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Porsche Cayenne

Three generations on sale. The 1st gen 9PA / 955+957 is the value pick; the 3rd gen 9Y0 leads on resale.

Model strength

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Focus

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▲ 2 axes vary by variant (price, running cost) — see variant pages.

Price by age

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Generation timeline (aligned to chart)

3rd gen 9Y0
2nd gen 92A / 958
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AgeGenerationPrice rangeMin. DownAvailability
2y3rd gen 9Y0S$519k – S$473kS$200kLow
3y3rd gen 9Y0S$495k – S$398kS$166kMedium
4y3rd gen 9Y0S$423k – S$393kS$160kMedium
5y3rd gen 9Y0S$344k – S$304kS$128kMedium
6y3rd gen 9Y0S$299k – S$264kS$114kMedium
7y3rd gen 9Y0S$240k – S$213kS$94kMedium
8y2nd gen 92A / 958S$191k – S$164kS$69kHigh
9y2nd gen 92A / 958S$176k – S$89kS$44k*Low
Generation
Tap a generation () to jump to its full breakdown below; the colour maps back to the timeline strip + legend above.
Price range
P75 → P25 of asking — the middle half of listings at that age sits inside this band. Outliers above and below excluded.
Down payment
MAS Notice 642 LTV cap applied to the age's median asking: 30% when OMV is up to S$20k, 40% above. Max loan tenure 7 years. Rows marked * mix both OMV buckets — we display the conservative 40% figure so the quote never under-states what a luxury-OMV listing at that age would actually require.
Availability
High when this age's listing share is ≥1.5× the model's uniform expectation, low when ≤0.6×, medium otherwise. Model-relative, so an evenly-spread model lands all-medium.

Positioning vs segment

Where does Porsche Cayenne sit?

18 scoreable luxury SUVs · 26 more in segment lack enough listings to score

SAFE BETS — Strong brand + strong resale. Lowest-anxiety pick.HIDDEN GEMS — Market values these higher than the brand reputation suggests — buyers know something the composite doesn't.BARGAIN BUYS — Well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap, don't resell soon.HIGH RISK — Soft on both axes — proceed with care.SAFE BETSHIDDEN GEMSBARGAIN BUYSHIGH RISKGlc-ClassX1Gla-ClassX3MacanQ3X2Discovery-Sp…X5NxG-ClassCullinanF-PaceRange-Rover-…BentaygaQ7UrusCayennebrand reliability →holds value →40952585

Porsche Cayenne

this model

Brand reliability

75(+17 vs median 58)

Resale strength

64(+10 vs median 54)

Asking price falls ~12.0% per year

SAFE BETSStrong on both axes — reputation + resale agree.
Brand reliability
Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
Resale strength
100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
Peer set
Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
Quadrants
The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.

Generation

3rd gen 9Y0 (2017-present) · Reg 2019–2025

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Verdict

The 958's plastic-coolant-pipe story is finally gone — 9Y0 V8s use updated pipes that addressed the headline 958 V8 failure mode. The new recurring issue is transfer-case behaviour: 25-35 mph vibration / unsteadiness, worsening with worn parts on the wet multi-plate clutch. Air suspension is still 'when, not if' (compressor + bags), same as 958 but parts cheaper now. Turbo wastegate actuator + radiator-fan-relay failures are the early-build paperwork checks. The 9Y0 carries Porsche's premium-SUV reputation cleanly into the modern era.
Asking
S$269k–410k
Median
S$334k
Decay
10.4%/yr

What's good

  • V8 9Y0 (S / GTS / Turbo) without the 958's plastic-coolant-pipe inheritance — the 9Y0 is the first modern Cayenne that doesn't carry the 958 V8 coolant-pipe failure. The new generation cleanly resolves the 958 era's biggest cost line.
  • Documented air-suspension service + transfer-case software update — both are now-mature service items; receipts mean the next failure window is well in the future. A 9Y0 with both items addressed has a clean horizon for several years.

What to watch

  • 25-35 mph vibration or unsteady acceleration with wheels turned — transfer-case wet-clutch wear. Caught early it's a fluid + software update; ignored long it's a multi-thousand-SGD replacement. Repro on test drive in tight low-speed maneuvers.
  • Radiator fan running continually at high speed from cold start — failed relay pattern; cheap to fix but a tell that other electrical items may be next. Diagnose at viewing; the symptom is impossible to miss.

