New Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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Well spent the day in it today (not at the wheel!!!), fiddled with every setting and switch.
Continuees to impress with depth of attention to detail and engineering quality everywhere. Like the fact there is a second sun visor under the main one so you can swing the main one to the side and still have another for straight ahead - never seen that before.
Despite "exploring the performance", we have averaged 36mpg today. I'd say the engine, whilst smooth isnt quite as smooth or nice sounding as the BM engine in my 6.
Continuees to impress with depth of attention to detail and engineering quality everywhere. Like the fact there is a second sun visor under the main one so you can swing the main one to the side and still have another for straight ahead - never seen that before.
Despite "exploring the performance", we have averaged 36mpg today. I'd say the engine, whilst smooth isnt quite as smooth or nice sounding as the BM engine in my 6.
catfood12 said:
Bugger. Signed up for new Cayenne Diesel S. Manufacturing starts in January 2013, no OPC has allocation yet, but have been told 300 units will be built next year for the UK. No confirmed build slots until December, but told to come back around June time !"
Worth checking that you actually need the 'S'.No doubt it will have awesome torque and power, but the 3.0d is pretty much the perfect blend of smooth, performance and economy for most.
The Cayenne is a luxury SUV, not a sports car.
Geneve said:
Worth checking that you actually need the 'S'.
No doubt it will have awesome torque and power, but the 3.0d is pretty much the perfect blend of smooth, performance and economy for most.
The Cayenne is a luxury SUV, not a sports car.
Yup. Just checked again. 'S' defo needed. Had a 3.0 loaner from OPC last week, it defo needed another 200NM of torque to crispen it up !No doubt it will have awesome torque and power, but the 3.0d is pretty much the perfect blend of smooth, performance and economy for most.
The Cayenne is a luxury SUV, not a sports car.
edo said:
Paul from Shine-on is now here doing his thing with the Cayenne.
Simply shocking how bad the paint on a new car looks under one of his spotlights, I was amazed!
pics to follow....
I would advise to get some good washing & more importantly drying tips, as these are the causes of marks, marring, fine scratches etcSimply shocking how bad the paint on a new car looks under one of his spotlights, I was amazed!
pics to follow....
Saj
sajafzal said:
edo said:
Paul from Shine-on is now here doing his thing with the Cayenne.
Simply shocking how bad the paint on a new car looks under one of his spotlights, I was amazed!
pics to follow....
I would advise to get some good washing & more importantly drying tips, as these are the causes of marks, marring, fine scratches etcSimply shocking how bad the paint on a new car looks under one of his spotlights, I was amazed!
pics to follow....
Saj
It's having a nice coat of this. Can't believe how much better it looks - and it was pretty good to start with!
http://gtechniq.com/main-page/
Geneve said:
Worth checking that you actually need the 'S'.
No doubt it will have awesome torque and power, but the 3.0d is pretty much the perfect blend of smooth, performance and economy for most.
The Cayenne is a luxury SUV, not a sports car.
Much that I'd love to have that extra torque hurling me down the road, I know deep down that the times I'd get to use it would be few and far between. No doubt it will have awesome torque and power, but the 3.0d is pretty much the perfect blend of smooth, performance and economy for most.
The Cayenne is a luxury SUV, not a sports car.
Like you say, the V6 Diesel covers most, if not all bases, and when (if) the BiTDI finally shows its face - there'll be no arguement.
edo said:
On the case. I hadnt touched it yet!
It's having a nice coat of this. Can't believe how much better it looks - and it was pretty good to start with!
http://gtechniq.com/main-page/
Mine is wearing Exo too over winter months, so far working a treat, fingers crossed I can get to April time with it, can wait to see the images of the clean, so get clickingIt's having a nice coat of this. Can't believe how much better it looks - and it was pretty good to start with!
http://gtechniq.com/main-page/
Thanks
Saj
Geneve said:
Worth checking that you actually need the 'S'.
No doubt it will have awesome torque and power, but the 3.0d is pretty much the perfect blend of smooth, performance and economy for most.
The Cayenne is a luxury SUV, not a sports car.
I think buying the S is a no brainer, circa 10k more for 130bhp+ and all that torque...good value I feel.No doubt it will have awesome torque and power, but the 3.0d is pretty much the perfect blend of smooth, performance and economy for most.
The Cayenne is a luxury SUV, not a sports car.
For those who think spending £500 on a YTS student applying £20 of Superguard product, here is the result of a professional working from 8:30am to 5:30pm for £350. Slightly better value in my VHO. not only is every mark swirl, and polish mark gone, the paint is protected from crap for a while too.
2 before
3 after
Ran out of daylight to do any proper shots, but it is looking a million dollars.
2 before
3 after
Ran out of daylight to do any proper shots, but it is looking a million dollars.
Edited by edo on Monday 19th November 18:24
Edited by edo on Monday 19th November 22:53
79TurboS said:
I think buying the S is a no brainer, circa 10k more for 130bhp+ and all that torque...good value I feel.
Peak power figures on a diesel are just so those who used to get the short school bus can get all top trumps. Nothing except noise happens on the 3.0L above 4K RPM. In the 2-3K range the Diesel S has 50% more torque than the 3.0. 50% increase for 20% overall cost uplift ? Best value in the Porsche range. The 991 lot would be pleased with such a modest cost for such a power gain. catfood12 said:
Peak power figures on a diesel are just so those who used to get the short school bus can get all top trumps. Nothing except noise happens on the 3.0L above 4K RPM. In the 2-3K range the Diesel S has 50% more torque than the 3.0. 50% increase for 20% overall cost uplift ? Best value in the Porsche range. The 991 lot would be pleased with such a modest cost for such a power gain.
Completely agree, tremendous value.... My diesel S should arrive feb/mar. Perfect complement to my 997 turbo s.As an only car, or a main car, I agree the Diesel S is sensational. We just didnt have the budget, and already have the 640d, and a V8 TVR for making noise and going fast.
Only done a few miles in the Diesel Cayenne so far, but I'd say it was "plenty" in the real world. The S of course sounds better, and goes better, but of course will be using more juice; neither are a bad choice, just horses for courses.
Only done a few miles in the Diesel Cayenne so far, but I'd say it was "plenty" in the real world. The S of course sounds better, and goes better, but of course will be using more juice; neither are a bad choice, just horses for courses.
Sorry to hijack this thread, but could someone please check their remote door opening function sometime and see if they get the same as me. http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...
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burwoodman said:
Has anyone specced the pre-heater and how well does it work using the fob. At what range can it work?
IMO the best option you can spec on the Cayenne. Works brilliantly and gets used from Oct to April - and often in between. Realistic range, with the fob, is about 100m. However, there is also a button on the console to switch it on when parked. Takes a couple of minutes to heat the car up to a cosy temperature. Very clever.Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff