First off, I'd have to say this is my first time test driving a car in a high price range and my impression expectations were definitely exceeded.

I test drove the 4s and the turbo and boy was there a difference.
Floored the turbo and in no time it got into 70mph on a 45 road. It was quite scary to be honest. I could feel my ears pop and the force of acceleration. Definitely greater than 1 G of force.

Salesman wouldn't let me test out the launch control
but still, it was great.

Also tested out the Cayenne S 2011, and I definitely feel the difference between that and the 955 model that I own. As everyone has said, the newer breed of Porsches definitely feel more sporty and fun to drive.

Definitely considering this to be my next car.

 

I also was considering various models of the Cayenne and the Panamera.

I choose the Panamera since it had almost as much 'effective' storage space and was far 'funner' to drive.

The V6 is quite underpowered, I drove a loaner for three days. The S and 4S are powerful and more than adequate for US roads. I bought a Black / Black S and drove it for 3800 miles.

Then I upgraded to the TURBO, worth every penny!! You only live once.

The differences between the TURBO and the S / 4S are considerable.

Choose carefully.

Cheers, JohnnyB

 

wait, Johnny, you didn't happen to upgrade at the Porsche HBL @ Tysons did you?

When I test drove, they said someone swapped out an S for a Turbo with about 4k miles on it.

 

Not Me. I am in Jacksonville, FL.

 

2nd and 3rd gear in the turbo are just amazing wheras in the 4s 2nd caps out too early and 3rd is dragging too often imo

 

Are you in PV? If so I think I've seen you around.

 

Join the local PCA - Florida Crown Region. My wife and I attend most events.