Sep 27, 2003 4:48:44 PM
Sep 27, 2003 6:27:34 PM
Sep 27, 2003 9:53:22 PM
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The whole ugly thing reminds me of the new BMW X5 4.8.
Sep 27, 2003 10:41:44 PM
Sep 28, 2003 1:29:33 AM
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You must not speak to owners; they LOVE its performance AND appearance. I think it's the best-looking SUV around and in fact is the ONLY SSUV (that's Supersport-utility vehicle) extant. I guess if one starts to be interested in it, one BUYS it.
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No; never owned ANY sportscar.
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What's Interesting to me your use of an all-inclusive term again. Where are these billions of people you talk to? If you'd said somehting like 'the few carguys I talk to don't like its looks', I wouldn't argue with you.
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I think it's quite nicely finished and, again, the best-looking SUV around, in addition to being the BEST SUV around. Personally, I'd like to see Porsche be rid of the satin-aluminum outside trim and paint all that area body color, but as-is, it looks quite good with my crystal-silver paint, and that's one reason I picked it.
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So it sounds like you wouldn't mind having an X5 4.8is RC? Trading in the ML55 AMG anytime soon?
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Is it just the speed limit issue with BMW M, or is there more to your reason/s for not wanting a BMW?
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Yes, I read that already my freind. It sounds like its more than that with you though(maybe you hate the styling)? Whatever. Man, it really sounds like we're rivals when i read our posts!
Sep 28, 2003 1:24:19 PM
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I agree that the Cayenne is nicely finished but it still is a Volkswagen with a Porsche engine, a few modifications here and there and that's it. To my knowledge, the Touareg and Cayenne share more than 70% of the parts, do I need to explain more?
Sep 28, 2003 1:43:38 PM
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All the talk about the Cayenne design
Can someone explain me Why do I get more positive looks and comments when I drive the Cayenne then all the Porsche I have driven before (944.Carrera Targa,993,996GT3)
And especially from the women
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I think most of the disaffection gearheads and Porschephiles have with the Cayenne is simply Porsche's move into SUV territory and how that somehow taints the purity of their sportscars.
Sep 28, 2003 8:57:07 PM
Sep 28, 2003 10:41:23 PM
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I don't think I saw more than 3 Cayenne driving on the street since the Cayenne is on the market.
Sep 29, 2003 1:29:51 AM
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I think the danger in Porsche going too much for the fad design right away on the Cayenne (or on any of their vehicles for that matter) would destroy their ability to change the style without losing the basic shape.
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The design of the Cayenne is not a trendy design but is one that has smooth flowing shapes that are more likely to wear well. It can be improved but I am happy with the direction they took.
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Another thing I don't like: the Cayenne is actually a product from Bratislava (Slovakia), the Leipzig facility is only a "Lego" facility as a friend of mine called it. There was no real need for Leipzig, they did it because they were afraid that a Porsche made in Slovakia wouldn't sell too well.