- A 2014 Porsche Cayenne with a six-speed manual sold for $125,500 on Cars & Bids.
- Typical values for similar models range from $12k–$40k in recent months.
- Some suspect shill bidding, Doug DeMuro says rarity and spec explain the frenzy.
$125,500 is a lot of money anywhere in the world. Those lucky enough to be shopping for a used Porsche with that kind of budget are usually looking at a 911. One buyer decided to drop that entire sum on a used V6 Cayenne with three pedals and a manual transmission. He spent around $90,000 more than most examples go for on the open market.
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The car in question is a 2014 Porsche Cayenne finished in Jet Green Metallic with a six-speed manual. On Friday, it hammered for an eye-popping $125,500 after 150 bids, making it one of the most expensive second-gen Cayennes ever sold publicly.
Power under the hood comes from a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 that originally made 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. It sends power to all four wheels and has over 64,000 miles on the clock.
A Rare Spec, But Still
There’s no question that manual Cayennes are somewhat rare. In fact, this being a second-gen makes it even rarer, as Porsche would phase out the three-pedal option after it. The seller added a little value with subtle touches like clear reflectors, RS Spyder wheels, and aftermarket wood trim. Despite all of that, the price is staggering when compared to other recent comps.
A similar Cayenne sold on the same platform, Cars&Bids, last year for $33,500. In 2023, when the market was arguably hotter, one sold on Bring A Trailer for $40,350. Earlier this year, another one with an accident in its history traded hands for $24,250. Hell, the seller bought this exact car four years ago for $51,000.
Buyers And Bystanders In Disbelief
The final result has many scratching their heads. Commenters on the auction page expressed outright disbelief, with one writing: “I literally thought the website glitched when I saw $125k.” Another pointed out that the winning bidder repeatedly said they were already far over budget: “This auction reeks of something and I’m not sure what it is.”
Skeptics worry that inflated or failed transactions could undermine trust in online platforms. As one commenter put it: “This actually hurts the integrity of the platform. Causes all genuine bidders to suspect shill bidding.”
DeMuro’s Take
Our friends at The Autopian noted in their coverage that Doug DeMuro himself popped into the comments saying, “These manual Cayenne models are exceptionally rare, especially in nice shape, especially with relatively low miles, especially in a cool color. We always see strong results on cars where it’s basically impossible to find another, and this is certainly one of those!”
Whether the sale holds up after the fact, it’s safe to say that manual Cayenne owners everywhere should take note. At the very least, they just saw the value of their quirky SUVs skyrocket overnight. As for me, I’m thinking it might be time to start a business swapping manual gearboxes into every Cayenne I can get my hands on.
Credit: Cars&Bids
