Porsche Cayenne S: Spotted
Why? Because it's a V8 manual and therefore rather cool
Surprise!
But for a select group of individuals (alright, those of us who populate this website) this Porsche SUV is actually very intriguing because it's the anti-Cayenne. It's specced for driving rather than posing and you suspect it might be rather good at it.
Hopefully too the deplorable private plate was added recently. Wouldn't want that to ruin the persona that's being created for this Cayenne's original owner. Perhaps they were told to get a big and safe SUV but ensured some fun remained. Perhaps they really wanted to wind up a Porsche garage with a dull spec. Either are laudable aims.
Let's get that plate gone pronto
Moreover, don't assume it will be a terrible manual either. Speak to our editor Mr Trent and he will be rather complimentary about late GTS manuals. Alright, fairly different as Cayennes go but let's be hopeful. The Panamera manual is meant to be quite enjoyable too.
Perhaps the novelty appeal will wear off. Perhaps the shift actually is awkward and the clutch vague. But I can't help but like this Cayenne for what it represents, regardless of what the reality amounts to. Any buyer will surely have some strong negotiating power wanting to purchase a V8 manual Porsche off-roader too...
Just for a giggle I wanted to see what other manual petrol 4x4s of PH interest you could find. Of course the sensible option is the 260hp Mazda CX-7, or maybe a Forester STI for those feeling a little more adventurous. But there's nothing like the Cayenne S manual. Probably for good reason but it's rather appealing nonetheless.
PORSCHE CAYENNE S
Engine: 4,511cc V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual, four-wheel drive
Power (hp): 340@6,000rpm
Torque (lb ft): 310@2,500rpm
MPG: 18
CO2: 380g/km
First registered: 2005
Recorded mileage: 84,000
Price new: N/A
Yours for: £8,995
See the original advert here.
Before he got it I didn't like them but I've been out in it many times including a trip from South Wales up to Manchester and I do like them now.
It's not lightning quick but it does shift considering its weight and the fuel bill really is frightening.
Still, it won't get me out of my Land Rove
I like that.Calling it "cool" is a little ambitious though...
A the bills without the frills. The problem is as highlighted in the article - it's neither the "fuel conscious" one or the fast one yet it'll carry 90% of the same expense as the fast one.
It is an 'S'.Sure, Porsche engineering excellence managed to smear some lipstick on an ungainly looking baboon, but still...
.The main issue seems to be engine cam tick, which is basically terminal...even a used replacement engine is going to cost upwards of £4k fitted.
Just seems too much like a very clever engineer saying "hey, I've spent ages designing these wellies that are now like running shoes! Admittedly they are now not that good at being wellies, and obviously not as good at being running shoes as err running shoes... but ta-da!!"
The natural reaction would be to say; "How clever, well done, but why?"
And of course the answer is "Because we can charge more for these than a set of wellies and running shoes combined! And you'll never guess what? There's a queue half way down the street for them! I can't quite fathom it myself, but Marketing were right and people seem to like 'em! Anyway, must dash, I'm working on an extreme version people can use for 100m sprinting"
IMHO as always
Still probably a better car that what I'm driving at the moment...
Just seems too much like a very clever engineer saying "hey, I've spent ages designing these wellies that are now like running shoes! Admittedly they are now not that good at being wellies, and obviously not as good at being running shoes as err running shoes... but ta-da!!"
The natural reaction would be to say; "How clever, well done, but why?"
And of course the answer is "Because we can charge more for these than a set of wellies and running shoes combined! And you'll never guess what? There's a queue half way down the street for them! I can't quite fathom it myself, but Marketing were right and people seem to like 'em! Anyway, must dash, I'm working on an extreme version people can use for 100m sprinting"
IMHO as always
Still strikes me as similar to me putting some knobblies on the Caterham in case I fancy doing track days and green laning.
I guess to continue the analogy, if I only had space for one pair of shoes I would choose whether I liked muddy walks or running and enjoy having the right tool for the job.
Just seems too much like a very clever engineer saying "hey, I've spent ages designing these wellies that are now like running shoes! Admittedly they are now not that good at being wellies, and obviously not as good at being running shoes as err running shoes... but ta-da!!"
The natural reaction would be to say; "How clever, well done, but why?"
And of course the answer is "Because we can charge more for these than a set of wellies and running shoes combined! And you'll never guess what? There's a queue half way down the street for them! I can't quite fathom it myself, but Marketing were right and people seem to like 'em! Anyway, must dash, I'm working on an extreme version people can use for 100m sprinting"
IMHO as always
I saw more Cayennes than Porsche sports cars out there & more G55 AMGs than any other Merc - but I don't blame 'em.
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