I am doing my home work on a used Cayenne purchase.
My Porsche mechanic said they are good trucks, only things to watch for
is cracked coils and brake rotor /pad replacement around 40-50K miles.

I would appreciate any feed back from current owners of both Turbo & S models. I will be towing my 996TT to the track with it.
Also, I was wondering what to expect on MPG when not towing using as
a daily driver. Is the turbo actually better MPG than the S on the highway when not in the boost?

Welcoming any and all comments

 

'04 CTT. Averaging 16mpg daily town driving.

I'd say get the CTT, it will put a grin on your face every day you drive it and you'll have the extra go-power needed for towing.

 

06 CTTS avg 17mpg on recent trip. I have not towed with CTTS however it will be single digits when you tow. I really dig my turbo with 520hp it's a great ride.

Good luck with your search !

 

Thanks Guys for your thoughts...any non turbo guys have mpg #'s?
Any experience with towing 5,000-6,000lbs?
Please share your opinions and help me make the right decision.

 

I have an 04 S, I get around 15-17mpg highway. I tow around 7,000 lbs but for a very short distance with my S.

I would say get a turbo, bigger hp, extra punch if you need it. Since you're towing at the upper limits as well, it better to have the extra hp anyway, good luck.

 

or u can always go with a brand new GTS...

 

11 mpg here not driving hard either CS

 

Just got 17 mpg on a long road trip with a CTTS

 

Are most of you running stock wheels and tire sizes?
Less rotating mass will help stop and go city driving as well
as handling & braking.
I know a guy who installed a cold air intake and claims he got 20-21mpg.
He has been know to exaggerate, but I hoped for once he had not.