A CS with pdcc and PTV WILL perform better minus the acceleration than a CTT without those options or will at least feel like it is..... Margionally.
I would still rather have a lesser model highly optioned with performance and goodies than a higher base model.

 

Ok this is exact thing happened to me when I configured a CS and was actually above a base model CTT - the only reason I made the jump was because a lot of the things I wanted were in some ways standard on the CTT. So I would make sure to get the optoins you want first and then worry about the power later. There are lots of ways to get more HP/Torque out of these engines that you can add on later or even in your build (exhaust etc.).

Joe

 

Me too. IMO, Jace has ordered the perfect Cayenne. A turbo powered one that with PDCC, PTV and PCCB. I shudder even thinking what the ride quality and brake pedal feel would be like. Bravo Jace.

 

Thank you my friend.
Can't wait!

 

Thanks for that! I def need to drive one and sit in the different seat options. That'll come in January when i officially start looking I've always loved p-cars with sport seats though!!

Thanks. I'm going to try and build it! Is PASM a must?

**Last question guys. Are the paddle shifters worth it or will i regret not having steering wheel controls? Trying to make this car as sporty as possible since i'm used to driving sport coupes.

 

Personal preference. I opted for the multi wheel but the paddles are a nice sport feel if that's your main objective.

 

I ended up getting the multi wheel but wish I went with the sport wheel. I am not that impressed with the functions on the multi wheel, and the design of the ****pit allows you to reach the PCM/buttons easy.

 

Pros of the sport steering wheel: Nice sporty look given the aluminium trim and real paddle shifters (not toggle switches). If someone can confirm if the steering wheel is thicker than the MF steering wheel then that is a plus IMO.

Cons: Loss of the heated steering wheel option and the multifunction which is probably not that big of a deal)

I recently drove a X5 loved the beefier feel and the heated option. In the Cayenne you cannot get both. It is one or the other. That is not good.

 

I never drove a C or CS only turbo bc going from a GTS I knew I needed more, but I think the turbo wheel is both thicker
and heated. Not 100% on this. I know it's definetly thicker than my GTS with thumb groves.

 

The V6 is not the same engine as in the Panamera.

 

The panamera's V-6 is Porsche's own engine. It is supposed to be smoother, more responsive and "satisfying". But be mindful of the fact that the transmission in the Pana is the sporty PDK and the Cayenne's VW-sourced V-6 is teamed with a more conventional automatic with torque convertor the Tiptronic made by Aisin, a Japanese company which is still considered to be very good but probably not as good as the PDK. I love the PDK.

 

Ooops,sorry about the mistake
Thanks for clarifying it
I should have written:enjoy your VW :-)

 

These are tough choices and configuring a car takes effort, patience and research. I drove a loaner C while my CT was in the shop. While the loaner was newer, I was astonished by the different trim levels. Certainly, the base C was better than a Ford Explorer but not by much. Perhaps I am spoiled but even the electronic readouts are superior on my aging CT.

And everytime I stepped on the gas--well, I just laughed. It was "cute," but I didn't feel safe in it. Often I have called upon all 450 HP of my car to get me out of an accident.

It's amazing how much variability there is between these trim levels. They really are, as Porsche says, "different models" and should be regarded as such.

 

C, CS or CT
Since my wife has refused to let me rebuild the engine in my current car (200K miles), I’ve been in the market for a quality SUV. I just replaced my wife’s car with an Infinity M37x and while at the Infinity/Jaguar/Audi/Porsche dealer picking it up, I strolled around the lot and saw this snappy ’11 Cayenne. Now a Cayenne was never on my list as I never liked their looks.

So, I took a closer look and noticed the price on the sticker. I was thinking; “Who in the world needs a 500 HP, $120K Sport Utility Vehicle? Must be towing one big boat.” The alert salesman noticed my expression and explained the Cayenne comes in a range more competitive with the Lexus, Mercedes and BMW we’d been looking at.

So, I got hooked into looking to see if a Cayenne would fit in. Soon found out this car is a horse of a different color; options, options and more options. The first and foremost option to decide was a C, CS or CT.

The CT was ruled out for several of reasons: a) with the Infinity purchase our car fund couldn’t cover it; b) if I wanted an expensive sports car, I’d get the 911 and last but not least c) my wife said no way in h….

The choice between the C or CS then became an options play based on the budget. Basically, what would fit after tax and license under $70K. It ended up being a well equipped C, or a minimal CS.

In addition, I had the same concern about the 300 HP C even being tolerable? Also, it’s got a VW engine. When I was hot rodding cars in the 60’s, the cool mod was to put a Porsche engine in a VW bug. The other way around was inconceivable, sacrilege, etc..

So, we took a road trip to a large Porsche dealer who had about ten ’11 Cayenne’s to look at and test drive. They also had a bunch of earlier models as well. Two purposes for the trip were to validate a C’s performance, and look at all the different options possible in the other Cayennes.

After driving a C, I found it perfectly acceptable around the town and on the interstate. Granted, it doesn’t slam you back in the seat when flooring the pedal. But, hey, it’s a Sport Utility Vehicle. The competitors didn’t either.

As for the VW engine, the dealer did a fairly good job of convincing me that to compare the C engine with the 36 HP VW bug pieces of junk engines was apples and oranges. Hope so, because I settled on preferring a well equipped C over a minimal CS. I always buy and hold for a while and want to enjoy the car even after years.

Bottom line for those without unlimited funds;

The C: I think the C will fit the bill for most typical SUV drivers; i.e. running around town with the kids, trip to the grocery store, trip to grandma’s, etc. Probably will win the stop light - my car’s better than yours war. Anyone can lease a Lexus, Mercedes or BMW, but a Porsche.

The CS: If I had the funds north of $70/80K, I’d get the CS. Not because I need the 100 extra HP, not because it’ll look any better, or not because it’ll do any of the typical SUV things and better. But, because I’m a guy who just wants a V8 (guess where my wife sits with this one). One CS caveat though, if you do tow a big boat, this need could be a good justification.

The CT: Well if you’re in this league, just go buy it and keep it under 70 mph (ha ha).

FYI: I’m working on another post to go over the options I would choose, or looked at and wouldn’t choose. I’m adding the reasons for each choice as well. I find the “why” as important as the “what” in looking at other posts about what options folks chose.

Regards

 

I test drove the C, CS, and CT and ended up purchasing the C.

I had the trim painted body color, lights smoked out, Turbo II wheels installed with new tires and added tint.

Turbo bumper, skid plate & rear plate are on the way. Just needs paint & install and my C "looks" better than most CT's on the road.

I took the difference between the C & the CT and bought a Ford Raptor & modified it:



In the end both cars modified cost me around 120k.

I think I did the right thing...for me, I would take my 2 vehicles over a single CT or PT or 911T