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Old 09-05-2007, 08:26 AM
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Seems like Touareq2 is not welcome here...
I believe Range Rover and Cayenne is still the best among all SUV's based on the statements above.
Anybody has a touareq here?
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='466061' date='Sep 5 2007, 08:02 AM
The problem with this thread is that there was no criteria for basis for discussion(other than looks ie Yoko), my points are based on 100% on road driving. I've driven all the cars and still stand by my point, if we add value I would discount the Turbo Cayenne to #2.IMHO
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No way the X5 drives better than the Cayenne, I too have driven both. Cayenne is way better on and off road.

I'd take a 08 Cayenne S over a 08 X5 4.8 easily. No question.
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='466233' date='Sep 5 2007, 05:11 PM
No way the X5 drives better than the Cayenne, I too have driven both. Cayenne is way better on and off road.
Did you buy one? With $80K on the line I can assure you that I bought the right one, V8 Sport vs S, BMW is better,and off road in a Cayenne ???
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='466236' date='Sep 5 2007, 03:17 PM
Did you buy one? With $80K on the line I can assure you that I bought the right one, V8 Sport vs S, BMW is better,and off road in a Cayenne ???
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I really like the X5, but I also feel the Cayenne is a better SUV - both on and offroad.
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Had a T-reg back in 2004. Very nice car, now and then. Had a V8, Offroad Gray with Brown comfort seats and the nice air-suspension. I would pick it over the old X5, not over the new. The reason we sold it was the extremly bad milage and that I got an extremly good trade in for a brand new 530d Touring. Also it had some electronical glitches since it was a early model.
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='466236' date='Sep 5 2007, 03:17 PM
Did you buy one? With $80K on the line I can assure you that I bought the right one, V8 Sport vs S, BMW is better,and off road in a Cayenne ???
Have a good day and Cheers
Yes many owners wouldn't dare take their Cayenne off road. But all Cayenne models benefit from some of the most advanced off-road technology, they are very capable vehicles off road. X5 may be able to handle a dirt/gravel road, but thats just about it.

Cayenne S has more hp and more torque than the X5 4.8. Plus it flat out just drives better on and off road.

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Class leaders (In my opinion, 08 models)
Sports Utility- Porsche Cayenne
Large/Full size- Mercedes S-class
Mid Size- BMW 5 series
Small/Compact- BMW 3 series
Sports Car- Endless possibilities (Leaning towards 911)
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='466252' date='Sep 5 2007, 06:30 PM
Yes many owners wouldn't dare take their Cayenne off road. But all Cayenne models benefit from some of the most advanced off-road technology, they are very capable vehicles off road. X5 may be able to handle a dirt/gravel road, but thats just about it.

Cayenne S has more hp and more torque, than the X5 4.8. Plus it flat out just drives better on and off road.

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Class leaders (In my opinion, 08 models)
Sports Utility- Porsche Cayenne
Large/Full size- Mercedes S-class
Mid Size- BMW 5 series
Small/Compact- BMW 3 series
Sports Car- Endless possibilities (Leaning towards 911)
Hey I appreciate both opinions and always value both of your inputs to this forum, so lets agree to disagree on this one and move on. I am starting to look around for a new SUV so I will give the Cayenne a closer look .

Many Cheers !!
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='466257' date='Sep 5 2007, 04:51 PM
Hey I appreciate both opinions and always value both of your inputs to this forum, so lets agree to disagree on this one and move on. I am starting to look around for a new SUV so I will give the Cayenne a closer look .

Many Cheers !!
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True. Yes, no other car drives or feels like a bimmer, but speaking from experience, I'd bet the Dub will spend less time at the shop!

Originally Posted by sapkan' post='465252' date='Sep 3 2007, 04:38 AM
Different leagues
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Originally Posted by lokoloko' post='466986' date='Sep 7 2007, 10:17 AM
True. Yes, no other car drives or feels like a bimmer, but speaking from experience, I'd bet the Dub will spend less time at the shop!
Au Contraire ! They have a dismal quality record.


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