehicle in the next few months. Beautiful vehicle man!
Thank you :) haven’t driven an Durango RT but I would definitely recommend checking one of these and try getting it on some curvy roads!
I got a 2013 Cayenne GTS, 80,000 miles. The Oil pressure switch failed causing a oil leak into the engine harness, damaging some injectors and the ECM. $12,000 total bill. New injectors, oil pressure switch, engine harness, ECM and Program. I STILL LOVE THIS CAR!!!!
Oh boy, that's honestly one of the costliest repairs I've heard for this platform! Where are you, in the United States? Are you the first owner?
@@airmadness98 US, 2nd owner. Only the dealership can do the reprogramming.
Great video and car! I have a GTS also. The cup holders never really bothered me though. You are spot on with the Bluetooth though.
I think Porsche has a “recall” on the differential and it’s covered now for 10/100
It is haha I released this video a few weeks before it was announced! Great to hear that Porsche has covered it!
To get the best mpg and the throttle response use sport mode and shift manually to keep the rpms where you want them.
Agreed, that’s what I do haha. Just wish there was a transmission setting that balanced that out a little better in auto, since the transmission isn’t as sharp as the Macan’s PDK unit
I have a 2014 V8 GTS Cayenne and they must have sorted the sport mode on that model. I can turn on sport mode and can then switch off the sports exhaust and change the suspension settings individually - both the ride height and the suspension firmness can be adjusted with the sport mode on, it also states this in the manual. I also use sport mode, but with the manual paddles when I get into some spirited driving, or if I don't want the issue of the car hanging high in the gears. My Transfer case has just been changed at 34k miles.
Yep, I think they added that in 2014! Wish I had it haha
Don't complain about the mileage in Sports mode... it's a 4.8V8 and it's the reason why I owned a 2014 GTS4.8V8. It's very fast in sport and doing the paddle shifting. I was able to keep up with a 997.2 gts at over 100mph.
In regards to the transfer case issue, i have it replaced at the dealer for about $4800 but recently Last Month there is a refund for any transfer case issues- it should be under warranty for 10 years with unlimited miles. So, I'm waiting for my refund.
So they've extended the warranty for the transfer case? I bought 2015 Cayenne S last November when it was just out of warranty, 53,000 MI and on acceleration from a stop had a slight bumpy feeling like you're driving on a gravel road, changed the transfer case fluid to Ravenol and it was like night and day better.
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(Imo) I do believe there is too much technology out there for gas mileage to be so poor on basic street legal vehicles. Before you fashion a car to drive itself..maybe it should be more fuel efficient. To me it should be illegal...I know that's a stretch, but where else have we been programmed to take such a loss on something so basic?? It has a principle about it too...just like a pretty chick..yeah you look good and you can cook too..but dont screw me at the pump! And on a super corny side, it's almost not even safe...can you literally make it from point A to B without pulling over like grandma that has to tinkle every 10 miles?
Im looking at a 2013 cayenne gts it has 148k miles for 24k should it be a good bet?
Porsche extended the warranty on the transfer case for 10 years /unlimited miles, so you're good to 2023
Btw about the comfort and normal and sport they actually are the suspension adjustment if u want it stiffer u can put it in sport and u have the sport that is near the auto stop button for the power
That sound is amazing plus I like the full one color body and kit compared to a turbo s or the turbo, the gts looks better and sounds amazing, now I would like that v8 power with the updated 2016 rear end. Either way, looks great, sounds amazing, and it’s a porsche :)
Thanks for the details on the transfer case I’m going to be buying the turbo soon but I was wondering about the transfer case issues I’ve been reading about👍🏾
There’s an extended warranty. If you take the VIN to Porsche they should be able to tell you the warranty period left!
Thinking about buying the same year, same paint scheme…just nervous about it at 117K miles
as for the Steering Wheel, you can swap it to the MF one, or even upgrade to the "Macan" version but you would need some kind of adapter and I have no idea how reliable that is.
I’ll check it out. Would have been nice if there was a wheel option that was sporty but functional - unfortunately that wasn’t an option.
