How Reliable Are These? | 2016 Porsche Cayenne Full Tour, Review, & Buyer's Guide
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- Yes my friends, we've got ourselves a Porsche on TestDrive. We're looking at this 2016 Porsche Cayenne, a second generation mid-size luxury SUV and why it's one sweet deal in the used car market.
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This week on TestDrive Spotlight we're featuring our first Porsche. It's been about 15 years since the last time I drove a Cayenne, that being a Turbo and one first years of production for the Canadian market. This second generation Cayenne is larger than than the first, and also a facelift model. Ours may be an 'entry-level' engine but ours is optioned very well, with many features buyers will be pleased to find on a vehicle that cost about $84,000 new, and can be purchased for less than half today.
We spend some time talking about the specifications for this vehicle including the original MSRP, the different trim designations for this production, and the numbers on the 3.6L VR6 engine. We discuss some of the packaging and options selected on this specific Umber Metallic Cayenne including the towing package, premium package, 18-way adjustment power front sport seats, panoramic sunroof, side power sun shades, and front heated & ventilated seats.
We take the 2016 Porsche Cayenne on a real-world road test including the fuel economy we recorded during our independent testing. We discuss how the interior flows and functions compared to other luxury SUVs we've driven, along with some of the quirks on this Porsche. Our test vehicle comes with 82,000km on the odometer, and has zero issues or problems, showing us that longer-term reliability is still a key factor when it comes to Porsche. We talk about our experience daily driving this SUV for a week including how the ride, drive, performance, and handling feels as well as how it compares to other vehicles we've tested. We also talk about some of the reasons you'd want to consider this Porsche Cayenne even if it is a 'base model'.
We wrap up our full tour and comprehensive review on the 2016 Porsche Cayenne with a buyer's guide on this vehicle, the second generation Cayenne, and the Cayenne in general including common problems with these SUVs, which model years you should avoid at all costs, and some of the issues that can come up with the Cayenne and other Porsche models from similar model years.
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I have a Porsche cayenne 2016 with the premium package as well and I’m beyond obssesed , it handles itself so great & you can’t even feel the speed, it’s unbelievable! I love it so much and it is very reliable 😃.
Exactly lol you can’t even feel speed, I just bought it and got pull over lol , officer was so nice , I told him I know it was my fault , this car so smooth and fast even you don’t feel speed, he let me go this time, because of my honesty and I will be more careful.
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I have a 2014 base with 160k plus on the clock. Runs great, daily driver always in sport mode. Still a lot of fun to drive and still turns heads. Dealer maintained at about $5k per year average. 10k oil change interval at about $200 per. Very happy, is worth it for me.
Sounds like it’s working out well for you, enjoy it! $5k a year for maintenance isn’t bad at all, good to know.
Why $5000
@@vandshome My estimate gas tires and similar consumables. I have to admit that I didn't keep accurate records. I will think about doing that for my new 2022 S delivered in late March.
$5k a year is nuts lol. Gotta pay to play I guess. I’ve put maybe $2k into my G37 in 6 years.
$5000 a year sounds ridiculous. You’re paying literally $400 a month in maintenance? I was looking to get a 2015 but not if it costs that much
I just bought a 2016 Cayenne V6 with around 114K miles. I was looking for a daily driver but have been surprised at the performance of this vehicle. Can certainly tell the difference between this and a BMW or a Benz. The quality is beyond obvious.
These are awesome buys in the used market, and we've had a huge increase in traffic on this episode, seems like a lot of people are looking at these right now. I enjoyed my week with it!
I had a 2011 Cayenne S. Traded it at 120k miles. NEVER had an issue. EVER. Most reliable vehicle i ever had. Now i have a 2017 Cayenne Platinum. I'm not worried a bit.
Glad to hear it! These seem to be a lot more reliable than the first generation, and clearly there's a lot of interest in it since this video has exploded in views over the past few months.
This review was fantastic and exactly what I was looking for. Good job
Glad it was helpful!
