Mate wants Cayenne - opinions?

[TW]Fox · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:26

Only the Turbo is nutter fast. The V6 is 0-60 in 9 seconds or something.

jongeeone · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:27

Why are so many people comparing it to a 911?

One is a 2 seater, the other a 4x4? You just cant compare them tbh.

Jet · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:28

badbob said:
A dragster has low times too. Your point is?...
I'd like to see track times, and if it lurches around tracks, how it performs off-road.

Jack of all trades, master of none comes to mind.

The guy's a car noob who likes the look of the Cayenne.

Why are track times even remotely important.

badbob · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:33

Jet said:
The guy's a car noob who likes the look of the Cayenne.

Why are track times even remotely important.

Because it's "sports suv"

liam72uk · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:36

badbob said:
Because it's "sports suv"

Name another suv that is faster.

[TW]Fox · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:37

liam72uk said:
Name another suv that is faster.

Isn't that like being top of special school? An acheivement but.. so what?

sanaxe1 · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:40

badbob said:
Because it's "sports suv"

and is this guy planning on buying it for racing round the track? or using it for his daily commutes. an aerial atom is fast round the track.. your point is?

at the end of the day if he likes the look of the car and there's nothing mechanically wrong with it then so what if he wants one?

[TW]Fox · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:40

Ex-RoNiN said:
(hes considering '98 models A3s, Chrysler Voyagers and Vauxhall Tigras...),

Who in their right mind would have those 3 cars in the same shortlist?

'Hmmm, what should I buy, a 3 door hatchback, a 2 door Corsa Coupe or a People carrier with 7 seats and sliding doors'

[TW]Fox · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:41

sanaxe1 said:
and is this guy planning on buying it for racing round the track? or using it for his daily commutes. an aerial atom is fast round the track.. your point is?

Why would you want a 4.5 litre V8 powered car if you simply want something for a dailly commute and care nothing about performance etc?

sanaxe1 · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:45

[TW]Fox;10192589 said:
Why would you want a 4.5 litre V8 powered car if you simply want something for a dailly commute and care nothing about performance etc?

so he can brag to his mates about the specs but also have comfort? as tbh that seems to be the people that would buy this car anyways.

Matt82 · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:53

this thread has to be a wind up

leon4112 · 1 Oct 2007 at 22:56

hahahaha you think!!!! people just ask funny questions and watch all you guys go on one for about 6 pages lmao and never posts back!!

disclaimer.......
if its real post then i am sorry but i was joining on the bandwagon and can't be blamed for that

Maz · 1 Oct 2007 at 23:34

They handle absolutely brilliantly

Go drive one!

Jez · 2 Oct 2007 at 00:35

[TW]Fox;10192589 said:
Why would you want a 4.5 litre V8 powered car if you simply want something for a dailly commute and care nothing about performance etc?

Jez · 2 Oct 2007 at 00:39

K.C. Leblanc said:
Oh come on people, the Cayenne isn't comparable to a 911, it's up against the Ranger Rover.

Personaly I think it's about the most horrible car ever made and if your mate buys one he'll never be let out of a side turning (ever).

With massive alloys and low profile tyres it's rubbish off road which makes it's completely pointless unless you want a vehicle with a flash badge that lets you look over people hedges (maybe he should consider a Mercedes Sprinter).

Book him a test drive in a 5 series.

It doesnt need to go offroad, it is an ultra-luxury SUV, a very very nice one. If you are going to suggest a saloon alternative then the correct suggestion would perhaps be a 7-series BMW or an S-class mercedes - its in their league for ride and quality, and is in their league for price too.

Corasik · 2 Oct 2007 at 05:01

Jez said:
It doesnt need to go offroad, it is an ultra-luxury SUV, a very very nice one. If you are going to suggest a saloon alternative then the correct suggestion would perhaps be a 7-series BMW or an S-class mercedes - its in their league for ride and quality, and is in their league for price too.

Difference in ride and quality between an E32 7 Series, and E34 5 Series is almost non existant... The 5's a bit smaller, and handles better because of it.

Same story with the E38 7's and E39 5's.. Fully specced up the 5's just as luxurious, comfortable (or sporty if you get sports suspension), and its better sized for good handling on the 'b' roads.

Dont get me wrong, I love the 7 series... but unless you need the 7 for prestige, I'd recommend a 5 over a 7 to most people.

Trojan · 2 Oct 2007 at 07:59

badbob said:
A dragster has low times too. Your point is?...
I'd like to see track times, and if it lurches around tracks, how it performs off-road.

Jack of all trades, master of none comes to mind.

From what I remember, Evo did a test where they pitted a Cayenne against an Elise around a track, and the Cayenne whooped it.

Ed · 2 Oct 2007 at 08:03

Trojan said:
From what I remember, Evo did a test where they pitted a Cayenne against an Elise around a track, and the Cayenne whooped it.

Was it an oval track?

Trojan · 2 Oct 2007 at 08:08

Ed said:
Was it an oval track?

Nope, though I can't remember which track it was. I think the Cayenne used was a Turbo, and the Elise used was a fairly low powered one though so that may go some way to explaining it.

Stonedofmoo · 2 Oct 2007 at 08:09

Trojan said:
From what I remember, Evo did a test where they pitted a Cayenne against an Elise around a track, and the Cayenne whooped it.

Bet they used the slowest 120bhp odd Elise though and the Cayenne S