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!

  • mbardeen@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    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.