The Porsche Cayenne is tipped by many to be the next big thing – a game-changing Porsche that redefined the brand and made it VW Group’s most profitable business unit as the market for premium SUVs exploded in the 2000s. It’s hard to believe it’s now over 20 years since it was launched.
It was the first Porsche SUV, the first with a V8 engine since the 928 and the first with off-road capability since the company built tractors in the 1950s. Intially offered only with those V8 engines, normally aspirated and turbocharged, to ensure that it lived up to Porsche’s performance promise.
Good early examples are becoming few and far between, but this four-owner car is a low mileage example in seemingly good order – a great way into owning the seminal Porsche SUV and a guaranteed future classic.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Only 63k from new
Service book stamped to 50k miles
UK V5C
MOT Nov 2023
Three owners from new
Book pack, Porsche wallet and all original manuals
Invoice for additional full service in April 2022
Two keys
MOT until November 2023, this being said the MOT history is truly exceptional with minimal advisories. Illustrating the great care the machine has had.
THE INTERIOR
Jet Black leather
Heated, electrically adjustable front seats
All seats, door cards and carpets in great condition
No bolster wear on seat
Alloy effect pedals and trim details
Working climate control
Electric sunroof in good working order
Sat nav
Porsche Communications Centre (PCIM) in excellent working order
Exceptionally clean and smart
Minor wear to steering wheel audio buttons
BOSE amp and subwoofer inside boot
Load-through ski flap
Heated Steering Wheel
THE EXTERIOR
Basalt Black Metallic
Good 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
18-inch factory alloys in good order
Appears good underneath
Clear headlamps, not cloudy
THE MECHANICS
4.5-litre V8
Six-speed Tiptronic transmission with steering wheel controls
Electronic four-wheel-drive
Multiple terrain modes
No known faults
Starts and runs well
SUMMARY
This is a well-preserved example of the first-generation Cayenne, with high levels of standard equipment and a very smart interior. It’s one of the most popular colours and is a low mileage example, smartly presented and with a well below average mileage. A great family-friendly future classic.
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