In contrast to many later editions that share engines with VWs and Audis, right now’s Good Worth or No Cube Cayenne carries true Porsche energy underneath its hood. Let’s discover out what such model purity is likely to be price.
Whereas its origins could also be disputed and its utilization has fallen from widespread parlance, the curse “Might you reside in attention-grabbing occasions” has particular resonance in our trendy period. The 2004 Volvo V70 R we checked out yesterday actually falls within the attention-grabbing class, however at $22,000, its value got here throughout as too excessive and therefore cursed. We have been all safeguarded from any ramifications by the 86 % No Cube loss the value suffered.
On the subject of Porsches, there are followers, after which there are fanatics. Some aver that the calls for of being a real Porsche are to be air-cooled and rear-engined. Others permit water-jacketing however nonetheless require the motor be within the again. The bloodlines—and therefore the fandom—get cloudy when speak turns to fashions with engines elsewhere and much more so when these engines come from makes aside from Porsche. Through the years, Porsche has, now and again, enlisted engines from Volkswagen to energy its vehicles. From the 411-based flat-four within the 914 to the EA-888 turbo 4 that serves because the entry-level engine within the trendy Macan, Porsche hasn’t been shy about such brand-diluting borrowing.
I’m joyful to report that this 2004 Porsche Cayenne S is powered by a V8 mill that was absolutely designed and constructed by Porsche. A lot of the remainder of the automotive is shared with numerous Volkswagens and Audis, however that engine—“chef’s kiss.”
Upon its introduction, that 4.5-liter V8 was the one engine possibility within the Cayenne, provided in naturally aspirated and hairier twin-turbo kinds. Later vehicles could be made out there with numerous VW fuel and diesel motors, however on the outset, it was Porsche’s present underneath the hood.
That’s a fairly good present too, because the quad-cam mill gives a stout 335 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque throughout a reasonably flat rev band. It’s not too finicky, both, when correctly maintained. The one main draw back of the mill is that it drinks premium gasoline prefer it’s at an open bar.
In line with the advert, this one has been operating for 167,000 miles. Regardless of these miles and absolutely twenty years of age, it seems to be in fairly good condition and is claimed to nonetheless cross its smog check. The title can be clear. It’s being provided in Southern California however because the license plate signifies, it beforehand known as Minnesota dwelling, dontcha know. That issue will demand a great search for the Cayenne’s skirts to see if any street rot has taken maintain after nonetheless many winters it has spent within the Higher Midwest.
The bodywork has nothing apparent, though the paint exhibits some scratches on the bumper caps. There’s additionally some curbing on one of many wheels, though the remaining seem like in first rate form and so they all put on what look to be newish tires. Additionally on the plus facet, the headlamps are un-yellowed and the automotive comes with the brightwork-matching roof racks.
Extra age and use-related put on is clear within the cabin, particularly on steering wheel buttons and seating surfaces. It’s nothing, nonetheless, that may’t be neglected or fastened comparatively simply. The carpets are sort of grungy, too, requiring an intensive cleansing on each the mains and the mats.
So far as the mechanicals are involved, effectively, the vendor says it “Runs nice.” That’s all we get so potential patrons ought to plan on a complete inspection and OBDII diagnostic earlier than throwing money on the unforthcoming present proprietor.
Or ought to they? Given this Cayenne’s $4,000 asking value, would possibly it’s much less effort and extra enjoyable to roll the cube and see what you get? What do you suppose, is that this Cayenne a scorching deal at that $4,000 buy value? Or, do the unknowns and the age outweigh the enjoyable?
You resolve!
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