If you own a Porsche Cayenne, you are probably glad about your car. At least, up to that moment when you need to pay for repair. Unfortunately, German vehicles aren't very cheap to maintain. If the catalytic converter in your Porsche is dead, you can't keep driving the SUV as if nothing happened. You will need to replace it and it's hard to imagine how much money you will have to spend.
Today, we'll tell you what you can do with the old OEM catalytic converter from your Porsche Cayenne and how much money you can get after selling it. Also, we'll tell you where exactly you can sell the cat converter at the best possible price. This is going to be a really surprising way for you to earn some money after you've spent a lot on the replacement of the cat converter in your Cayenne.
Let's get started!
What should you know about the converter in your Cayenne?
Different generations and years of the Cayenne have used different engines. But all of them are big-displacement units with a lot of cylinders. It means that the vehicle will need at least 3 cat converters including two pre-cats and one main converter. Nearly all Cayennes have more converters in their exhaust systems.
They are all Volkswagen catalytic converters that are considered foreign cats and cost more than average. The only problem is that buying a new cat converter will also be quite expensive.
Here's what you should know:
- the converters in your Cayenne should have the serial number on them;
- aftermarket converters will not cost a lot, so only OEM ones are important;
- these cats contain quite a lot of palladium, platinum, and rhodium;
- the only way to get the precious metals out of them is to recycle them professionally;
- there is a ceramic honeycomb inside the converter, it should be intact;
- the average lifespan of the Cayenne converter is about 10 years or 150,000 miles;
- pre-cats are located near the exhaust manifolds while the main cat is integrated into the exhaust pipe.
All cats from your Porsche Cayenne may be sold - you just need to find the proper buyer for that. The price is a hard question because each converter is estimated individually and then bought by specialists who know how to make money by recycling it.
Overall, the process of selling the catalytic converter is pretty hard and complicated. But we'll try to explain everything to you in simple words.
How much is the Porsche Cayenne cat converter?
The catalytic converter from your Porsche Cayenne should cost about $280 for the main cat and $80 for each pre-cat. Prices may change every day, so when you read this article, the situation may change dramatically. So, we're going to tell you how you can easily learn the price of the converter and find the best buyer.
Here are your steps:
- take the catalytic converter that is malfunctioning off your car and clean it to see the serial number;
- take pictures of the cat - show the actual condition of the converter and its serial number in those photos;
- then, go online and find websites of recycling companies - the more you find, the better;
- offer your cat converter to those companies and see how much they can pay you for the scrap part;
- compare the prices and choose the best buyer.
We don't recommend selling your Cayenne catalytic converter to any other company but the recycling one. Why? Because all other buyers are just resellers who will buy your cat and then sell it to one of the recycling companies. They just want to make some revenue.
Will you need a replacement cat for your Cayenne?
Unfortunately, your Porsche Cayenne will be illegal in most American states once you delete the catalytic converter. So, you will need a new one instead of the broken part. Another bad thing is that the new converter will cost you a fortune if you want to buy an OEM part.
An aftermarket converter can cost about $300 for the cheapest solid option while the OEM one will cost you up to $2000 or even more at times. So, it's your choice, but remember that aftermarket cats are not so long-lasting and efficient.
Why not just sell it to a scrapyard?
The most common way to deal with a broken converter in America is to sell it to a scrapyard. But be careful - those guys never recycle converters. They will offer you a little price so that they could earn more money when reselling your converter to a recycling company. Better skip this step and sell the Cayenne catalytic converter directly to one of the recycling companies.
About the authors
The CarAraC research team is composed of seasoned auto mechanics and automotive industry professionals, including individuals with advanced degrees and certifications in their field. Our team members boast prestigious credentials, reflecting their extensive knowledge and skills. These qualifications include: IMI: Institute of the Motor Industry, ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians; Coventry University, Graduate of MA in Automotive Journalism; Politecnico di Torino, Italy, MS Automotive Engineering; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Mechanical University in Skopje; TOC Automotive College; DHA Suffa University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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