2008 Porsche Cayenne S

Pros

Awesome Performance - handling, acceleration and comfort - excellent

Cons

Gas Mileage - but it is what I expected

Purchased As New

Terrific performance. Excellent acceleration, handles curves better than my MB sedan, most comfortable vehicle I have ever rode in.
Test drove BMW X5, ML 350 and RR sport - Cayenne S performance beats them all hands down. If you have the extra $18K by an "S", the performance is just incredible, you will appreciate the acceleration vs Base model. Awesome sports car type performance....read morehide

Pros

Comfortable, smooth, Poor/good weather handling, Build

Cons

It's confused - does it want to be a sports cars or SUV

It's an enigma, fun, fast, heavy, comfortable, smooth, utility. I love this car - i mean truck. It feels like a car sometimes, yet feels like a truck as well. Its a lot of fun in both modes. I've have two BMW X5's and this is soooooo much better. first difference is comfort. The Bimmer is bumpy, thumpy and the Porsche is smooth and precise. Bimmer is probably faster, but the trade off is comfort. X5=muscle, Cayenne=strong. Get it. I wanted an SUV, but a third X5 wasn't an option. I knew something was better - Cayenne is it. Toureg is close, but not as refined. It's the no engine noise and Porsche build quality that sets it apoart from the others....read morehide

Pros

Engine, ride, style and name

Cons

GPS, Bose Surround Sound and lack of technology!

I have had Cayenne S 2008 for a few months now.
What you get with this car is the great engine and the legendary name. This car performs like a sport car which is amazing giving its size and weight. It feels very precise and handling is very secure. This car is a rare find too. I live in a town of 200,000 people, I see many X-5, MB and Range Rovers here and my car is the only Cayenne I have seen around. I get many complements on it.
What was not as good with this car is the GPS/ Surround Sound System. The GPS 2008 maps are very outdated. The GPS display and functions are retarded to say the least, all my previous potable GPS units were better, and now close to 2009, a $200 Garmin devise is better than this expensive option. Also the Bose Surround Sound was a disappointment, there is truly nothing special about it. Other 2 things not available on this car are Bluetooth connection and push to start engine, and for a 68K car this is a drawback.
Overall no regrets at all, I was aware of all drawbacks before I got this car, but I think if I would buy it again I would skip the GPS and the Surround Sound....read morehide

Pros

Great acceleration

Cons

Prone to speeding

What power, turns on a dime, and the low - loud - purr of the engine turns heads of those who know power when they hear it!!! Excellent acceleration, feels extremely sturdy, and strong, not like a sports car made for just speed alone. Handles extremely well on long trips, mountain driving, and under unfavorable weather conditions (its not pushed around in heavy wind conditions, I'm not having to fight to keep the car from being hit by gusty winds. I feel extremly secure....read morehide

Pros

Looks, performance (acceleration, handling, braking...)

Cons

no iPod connector

I've owned a Honda Pilot, an Acura MDX and a Porsche 911 among others, the Cayenne S has to be the best blend of an SUV and a sports car. I've has mine for 5 months. Performance is absolutely amazing. Acceleration in "Sport" mode will push you hard in the back of your seat, and the brakes will push you into the steering wheel. Handling is worthy of a sports car and you will find yourself going around curves easily 20 mph above the speed limit... Watch out for tickets! Equipment level is high, but iPod and bluetooth connectivity are sorely missing and not even available as options.

Overall, the 2008 Cayenne S is an amazing sports car disguised as an SUV....read morehide

Pros

looks Great and a nice ride.

Cons

The S needs a little more power and there is no blutooth for phone,

a nice car by all standers, fuel economy not great but that is to be expected, that you cant connect your mobile by bluetooth is a pain, and you expect to be able to do so in a car at this level. if someone plays with the gas door when car is parked and locked it will not open(good) but when you do open the car it pops open!!! wish it had a change (coins) compartment. you cant turn the car off and walk away when you are using the keyless option, you have to turn the key 2 seconds to the left first, a pain....read morehide

Pros

Really Fast SUV on High Way, Great Handling, Brake is Quick & Confident, Excellent Sales & Service

Cons

Not A Luxury Car Interior Quality, no IPOD

Most of the cars, Suv or not do not have this kind of acceleration and control. It can be scarely fast if you want it to be. It is a great car and one of its kind. Headturner it is, always.

I got my Cayenne S 4 months ago, However, There were few problems. Both head light would have some moisture inside after driving in heavy rain. The 6 Disc CD box does not working after 2 months. The position of cup holder is behind gear stick, which make it unconmfortable to change gear if you have a big cup of drink. The Sport Drive bottom is not located in a place where you can operate without searching it. I think the Porsche engineers need to re-arrange all these off-road, sport mode, the height adjust bottoms to places that is intuitive to use when driving. The air con swiches also oddly placed.

I think a car at this price range should not have problems I mentioned....read morehide

Pros

response, handling, stability, design

Cons

fuel consumption

Best SUV I have driven, sporty performance in a quite big car, push the pedal and you can feel its power

Pros

awesome power sport exhaust 21inch wheels

Cons

hard to get in and out of no key illumination

AMAZING PULL TO REDLINE IN SPORT MODE THE SPORT EXHAUST OPTION REALLY WAKES THIS CAR UP FULL LEATHER AND WOOD PACKAGE EXUDE CLASS INSIDE FIT AND FINISH ARE EXCELLENT
21 INCH WHEEL AND HYPO TIRE OPTION REALLY ENHANCE LOOKS AND HANDLING PERFORMENCE

Pros

Power, Handling, Ride Dynamics, Porsche Name

Cons

Pricey Options, No Bluetooth, Poor MPG, Rattles/Squeaks

Let's be honest....if you're looking for something plush, sleek, or practical, you're looking at the wrong vehicle. With Porsche, it's all about performance. Great power and handling (S model). Acceleration is superb esp. in "sport" mode. Despite its hefty weight, handles better than a lot of so-called "sports sedans." Finally living up to the "Porsche" name. Options are ridiculously long and expensive, however. For the price, the model needs more standard features like Bluetooth, Navigation system, and hard-drive stereo. Porsche is still a few years behind the Japanese when it comes to fancy electronics. The interior also looks a little "dated" and not up to par with Lexus or Audi. My '08 is only a few months old and I am little concerned with all the rattles and squeaks that have popped up. All-in-all, however, the '08 Cayenne delivers a great ride and if you are looking for something more luxurious or practical...keep looking....read morehide