So i am going to get a Cayenne after my issue with my turbo s cab.. I am more so set on the S then the Turbo S... as honesty I dont need some fast turbo SUV in LA...

My question is this... what options do you guys think are worth and arent worth it... for instance the 4 zone climate control... and so fourth... Also is the off road package worth it... as i might take her mud running one day... thanks

Also do they make a supercharger for the S... As i figure a V8 with a Supercharger is better than a Twin turbo... are the internals on the V8 and the V8 turbo the same...other than pistons of course...

 

How much are you gonna end up getting for your Turbo Cab? Honestly, if youre going to supercharge the S, then just buy a turbo or turbo S, it makes more sense. keep your factory warranty and have the tuning potential already there. a chip, and exhaust will put you over 500 hp right away. i personally would take your money from Porsche, have them hook you up with a Cayenne TT or TTS and then go from there. why not pick up a CPO one, im sure you could get a sick deal on one.

 

This is on ebay so at a deal will be more obviously. but on ebay they are going for 80K for an 06 with 8k miles. thats a damn good deal.

 

CPO? whats that?

 

Are you kidding? If not, then its certified preowned. Extends the warranty by two years.

I just bought a CPO'ed 2005 Cayenne Turbo. The one thing I like about the Turbo is I don't have to put up with all the Porsche options BS. It comes with all the high demand options like Nav, adjustable suspension, nice wheels and a better appointed interior. The car is nice and my wife loves it, a little too much I would say.
I am a huge proponent of the CPO program and for a Cayenne which in the end of the day, is just an SUV, it makes the most sense.

I have the warm weather option, which inlcludes the 4 zone air con and the insulated glass. In NYC, I REALLY like the glass, as I can close the door and I don't have to hear the noise of friday afternoon traffic.

I think it will be next to impossible to find a Cayenne with the off road package on the lot. You will need to order this, and I don't think their doing orders right now. You can have your dealer do a system search, but if you want the offroad package, you are going to have a VERY limited selection, if any.

 

Yeah sorry didnt know what CPO was... I was thinking thats what it ment wasnt sure.. How much do you think a loaded Turbo should go for.. Mileage i dont really care about as i will for sure be making it a tow pig... the question is do i get a cayenne S or Turbo... new or used... Is the Off Road package worth it though..

 

Are you going to be climbing over trees and rocks? if not, then prob not worth it. I found a CPO(which, yes, does mean certified pre-owned) for about $85K

Displacement:4.5 litersPower Output:450 HPDrive Type:4-WDTransmission:AutomaticColor:BlackVehicle Ident Number:WP1AC29P45LA92242Color (Interior):Black Smooth LeatherMileage:6,914 MilesYear:2005Price:$ 84,949

Im assuming its pretty loaded by the price, but check it out.

 

This ones located near me in princeton, NJ.

Brand new TT S. looks pretty well optioned.

http://www.princetonporsche.com/New-...oryId=10180342

 

If you don't care about mileage, than look for one in the 20k mileage range. Valuation is VERY sensitive to mileage. Also, make sure you get an 05' or younger. The earlier models had their gremlins and they also had a CD (vs.dvd) based nav system. If your trailing, then you REALLY want the adjustable suspension, which is an option on the S and can be hard to find. Also, what are you towing?

NOW you are going to learn a little dark secret about the Cayenne and its "towing" issues.

First, the factory tow option is about $860 in parts and if the dealer installs, $1,000+ in labor. You want to go factory as it looks better and is a fully integrated class 3 hitch. This does NOT include an electric brake controller. Further, you need to be mindful of what your going to tow. Now, this is going to sound stupid, so hang on... You need to know how many lights are on your trailer and more important, if the lights are LED lights. You see, some over trained engineer at Porsche decided that you are only allowed a certain # of lights, so when you use LED, it counts each LED as a separate light. If you have a covered trailer, you might have to either disconnect the lights or reconsider, especially if they are LED lights. If you have an open trailer, you should be OK.

Ok, so if your still interested, then I would say that $84k is too much. Maybe not for an 06'. Remember, these prices really move. Look at the 05' CTT at South Shore (NY) Porsche with 5k miles on it, listed at $79k. The guy offered the car to me at $73k, and I think I could have done better. The only reason I didn't buy it is I will never support a place that has a sales manager like they currently employ, guy should be on a Kia floor. Well that and the fact that I got one for about $10k less....

If you go to P of Princeton, I highly recommend Ed Slouthus, top notch guy. Bought my 996 from him.

 

Yetis, where are you from man? who did you speak to at south shore?

 

PASM/airsuspension, comfort package, lighting package bixenon/auto etc, if youre not modding 20 inch techno, dual exhaust tips w / turbo valance, pcm with phone prep, 4 zone ac a must, alum roof rails... and if you need it the heated seats/sterring wheel is in a package..

 

From NY, the guy I spoke with has since left (good for him). The guy I have issues with is the sales manager, Joe Bianco. He thought I was just there tire kicking or dreaming, guess it's his loss.

 

oh ok. jw because my dads side of the family are owners/part owners there at south shore. if youre going to go there again, let me know and ill send you to someone who knows that theya re talking about.

 

Wow, I actually met the owner (your family I guess) while I was there. I was surprised that he let this go on. I think of myself as a very reasonable person, but I think when I am buying a $70k car, I don't have to put up with Ford/Kia sales tactics. I working in the corporate finance side of a very large lux goods retailers right out of college, and on occasion when we were opening stores I would have to be on the floor with exec managment for the opening events. Anyway, I know what salespeople must endure from people who think they walk on water, as they wave around their Black cards around. So please don't take this as an attack on South Shore Porsche.

 

Not at all man. Well theres a couple owners there, which one did u speak to?