REAL COST of 958 Porsche Cayenne Maintenance?! (2.5 Year Re-Cap) 

One thing I've learned having owned a Porsche is that Porsche is far more reliable than people think. So well built and quality all around. Because of the complex engineering I wouldn't say they are in the same reliability of Toyotas but the truth is Porsche are very reliable cars. I'd also add that these days all cars are expensive to repair. I know people who've had Subaru and Mazda who got stuck with repairs over $5,000 each (head gasket and turbo stuff).

One of the best videos out there. Great work! Here are some actual experiences and costs. 2018 Cayenne Turbo. 60800 miles. BUYER BEWARE: 60,000 miles is where it all begins. THE COSTS ARE A LOT HIGHER THAN STATED! Coolant leak: Porsche runs the coolant lines between the engine and the intake manifold. (clearly designed by Jaguar and not a Porsche engineer) He is correct on the hours being 10. The Dealership charges $300/hr, therefore Labor alone is $3000. Actual costs with parts is approx.: $ 3700. BTW: the Engine is Aluminum. Overheating can destroy the engine. NEXT: STRUTS: They go around 60,000 miles. remanufactured are $1300 Each, OEM Bilsteins are more. Labor 2 hours per side @$300/labor=$600 a side. AND you should replace both if one fails. Total costs per pair $4000! When your Coolant lines fail prepare to inspect your radiator (less common) because it uses the similar plastic material, I'm just unlucky I guess. Parts $600 plus 2-3hr labor. 60,000 mile Check up, oil, plugs, brake fluids, inspection; $1200. The fuel injectors should be on the list those are another $4000 ( a common issue) In short $3700 Coolant pipes, Struts $3800/pair (front only) Radiator $1300, 60,000 mile Check up $1200, fuel injectors $4000. $14,000 are my repair costs at 60800 miles.... These are actual costs and it all came about at the same time.

Excellent presentation - left out the cost of brakes - pretty expensive - But worth it!

Thanks!! I've been looking at the Cayenne, X5, etc SUVs. Renting one this weekend from Turo to see how I like it. Was set on a S5 Sportback, then rented it. Too low for me for a daily.

I owned 4 Porsche, latest is 2016 cayenne. I DIY and frankly the only way I can justify driving Porsche. I love the comparison between minivan and this. With DIY, not much difference. I may be crazy for saying this but Porsche is not only a pleasure to drive but it's more fun to work on.

Finally been looking for this video of expenses for this rather great car. Thank you!

I’m so glad I came across this review. Thank you for allaying my concerns about owning a Cayenne. 👍🏼👍🏼

Definitely not all the transfer cases were replaced under warranty... Just replaced mine last week myself @ 88k $1,500 from Porsche of Annapolis online for my 2015 Cayenne S 3.6 turbo. Currently at the Porsche dealer for new TC case programming, new tires, front timing case bolt oil leak repair. TC in Annapolis, Maryland

thanks for video!

Excuse my ignorance is this gas or diesel? Never heard mention of either one.

Thank you. For the info. You know where to buy the tools to doy self? Pls let me know

Are all dealers that extreme? Or do you have a bad one in your area?

Ladies, stay single. It’s safe and peaceful.

Well this made me not wanting to buy one tbh 😅

Ohh wow, there are so much misleading advertisements going on here 😳 I argue it's easier to raise a child for 5 years than to own Porsche 🤷‍♂️

I almost bought that CPO Cayenne. Not a run of the mill color and had the Trailer Hitch. Good video. I ended up with a 2014 CPO shipped up here to Upstate New York from Bluegrass in Louisville.

This is one of the best video formats I've seen, thank you

I’m 43 and have had a fascination with European cars since before getting my license at 16. The biggest reason for never getting one was the horror stories from people that never owned one. I think it’s time and the Cayenne is what I have my eye on.

According to Scotty Kilmer 8000$/yr maintenance cost 🤣🤣🤣. 10yrs ownership cost 80k$

sound like a very bad car

Is the replacement transfer case an updated part that is not as prone to failure or is it just getting replaced with the same design?

Found a hack that works well for the wiper blades. Purchase a generic pair of the proper length, and just pull out the rubber wiper part, remove the rubber blade from the Porsche holder, with some persuasion, it will come out and put the new one in. Another thing I learned here on RU-vid that worked, for the transfer case, is I changed the transfer case fluid 3 times and put 100 miles between each change. I used cheaper fluid for the first 2, it cleaned everything up. Then the last one I used the recommended RAVENOL J1C1125 Transfer Case Fluid. Problem GONE!!

There is nothing wrong with driving a rusty dodge caravan !!🤣🤣🤣

I have an 86 Carrera, a 2006 Carrera S, and a 2016 GT4. If you have a good independent mechanic it’s no worse than any other imported car. It’s absolutely no worse than an Audi, or Mercedes. I do my own oil changes.

Brilliant! Thank you so much for this in depth analysis! I've owned several Porsches over the years, and have never felt that they were any more maintenance-intensive than any other car. Sure parts are often more, but in day to day driving, I've not had any regrets. And the driving experience, sublime!. I was particularly interested in your vid here because I too bought a used Cayenne (in my case a 2013 S) about a year ago. Coindidentally, it is the same color combo as yours. It has only been a year, but so far zero grief of any kind. I too had read about the transfer case being a weak point, so I've proactivity changed fluid, and will continue to do so frequently. Hopefully that will stave off "failure".

Porsche cayenne Oil change is $550 .. surprised to hear, your dealer do it for $225 !!!

All very bad information. All Porsche dealerships are $500 PLUS for an oil change. South Florida is $800 and up for a simple oil change. I disagree 100% on their standards. My leatehr dashboard is REALLY bad and they will not cover it

Great video! Thank you!

My 2016 base cayenne has 100k miles on it and nothing major could break, btw transfer case is very likely fixable by changing the oil and I DIY cost me 15 dollar hahaha. Anyone trying to buy one go for the 3.6 base model it's solid.

Sounds like a lot of hassles.

save yourself run away

My dad owns a Cayenne Diesel. Has done ~15k miles since he bought it (~160k now). Went on couple trips across Europe, during that time, he only spent $100 on repairs (minus oil changes, brakes etc.). I don't think there has ever been a car he has been more satisfied with. The fuel economy is great as well, on par with my, much lighter, Audi A5 3.0 TDI.

Jiffy lube charges around 75 to 125 for an oil change

I’ve heard rumor you can get a Tourag dipstick from VW and check it yourself

Get a set of crossclimate2 SUV, bruh..

A very good thorough analysis of ownership costs! Well done, brother.

2012 for $20k??? Is that correct?

Thank you for sharing

Is the coolant leak also a known issue with the V8 on the 2012 Cayenne S?

The car runs rough if you don't change the old at 5000 mi? Good comparison of dealer/independent/DIY/Aftermarket warranty repair costs!!

The word of the day is....Toyota.

Could you link the items needed to do an oil change?

Great video, so all that said would you buy another Cayenne?

good information - thank you. Need some tips on making videos...and the continual head/hand movement gets annoying to watch.

This guy is definitely "El Cheapo" 😂

Get a Toyota...😅😂🤣

brake fluid flush, lol, that's a BS service. My 2003 4runner has never had a brake fluid flush and it's got some of the best brakes I ever driven. My mechanic friend(50"years experience) laughed at me when I asked him about brake fluid flush,

i was considering one of these until you said there’s no oil dipstick. that’s just ridiculous