Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 5d Tiptronic (2004/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Pound for pound its the cheapest Porsche you can buy and its a lot of car for the money. It is cheaper than a Range Rover and slightly more than a X5 or ML, but your getting a Porsche, definitly a lot more street cred.
Costs
Not due for first service yet, but probably be an arm and a leg. Fuel consumption is frightening, it only does 14 mpg, but you don't buy this beast based on its mpg figures.
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On the road
Driving
This is one of the best cars I have ever owned. It is practical, spacious, very quick and its a Porsche, I love it.
Performance
This is definitly a beast, a two ton auto that does 60 in just under 7 seconds and road handling is out off this world for a 4x4, you would think you're in a high performance saloon.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far and I think there will be nothing major any time soon as this is my third Porsche and they have always been reliable.
Image
The Cayenne is not to everyones taste, but it definitly gets you noticed. Mine is black with blacked out windows and 20 inch wheels, so it certainly looks the business on the streets of London.
Comfort
Pure luxury with auto air con and huge leather clad seats. Can accomodate five adults with plenty of leg and headroom to spare. Air suspension option a must or you could be in for a bumpy ride if you go for the standard springs.
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Security and Service
Security
Very sophisticated alarm, so it should stay safe.
Service
No dealings with them than the day I picked the car up and they were very nice that day. I hope it remains the same next time I visit.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
n/a
Other
n/a
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes