For what its worth...I still miss my G55.

I bought the Cayenne Turbo and its great. It's perfect! Dont get me wrong. It does everything perfectly. Issue I have it is sort of sterile. It is a very light steering wheel and driving has lost some of its "fun" - but dont get me wrong - its an amazing amalgamation of technology and design (even if my best friend says it looks like a sneaker.)

I am about to check out a new 2012 ML63 which just arrived at the dealership. Read great things about it as well. I am hopeful that the AMG bloodline will make this super-SUV feel more alive.

I still miss that G55 - but I may also revisit the G550 as I hear the suspension is a bit better suited for daily driving. My wife hated the G55 and she felt like it was an army truck.

Any teamspeeders with first hand new model Cayenne TT and new ML63 experience and comments welcomed.

Thanks -

asg

 

Can't say I've driven either but I'm a huge fan of the new ML63's! I say do that

 

I'm also looking in to the new ML Merc, but not the AMG. But if I had the choice between the G55 or the ML65AMG I would prefer the G wagon

 

G is a good "status vehicle" but they ride like crap CTT all day.

 

Stop monkeying around and do the G65 when/if it's available.

 

Only G63 new one is coming the G65 was a special for ME only and was close to 300k not for US ever.

 

My name is on the the wait list at my dealer for the G63. I do not think we are getting the G65 in the US. I will get to spec one out which makes me happy.

I am feeling that MB is better daily driver and Porsche is really about the 911 to me. I still will keep my Turbo S for weekend and select weekday fun.....

I just drove the ML - its pretty awesome. The engine note is something which Porsche engineers should take notice of.

Also the seats are much more comfortable than the CTT.

The only thing the Cayenne does better is....there is less body lean/roll in the Cayenne. The ML was certainly not bad, but it was the one thing which I noticed. I prefer the visibility of the ML as well.

Tough call on this one, well for me it is.

Pics (albeit shitty) to follow.

asg

 

I just realized the ML63 is missing the 21" wheels....I will just have to find some shoes for it and use the 20's for winter :-)

Thoughts?

The interior is really super well done. To me, MB hit the mark here.

asg

 

ML is actually sweet....go for it....whats the sticker on that bad boy?

 

Is that a jeep with a body kit?

Is the ML TT or n/a?