I recall back in the day when my boss (one of my bosses I should say) got the 2004 V8 (S) & I had the pleasure of having to take it in for service, all I can remember (besides it always going into the shop for something) was how powerful & tight it felt, I was really impressed with it's performance! Great review & that puppy you were sportn' is awesome even though it's got a VW V6 engine. Gotta love the pano- roof & the seats look very supportive & comfy! My only complaint is all them switches (and of course as you mentioned the tiny infotainment screen)!...CHEERS!
Thanks for sharing! 2004 was the model year I first drove also. I don't think I'd want to buy one of those today, but I'd definitely want to try one out again just for nostalgia sake.
I got the S model (2015) last year and I totally love it! It’s very true what you said, the value for money is incredible, reliable sporty and a workhorse I even may say! Thanks
Thanks for sharing! We've had a lot of views on this recently, it seems to have hit that sweet spot where people are starting to pick these up in the used market. Enjoy yours!
This is one of the best car reviews I’ve ever seen on CZcams
Glad you think so, thanks!
I tell ya one thing, I love the 3.6L VR6 in my 08 Passat 4Motion wagon thats for sure... it can be reasonable on fuel if you can manage to hypermile some which isn't easy because that engine sounds sooo good when you drive it hard.
I think doing a lot more highway driving would have been good for me, unfortunately I end up doing a lot of in-town stuff now. The plug-in would be great!
I hope I watched this video when this was available … great review and advice!
I believe it ended up selling, all the vehicles we've featured end up selling pretty quickly, the extra exposure helps!
I can't never find a video that compares the base and the S exhaust sound. But this review was super helpful
Hope it helped a bit!
About to get a used 2017 Porsche " S " today , this has always been my dream car
Awesome, hope it works out for you!
I love the Cayenne. The color is striking.
So do I! Definitely liked the colour on this one.
This was a great review, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Down to earth precise and honest review! Thanks!!! BTW, I just bought one yesterday 2016. Now I can say…. well, you know…😊
Great to hear, enjoy it!
How does it feel to drive? In your opinion is it worth it and reliable so far?
great review . its exaclty like the entry level 2014 I am about to purchases.
Hope it works out well for you!
Love the subtle Borat "very nice"
Very nice!
The two things that make a Cayenne such a good choice for me are that A, my aunt has had them my whole life and so my dad and I have done a lot of the general repair work for her and because of that I'm comfortable doing all the general maintenance myself. And B, arguably more important, I live in LA and my family has driven german cars since 1952, volkswagens, bmw's, audi's, porche's. This means that our favorite family mechanic is naturally a german specialist and as such any more intensive repairs the car may need, ie those I have neither the skill nor patience to perform, will be easily seen to.
Thanks for sharing!
I used to own a white one in 2016 and kept it for 4 years but sold it for personal reasons, I'm not sure if I will afford one in the future, but truely miss the days with her. Super realiable and comfortable, I drove it to cities like NYC, Chicago, Toronto and as far as Ottawa, Canada. Its such a great pal for road trips not only its driving experience but fuel economy, a full tank of gas will get you 500 miles free way...Things never break down even with lots of miles put on, the only thing I need to repair are tires... Always always recommend friends and people this vehicle.
I hear a lot of controversy over reliability and maintenance since it’s a Porsche. I really want a 2nd Gen (11-18) cayenne but I’m scared of repair costs or breaking down. I drive a lot and I’d wanna maybe use it on more than just some easy highways. Could you describe more on how you treated the car that got you good reliability? Or how you think mine would hold up?
@@ariahs9428 Yes, try to find 17 or later models cuz it has carplay. My friend had a 12 model and I didn't like its steeling, buttons started to wearing off and hard to press. I lived in northern Michigan, the center screen only broked once due to extreme low temperature, then the next day it's ok. Repairs can be costly, I rear ended a CRV on a snowy night, half of its trunk recessed but my cayenne only got few plastic grills apart. I still need a new bumper anyway cost over 3k(1.5 on for the parts). Yes repairs can be a pain in the ass but definitely great quality. If the road condition in your area is bad I recommend smaller wheels(18'or 19'), admitted that 21' was cool but fragile. A single 21' performance tire can be $600. Service the vehicle on time and ask them to check all engine, transmissions, breaks anything that related to safty.
