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    Buying 08 - Need Advice

    Seeking advice on buying Cayenne for daily driver in Midwest. Turbo is out - too much $. Is 'S' worth the extra $? Is V6 adequately powered? What options are 'musts haves?'

    Can someone recommend a good, comprehensive review for the 08?

    Thanks

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    hey paulg,

    forget the 6 cylinder. the new S at 385 hp is certainly a good car.
    personally i would not opt for anything but the turbo. its just that much better and faster.

    i had a pre-facelift S and could not stick to it more than 3 months. had to opt for the turbo and did not look back since.

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    I would test drive the new V6 model and the "S" When deciding on my '06, I went with the "S' because Cayenne with V6 was underpowered. Haven't driven the '08 but understand the new V6 is a significant improvement. However, I would still opt for the "S" As far as options go here are some to consider

    PO4 - Light Comfort Package/Memory
    PC3 - Bi-Xenon Headlights w/ Washers
    7A2 - 6 Disc CD Changer
    9VL - Bose Surround Sound System
    1NP - Wheel Hub Covers Colored Crest
    PK1 - Front Seat Heater inc Str Whl
    1D6 - Trailer Hitch w/o Hitch Ball
    CJ3 - 19" Cayenne Design Wheel
    1N3 - Variable Assist Power Steering

    You may also want to check out the '06 Cayenne S Titanium Edition. I understand dealers still have them at fairly attractive prices.

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    S for sure... V6 is underpowered... whatever you do don't drive the CTT. Then you won't buy the 6 or the S

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    The 08 V6 is fine for a daily work car, not a race car but what 2.5 ton truck is. I average about 35 mph on a tank of gas, couldn't justify spending the extra money with the driving I do. It has plenty of power and will cruise on interstate as fast as you want it to and I'm getting about 23 mpg.

    Get the prefered package and xenon headlights.

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

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    R1200C said:
    The 08 V6 is fine for a daily work car, not a race car but what 2.5 ton truck is. I average about 35 mph on a tank of gas, couldn't justify spending the extra money with the driving I do. It has plenty of power and will cruise on interstate as fast as you want it to and I'm getting about 23 mpg.

    Get the prefered package and xenon headlights.



    I hear you on that... it seems I'm only as fast as the Prius in front of me...

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    Thanks to all of you for advice. I have a '05 997 in the garage for my fast romps. The Cayenne is for the grocery store and hauling dogs. The V6 sounds like my best best.

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    Quote:
    paulg1 said:
    Seeking advice on buying Cayenne for daily driver in Midwest. Turbo is out - too much $. Is 'S' worth the extra $? Is V6 adequately powered? What options are 'musts haves?'

    Can someone recommend a good, comprehensive review for the 08?

    Thanks



    If you ever decide to get the V6 you'd be better off getting a VW T since the engine is the same and you'll save yourself a lot of money.

    Personally I would test drive the S and then Q7 4.2 and see which one you like better. Do it back to back so you can get a good feel about the cars.

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    Doesn't Porsche modify the VW V6 with different pistons, heads, valve gear, ECU.............

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    I've heard the Toureg has poor reliability/build quality although I don't know the most recent situation...

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    Quote:
    R1200C said:
    Doesn't Porsche modify the VW V6 with different pistons, heads, valve gear, ECU.............



    V6 is modified, the V8's are different engines.

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    Go for the CS. You won't be disappointed at all. The new engine and power are a significant improvement. As Bobr said above but I think the top of the list options should be the PASM, PDCC, Bi-Xenons and sport exhaust. Next I would go for the sport seats, thermal windows and 4 zone climate control. The audio is nice but I listen to my exhaust more than I do the music. There are some really gorgeous wheels out there - like HRE.

    Re: Buying 08 - Need Advice

    get a manual V6; that is what i ordered. if i was in Europe i would likely have picked a manual S, but you take what you can get.

    this way it is more like you are just driving a bigger version of your garage car. my 4s gets use in the winter, but the ground clearance is too restricting for anything but in town driving.

     
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