Highlights
- Very low mileage of just 54,700 miles
- Single registered keeper from new
- Complete service history advised from new
- Described by seller as collector-grade condition
- MOT valid to November 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
The Cayenne firmly rebooted Porsche for the new Millennium and practically reinvented the luxury SUV market. Early, unmolested cars in good order with low miles are getting very rare and attracting the interest of classic enthusiasts.
This very early first generation ‘E1’ is the ‘S’ model with the 335bhp 4.5L V8 engine. It has covered less than 55,000 miles in the hands of a single keeper from new. Finished in Crystal Silver with a black leather interior, it is a really nicely preserved example.
The vendor tells us that it comes with complete service history. He describes it as in collector-quality condition. The MOT appears to support that view as it runs to November 2025 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“This 2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5S is an outstanding low-mileage example of Porsche’s first-generation SUV, showing just 54,700 miles and accompanied by a complete service history. Combining excellent cosmetic preservation with mechanical integrity, this Cayenne is presented in true collector-grade condition.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 7th November 2003
- Single registered keeper from new
- Complete service history from new according to seller
- Current MOT valid to 7th November 2025 with no advisories
- 53,561 miles on test and 54,716 miles showing in photos
- 2 key fobs
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- Stamped service book as shown in photos
The vendor says:
“The Porsche Cayenne, introduced in 2002, was a landmark model that reshaped Porsche’s future. The 4.5S variant featured a naturally aspirated 4.5-litre V8 delivering 340 hp, paired with Porsche’s all-wheel-drive system, blending sports car performance with SUV practicality. At launch, the Cayenne was praised for setting a new benchmark in driving dynamics for luxury SUVs, a reputation it maintains to this day.
“Over two decades later, the first-generation Cayenne has earned recognition as a modern classic, valued for its engineering purity, analogue driving feel, and robust build quality. Early, low-mileage, and well-preserved examples such as this are increasingly sought after by collectors and Porsche enthusiasts alike.”
The Condition
- Popular Crystal Silver metallic paintwork in good, original condition
- Some light stone chips and marks to note to the paintwork as shown in photos
- These include scuff to offside rear door and wing mirrors
- Front and rear bumpers also shown light marks but not unsightly
- Body panels appear straight with proper alignment and gaps
- Factory standard, including original alloy wheels in good general condition
- Fitted with privacy glass
- No structural advisories for the underside
- Black leather interior in good order with high factory specification
- Interior shows only minimal wear
- Dashboard, controls and trim appear well-preserved
- Features include electric front seats with memory and Porsche infotainment
- Grey carpets through cabin and boot in good order with clean finish
- Retains its factory ‘Cayenne’ car phone as shown
- Headlining is sagging slightly to front of car as shown in photos
- Fitted with rear blinds and Bose sound system
- Supplied with Porsche overmats
The Mechanics
- 4,511cc V8 naturally aspirated 335bhp 4.5-litre engine
- 6spd automatic transmission
- All-wheel-drive system
- Engine starts promptly and runs smoothly, we are told
- Transmission shifts without hesitation according to the seller
- All electronic systems and features reported to function correctly
- The vendor states the vehicle has been fully maintained throughout its life
- No advisories on current MOT
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