Who doesn’t need a basic AWD SUV unicorn to haul mulch and tools and the family and the occasional tail gate party? One with a little style and oomph? Thinking a low mileage 2009 Porsche Cayenne S might fit the bill, especially a one-owner, accident free Texas “truck” that even comes with a tow hitch. A real working man’s truck.
This one sold new 11 years ago for about $60,000 given the options (Bose stereo, heated seats and steering wheel, moonroof, and satellite radio – yes that was a paid option back then). The 385 hp V-8 pulls this 5,000 lb vehicle to 60 mph in just over six seconds – not terribly quick – per this review in Left Lane News in 2008.
A GTS or Turbo Cayenne would be a bit faster, but I’ve never seen one near this price. This 2009 GTS I wrote about last fall was $25,000. Also covered a nearly identical 2009 S model here last summer priced at $24,000.  I think with the MaxCare warranty (a must) and taxes this 2009 Porsche Cayenne S would wind up being $25,000, and that still seems to be a bargain. Find it here in Littleton, Colorado.
Ah, but my ’97 Boxster S is much more fun to drive, especially on the mountain roads of western NC! (Chuck, took me 6 years, but it was worth the “wait”. Actually found it in eastern MD. Almost time to take the H/T off for the summer down here in Greenville, SC!)
Well done, Doug! I hooked up the battery tender a day too late for the Fiat – was 65 here today. I’ll be ready this weekend.