I’m glad to hear that yours is working out well for you. I’ve always been worried about the overall reliability of these, but it seems these are pretty decent overall.
I have 2 x cayenne S 4.2 liter V8 biturbodiesels, both are from 2014 and are super reliable. I have them 3 years now. No major costs till this day. And i do a lot of km. Both do about 28-30mpg in variable driving situation
Glad to hear it! Always good to hear from a current owner of these vehicles to talk about how they are to live with. Thanks for sharing!
informative review. Keep it up!
Glad you liked it, we've had a lot of interest in this car over the past few months, seems like it's right in the sweet spot of when people want to pick them up in the used market.
Great video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it, thanks!
Ok, I'm sold. Going to buy a clean, well maintained to the T 2016 base tomorrow.
Enjoy it! We've had a lot of views on this video recently, lots of others have been looking at picking up one of these in the used market. Hope it works out well for you!
You can scoop one of these up for mid to high $30ks USD. Not a bad deal. However, even though it’s a Porsche, I still would’ve opted for the mid grade engine the “S”, to get 420 hp. Great video Nile!
I hear ya, I think that’s the engine most people ultimately went with. I was surprised how many newer Cayenne and Macans I saw out here during my week with this, and pretty much all of them were the ‘S’.
The engine in the S/GTS is an absolute beast and not that anybody buying it really cares but its surprisingly good on gas. This turbo V6 is also reliable and easier to work on than the older V8’s.
I have a 2015 base model diesel and could not agree more with your video. Mine has 130,000 km and it looks almost brand new. Not one squeak or rattle. The engine is a perfect mix of performance and economy. The infotainment is starting to date a little though.
Glad to hear it, enjoy it!
I’m looking to buy a 2015 cayenne diesel! You’ve had no problems? How is the acceleration? I only got to test drive one for a short period on the streets without really getting a feel for the engine. I feel like it’d be fast if pushed but wasn’t sure. How base model is yours btw? I’m debating some features and if they’ll be worth it . Would love to hear more about your ownership experience
@@prabeeshsidhu go for the Diesel. Almost 580 newton/m torque at 2,500rpm you will enjoy it. It definitely push harder than the 3,6 engine due to the turbo. Fuel economy is awesome ! Reliable and robust. I couldn’t be happier
Great review.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I had a friend buy one of these new. She’s exactly who you’d expect to own one, successful woman lol. The steering although direct is super dumb, but that’s all cars now a days. Just would’ve like more feed back like their sports cars. The Cayenne is great for road trips, super comfortable for all the passengers. They’re great but I’d certainly worry about out of warranty repairs
Fair enough!
It’s crazy the backup cameras weren’t standard it’s pretty new damn the 2015 I got is no camera 😭😭
I guarantee if backup cameras hadn't been legally mandated as standard tech, the luxury brands like Porsche would still be charing customers for it today.
Lots of good information. It's too bad the commentator kept defending their choices instead of just talking about the car though.
Do you get the diesel in Canada? That torque would make it an even better daily driver
We definitely did! Seemed to be popular enough, before they were quietly cancelled that is. I'd like to be able to feature one of those if I can!
@@PRNTestDrive that’s what I’m looking to purchase! It is very hard to find it. Have you heard anything bad in terms of reliability ?
Wich is the best to have Porsche on petrol or diesel to be economic for consumption?
If you do a lot of highway driving the diesel will be the most economical in terms of fuel efficiency. However it depends on the price of diesel versus gas wherever you are. For example regular fuel here in Ontario is about $1.32/L, whereas diesel is about $2.04/L. I would have bought a diesel about 4 years ago, but not anymore due to the cost of fuel.
