Hey folks,
I am an Audi S5 owner and quite enjoy the car, but I’ve been toying with the idea of moving into a Porsche.
I love the power of the S5 (it’s chipped) but am partial to SUVs (i like the visibility of being up higher) and I don’t much care for the looks of the SQ5 and the SQ8 is overpriced.
I am looking at the Cayenne - a CPO. I typically buy cars that are a couple of years old and which already took the depreciation hit, but are also low miles.
Anything I should know? Opt for maintenance package? I think extended warranty is a good idea given the complexity of these vehicles (Audi, MB, Porsche)?
I guess my main concern is reliability, followed by comfort, power and a quiet cabin.
TIA!
I think I would prefer an S5 to the Macan. I really like the S5.
I think you’ll have to test drive them. One man’s pain is another’s pleasure when it comes to car suspensions. 😊
My daughter’s doesn’t have PASM but I suppose that’s available. That would be ideal but of course adds complexity to go wrong.
The Macan is often referred to in the press as being Porsche’s sporty SUV. My daughter loves her Macan S and I can attest to it feeling very much like a Porsche. And we regularly fit 4 people in it with ample room in back for my 6’ frame. That said the seat bolsters are a bit short in back so not the best for long hauls, but around town it’s fine.
How much was it to fix the plastic Y joint?
I asked my daughter. $1200 she thinks. Porsche dealer, so no surprise. She may have had other work done however, she doesn’t recall.
I’ve got both a first-gen and second gen Cayenne. I really like both, but for their own reasons. The 2014 is low miles (42k) and fuel efficient. The diesel motor is smooth and lots of torque.
The 2010 Turbo is higher miles (100k) and not fuel efficient in the slightest. It’s definitely more of a special experience than the 2014 (leather’s nicer? interior feel is more upscale? not sure), and the power is errr… enough to scare the wife.
Both are very comfy rides when in comfort mode. The 2014 feels more controlled in sport mode, with less abrupt movements.
Aim for the GTS trim. I find the difference between the S and GTS (Macan or Cayenne) provide for remarkably different driving experiences. Especially coming from an S5, the options included on the GTS line might just check your boxes.
I would urge you to look at the X5M and/or X5 m50i.
I think at the Cayenne’s large sticker price, both the X5M and the M50i will stand up very well against the upper trims of the Cayenne.
But, if BMW doesn’t suit you, I get that. I would probably aim for the GTS trim or higher. I love Porsche, but BMW does the sporty SUV the right way and the new iDrive is awesome. I’ve had 3 x5’s in the past 5-6 years and they have given me exactly zero issues.
Appreciate the reply. I’ve had 3 BMWs and really liked them - all of them had issues… so I’m weary. Granted I am going back a few years but truth be told - I’ve owned a lot of vehicles but not yet a Porsche…
X5m suspension is trash for daily driving. It’s been tuned too much for the circuit and not enough for comfort… which is crazy for a SUV.
Agree on m50i though. Those are the perfect balance of sporty and comfort.
I wouldn’t move into it. They are super small. I’ve got a cayenne and it barely fits my golf clubs.
You can’t fit golf clubs in a cayenne? I detest golf but that seems strange. Adults fit in the back seat relatively comfortably and the cayenne was super helpful when we just moved. Fits a lot with back seats down, I would guess I could fit at least 4 sets of golf clubs if I had to. It also tows my race car like a champ plus all the gear I could realistically use in the trunk. Is it an F150 or Yukon XL no but it doesn’t handle like those tanks either. But I came from a cayman.
Did you drive a Cayenne? The steering feel will be very different from an Audi.
Not yet - just starting my research… definitely will go and drive both the Macan and Cayenne… I don’t need the larger SUV (wife has MDX if I need extra room).
My Macan GTS is brilliant
The rate of depreciation on used Porsche SUVs slowed considerably in the last 3 years. However, used inventory is on its way back up and pricing is starting to fall back in line with where it should be. I think there could be a significant amount to be saved by waiting another 6 months.
I agree - and that is exactly the time frame I’m looking at.
2019 GLE IMO
I had ‘18… great vehicle but not what I’m looking for.
I’m on a stage 1 S4 and I’m swapping into my Macan GTS tomorrow. Basically what everyone else is saying in here, there will be no lack of a sporty feel that you’re used to, but also the option to enjoy a more cushy SUV feel
What year GTS? Come Summer, I’d like to take one on the commute I’ll be starting… big investment and a 30 min test ride ain’t gonna cut it.
Well I’m getting a new 2024, but really the Macan GTS from the 2 previous generations are all amazing as well
congrats! I have been looking at the GTS and it does look like the one … I only keep cars 2-3 years typically - but that’s because I haven’t found “the one” yet. Macan GTS does hit everything I am looking for in a vehicle…
You, sir, are looking for a Macan.
Macan S