Porsche Cayenne Face lift 2007 - 2009 which model for family

[97BlackC5]

As far as I can ascertain there are 4 model's made during this face lift period: the 3.6ltr, 4.8s, 4.8 GTS & the 4.8 Turbo. With the GTS & Turbo the body styling appears to be post 2010 in appearance whilst the 3.6 & the 4.8s appear to maintain the 2007 - 2009 body style. All 4 models have the same 2007 - 2009 interior.

I am looking to spend around £15-£18k on one of these & my question is does anyone have any opinions on any of these models as a family SUV. I was originally thinking about the 3.6ltr just really because of the fuel economy. However after doing a bit of research it seems that with the exception of the turbo they all seem to be fairly similar, is anyone able to shed some light on this? I am coming from a Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel that seems to avg around 26/27 mpg. Would I be left in a state of shock if I were to buy a GTS????

There are certainly more 3.6ltr's around just wondered what the Cayenne masses think......

[arcticGT]

Is the diesel not an option for a family bus ? Currently weighing up changing our X5 for one

[97BlackC5]

The 3.0ltr TDI V6 was added to the range in 2009 & prices are still top end of my budget for a high millage one (over 100k). I know I said my budget range was between £15 - £18k but I guess I am really looking at (hopefully) £16k'ish. The Cayenne will only really be used for running kids around some week day evenings & weekends otherwise during the week days it will be sitting on my drive going nowhere.