Leather dashboard, leather door cards, Sued roof lining
THE APPEAL
The sports car DNA was an essential part of the Porsche Cayenne’s DNA, meaning that although it was an SUV and a complete new direction for Porsche when it first appeared, it was still a high-performance model.
With 450hp, the turbocharged range-topper could accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds, making it almost as quick as a 911. It had a top speed of 166mph and permanent four-wheel-drive.
Almost 21 years since it made its debut, the Porsche Cayenne is now an increasingly popular modern classic, with a strong following from those who want the cachet of a Porsche badge, family-friendly practicality and strong value for money.
This one is a wonderful example – a full-fat Turbo Tiptronic, it’s finished in unusual Lago Green (a very dark teal) and is trimmed in Saddle Brown leather with a rare suede headlining that was a £2,200 option when new. It’s supremely equipped with rear DVD screens, heated front and rear seats and adjustable magnetic dampers, to name but a few of its comprehensive features.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Supplied new by Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield, W Mids, in October 2003
Service book with 10 stamps (mixed main agent and independent) all the way up to 95,870
Decent file of invoices showing regular servicing and repair work when required
UK V5C
MOT November 2023
Six owners from new
Book pack, Porsche wallet and all original manuals
Sat nav discs for whole of Europe
Invoice for alloy water pipe upgrade
Numberplate blanked as car currently wears a cherished number – bill be on original registration mark of BU53 LFK
This is not your usual Porsche Cayenne Turbo that’s been passed around - when the expensive maintenance tasks have needed to be carried out, they have been. Please take a careful look at the photographed invoices. These include renewing Right Cam Gasket covers at 97,304 miles. Heater Blower was replaced at 94,031 miles.
Window regulator replaced at cost of £633. Air Con Recharge at 91,976 miles. Coolant Head tank was replaced in the middle of 2018. Replacement of plastic water pipes with aluminium pipes at a cost of £1,452 at 70,870, prior to this service at 69,990 at cost of £980.63, Camshaft Position Sensor Replaced, 80K service, front pads and disks replaced, drive belt replaced, tail pipe clamps replaced, left hand coil pack replaced and various other tasks carried at a cost of £2,441.85 on 62,773. From the invoices present this Turbo comes with over £7,169’s of invoices from the renowned RPM (Porsche Specialist) and other specialists.
This doesn’t even include the four Porsche Main Dealer Services that were carried out 18,434 on 13.05.05, 31,110 on 18.12.06, 43,917 on 21.11.08, 53,981 on 11.11.10. Additional Services Carried out as per below; 13.05.05 at 18,434 - Porsche Centre Bournemouth 18.12.06 at 31,110 - Porsche Centre Bournemouth 21.11.08 at 41,917 - Porsche Centre East London 11.11.10 at 53,981 - Porsche Centre Silverstone 17.10.12 at 62,773 - RPM – Porsche Specialist 28.01.14 at 69,990 - RPM – Porsche Specialist 04.11.15 at 80,718 – RPM – Porsche Specialist 27.02.17 at 85,939 – Porsche Specialist 09.06.20 at 93,289 – Porsche Specialist 31.07.21 at 95,860 - Porsche Specialist
THE INTERIOR
Rare and desirable Saddle Brown leather
Matching Saddle Brown suede headlining
Heated, electrically adjustable front seats
Heated rear seats
All seats, door cards and carpets in superb condition
Immaculate steering wheel with no obvious wear
No bolster wear on seat
Alloy effect pedals and trim details
Working climate control
Porsche Communications Centre (PCIM) in excellent working order
Factory sat nav with European mapping
Rear DVD/entertainment system with two pairs of headphones
Original Porsche tools and first aid kit
Porsche dealer mats
Load-through ski flap
Electric sunroof
Full leather door cards, and leather Dash
Heated Leather Steering Wheel Cooled Chilled Glove box to keep the Champaign chilled for the long journeys or hot Summer days
THE EXTERIOR
Lovely Lago Green Metallic
Very smart overall order
No notable marks or damage to panels or paint
Usual minor scuffs and stone chips commensurate with age but nothing that stands out
20-inch factory alloys in excellent order with only the tiniest of marks
Matching Goodyear tyres all-round
Appears excellent underneath
Remote keyless entry
Smart red callipers
THE MECHANICS
4.5-litre V8 Turbo
Six-speed Tiptronic transmission with steering wheel controls
450bhp/0-60 in 5.9 seconds
Electronic four-wheel-drive
Multiple terrain modes, all appear to be functional
Magnetid adjustable dampers
Air suspension
Alloy coolant pipe upgrade
Drives really well with no known or apparent faults
SUMMARY
If you want a superb example of the original flagship of the Porsche Cayenne range, then this one will take some beating. It’s a lovely car in remarkable condition, finished in a stunning colour scheme and spotlessly presented inside and out.
The specification is incredible – when new, the car would have cost over £90,000. That makes it hugely appealing and an incredible bargain today.
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