Help me pick the right Cayenne
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Help me pick the right Cayenne
Okay, I've done the search and I know it can be a tough crowd in here on this topic, but here goes anyway. I'm considering buying a CPO Cayenne S to tow my 82 SC to the track (trailex open trailer). Total tow weight is probably around 3500-4000 lbs. Not interested in the Alpha/Beta badge of courage so I'm thinking 05 S. Seems like some people think the air suspension is a must. What else shoud I be thinking about? I'm planning on finding a car with the oem tow package or having it dealer installed and then dealing with the brake controller myself based on the information from this board. Looking for any comments on my choice as well as any additional tips from others with a similar tow setup. Fire away...
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Sean
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Originally Posted by 1957 356
Okay, I've done the search and I know it can be a tough crowd in here on this topic, but here goes anyway.
Originally Posted by 1957 356
I'm considering buying a CPO Cayenne S to tow my 82 SC to the track (trailex open trailer).
Furthermore, you will likely be able to successfully tow with stock mirrors, since you have decent rear visibility on an open.
Originally Posted by 1957 356
Total tow weight is probably around 3500-4000 lbs.
Originally Posted by 1957 356
Not interested in the Alpha/Beta badge of courage so I'm thinking 05 S.
Originally Posted by 1957 356
Seems like some people think the air suspension is a must.
Originally Posted by 1957 356
What else shoud I be thinking about?
Originally Posted by 1957 356
I'm planning on finding a car with the oem tow package or having it dealer installed and then dealing with the brake controller myself based on the information from this board.
Originally Posted by 1957 356
Looking for any comments on my choice as well as any additional tips from others with a similar tow setup. Fire away...Thanks,
Sean
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Originally Posted by 1957 356
Okay, I've done the search and I know it can be a tough crowd in here on this topic, but here goes anyway. I'm considering buying a CPO Cayenne S to tow my 82 SC to the track (trailex open trailer). Total tow weight is probably around 3500-4000 lbs. Not interested in the Alpha/Beta badge of courage so I'm thinking 05 S. Seems like some people think the air suspension is a must. What else shoud I be thinking about? I'm planning on finding a car with the oem tow package or having it dealer installed and then dealing with the brake controller myself based on the information from this board. Looking for any comments on my choice as well as any additional tips from others with a similar tow setup. Fire away...
Thanks,
Sean
Thanks,
Sean
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The other option I'm considering is a new Tahoe or Yukon, but how boring would that be (although then I'd get the big @ss enclosed trailer which has its merits)? I think you need a little drama with cars. My 82 SC has made me cry on more than a couple occasions (usually when it's on jack stands and I'm underneath it and every so often on the track).
I'm curious ltc, you got rid of your Cayenne but you're pretty active on this board. Is it like losing a limb - still feels like it's there?
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I'm curious ltc, you got rid of your Cayenne but you're pretty active on this board. Is it like losing a limb - still feels like it's there?
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Originally Posted by 1957 356
I'm curious ltc, you got rid of your Cayenne but you're pretty active on this board. Is it like losing a limb - still feels like it's there?
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Not really like losing a limb.....more like Herpes.....it never really goes away, just sort of hides and comes back occasionally.
Pretty active = Pretty bored.
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Originally Posted by 1957 356
The other option I'm considering is a new Tahoe or Yukon, but how boring would that be (although then I'd get the big @ss enclosed trailer which has its merits)?
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Boring? 44 gallon tank, 12000# towing capacity, Powerstroke diesel, 4x4, dual zone A/C, leather everywhere, no "!".......Boring, if you say so.
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Define what is No-Go.
V6, V8, V8TT, V8TTS all have the same rated towing capacity (although common sense must kick in at some point if you consider towing 7700# with 250hp vs 520hp....but I digress)
V6 Cayenne has an Audi/VW engine with PAG designed intake, otherwise a Cayenne is a Cayenne is a Cayenne is a Tourareg.....damn I didn't mean to say that.
The V6 also has some issues regarding brake caliper/wheel compatibilty which has been discussed.
Towing with a Cayenne, 10mpg with a 26 gallon tank, will likely mean frequent stops for gas.
I can drive non stop from Boston to Watkins Glen, towing 5K+ lbs on a single tank and still arrive with more than a quarter tank left.
V6, V8, V8TT, V8TTS all have the same rated towing capacity (although common sense must kick in at some point if you consider towing 7700# with 250hp vs 520hp....but I digress)
V6 Cayenne has an Audi/VW engine with PAG designed intake, otherwise a Cayenne is a Cayenne is a Cayenne is a Tourareg.....damn I didn't mean to say that.
The V6 also has some issues regarding brake caliper/wheel compatibilty which has been discussed.
Towing with a Cayenne, 10mpg with a 26 gallon tank, will likely mean frequent stops for gas.
I can drive non stop from Boston to Watkins Glen, towing 5K+ lbs on a single tank and still arrive with more than a quarter tank left.
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I usually tow an enclosed ATC aluminum trailer with my PASM CS- does fine (once you figure out how many running lights to disconnect) but I used a friend's open ATC aluminum once this summer (with a spec Miata on it) and it towed that like there wasn't anything back there. You should be able to tow with no problem and then have a decent vehicle to use when you're not towing...
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Originally Posted by 1957 356
I just like reading your posts.
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That $150 ticket at the pump can't feel good.
Unloaded, the Excursion gets 20mpg, 15mpg when towing, I have no problem with that.
Think of it like a MasterCard commercial:
2005 Ford Excursion 4x4 6.0l Powerstroke Eddie Bauer Edition: $50,000
44 gallons of diesel fuel: $130
Being able to tow at night, headlights/trailer lights working, with no Maglites taped to the front of the vehicle and never see "!": Priceless
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Originally Posted by ltc
Being able to tow at night, headlights/trailer lights working, with no Maglites taped to the front of the vehicle and never see "!": Priceless
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Originally Posted by yetis
I would have paid to see that. I just think of the Porsche promo picture, showing the Cayenne towing the boat and a Cayenne with maglites tapes to the hood.
I did get a few looks when I pulled into the paddock to sign in, and I did get quite a few 'comments' from the 18 wheelers on the MA Pike that morning....lights flashing, horns blaring.
Ah, the fond memories.
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Originally Posted by ltc
That's what I'm here for.....
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Think of it like a MasterCard commercial: 2005 Ford Excursion 4x4 6.0l Powerstroke Eddie Bauer Edition: $50,000 -- 44 gallons of diesel fuel: $130 --Being able to tow at night, headlights/trailer lights working, with no Maglites taped to the front of the vehicle and never see "!": Priceless