Help me weigh the pros and cons 2011 cayenne turbo vs 2010-2011 s vs turbo panamera - Page 2 - 6SpeedOnline

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12-15-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

Okay I'll be brief since it's a post from the phone and I'm watching the US open...
Currently have a 2008 cayenne gts.
I have a brain problem where if I don't get the best I feel I'm missing something or I'll he disappointed. It's a serious problem but that's how it is. Now forget what I just said when deciding how to lend advice.
I like the space in the cayenne with a suv capability and a car performance. Live in CO.
How is the panamera s vs the turbo? Meaning will one be disappointed in the S vs the turbo? Then compare whichever of those to the new cayenne turbo.

I'm torn. Currently leaning towards cayenne but that's because I'm familiar with the gts, just disappointed in the acceleration part of the performance.
Living at altitude a turbo might be the better option. We are a family of 4.

Thanks for all input positive and negative for both.

I have the same disease. This is what I have gone through in the past 1 year:

1. Slightly Panamera S. Loved it. Sold it as the interior color was too light and the wheels were not of my choice and the new Cayenne was about to be released.

2. Slightly Used 2011 Cayenne S. Sold it as the interior color was too dark and I came across a slightly used 2011 Cayenne Turbo.

3. Slightly Used 2011 Cayenne Turbo. Overpowered for everyday use and after getting the best possible Cayenne I realize that 1) it was too much money for a SUV 2) Cayennes will become very common in the next year as it's Porsche's best selling model (no exclusivity for the kind of money you have in the car) 3) It doesnt have the road presence which a $140k SUV should have. Sold to get a brand new 2010 Panamera Turbo.

4. New 2010 Panamera Turbo. Interior & exterior color of my choice. It has every option I always wanted or felt missing in other Porsches.

In instance 1-3 above, I managed to take almost no hit on depreciaton as I purchased them slightly used and they were still very low mileage when I sold them.

In the PTT case, I know I will take a big hit if I ever try to sell it so this will keep me going and to keep the car for the long haul. Also, what else can you possibly buy after selling the top of the range Porsche flagship car?

Moral of the story: My recommendation is you get a fully loaded PTT just as a medicine for your disease. However, a CTT with no more than 19" wheels is what I would get if I were in snow climate.

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