Is the 3.2 Enough?

[Kevin Cooke]

Had a 3.2 for the day yesturday as the GT3 was having a post running in oil change.

Thing is looking for a new car for the wife and will be getting shot of my old 4ltr Jeep and the wife's Scooby as we don't need 3 cars and a bike.

We have test driven a Lexus 300, good value lots of kit but AWFUL to drive and a 3.0 ltr X5. Too common.

The wife loved the KN couldn't get her out of it but the S is over budget. If we get 3.2 will I always regret it due to the lack of poke or should I look for a used S.

Opinions please.

Regards

Kevin

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: Kevin Cooke

Thing is looking for a new car for the wife and will be getting shot of my old 4ltr Jeep Opinions please.

Regards

Kevin

After 4L Jeep a KN 3.2 would seem pretty quick but the following add on PH might help you decide

Cayenne V6, brand new. 2005

Reference #36029

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1 miles. Hi everyone,

My brother has a Cayenne V6 on order which is being delivered to the OPC in London soon, due to be registered on 1 March on an 05 plate. It has been specced sensibly, basalt black, black leather, 20" wheels, sat nav etc. It has the de-chrome opton which I think is essential!

He needs to sell it now (before it is delivered) and he would like to have an offer around list by someone wanting to avoid the waiting list. I can send the exact spec to anyone interested.

His wife is pregnant and financial cirrcumstances force this sale.



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[Guest]

NO. I had one for 6 weeks whilst my S was off the road at the dealers. It was slow and boring.. The fuel economy was marginally better than my S by about 2mpg but that was it. BUT it depends what you want it for ... but given the choice between a 2nd hand S or a new V6 I would choose the S any day and with early S now going for around £40-45 they are well into the territory of a new specced up V6... The S on the other hand is fast enough to despatch overtaking with ease and has enough power to be fun...

 

[Kevin Cooke]

Adrian,

Yep the Lexus is great value but we both disliked it after a test drive. Satu (the wife) found it had too many gadgets and felt cheapish inside like her Scooby. To quote her 'very Japanese'.

For me I was unsure if the steering wheel was actually connected to the front wheels!

We've decided to wait and see what the Range Rover Sport is like before parting with hard earned cash.

My preference is to keep to 3 cars, I actually like the Jeep as its ideal for the 'rubbish run' and parking anywhere in London without a concern.

Now if I can talk the wife into letting me swop her Scooby for a Boxster Coupe now there's a plan.

Kevin

 

[pwebb]

Adrian
Once you've experienced the power of the S it's hard to go back. That's why I avoided testing the turbo! Certainly the price of the secondhand Cayenne S is dropping pretty quickly, by the look of the opc ads, so I'd be tempted to go that route if I was in your position. People have been comparing with the Land Rover but imo the first corner will convince you which one to go for.
Peter

 

[sirees01]

I have always had the opinion that I should get a car with the most power that I can afford when choosing a vehicle.

If my budget didn't allow me to buy a new S, I would'nt think twice about getting a used vehicle (in mint condition & nice options)
I would rather compromise this way than buy a V6 & feel it doesn't have enough power for me.

There are some great deals available on Used Cayenne's at the moment, & you are more likely to be able to bag yourself a good discount with the dealer.

I bought a used CT 2 weeks ago, under 1year old in immaculate condition, fully loaded with options.

I can't get to drive it as the wife loves it so much.

 

[M5GVT]

Don't even think about a 3.2 - soooo slow!

You would regret it forever!

gvt

 

[m bannon]

The S, without a doupt.
Drove a v6 for a week, and then the s for a week b4 i purchased.
the power is and always be a major issue.

take your time and look for a good spec s
mark