CTT vs JeepSRT8
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Originally Posted by bayareaferrari
I am a fan of the CTT and the looks are good, but I have to think some of you have driven both and have a bit more info.
If you can afford the Cayenne then i highly recommend it vs. the Jeep!
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The Jeep is cheap and kinda hurtin' on the inside (but its price reflects this).
Depends what you want out of your truck and what you are getting one for.
The SRT-8 is not an off-roader at all, the Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S IS.
The Cayenne can tow - the Jeep can't
The ride is smoother in the Cayenne because of air suspension and allows for adjustments.
The status, if that matters at all, of the Porsche is untouchable compared to that of the Jeep.
The Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S s way better looking all around.
Just my $.02
Depends what you want out of your truck and what you are getting one for.
The SRT-8 is not an off-roader at all, the Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S IS.
The Cayenne can tow - the Jeep can't
The ride is smoother in the Cayenne because of air suspension and allows for adjustments.
The status, if that matters at all, of the Porsche is untouchable compared to that of the Jeep.
The Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S s way better looking all around.
Just my $.02
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Kooser's got it right, I've driven both quite a bit. I would add that the Cayenne has better handling. The price difference is large, so it's up to you as to what you need/want.
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have had 4 cayenne turbos, and now own an SRT8 Jeep.
like comparing apples to oranges. Its all in what you want.
Personally, I think the Jeep is 50x more fun to drive. Obviously not as nice, but a lot more fun. Its a big block, so if you like torque, you will love it. It would annhilate a Cayenne TT or TTS from a dead stop. On the highway, its a toss up.
and BTW kooser,the SRT8 can tow, the previous owner did with mine.
lastly, my SRT8 GC is Black with all black trim and flat black wheels, and I get a lot more compliments and looks in this than I did in any of my Cayenne Turbos, and they were all modded(black w/ 22's, silver w/ 21's, black w/ black 20's, jarama 20's)
so, iif you want sinister, get the SRT8, if ya want comfort and luxury, get the CTT
like comparing apples to oranges. Its all in what you want.
Personally, I think the Jeep is 50x more fun to drive. Obviously not as nice, but a lot more fun. Its a big block, so if you like torque, you will love it. It would annhilate a Cayenne TT or TTS from a dead stop. On the highway, its a toss up.
and BTW kooser,the SRT8 can tow, the previous owner did with mine.
lastly, my SRT8 GC is Black with all black trim and flat black wheels, and I get a lot more compliments and looks in this than I did in any of my Cayenne Turbos, and they were all modded(black w/ 22's, silver w/ 21's, black w/ black 20's, jarama 20's)
so, iif you want sinister, get the SRT8, if ya want comfort and luxury, get the CTT
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Originally Posted by renntech36
and BTW kooser,the SRT8 can tow, the previous owner did with mine.
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Your truck sounds pretty cool with the black/black trim/matte black wheels.
Post some pix when you get a chance.
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Originally Posted by renntech36
have had 4 cayenne turbos, and now own an SRT8 Jeep.
like comparing apples to oranges. Its all in what you want.
Personally, I think the Jeep is 50x more fun to drive. Obviously not as nice, but a lot more fun. Its a big block, so if you like torque, you will love it. It would annhilate a Cayenne TT or TTS from a dead stop. On the highway, its a toss up.
and BTW kooser,the SRT8 can tow, the previous owner did with mine.
lastly, my SRT8 GC is Black with all black trim and flat black wheels, and I get a lot more compliments and looks in this than I did in any of my Cayenne Turbos, and they were all modded(black w/ 22's, silver w/ 21's, black w/ black 20's, jarama 20's)
so, iif you want sinister, get the SRT8, if ya want comfort and luxury, get the CTT
like comparing apples to oranges. Its all in what you want.
Personally, I think the Jeep is 50x more fun to drive. Obviously not as nice, but a lot more fun. Its a big block, so if you like torque, you will love it. It would annhilate a Cayenne TT or TTS from a dead stop. On the highway, its a toss up.
and BTW kooser,the SRT8 can tow, the previous owner did with mine.
lastly, my SRT8 GC is Black with all black trim and flat black wheels, and I get a lot more compliments and looks in this than I did in any of my Cayenne Turbos, and they were all modded(black w/ 22's, silver w/ 21's, black w/ black 20's, jarama 20's)
so, iif you want sinister, get the SRT8, if ya want comfort and luxury, get the CTT
.I am pretty confident that with the mods that I have done to my CTT (not even CTTS) that it would be dead even or I would be up a nose in the 1/4.
The SRT-8 basucally still looks like any other Grand Cherokee with 20" rims and a centered dual exhaust.
Don't get me wrong - I really like the looks of the car, admire its power and handling for that matter, and it would be fun to have this ride and also a new Wrangler for summer fun too - all for the same price as a new tequipment loaded CTT.