I’m seeing conflicting info online does anyone know what the towing capacity is for this exact year and spec? Is it really 7,700lbs in the non turbo? Wow.
Unfortunately I can’t say for certain, typically I find that towing ratings are slightly higher for European-spec vehicles versus US/North American ones.
"I love the brown." Can I quote you on that? :p
Absolutely can!
I have a 2016 base and yes it drives great but always little problems that end up costing thousands and if you’re thinking of buying one get the highest trim possible it really is slow
Thanks for sharing.
Does the base engine provide enough power? I feel like it wouldn’t be the quickest to overtake or speed up on the highway. I’m debating if the S engine with 420hp is worth the fuel mileage. I think the diesel is the best of both worlds but the hardest to find in the used market!
I didn't have any issues getting onto the highway or passing slower traffic, I'd probably go with the S though, I just finished filming a 2018 Macan S and the difference in the engine to weight ratio performance was noticeable.
The S gets only 1 MPG less combined but yet will give you a whopping 120HP extra over the base engine.
@@gilgonzalez5902 I would be going for the S if I do buy the petrol version. I still am looking for a diesel. Do you know anything about the reliability of the cayenne s ?
@@prabeeshsidhu the Cayenne S is very reliable as long as it is properly maintained. It also helps that since its a 6 cylinder now its also cheaper and easier to work on since there is a bit more space in the engine bay. The diesel engine will give you only slightly better fuel mileage but you will completely miss out on the true performance Porsche experience so at that point as far as im concerned you can save the money and buy something much cheaper.
Get the S. Mine is fantastic.
Very interesting vehicle, I am scared of getting a used Porsche because of maintenance costs. At least get an extended warranty. I also go for base V8.
I'd be curious to drive the V8 after spending a week with this.
Porsche maintenance isn’t bad at all as long as you avoid the dealership. Find an Independent or do regular maintenance yourself.
@@michaelschultz1104 but if you doing that, does that mean you can't afford? The parts is what cost
@@vandshome not at all! The dealership charges double or more what an Indy shop does and that goes for all makes.
@@vandshome also all shops charge 100%+ markup for parts. Source your own parts online and pay a pro to install. But if one is too ignorant to do some work on their own then they’re too rich or too dumb.
I'm looking at the 2014 cayenne v6 platnium are they reliable ?
I mean, reliable as any other 9 year old Porsche will be. It'll cost more to service this vehicle than even the Audi or VW equivalent, so you need to budget in for that.
I got rear view camera on my base 2014 RX350, standard on most luxury cars by then,
Depends on the manufacturer it seems.
It's a VW Touareg with a cool Porsche badge 😅
Not sure whick is more expensive, maintaining a used Porsche or the lease payments on a new one…
Both can be pretty pricey, there's no doubt! Maintenance is definitely key.
Lease and enjoy it for 2-4 years
I'm still not sure either to take this cayenne or X5
I'd probably take an X5 if I were choosing between the two, the Porsche is nice and all but I feel drawn to the BMW.
I'm thinking of buying one that has 133k. Is that considered a lot of km for this model year?
Miles? Maybe. It depends on service history more than anything, if it's had the scheduled work done then you might be in good shape.
133000 KM, not miles
I own a 2010 Cayenne in white. I love it!
Glad to hear it!
Hi, Why most German car bumpy roads feel? Thank you.
Typically they install stiffer shocks which are usually more sporty.
I bought one in 2004 it was junk, I bought another one, 20k miles, several problems. I usually just park it and drive my Tahoe. I can’t figure out most of the buttons
The first generation certainly had it's fair share of problems unfortunately.
Porsche is Porsche don't thing is hard to have ...my comments is to buy and you will see if it's ok for your life or not ...more people drive bike and dream Porsche Cayenne to have ....have nice day 👏👍
Do you use on it regulars gas or premium?
I think Porsche recommends premium, but it'll be up to you if you go with it or not.
