GTS for the wife?
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GTS for the wife?
Hey guys, long story short. Bought a 991 and didnt like it as a DD, ordered a Cayenne GTS to replace the 991, the GTS will be here in about 15 days, but now after living with the 991, I absolutely love the car, I simply dont want to let it go.
I cant keep them both for myself but could pass the GTS for the wife.
So my question is: Would you consider a GTS for the wife as a DD to haul the kids arround and do the shopping? or it would be too sporty?
She currently drives a 2011 Cayenne V6. I asked for her opinion but she really doesnt care,
I cant keep them both for myself but could pass the GTS for the wife.
So my question is: Would you consider a GTS for the wife as a DD to haul the kids arround and do the shopping? or it would be too sporty?
She currently drives a 2011 Cayenne V6. I asked for her opinion but she really doesnt care,
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I kicked around getting my wife a GTS as a DD to replace her Escalade ESV. We also have a 2013 CTT. However, we use it for trips etc...
We ended up with a Cayenne Diesel for her DD, and she loves it.
I think a GTS would have been nice too, but we didn't want two of the same thing. As the GTS is much more like the turbo, than a base.
Mike
We ended up with a Cayenne Diesel for her DD, and she loves it.
I think a GTS would have been nice too, but we didn't want two of the same thing. As the GTS is much more like the turbo, than a base.
Mike
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I kicked around getting my wife a GTS as a DD to replace her Escalade ESV. We also have a 2013 CTT. However, we use it for trips etc...
We ended up with a Cayenne Diesel for her DD, and she loves it.
I think a GTS would have been nice too, but we didn't want two of the same thing. As the GTS is much more like the turbo, than a base.
Mike
We ended up with a Cayenne Diesel for her DD, and she loves it.
I think a GTS would have been nice too, but we didn't want two of the same thing. As the GTS is much more like the turbo, than a base.
Mike
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Hey guys, long story short. Bought a 991 and didnt like it as a DD, ordered a Cayenne GTS to replace the 991, the GTS will be here in about 15 days, but now after living with the 991, I absolutely love the car, I simply dont want to let it go.
I cant keep them both for myself but could pass the GTS for the wife.
So my question is: Would you consider a GTS for the wife as a DD to haul the kids arround and do the shopping? or it would be too sporty?
She currently drives a 2011 Cayenne V6. I asked for her opinion but she really doesnt care,
I cant keep them both for myself but could pass the GTS for the wife.
So my question is: Would you consider a GTS for the wife as a DD to haul the kids arround and do the shopping? or it would be too sporty?
She currently drives a 2011 Cayenne V6. I asked for her opinion but she really doesnt care,
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^^^^Haha, you got me Enilder! 
The Cayenne V6 is almost out of warranty so it needs to go asap, I would love to keep the GTS in the house ,but not sure if the bolstered rear seats will be adequate to sit three or four kids in the back, I ordered the sport alcantara seats.
The GTS is fully paid and ready for delivery, If I can't convince myself to keep it, I will buy the new MB ML350 for the wife, I think its horrible but she likes it.
I like the diesel Cayenne option but currently its not avaliable in Brazil.
The Cayenne V6 is almost out of warranty so it needs to go asap, I would love to keep the GTS in the house ,but not sure if the bolstered rear seats will be adequate to sit three or four kids in the back, I ordered the sport alcantara seats.
The GTS is fully paid and ready for delivery, If I can't convince myself to keep it, I will buy the new MB ML350 for the wife, I think its horrible but she likes it.
I like the diesel Cayenne option but currently its not avaliable in Brazil.
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I was debating over the same thing. Sold the ESV we had, I am thinking about a Turbo or GTS. I think I am going with turbo, I like having the extra power. but no on the ML350 over a GTS for sure.
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Just wondering:what is the second hand market like in Brazil?
Is cpo available?...
Ps:I was thinking that a used 2011 turbo could be a nice way to go for the wife...and even the husband
Is cpo available?...
Ps:I was thinking that a used 2011 turbo could be a nice way to go for the wife...and even the husband
Both the GTS and turbo are wonderful cars.
Just last week I got into a GTS and I felt underwhelmed with the power, I am now spoiled with the spooling power of the turbo's.
I remember my 2008, and I now remember again why I sold that to get the turbo.
Good luck deciding, great cars.
Just last week I got into a GTS and I felt underwhelmed with the power, I am now spoiled with the spooling power of the turbo's.
I remember my 2008, and I now remember again why I sold that to get the turbo.
Good luck deciding, great cars.
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Well stated Jace
I also tried a GTS a few months ago
I liked the outside black trim,the firm suspension and how willingly it revved up
It seemed to speedily and seamlessly change gears-and felt quick off the line...
..but almost as fast-I realized
... I was not getting any boost
The rush from the boost is an enticing feeling
However,the stock turbo is capable of more..all it takes are a few little upgrades
Ecu flash+exhaust+air filters+plenum+diverter valves are all useful mods that do a decent job of increasing power(I should have a good 600 now)while also actually making it more pleasant to drive
I also tried a GTS a few months ago
I liked the outside black trim,the firm suspension and how willingly it revved up
It seemed to speedily and seamlessly change gears-and felt quick off the line...
..but almost as fast-I realized
... I was not getting any boost
The rush from the boost is an enticing feeling
However,the stock turbo is capable of more..all it takes are a few little upgrades
Ecu flash+exhaust+air filters+plenum+diverter valves are all useful mods that do a decent job of increasing power(I should have a good 600 now)while also actually making it more pleasant to drive
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^^^^Haha, you got me Enilder!
The Cayenne V6 is almost out of warranty so it needs to go asap, I would love to keep the GTS in the house ,but not sure if the bolstered rear seats will be adequate to sit three or four kids in the back, I ordered the sport alcantara seats.
The GTS is fully paid and ready for delivery, If I can't convince myself to keep it, I will buy the new MB ML350 for the wife, I think its horrible but she likes it.
I like the diesel Cayenne option but currently its not avaliable in Brazil.
The Cayenne V6 is almost out of warranty so it needs to go asap, I would love to keep the GTS in the house ,but not sure if the bolstered rear seats will be adequate to sit three or four kids in the back, I ordered the sport alcantara seats.
The GTS is fully paid and ready for delivery, If I can't convince myself to keep it, I will buy the new MB ML350 for the wife, I think its horrible but she likes it.
I like the diesel Cayenne option but currently its not avaliable in Brazil.
I agree that majority people would prefer Cayenne over ML but I've also seen people who prefer ML. At the end of the day, it's nothing but a personal preference.