Cayenne or Panamera V6

[Cambicorsa]

Hi all
Anyone had both and which did you prefer looking for a daily driver heard great things about Cayenne handling being excellent for a SUV but I’m not a SUV fan got a Landrover for that need only reason the Cayenne is being considered is 4WD I do long trips in all weathers and to maximise weekends away I don’t tend to head home till late afternoon with often 5-7 hrs driving so think both the Cayenne and Panamera will be entertaining and cosseting
A decent test drive would help but dealers seem to see 20 minutes as enough and unless they are near open roads 20 minutes is useless

[V10Mike]

I considered both before getting a Cayenne Turbo Coupe. In my opinion, the Panamera takes the same road space whilst having much less interior space and flexibility. Cayenne handling is as good as anything else I have driven, and if the ultimate roadholding is compromised I haven't found the limit yet. Note that mine has air suspension, 4 wheel steering but no PDCC. I considered PDCC but was concerned by yet more complication, and in any case no cars with the right spec were available. My son has a V6S Coupe, not quite as quick but still more than adequate. I wouldn't consider the base V6.

[davek_964]

V10Mike said:

In my opinion, the Panamera takes the same road space whilst having much less interior space and flexibility.

Absolutely identical to my view on them. I've always liked the look of them but would always choose a Cayenne in preference.

I've never been a 4x4 person either, but needed a Cayenne for something years ago and bought one expecting to sell it in 6 months time.
I kept it 10 years. Brilliant car

[BunkMoreland]

4wd Estate car?

5 series/A6/E Class?

Panamera is BIG but not big inside. If you need load lugging those will all be decent.

[Cambicorsa]

V10Mike said:

I considered both before getting a Cayenne Turbo Coupe. In my opinion, the Panamera takes the same road space whilst having much less interior space and flexibility. Cayenne handling is as good as anything else I have driven, and if the ultimate roadholding is compromised I haven't found the limit yet. Note that mine has air suspension, 4 wheel steering but no PDCC. I considered PDCC but was concerned by yet more complication, and in any case no cars with the right spec were available. My son has a V6S Coupe, not quite as quick but still more than adequate. I wouldn't consider the base V6.

Thanks Mike that helps a lot

[Cambicorsa]

davek_964 said:

V10Mike said:

In my opinion, the Panamera takes the same road space whilst having much less interior space and flexibility.

Absolutely identical to my view on them. I've always liked the look of them but would always choose a Cayenne in preference.

I've never been a 4x4 person either, but needed a Cayenne for something years ago and bought one expecting to sell it in 6 months time.
I kept it 10 years. Brilliant car

Thanks keeping it 10yrs is a good sign

[Cambicorsa]

BunkMoreland said:

4wd Estate car?

5 series/A6/E Class?

Panamera is BIG but not big inside. If you need load lugging those will all be decent.

Thanks don’t need load lugging it’s more mile munching ability cross country and reasonable handling had all the cars you mentioned and wanted something different did consider a CLS shooting brake as left field choice as I’ve had a couple of the saloons

[InformationSuperHighway]

How old (Or brand new?) are you thinking?

I'd love a view on the older V6 reliability. Decent engine from what I can read? If a little slow?