So to make my back story brief, I have never owned or driven Porsche until recently when i saw a gorgeous 2010 GTS. I currently drive a 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and have been a big fan of driving American, (and Cadillac - 5 now). I think the Cayenne is a perfect balance of SUV/Truck and sports car like experience. In fact, I have fallen hard for them!

My debate; I have narrowed my preference down to wanting a Turbo or Turbo S. To stay in the price range i want to be in (up to mid $50s) i see i have to go for an 06 or 08.

If it's between on 06 Turbo, or Turbo S or an 08 Turbo....
1. Are there big differences between the 06 Turbo vs Turbo S? The interior/exterior look exactly the same. Is it just the extra 50 or so ponies?

2. There's generally a $10-$20k difference between the 06 vs 08. Other than the newer stereo and slightly different exterior (front end and rear end?), anything else worth the money?

3. 06 doesn't have a sport button like 08 does (not talking about suspension), big deal? Or does the sport suspension also change the shifting in the 06?

4. In regards to reliability and cost of maintenance, are the 06 vs 08 the same or one have more expense parts and or harder time to maintenance DIY for the typical stuff? (oil, brakes, filters)

5. I know they have different motors, and i have driven an 06 Turbo S and 09 Turbo. I thought the 09 felt much smoother across the RPMs, but not sure if it's because the Turbo S has sat for two-three months. Thoughts?

6. Anything else i should be thinking about? (i will get a PPI, and i'm aware of the water hoses)

I really appreciate your time. I am one of those who research this stuff and get pretty **** about my cars.

*If you follow another popular Porsche forum (wont mention name out of respect for this forum), I have posted this there too. Sorry for making you read it twice.

 

the gen 2 2008 & later was a huge upgrade - you show grab an old brochure or something. all in all most would suggest an 08 or later Cayenne.

why not a GTS - they are the most fun if your criteria extends beyond straightline power. their seats are undeniably the best seat in the whole series surpassed only by the new models.

 

When you say the 08 is a huge upgrade to the 06, in what way? The exterior is slightly different, but interior is exactly the same from what i can tell. Are you referring to the 4.8 vs. 4.5?

 

the engine & pasm for starters. interior full elather was really upgraded