Requires 91
@@PRNTestDriveIt’s a Porsche. It deserves premium.
Are these AWD?
I believe they all came as AWD, yes.
V6 is the best engine in these - from a reliability perspective. Its the mentality of an immature lad without the means to purchase a Cayenne that will whine about the V6
Fair enough!
I have a 1996 Chevy Tahoe with 244,000 on it and she still goes
Hope it keeps working out well for you!
Chevy tha hoe 😂
“It’s a Porsche, do you have one?”
No - well, kinda.
That's one of the only times this question isn't a simple yes/no 😉
Yes
Not reliable at all. Cayenne gts 2016. 9000 for transfer case if out of warranty. 6000 for valve cover gasket leak. 500 plus for oil change every year. Window switches and louvre on vent broken and I take care of my vehicles. Yes it drives amazing but you also need spark plugs every 40000km and each tire is 800 dollars for my 21’s. Brake job easy 2000 to 3000 dollars. Too many automotive journalists are clueless when it comes to reliability. I wish i never sold my Lexus Gx. Of course it half price of new when you have to spend an arm and a leg to keep it on the road in good condition! Regardless of how good the vehicle is you will not be happy if you care about value for your money!
I am surprised about your comment about the reliability of a used Porsche with 80k KM on the clock.
I was looking for problems online for these, most of the time I ended up on forums complaining about 2011s or some of the first generations. If we think about the Jag I drove with less than 1/3rd of the mileage it had quite a few problems. This one was/is seriously clean.
@@PRNTestDrive amazing! Thank you for the information!
@@PRNTestDrive these are notorious for bad transfer cases. Because if this tho, Porsche has a extended warranty for 7 year unlimited mileage free transfer case replacement. Just keep that in mind when purchasing. I only know cuz I had to replace mine
You make it sound like this is a Porsche. I am more conditioned to thinking a Porsche must be a sports car, not a SUV.
It does have sports-car like handling. Early reviews of the first Cayenne said it had the characteristics of their cars. Porsche was really the first exotic to go SUV, now we've got Lambos, Jags, Alfas, Bentleys, and Rolls Royces. Porsche was ahead of the game.
LOL - OK. So I have an option to trade my 2015 Jaguar F-Type S for a 2016 Cayenne. So the whole mystique is something I am already aware of - having complements shouted across cars at red lights & so on. I have a sports car. But for a daily driver, it gets a bit old to have a 180mph car driving city streets and having sky high bills - and it won't tow or run dirt roads. so I do like the Cayenne. But to me it's not an emotional choice so much as a practical one. I'm about ready for early retirement, a travel trailer would be nice with the right tow vehicle and this could be it. Thx for the warning about model years :) The only sad thing, there is no car in the world, with an exhaust sound as good as a Jaguar F-Type - I will miss this, when it goes - czcams.com/video/_J1m3oOqtqc/video.html
Not a bad swap!
Show me one car to no have problem even man or lady Will need to take some tablet medicine for Head ..
$200??!! Omggg u shouldn’t have.
I mean you can always not save that $200. If you're planning to buy a car from them you might as well get as much of a deal as you can, but what do I know.
I've got a 958.2 Cayenne S and its the most unreliable car I ever had. I've daily drove and redlined my past cars like a BMW I6 or a Mercedes V8. I've beaten on those other brands for years and they haven't broke. I did hear that the 4.0 TT are much more reliable. The TT V6 power is nice but I may never purchase another one again.
What issues did you have with it
@@prabeeshsidhu Engine stuttering, boost leak, sometimes misfires, window stops working. I mean it’s normal things but there’s a problem every 1-2 months. Not drivable rn. Otherwise aside from problems, it just gets vandalized.
Only one thing you are wrong it is not Porsha it is Porsche
I'd check with Porsche on that one.
"por-sha" is the correct German pronunciation
Porsche reliable hahaha
Sell that piece of jubk and buy a Lexus RX350
Once you go Porsche, you’d never go back.
Rx350 is reliable junk