Looking for a user Cayenne
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Depends on it's intended use.
The Cayenne, in all its guises, is a big, heavy, luxury SUV - intended to carry several people and their luggage in comfort, in all weathers. It's a practical tool, but Porsche have also managed class leading handling and performance. And, in the case of the Diesels - great economy.
It's not, however, a 'sports car'. I've driven the V6 and V8 Diesels, and really enjoyed them. V6 D is creamy smooth, with ample performance, V8 D noticeably quicker, but not essential for many buyers. Spec seems to make a difference- and air/pasm is recommended, especially with the bigger wheels.
The Cayenne, in all its guises, is a big, heavy, luxury SUV - intended to carry several people and their luggage in comfort, in all weathers. It's a practical tool, but Porsche have also managed class leading handling and performance. And, in the case of the Diesels - great economy.
It's not, however, a 'sports car'. I've driven the V6 and V8 Diesels, and really enjoyed them. V6 D is creamy smooth, with ample performance, V8 D noticeably quicker, but not essential for many buyers. Spec seems to make a difference- and air/pasm is recommended, especially with the bigger wheels.
Epic car. I've had mine (958, 3.0 diesel) for about 4years now and have covered about 111k miles. Enjoy it immensely. Keep being tempted to change it but nothing seems to fit the bill. Apart from anything newer ones are too pricey for me (seem to have gone up in value since I bought).
Economy wise I'm getting the below:
Economy wise I'm getting the below:
nomank said:
Epic car. I've had mine (958, 3.0 diesel) for about 4years now and have covered about 111k miles. Enjoy it immensely. Keep being tempted to change it but nothing seems to fit the bill. Apart from anything newer ones are too pricey for me (seem to have gone up in value since I bought).
Economy wise I'm getting the below:
That fuel consumption is worse than I'd assumed the diesel would be. I have an early (2003) V8 which I think only manages about 15mpg on short journeys. However, I'm pretty sure that rises to low 20s on a longer journey - and since you are averaging 25k+ miles per year, I assume that many of your journeys are a reasonable distance. That doesn't seem like a great fuel saving on a petrol one?Economy wise I'm getting the below:
I had a 2004S Petrol for 8yrs, average MPG in that time was 19.3, with 22 on a run. Changed to a Cayenne Diesel and average over 4000 miles is 33.6 MPG. Best on a run is 38 MPG. I find the Diesel engine super smooth, mine has air and pasm. The fact that it's a newer car ( 2013) likely accounts for a bit. I was anxious not to get one of the 2015/6 cars that need the Adblue.
The engine is way better, in every way. I genuinely believed that it would be a step in the wrong direction but am amazed with the engine. One thing some might not like is the lack of growl, the V8 had it but the Diesel V6 is almost silent. I've a GT3RS as well and being used to power I'm not in any way disappoiinted with the Diesel. It wafts through all 8 gears seamisly. The car is also 200 kg lighter than the petrol older one so that helps as well, and most of all for me the lower emisions reduce what I pay in road tax here in Ireland from €1850 to €750 per year. And Diesel costing £0.75 per litre here and in France where I spend some time. 100 L tank means I can do vast distances.
Considering a 2011/12 model for the daily hack myself at present. The diesel looks good and there a few with nice spec around the £38k mark. How do these tend to feel around the 30-40k mark. Any loose feelings / sagyness? I know its a used car at the end of the day.
Any ideas if the panamera drives significantly better. Drove a 300hp diesel one for a few days last year and even without PASM it was spectacular.
Any ideas if the panamera drives significantly better. Drove a 300hp diesel one for a few days last year and even without PASM it was spectacular.
majordad said:
The engine is way better, in every way. I genuinely believed that it would be a step in the wrong direction but am amazed with the engine. One thing some might not like is the lack of growl, the V8 had it but the Diesel V6 is almost silent. I've a GT3RS as well and being used to power I'm not in any way disappoiinted with the Diesel. It wafts through all 8 gears seamisly. The car is also 200 kg lighter than the petrol older one so that helps as well, and most of all for me the lower emisions reduce what I pay in road tax here in Ireland from €1850 to €750 per year. And Diesel costing £0.75 per litre here and in France where I spend some time. 100 L tank means I can do vast distances.
Thanks, that's interesting. I think I would miss the growl from the engine, but on the other hand > 50% better fuel consumption would make up for it. Once I decide it's upgrade time, I'll take a serious look at the diesels.I have a 2011 Cayenne 3.0D, high spec from the factory. 67k mls - mostly over long distance trips.
