2004 Porsche Cayenne Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.50/5 Average
195 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A V6-powered Cayenne joins the lineup as the new entry-level model.

Pros:
  • Sports car performance, available adjustable ride height and suspension damping control, slightly more cargo room than a Range Rover.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • I hate my Cayenne - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    Seat comfort is terrible and sitting in them becomes somewhat painful after long trips. Every small road variation is felt as a hard sharp bump; my teeth are getting loose! Fourtunately,my SUV has sept many nights and weeks in the shop tso I can experience a pleasant ride with the Ford loaner.

  • 04 Cayenne - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    I have Owned many SUVs over the years and this is by far the most enjoyable ride.

  • Engine Failure - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    I am / was the original owner of a 2004 Cayenne S. I carefully maintained the car with oil changes every 7 to 10K miles, transmission fluid at 80K and the car was not driven hard. Overall the Cayenne was great to drive but extremely expensive to maintain, numerous brake jobs and sets of tires. The real disappointment was this past week after 9 years and 121K miles the engine failed. The issue was a cylinder scoring leading to failure of cylinder one. The Cayenne engine can not be rebuilt and a replacement engine is about $22K installed, used engines are about $8k installed. Upon searching the web the engine failure is not unique and it seems like it is a major issue with old Cayennes.

  • V6, but real "Porsche" - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    Im not Porsche enthusiast, but begun to understand their feeling after buying this car. This car is not normal SUV but crossovered sports car. If you like to drive calmly, then just take D range, but if once you take M and always keep 3000-3500 rpm, this car would be drastically changed into real "Porsche". This change is so attractive to me, really fun to drive!

  • This is the car you must get. - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    When I bought this car I did not know what I was geeting into. My husband loves it I wonder why we just could not get a simple van. Now I know why this one of the best SUV to me. So good we now own two.

  • Having the best allwheel drive carmobile - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    i look forward everyday going to work, because i know , im about to get into one of the most powerful and safest mashine built.

  • A Great Car - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    I been driving my new Porsche for 6 weeks now and love it. The handleing is excellent and it gets the same gas milage as a MB ML 320.

  • Twin Turbo To Die For - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    Excellent Vehicle to drive for fun. Not for your average Family SUV. This is a high performance SUV that takes off, stops on a dime, corners like no other SUV, and totally engrosses every one of your senses. Gas mileage is terrible, but if you can afford the turbo, gas mileage cannot be an issue, since range is excellent at over 550 miles. Everyone I know who owns one of these rockets is in love with it, including men and women.

  • Steering rack replaced after 3 weeks - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    Just purchased a Cayene S 3weeks ago.It has been back to the dealer for service 3 times. The entire steering system is being replaced. Other than huge factory defects the car is great. If you buy this car get a letter in writing from your dealer that they will pick up your car and give you another Porsche as a loaner! I have been given a Pontiac and am not very happy that it seems that I have spent $80,000 on a Grand Prix. Luckily I can ride a bike to work!

  • I LOVE IT !! - 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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    Just passed the 1 year ownership mark and love this vehicle more each day. Great acceleration, drop the steering wheel triptronic down to 3rd hit the gas and get ready for a rocket ride. Just cant imagine what the turbo is like. Handling, better than most sport cars and way better than any SUV I have driven. Ride is a bit choppy, but thats what makes a 5000 lb SUV carve a cloverleaf at 55 mph. Quiet even at highway speed (somewhat dependent on road surface) Reliability, I have had zero problems with this car. Interior egronomics are great. Love the sound system and GPS is great although a pain to program when driving. Would by another, maybe the turbo next time!!

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