I too get countless compliments and also ridiculous ones like "is that a show car or is that your driving car" on my CTT so I am not buying what you said cutting the CTT's appearance.
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I wouldn't go with the Jeep unless money is a huge factor. If you want bang for the buck, but still want to have a great all around vehicle, go with the ML63 Amg. If you want the ultimate SUV get the Cayenne.
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Originally Posted by acicchelli
I wouldn't go with the Jeep unless money is a huge factor. If you want bang for the buck, but still want to have a great all around vehicle, go with the ML63 Amg. If you want the ultimate SUV get the Cayenne.
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yes, 50x is an exaggeration, butit is just my opinion.
My Cayennes were modded about as much as possible without turbo swaps, so I am very familiar with them modded. The Jeep,in my opinion, would put a hurting on my old modded 530+ HP Cayenne in a 1/4 mile. Yes, on the highway, the cayenne would probably inch, but not down low.
As far as a TTS, I had the option to buy, and passed on it. It didnt seem as fast as my modded 05, so I couldnt do it.
As far as towing goes, I never said it was the perfect SUV for it, just said it could be done
My SRT8 looks NOTHING like a normal grand cherokee, as 90% of people have no clue what it is, therefore asking. I never said the Cayenne was an ugly machine, I had countless amounts of compliments on mine, including one which I took to a bunch of shows, but once again, the SRT8 still gets more looks. Maybe just mine because it looks like Darth Vader, I dont know.
heres a couple of old CTT's
And, I had an ML63 as well, and that vehicle is also extremely amazing.
My Cayennes were modded about as much as possible without turbo swaps, so I am very familiar with them modded. The Jeep,in my opinion, would put a hurting on my old modded 530+ HP Cayenne in a 1/4 mile. Yes, on the highway, the cayenne would probably inch, but not down low.
As far as a TTS, I had the option to buy, and passed on it. It didnt seem as fast as my modded 05, so I couldnt do it.
As far as towing goes, I never said it was the perfect SUV for it, just said it could be done
My SRT8 looks NOTHING like a normal grand cherokee, as 90% of people have no clue what it is, therefore asking. I never said the Cayenne was an ugly machine, I had countless amounts of compliments on mine, including one which I took to a bunch of shows, but once again, the SRT8 still gets more looks. Maybe just mine because it looks like Darth Vader, I dont know.
heres a couple of old CTT's
And, I had an ML63 as well, and that vehicle is also extremely amazing.
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Originally Posted by renntech36
have had 4 cayenne turbos, and now own an SRT8 Jeep.
like comparing apples to oranges. Its all in what you want.
Personally, I think the Jeep is 50x more fun to drive. Obviously not as nice, but a lot more fun. Its a big block, so if you like torque, you will love it. It would annhilate a Cayenne TT or TTS from a dead stop. On the highway, its a toss up.
and BTW kooser,the SRT8 can tow, the previous owner did with mine.
lastly, my SRT8 GC is Black with all black trim and flat black wheels, and I get a lot more compliments and looks in this than I did in any of my Cayenne Turbos, and they were all modded(black w/ 22's, silver w/ 21's, black w/ black 20's, jarama 20's)
so, iif you want sinister, get the SRT8, if ya want comfort and luxury, get the CTT
like comparing apples to oranges. Its all in what you want.
Personally, I think the Jeep is 50x more fun to drive. Obviously not as nice, but a lot more fun. Its a big block, so if you like torque, you will love it. It would annhilate a Cayenne TT or TTS from a dead stop. On the highway, its a toss up.
and BTW kooser,the SRT8 can tow, the previous owner did with mine.
lastly, my SRT8 GC is Black with all black trim and flat black wheels, and I get a lot more compliments and looks in this than I did in any of my Cayenne Turbos, and they were all modded(black w/ 22's, silver w/ 21's, black w/ black 20's, jarama 20's)
so, iif you want sinister, get the SRT8, if ya want comfort and luxury, get the CTT
How did you fit a tow hitch on the SRT8? The exhaust is in the center.
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I love my Jeep to bits. will be testing it to 150mph from a roll with a friend's CTT next week. will post videos.
in the meantime, here are a few vids of the Jeep:
following a Murcielago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaImGsVbkEM
on the highway:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QmcxSFSww
on the highway again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7AGbozuPVs
its a lot smaller than the CTT, so if you're driving around town, especially with lots of traffic, its easier to maneuver.
cost no object, i'd go for a CTT obviously. but for 1/2 the price of a CTT, the SRT delivers big in the fun factor department.
in the meantime, here are a few vids of the Jeep:
following a Murcielago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaImGsVbkEM
on the highway:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QmcxSFSww
on the highway again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7AGbozuPVs
its a lot smaller than the CTT, so if you're driving around town, especially with lots of traffic, its easier to maneuver.
cost no object, i'd go for a CTT obviously. but for 1/2 the price of a CTT, the SRT delivers big in the fun factor department.
