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Forum: Cayenne 9Y0 2019 -
04-03-2019, 11:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,526
Posted By leek

I drove 08 CTT for 10 years and 150K miles. I...

I drove 08 CTT for 10 years and 150K miles. I loved that car but I got 10% of the original price back and paid a lot of outrageous dealership service bills and a pretty large indy rebuild of the...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
11-04-2017, 03:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,913
Posted By leek

I just sold my CTT 08. It was a very good albeit...

I just sold my CTT 08. It was a very good albeit expensive car to buy and own, but very capable.
I had virtually no issues until 100K. After that I replaced most of the moving parts (alternator,...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
09-16-2017, 12:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By leek

I am also thinking of replacing the 08 CTT with...

I am also thinking of replacing the 08 CTT with 150K miles but probably will wait for the next body style. Your build list looks good, assume this comes with PDCC? The leather trim was nice, I...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-31-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 169,520
Posted By leek

Additional repairs

At 132000 miles had tranny rebuilt (I tow boats, sometimes over mountains)
and brakes for 3rd time. At 135000 replaced belt, water pump and thermostat. Still hoping to get to 200K miles. Took...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-01-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,231
Posted By leek

I have a CTT 08 with 133K miles. At my indies...

I have a CTT 08 with 133K miles. At my indies suggestion at 132K I had them change the trannie fluid. Got it back and the small shifting problem was worse, had them recheck fluid level still not...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
01-25-2016, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By leek

The plastic latches on this and the ashtray...

The plastic latches on this and the ashtray holder plus strike plates for rear curtain are all very poorly designed for a 6 figure car.
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
01-24-2016, 01:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,913
Posted By leek

I had the lowering link adjustment done. The...

I had the lowering link adjustment done. The ride in normal height is fine, if you drop it down it gets a little firm. I like the way the car looks.
LK
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
01-13-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 169,520
Posted By leek

Barrier worked on my behalf or they covered part...

Barrier worked on my behalf or they covered part of the cost. We have purchased a number of vehicles from them.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
10-23-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,842
Posted By leek

oil consumption

08 CTT. I use a quart every 5000-6000 miles. Average mpg is 15.0 for fuel. The car has 128,000 miles and mine since new. Very good car overall although I have replaced alt, starter, coolant...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
09-02-2015, 03:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By leek

I have a 2008 CTT purchased new in June 07 after...

I have a 2008 CTT purchased new in June 07 after 5 month order and receive. 126,000 miles and going very strong. Check coolant pipe manifold replacement, that is the only thing that was ever a...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
03-24-2015, 03:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,659
Posted By leek

I had water distribution manifold failure, did...

I had water distribution manifold failure, did not leave me stranded but the dealership did tow it and help with the final bill. At 122,000 miles I have replaced alternator, cardan shaft, starter...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
03-20-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,302
Posted By leek

08 here with 122K miles. Really like the light...

08 here with 122K miles. Really like the light provided by the roof. No problems so far.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
02-03-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,876
Posted By leek

I run 19" Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snows all...

I run 19" Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snows all year. The stock summer 21's would only last 12-15,000 miles and the 19" Scorpions have gone double that.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
12-20-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,441
Posted By leek

Nice ride. I am just at 120K miles and still...

Nice ride. I am just at 120K miles and still driving strong. Only exceptional parts replaced are coolant manifold (around 80K), alternator, cardan shaft and starter motor at 108K. The last three...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
09-30-2014, 03:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,381
Posted By leek

I am in Pacific NW but run in the Cascades and...

I am in Pacific NW but run in the Cascades and the Rockies during the winter. On my 08 CTT I have used stock 21" summer, !9" Pirelli Ice and Snow, Other brand all season tire (twice). The Pirelli I...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-19-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By leek

The dealer tested the starter and found that it...

The dealer tested the starter and found that it was draining the battery. There was no apparent symptoms. I replaced the battery in my 08 at about the same milage as well.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-12-2014, 04:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By leek

My starter was faulty and was draining battery.

My starter was faulty and was draining battery.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
03-19-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By leek

I went through this. Took 2 times to get all...

I went through this. Took 2 times to get all drains cleared. The third time back was just residual water from the system. Drive it around a bit and make sure it is dry and you are probably good to go.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
03-19-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,788
Posted By leek

I would buy Porsche parts unless you can find a...

I would buy Porsche parts unless you can find a great ceramic or other alternate. They are about $1200. I paid an Indy about $1800 all in to do the job. I asked him per Porsche recommendations to...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
03-05-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 169,520
Posted By leek

Repairs to date 08CTT 108K miles

Brakes twice
Tires every 20-25K
Horn under warrantee
Coolant manifold failure (only failure resulting in tow) Porsche helped on the repair cost even though technically out of warrantee
Drain...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
02-25-2014, 01:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,016
Posted By leek

I have an 08 CTT. In the owners manual they...

I have an 08 CTT. In the owners manual they changed the interval to 12,000 miles. My car has been serviced per the book and very little issues so far at 105K miles. She does not burn any oil for...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
02-09-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By leek

I have an 08 CTT. Only unexpected issue was...

I have an 08 CTT. Only unexpected issue was coolant manifold (not pipes but connected to them) failed. I am at 105K miles. Brakes about every 30-40 K miles, fairly hard on rubber and gas but that...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
01-18-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,099
Posted By leek

Confirmed her 4 full sized guys with 4 sets of...

Confirmed her 4 full sized guys with 4 sets of clubs no problem.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
01-18-2014, 01:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,928
Posted By leek

Have an 08 CTT with PDCC with 105K miles. No...

Have an 08 CTT with PDCC with 105K miles. No issues with suspension yet. Awesome handling for a car of this weight. No desire to replace it after 6 plus years. Very good all around vehicle. Nicest...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
01-05-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,228
Posted By leek

I have 21" summers and 19" winter. Difference is...

I have 21" summers and 19" winter. Difference is significantly harsher in ride quality for the 21". I don't really push the car to the limit so I don't notice the difference in handling. In fact I...
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