I am about to take delivery of my first ever Cayenne. Previously I have not been a fan but I now live in a part of the country where having a 4 by 4 is almost essential. I did look at the RR Sport as Land Rover seems to have the market sown up down here. However most people who have them seem to spend quite a bit of time getting the electrics and other parts fixed. I hope the reliability of the Cayenne and that wonderful V8 rumble will offset the amount of stick I am going to take. Mine will have a tough life and will go over rough ground and tracks that would make most of our members wince. As I reviewed the spec I have chosen I could not help reflect on the value of the Cayenne versus say a 911 Turbo. Lets compare:
Cayenne Diesel S
Twin Turbo V8
385 HP with 850NM of Torque and 0-62MPH in 5.4s
8 Speed Tiptronic
List price £62,099
991 Turbo
Twin Turbo Flat 6
520HP with 650NM of Torque and 0-62 in 3.4s
7 Speed PDK
List price £120,598
I realise I am comparing Chalk with Cheese but is the Cayenne good value or the 991 Turbo expensive? Is the 991 Turbo really worth twice as much as the Cayenne? The GT 3 certainly is!!
Isn't the way markets work wonderful?
Cayenne Diesel S
Twin Turbo V8
385 HP with 850NM of Torque and 0-62MPH in 5.4s
8 Speed Tiptronic
List price £62,099
991 Turbo
Twin Turbo Flat 6
520HP with 650NM of Torque and 0-62 in 3.4s
7 Speed PDK
List price £120,598
I realise I am comparing Chalk with Cheese but is the Cayenne good value or the 991 Turbo expensive? Is the 991 Turbo really worth twice as much as the Cayenne? The GT 3 certainly is!!
Isn't the way markets work wonderful?