Porsche unveils the Cayenne Turbo S
Oct 13, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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I'm a Cayenne fan, and I have one - a Diesel. However, I have never really understood the need for the Turbo or Turbo S iterations? If you want to drive fast, really fast, then surely you'd choose a Sportscar?
Sure it's astonishingly fast in a straight line, and all the tech in this car makes it hide its bulk and size to a certain extent - but it's no 911, or Panamera for that matter. Give me a Diesel Cayenne (as a quick DD with lots of space) and 997.1 GT3 (for fun) for the same money any day. But I would say that, as that's what I've done!
Sure it's astonishingly fast in a straight line, and all the tech in this car makes it hide its bulk and size to a certain extent - but it's no 911, or Panamera for that matter. Give me a Diesel Cayenne (as a quick DD with lots of space) and 997.1 GT3 (for fun) for the same money any day. But I would say that, as that's what I've done!
What he said.
Oct 14, 2012 | 01:07 AM
#22
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I'm a Cayenne fan, and I have one - a Diesel. However, I have never really understood the need for the Turbo or Turbo S iterations? If you want to drive fast, really fast, then surely you'd choose a Sportscar?
Sure it's astonishingly fast in a straight line, and all the tech in this car makes it hide its bulk and size to a certain extent - but it's no 911, or Panamera for that matter. Give me a Diesel Cayenne (as a quick DD with lots of space) and 997.1 GT3 (for fun) for the same money any day. But I would say that, as that's what I've done!
Sure it's astonishingly fast in a straight line, and all the tech in this car makes it hide its bulk and size to a certain extent - but it's no 911, or Panamera for that matter. Give me a Diesel Cayenne (as a quick DD with lots of space) and 997.1 GT3 (for fun) for the same money any day. But I would say that, as that's what I've done!
One more note - and no offense intended to anyone on here - but I see Cayenne Turbos as a bit extravagant and ridiculous because I continuously fail to see the point of driving a 2+ ton truck at insanely high speeds. I see my Cayenne as extremely fast, and it's "only" a mainstream S model. If anyone wanted to go really fast, I'd see a sportscar or one of the higher-end Panameras as a more suitable, relevant and dynamic alternative.
As they say though, to each his own.
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Oct 15, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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I'm a Cayenne fan, and I have one - a Diesel. However, I have never really understood the need for the Turbo or Turbo S iterations? If you want to drive fast, really fast, then surely you'd choose a Sportscar?
Sure it's astonishingly fast in a straight line, and all the tech in this car makes it hide its bulk and size to a certain extent - but it's no 911, or Panamera for that matter. Give me a Diesel Cayenne (as a quick DD with lots of space) and 997.1 GT3 (for fun) for the same money any day. But I would say that, as that's what I've done!
Sure it's astonishingly fast in a straight line, and all the tech in this car makes it hide its bulk and size to a certain extent - but it's no 911, or Panamera for that matter. Give me a Diesel Cayenne (as a quick DD with lots of space) and 997.1 GT3 (for fun) for the same money any day. But I would say that, as that's what I've done!
Oct 15, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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right you are my friend, right you are
Oct 15, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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I had an '09 CTTS and really enjoyed driving it. While it was fun, it was excessive and frankly I had the experience of driving in the snow (over 6 inches) with and without snow tires. Without .. one of the scariest things I've ever done .. with .. it owned the snow. For me, it was a unique experience and I got the 5hit knocked out of me on depreciation. Would not do again. Did I mention it chugged gas?
Oct 17, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Luckily those 'social circles' do not appeal to me. Here in the UK they're usually called 'wankers'...