New Cayenne - Nice, But What are the 'Must Have' Options?

[Rotorhead]

Never found any great affection for the old Cayenne. But the new one looks great [8D] (Well, for an SUV [])

Anyway, the Diesel looks to be the pick of the bunch and pretty good value.

Well, at least until I played with the configurator []

Aside from colours and a few bits and pieces, what are likely to be the 'must haves'?

Guessing;
- Leather
- Air Suspension + PASM
- Servotronic
- Powerlift Tailgate
- 20" Wheels
- Heated Seats (f&r)
- PCM + Phone, CD, Interface, etc
- BOSE
- Dynamic Headlamps

[:-] - there goes another £15k. Trouble is, there's a lot of other nice kit. It had better do the claimed 35 mpg!

Still desirable, but opinions on specification/options appreciated.

 

[Black80XSA]

Best optional extra is to tick the box Land Rover Discovery 4 - even the midrange XS spec comes with 19" alloys, air suspension, sat nav, bluetooth phone,cruise control, mutlifunction steering wheel, heated seats, harmon kardon hifi,xenon headlights etc etc etc

twin turbo 3.0 V6 diesel with auto box standard - and a good deal less expensive than the pepper pot.

 

[condor]

I can't comment on the Discovery 4 ... certainly the passenger legroom in the Cayenne beats the Discovery 3 which was so UNcomfortable.

My Cayenne Turbo is just great to drive and it is re assuring to know I've got Porsche design, technology and quality of build in my motor.

 

[Ronnie C]

The new cayenne is definitely a desireable piece of kit.

I think you are right Oliver in that the diesel is the most attractively priced of the bunch.

I dont understand the pricing in that Porsche quote the "base" price exclusive of optional extras that are not optional but actually compulsory.

Having a play myself with the configurator I get the diesel at about £56k for a spec that I'd be happy with. This isn't going crazy either - i.e. With a realistic attitude as opposed to "lottery" winner.

For £56k, look what BMW offer in the new X5...

Decisions decisions...

 

[pwebb]

ORIGINAL: oliver

Never found any great affection for the old Cayenne. But the new one looks great [8D] (Well, for an SUV [])

Anyway, the Diesel looks to be the pick of the bunch and pretty good value.

Well, at least until I played with the configurator []

Aside from colours and a few bits and pieces, what are likely to be the 'must haves'?

Guessing;
- Leather
- Air Suspension + PASM
- Servotronic
- Powerlift Tailgate
- 20" Wheels
- Heated Seats (f&r)
- PCM + Phone, CD, Interface, etc
- BOSE
- Dynamic Headlamps

[:-] - there goes another £15k. Trouble is, there's a lot of other nice kit. It had better do the claimed 35 mpg!

Still desirable, but opinions on specification/options appreciated.

I'd add cruise, sunroof and multi function wheel.

Personally not bothered about servotronic or dynamic h/lights (trying to help with the budget here!). If you're ever going to tow, now's the time to spec a towbar - I didn't and would have been useful on occasion, but v expensive to retrofit.

 

[condor]

Very happy with my long (expensive) list of options :

Universal Audio
Homelink
Fire Ext
Electric Sunblinds
Parking Heater
Rear Side Bags
4 Zone Climate
Heated 3 spoke Inst Wheel
Seat Ventilation
Light Comfort
Servotronic
Torque Vectoring
PDCC
Delete Model
Power Liftgate
Panoramic Sunroof
Reverse Camera
Porsche Entry
Platinum Grey Smooth Leather
19 inch collapse wheel
21 inch SportEdition Wheel
Dark Blue Metallic
Telephone Module
Porsche Tracking
Standard Seats
Floor Mats

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Air suspension
Xenon headlights

Anything else you want... (not what you think will make it more attractive to sell later)

 

[spook]

I've had my Cayenne Diesel now for 6 weeks and have covered 3600 miles including factory collect. I'm delighted with the car which is currently doing 32 mpg actual ( computer is more optimistic) but expect it to improve a bit as the engine loosens up. As far as spec is concerned, I hummed and ahhed about air suss, but then went for standard springs with PASM which I leave in sport mode and the car handles a treat.
True I can't adjust the ride height but with 20inch sport design II wheels shod with all season tyres, I have a very compliant ride with the opportunity to go off road, up kerbs and the like without worrying about scraping rims. This is most important as my job involves offroad site use. Accordingly, I included front and rear s/s skid plates and wheel arch extensions. My extras cost 12k and the only omission was the ipod connection, which I though was included with the PCM - I had to spec mine before the brochure was available.
I might add that whilst the german transit plates were being changed for my cherished number, I was lent a Hybrid Cayenne. Well,the diesel is a real no brainer- I got about 23 mpg tops and whilst I could cruise on battery on the overrun and at 30 mph on the level any slight incline or press on the gas pedal fires up the engine and you might as well buy the basic petrol model. The idea is great but the technology needs to be improved no end to warrant the hefty premium. Now if it was a diesel hybrid then this would be a real step forward.

 

[Ronnie C]

ORIGINAL: Mark Bennett

Air suspension
Xenon headlights

Anything else you want...  (not what you think will make it more attractive to sell later)

you don't think the PCM / sat nav is more "must have" than the xenons?

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Not when a TomTom works 10 times better for 1/10th the price

 

[Ronnie C]

I'm a big fan of tomtom - especially the ability to easily update speed scamera locations ( although thi issue will be going away ).

By your logic, why are the xenons a must have when £20 will get you some ultra bright philips that produce the same blue tinged illusion?

 

[Rotorhead]

There's lots on the options list that can be justified on the grounds of improved safety, enjoyment, practicality, comfort, aesthetics.... It needs at leat 20" wheels. The new PCM is very good. The Dynamic headlamp thingies are brilliant the way they turn the corner before the car does. The Aux Pre-Heater is fantastic. Of course such a stunning interior needs the full leather and a few other touches... And so it goes on.

Does anyone really go for the poverty spec, then nip down to Halfords for a Tom Tom and some brighter headlamp bulbs? []

 

[Ronnie C]

I think this thread demonstrates that there aren't really any must have options.

Best way to lose money on a new car is spec it full of extras.

Fo the cayenne I actually think the only must haves are auto gear box, PCM, PASM and iPod dock.

If I didn't know porsche better I'd say I'm shocked these aren't standard equipment for all the variants.

Everything else is to personal preference as this thread demonstrates.

Oliver, have you tried the base model in the diesel? I'm beginning to have second thoughts and am leaning towards the V8 S for the extra grunt. Keep thinking that I'd be disappointed with not ticking the "extra 160 hp" box.

 

[Ronnie C]

I missed Servotronic and parking sensors as well from the list - it is a big heavy car and has a higher proportion of lady drivers than other pork I think.