Why not service the transfer case - apparently it’s the moisture that gets in through the vent valve / change the fluid and it should last - assuming that there is no existing moisture in the oil - easy job to DIY - great video!!
bruno condello Thanks! Yes the transfer case fluid can be flushed which would increase the life but people say this may or may not actually work. Porsche has actually released an updated transfer case. Most people let it fail and then get the replacement so they don’t have to keep worrying about it. I feel like mine has some hints of having the problem, but not too sure.
A week after I posted this though Porsche actually gave all 2011-2014 Cayennes a 10 year warranty on the TCs! So now it’s covered until 2023 - I’ll be including that in the next update video!
The Indian GT so I’m thinking of buying 2014 cayenne gts with 70k miles, it’s at the action slightly damaged. No worries here, but let’s say I notice issues with TC, I could contact Porsche dealer, and tc should be under warranty?
Igis Vlogs yep! Just spoke to min. Call them anyway and they’ll ask for the vin. Give it to them and they’ll let you know
Just use your tiptronic shift controls on the steering wheel, when you are in sport mode. Then you control where you shift 🤷🏻♂️
I own 2014 and have replaced transfer case, Porsche covered, and they sent me email that warranty on that part is covered for few yrs more.
Yes! They released that a few days after I released this video. Looks like Porsche listened 😂 2011 - 2014 cayenne get 10 year warranty on TC from date of manufacturing I believe - might be date of registration. But you should be good if you have a 2012 or above!
Ja imam Cayennu 2012 model.. i nemam NIKAKVU garanciju na prenosni dio sa motora na osovine... :-( .. cak sam i zvao service da pitam.. Srecom nemam nikakvih problema u vezi toga ,a problema IMA... Auto je kvalitete zvljblja... jer je pravoljeno po citavim dijelovima evrope... tako da.. moja lista je duga... sa stvarima koje su lose dizajnirane, jeftino napravljene..,a mogle su se jako lako izbjeci....
Najveci problem mi je sada... jako lose napravljen Zracni ovjes auta... amortizeri.... tu su inzinjeri napravili tako glupe greske da .. hmm.. Porsche bi trebao i to modificirati ... ili gubi status kvalitetne marke u mojim ocima... Problem nije samo na porscheu... vec i na drugim autima koji saradjuju sa njima... tako da... sistem je samo izkopiran...
Auto mi je propalo sa prednjim amortizerima skroz... ,a zadnji dio se digao na najvisi nivi.. :-) .... Nisam imao vremena ni da vidim koji je problem.. od mnogobrojnih mene zetrefio...
Great info my friend !
Very Informative. Thanks
So, one of the issues with the transfer case has to do with changing the oil. For some reason Porsche doesn't have you change the transfer case and transmission oils like they do with the VW Touareg. Change the oils every 40K.
I know some guys that are changing it every 10k miles just to be safe haha
It’s not common across all years bro, the 2011-2012, and its a mixed bag with 2013. But the earlier models in this bodystyle were known for that issue.
T case doesn’t ever catastrophically fail, and 9/10 is fixed with flushing fluid
You are missing the cup extender. That is why you spill your drinks. I have one on my gts and never had an issue!
Joe M I had no idea those existed lol gonna order one rn. Literally spilled lemonade on myself two days ago 🤦🏻♂️
It actually came with vehicle. It extends cup about 1.5 inches higher and you are still able slide centre console forward with clearance.
yo are you still driving it? i got the same model in red
Love the vids! Looking to pick up at 2016 gts. Be real, how is the maintenance on this thing. Any thing major this far? Still have the vehicle?
Thank you! Tried smthn new w my life w TH-cam haha. I actually sold the car two months ago - was solid until I did. Regular maintenance and a few preventative things but highly reliable as a daily. Took mine from 70k to 130k miles in 3 years!
Depreciation in 3 years was also very reasonable :)
@@airmadness98 Looking at a 2014 V8 GTS to buy right now for my fiance as we are family planning for a +1. The spec I’m looking at is 70k miles, 1 owner, transfer case service already performed + new chain and clutch pack. I have been on the fence between this and a 957 GTS (like the overland capabilities), but am now leaning towards this one because it’s a bit more modernized. Don’t think you could beat a NA V8. Great review.
Been waiting for this video update...