Trims in this generation

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Generation

2nd gen 92A / 958 (2010-2018) · Reg 2011–2018

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Verdict

Diesel V6 (3.0 TDI) is the unsung durable pick — owners routinely report bulletproof high-mileage operation, though SG sees few of them. V6 petrol (3.6 / 3.0 supercharged hybrid) is the volume buy. V8 cars (S, GTS, Turbo) carry the headline plastic-coolant-pipe failure (typically 80-150k km, S$3-6k repair done properly with aluminium upgrade) — there is an active class-action lawsuit on this. 2010-2012 V8 carries a camshaft-actuator bolt recall — verify it's closed. Air suspension across the gen is 'when, not if' (compressor + bag).
Asking
S$92k–183k
Median
S$135k
Decay

What's good

  • Diesel V6 (3.0 TDI) with documented 5k km service intervals — owner consensus across multiple specialist forums: diesel is the most durable engine option on the 958. The 5k service interval is the trade-off. SG sees few diesels but they're a high-confidence pick when you find one.
  • V8 with aluminium coolant-pipe upgrade in the receipts — converts the headline V8 failure pattern from 'when' to 'already done'. Many specialist shops package the upgrade with other major service to defray labour.

What to watch

  • V8 (S, GTS, Turbo) with original plastic coolant pipes + 80k+ km — the highest-stakes failure on the platform: pipes fail under heat cycling and the engine cooks. S$5-9k locally for proper aluminium-upgrade repair. Walk unless heavily discounted with a specialist quote in hand.
  • Air suspension droop overnight, compressor noise, or slow self-level — compressor failure 50-100k miles + bag leaks the recurring pattern. S$2.5-4k per corner + compressor S$2-3k local. Universal on this gen by 8-10 years; price it in.

Trims in this generation

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Generation

1st gen 9PA / 955+957 (2002-2010) · Reg 2004–2010

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Verdict

Porsche's first SUV — predecessor to Cayenne 958. V6 / V8 / V8 Turbo + diesel options. Pre-2008 cars (955) carry the documented plastic coolant pipe failure pattern + transfer case + coolant tube design issues that the later Cayenne 958 also inherited. Air suspension universal pattern at 8+ years. Specialist Porsche service essential. Cars 14-23 years old; aged Cayenne items dominate.
Asking
S$53k–99k
Median
S$80k
Decay

What's good

  • 957 (post-2008 facelift) with documented Porsche service — facelift refreshed equipment + addressed some early-build issues. Combined with Porsche service trail, the cleaner used 9PA pick.
  • V8 / V8 Turbo with aluminium coolant-pipe upgrade — converts the headline V8 failure pattern (same as Cayenne 958). Specialist-installed upgrade is the durability paper trail.

What to watch

  • V8 with original plastic coolant pipes + high mileage — same Cayenne 958 V8 plastic pipe story. Catastrophic failure when pipes go. Specialist repair S$5-9k locally.
  • Air-suspension droop on a 14+ year Cayenne — universal aged Porsche SUV pattern. Strut S$3-5k per corner.

Trims in this generation

Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.

Common questions about the Porsche Cayenne

How much does a used Porsche Cayenne cost in Singapore?
Most used Porsche Cayenne on the market are around 8 years old, asking roughly S$164k–S$191k (typically about S$173k). That's the age with the widest choice — and the most sellers competing, so it's where you'll have the most room to bargain.
How much does a used Porsche Cayenne depreciate per year?
A used Porsche Cayenne loses value at a fairly steady pace — around 17% a year — with no real plateau. An older one costs less but keeps falling at much the same rate, so there's no single 'bargain age': buy on price and condition, not on timing.
Is the Porsche Cayenne reliable?
In our read, the Porsche Cayenne scores 75 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
What should I expect to pay for a used Porsche Cayenne with a given mileage?
It depends on the exact variant, age and mileage — a higher-mileage car should ask less. Use the price modeller on this page to get a fair-price range for a specific age and mileage, so you know what to offer.
Where do these Porsche Cayenne figures come from?
They're worked out from current used-Porsche Cayenne listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.