my first porsche - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

albertchampion · #1 04-20-2010, 01:43 AM

i think this topic might not be welcomed here.

but what the hell, i own enough benzes to have earned the opportunity to ask a porsche question.

so, i have found a 2008 porsche cayenne turbo. low miles. almost fully loaded. except for one thing. no cd changer.

everything else other than the kitchen sink. but no cd changer.

for the vehicle as an option, porsche charges $650.

for a retrofit, the dealership wants $2500.

do you think i get it accurately that one could buy a cd changer, install it, and tie it into the porsche control console?

JohnM. · #2 04-20-2010, 01:48 AM

The correct Porsche CD Changer P/N is "CDC4". They are on eBay for 300-400. You will need the correct bracket for a Cayenne.

Skid Row Joe · #3 04-20-2010, 01:50 AM

I would bet you my next Mercedes-Benz - a 2008 E320 Bluetec with a CD changer you could. Aftermarket stuff like that is no problem for true craftsmen in the electronics for cars industry - just don't fall victim to a butcher putting it in.

compress ignite · #4 04-20-2010, 03:55 AM

The only better conveyance @ speed has wings!

Oh,And you'll want to Delete THAT dealer from your speed dial.

simonshearer · #5 04-21-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albertchampion

i think this topic might not be welcomed here.

but what the hell, i own enough benzes to have earned the opportunity to ask a porsche question.

so, i have found a 2008 porsche cayenne turbo. low miles. almost fully loaded. except for one thing. no cd changer.

everything else other than the kitchen sink. but no cd changer.

for the vehicle as an option, porsche charges $650.

for a retrofit, the dealership wants $2500.

do you think i get it accurately that one could buy a cd changer, install it, and tie it into the porsche control console?

I have a real Porsche for sale... a 2000 Carrera 4. Don't need a CD changer. Your smile would be too wide to be worrying about the music!
Let me know if you're interested...

suginami · #6 04-21-2010, 07:22 PM

Nice car! I bet it runs like a bat out of hell!

Pili380SL · #7 04-21-2010, 08:20 PM

At first I was mad at Porsche for making an SUV type vehicle. Let's say they've grown on me since then

. johnm is right, it should be no big deal. it. I'm driving a '99 Boxster tomorrow, but not to replace the Benz. Sadly, the Miata would go

.

G-Benz · #8 04-22-2010, 10:57 AM

Does it have an iPod/mp3 input? Who the heck needs a changer these days?

Hatterasguy · #9 04-22-2010, 11:00 AM

Come on its the 21st century, plug your Ipod in and call it good. Who listens to CD's anymore?

Kuan · #10 04-22-2010, 12:17 PM

Ask the dealer to retrofit one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0hRzEihsR4

Pooka · #11 04-22-2010, 12:25 PM

You can likely get a good answer at the Pelican Parts website. They sell Porsche parts and have a discussion board there much like this one.

I am sure somebody there has done this and could steer you in the right direction.

iwrock · #12 04-22-2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Come on its the 21st century, plug your Ipod in and call it good. Who listens to CD's anymore?

You have an ipod?

TylerH860 · #13 04-22-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pili380SL

At first I was mad at Porsche for making an SUV type vehicle. Let's say they've grown on me since then

. johnm is right, it should be no big deal. it. I'm driving a '99 Boxster tomorrow, but not to replace the Benz. Sadly, the Miata would go

.

You want to go from a simple bullet proof Miata to a well known nightmare? Porsche put that car at a price point attainable to people who had no idea how to properly take care of those cars. Throw in a trouble prone engine, tranny and electronics and you've got a nightmare. Miatas were thrashed too, but at least they could handle it.