Doing a TC fluid change is very affordable and probably will do a good job in prolonging its life. I have also got my hand on a 14' Cayenne GTS, check out the few videos I made on the modification I had on it.
AJ will do man! It’s been a great car, and I will definitely do a flush. Did you do it yourself, or take it to a shop?
@@airmadness98 I had it at the dealership, they charged me around 100$
AJ not bad at all
How have the reliablity help up on it? I'm considering a 14' Cayenne GTS or a '16 Cayenne S and was wondering how they are holding up.
rice life pretty good 6 months in. Transfer case warranty has been extended by Porsche to 10 years for model year 2011 to 2014. So you should be good for that. Other than that, there are some common issues but I haven’t faced anything.
My coolant level sensor may be failing but it just throws a warning on cold days that goes away if I restart the car. Not a big deal at all!
I would get the GTS!
Some gts cayenne and other porsche models come with stupid button shifters instead of an actual paddle, which is super annoying and will make u change the whole steering wheel.
Trade that Porsche now to Honda Pilot already.
Definitely not as fun haha
I have the same car 2014 porche cayenne GTS, I was driving to another city today on the highway I got a signal on the dashboard Reduce engine power “check Engine “ what does it mean? Now I found out it’s not accelerating prolly. I had to pull over at the gas station. I’m worried
Hey man, not sure to be honest. Could be a fuel pump or a few other things. Did you get a check engine light? There’s a group on Facebook for Cayenne owners, if you join and post in there, people may have a list of possibilities.
You should put a extended warranty like car shield
3:13 Maaan pop the hood and show us where is this TURBO please! Also show it to Porsche because they are not aware that there is one or two in this car! :D
I was talking about the Turbos in my M6 lol, the different driving modes in the M cars have different power progressions haha
No turbo on that model gts😎
There is no turbo in this model gts
Well about the steering wheel your steering wheel is not the Porsche Cayenne gts model of 2013 I own the full option gts and it’s had buttons and the paddle shifters with carbon fiber
you missed - No music skip or prev-next button :)
I think the left/right buttons next to the volume knob seems tracks when connected to my iPhone! Not sure if it works with all devices tho!
@@airmadness98 yes but not on the steering wheel. Have to take your hands off the wheel to skip tracks. Even the basic cars has this... but nope... not porsche :))
How is it in the snow?
Hey! Tires play a huge roll in how a car handles in snow - I have the Scorpion Zero all seasons on it and they’re great. No slip with all the safety systems on, and goes sideways pretty easily in snow with the TC off. Doesn’t slide around on braking and the 4WD is very well refined.
Let’s see an update pt3 please
Alexander Real will be soon!
The center cup holders are a problem.
Haha yes they are. I’m glad there are no mechanical problems yet!
Sport botton splits inn to.. it breaks in to cheap plastic... Somebody know where to bye those button's? sport, engine stop, ... ... ?
Try eBay. Which country are you from? Search Porsche catalog for replacement part number, then Google or search on amazon/eBay
I'm looking to buy a 2011 model . With 200000 km. Is that Alot for this car?
Celio Silva I heard they can take it, but they increased the reliability by 2013. I would make sure there is service history for your car. Good news though is that Porsche increases transfer case warranty to 10 years on 2011-2014 cars, so you can get that changed for free from Porsche till 2021!
@@airmadness98 is this warranty valid worldwide?
They do last. I’m almost 200k n runs strong. Porsche dealer said one had 300k plus
The cup holders are Definitely in a terrible position..
Replacing the transfer case cost $8000. Good luck everyone!
A Jimny will give you good MPG, a GTS is not a drive if you worry about gas costs.
Your ears are the volume indicator. And you do realize that u can get them with 14 way and 18 way seats.
I had my transfer case replaced by Porsche dealership for free
Well, get an X5. 😂
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Did you hear 7 mpg are you serious a 40 foot lorry does more mpg who the hell would buy a vehicle that does 7 mpg ,that is a planet destroyer and or course it will bankrupt you as well ,Lexus rx is my vehicle a far more reliable and comfortable vehicle than this money pit ,
7 mpg in sport mode. Otherwise 20 something mpg. His complaint was about sport mode rpm thresholds
Dude you cry 😢 😭 too much GIVE US A BREAK