Immensely impressed, excellent performance, comfort, handling and practicality. Also, low running costs - 33-36 mpg with no effort, tyres last 30,000 mls (20" all-season), modest service costs, excellent residuals. And much better build quality than a RR.
Highly recommended if an SUV is on the agenda.
Immensely impressed, excellent performance, comfort, handling and practicality. Also, low running costs - 33-36 mpg with no effort, tyres last 30,000 mls (20" all-season), modest service costs, excellent residuals. And much better build quality than a RR.
Highly recommended if an SUV is on the agenda.
My wife has a 61 plate diesel.
It's great - much much better on the road that the previous discovery (she had) in fact I would say it's not far behind a warm hatchback.
Have managed to do 800 miles on a tankful.
They are very spec sensitive, I was told panoramic roof, air suspension, reverse camera, nav are must haves items.
It's a lovely place to sit in, and with "normal size 19" wheels rides well, on the motorway it's fast enough (245 bhp), our has only done 20k miles however its still possible to comment that they are very well screwed togther.
I will say in resale silver and normal wheels it dose not shout - although my wife likes this fact.
Wife has a brand new RRS coming in March - I fear at twice the price it might not actually be that much more of a car.....we have toyed with the idea of getting a later diesel S (4.2 litre).
It's great - much much better on the road that the previous discovery (she had) in fact I would say it's not far behind a warm hatchback.
Have managed to do 800 miles on a tankful.
They are very spec sensitive, I was told panoramic roof, air suspension, reverse camera, nav are must haves items.
It's a lovely place to sit in, and with "normal size 19" wheels rides well, on the motorway it's fast enough (245 bhp), our has only done 20k miles however its still possible to comment that they are very well screwed togther.
I will say in resale silver and normal wheels it dose not shout - although my wife likes this fact.
Wife has a brand new RRS coming in March - I fear at twice the price it might not actually be that much more of a car.....we have toyed with the idea of getting a later diesel S (4.2 litre).
Guys,
Thanks for the feedback, having read many of the threads I think I'm convinced of going for the diesel. This all started with looking at a RRS, but I can't make myself spend the money and have that nagging doubt in my mind that it will break down any second. Having owned many German cars, I think the Cayenne is the way forward, I just need to find the right one, with the right spec and the right money. Really appreciate your feedback guys.
Thanks for the feedback, having read many of the threads I think I'm convinced of going for the diesel. This all started with looking at a RRS, but I can't make myself spend the money and have that nagging doubt in my mind that it will break down any second. Having owned many German cars, I think the Cayenne is the way forward, I just need to find the right one, with the right spec and the right money. Really appreciate your feedback guys.
Spike666 said:
Guys,
Thanks for the feedback, having read many of the threads I think I'm convinced of going for the diesel. This all started with looking at a RRS, but I can't make myself spend the money and have that nagging doubt in my mind that it will break down any second. Having owned many German cars, I think the Cayenne is the way forward, I just need to find the right one, with the right spec and the right money. Really appreciate your feedback guys.
Dont know what your budget is, but if you want your car to be more than just a workhorse, and you can stretch to it, then there is no substitute for a turbo (and dont let the diesel crowd tell you otherwise)... fact you are considering a V8 means you are halfway there !!Thanks for the feedback, having read many of the threads I think I'm convinced of going for the diesel. This all started with looking at a RRS, but I can't make myself spend the money and have that nagging doubt in my mind that it will break down any second. Having owned many German cars, I think the Cayenne is the way forward, I just need to find the right one, with the right spec and the right money. Really appreciate your feedback guys.
Pick up a fully spec'd 2006 Turbo S, legandary car for the money!
520bhp stock, look for one that has been well optioned as strangely enough when I was looking I initially only could find lightly optioned cars, mind you the base spec on the Turbo and Turbo S is pretty high, but I wanted the reverse camera, rear AC etc etc.
520bhp stock, look for one that has been well optioned as strangely enough when I was looking I initially only could find lightly optioned cars, mind you the base spec on the Turbo and Turbo S is pretty high, but I wanted the reverse camera, rear AC etc etc.
Not sure if of interest to you but I'm selling my 2008 Cayenne GTS in grey metallic with sand leather and alcantara interior. Full PSH, MOT til summer 2016, next service due September 2016. Only done 34,300 miles and immaculate. Based in SW London. Amazing car but too big for London!
Unfortunately, I want the facelift model. Although I don't do too many miles, I don't want a car that does 12mpg ! Made that mistake before when I made the man maths add up to buy a v8 x5, purchasing was justified, but I got sick of filling it up with petrol.
So, 2010/2011 Diesel it is, shame there aren't many colour options available.........
So, 2010/2011 Diesel it is, shame there aren't many colour options available.........
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