Porsche Cayenne GTS
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Originally Posted by eR6c' post='518078' date='Jan 15 2008, 04:03 AM
had the cayenne S. Not going back.
Ride quality was unbearable on 20".
I had air suspension on mine.
I would look at the new X5 or ML63 instead.
Ride quality was unbearable on 20".
I had air suspension on mine.
I would look at the new X5 or ML63 instead.
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I also have my eye on a 06 Turbo S with teenage miles that I can purchase for @75k. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of this SUV? Seems like it may be a better buy.
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Originally Posted by chuckg' post='519181' date='Jan 17 2008, 10:12 AM
I also have my eye on a 06 Turbo S with teenage miles that I can purchase for @75k. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of this SUV? Seems like it may be a better buy.
Edmunds quote:
"In a class by itself, the new S version of the Cayenne Turbo is as capable turning racetrack hot laps as it is churning hot sand in the desert."
Edmunds review:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=109458
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For you in US your choice is more difficult, because the petrol cars has less depreciation than here on europe. The price of the diesel vs petrol and the less consumption, it killed the petrol market. A ?130 V8 X5 is a lot more cheaper to get with 2 years than a ?90 diesel X5 with the same time. Mainly because it has higher costs of maintenance and fuel consumption than a diesel engine, which has similar performances. That is why porsche have different rules here. They only have petrol engines which maintain the status of rich people, and therefore it face less depreciation than other brands that have diesel engines on the same cars. If you lived here, my advice would be without any doubt to get the GTS. Now, for the US get the ML63 AMG. It is the best you can get from this type of cars: a truly sports AWD with some ground clearance.
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Originally Posted by chuckg' post='516509' date='Jan 11 2008, 06:03 PM
I have been looking for a replacement for my 545i for some time now. In the climate I live in AWD is helpful and I have been wanted to try an SUV. The cayenne has always been on my list but bland styling and reliability issues have always ruled it out. Then I ran across the GTS. Best looking Cayenne I have seen, but by the time you are done adding all of the options price tag is over 90k. Almost turbo territory. Any insight about this SUV????
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My aunt and a close family friend have the Cayenne S Titanium package. Both of them LOVE their Cayennes, however one came from a Tahoe and one a Lexus RX.
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='517759' date='Jan 14 2008, 12:23 PM
I have a couple of friends that bought Cayennes, and they hated them, mostly because the car drove like a truck. :thumbsdown: They have both since parted with the cars (both with just months of ownership). For that much money, I'd expect something much more refined. Have you driven an X5? Its an amazing SAV (we just bought our second one), 
I think you would be pleased with the performance and refinement especially compared to the Cayenne. Not to mention that a fully loaded X5 with the V8 engine is priced in the low to mid $70's. 
I think you would be pleased with the performance and refinement especially compared to the Cayenne. Not to mention that a fully loaded X5 with the V8 engine is priced in the low to mid $70's. 
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='519956' date='Jan 19 2008, 06:32 AM
I looked at the Cayenne also and passed, not worth it imo; mediocre performance and small; although very nice interior.
No current X5 can match the overall on and off road performance of the Cayenne S or GTS and the turbo models are (and were) quicker than a 550.
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Originally Posted by chuckg' post='519181' date='Jan 17 2008, 09:12 AM
I also have my eye on a 06 Turbo S with teenage miles that I can purchase for @75k. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of this SUV? Seems like it may be a better buy.
Dude!!! Ya go for it... the Cayenne Turbo S is a monster! LOVE IT! Regular Cayenne not so much... but the turbo previous turbo S and GTS is
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I don't think my point was clear, the question is/was( for me at least), do you want an SUV vs a perf AWD car.
I had myself convinced on the Cayenne S because of the perf numbers and I wanted or thought I wanted an AWD sport SuV. Coming from a perf car, the Cayenne got boring pretty quick and most people don't use them offroad or tow anything.
I had myself convinced on the Cayenne S because of the perf numbers and I wanted or thought I wanted an AWD sport SuV. Coming from a perf car, the Cayenne got boring pretty quick and most people don't use them offroad or tow anything.
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