Buyers of the Porsche Cayenne can look for the newest year's models to come off of the line, or seek out pre-owned or used Porsche Cayenne models on the American used car market. Because the German manufacturer still makes this vehicle for sale in the United States, it's not hard to find new Porsche Cayenne models, but there are some definite benefits of going with a used model. Here are a few reasons some drivers choose to get behind the wheel of a pre-owned Porsche Cayenne.

• Depreciation - just like other vehicles, a Porsche Cayenne depreciates significantly as it is driven off of the lot. Let your vehicle depreciate before you buy it, and your wallet will thank you.
• Less tax - if your state has an auto sales tax, you'll be paying a lot more for your new purchase. The same applies to annual property taxes. Think about this before going with the most costly new-vehicle option.
• Lower insurance rates - it can also be quite costly to insure a new Porsche Cayenne or any other specialized model vehicle. As a specialty SUV, any Porsche vehicle can come with a high insurance price tag. This can be even worse for buyers who live in high risk areas. Alleviate some of the insurance cost burden by going with a pre-owned model.
• Less engine - although the older Porsche Cayenne shipped with options including a 3.0L, the newer models start at 3.3L. It's worth thinking about how much engine power you really need before making a purchase.
• Less liability - lots of new vehicle drivers are scared stiff about incurring body damage, especially minor stuff that doesn't make the grade for insurance-covered body repair. Take some of the fear out of daily maintenance by going with a slightly less high-stakes Porsche purchase, especially if you will ever be housing or leaving the vehicle on the street, where it's only too easy to do either minor or major vandalism damage.
• Features - Porsche Cayenne autos are undergoing change. Models from 2010 onward will have a range of new features that may be really handy and luxurious, but not what some drivers want. If you're a fan of the base model from the original generation of the Cayenne, you may want a slightly older model. This is generally true for most vehicles on the market: drivers either want the newest and grandest features, or they are looking to avoid the extras by going with an older model.
• Clearance - word on the street is that the newer Cayenne models are also going to be built lower, sacrificing some of their off-road ability. If you have to negotiate any steep slopes or other similar conditions, the old style Porsche Cayenne may be the way to go.

Think about all of these considerations before springing for the latest in German engineering from Porsche.