keithwatson

Hi everyone,
I am ready to get rid of my 06 Landcruiser and I have driven a cayenne S. I am intrigued by the gts, though would appreciate any thoughts on the advantages, aside from hp. Also, if I could find an 08, it sounds like I could get close to 20% discount based on what I have read on other posts. Is this largely true? I know it is regionally dependent. Also, I keep seeing negative rating by consumer reports regarding the cayenne, though I don't know if this also pertains to the gts.
Are there any such issues that any of you gts owners are aware of.

Thanks in advance,
KW

bgsntth

I was looking to replace my Land Rover LR3 and Cayman, both lease returns, with CPOed examples of the same. As the CPOed selection of LR3's and RRS was dismal and the pricing plain wierd, I went to look at a V6 Cayenne. Long story short, it seems that you can get a much greater % of MSRP on the S and GTS model. My sales gentleman, who I have bought from previously, made me such a crazy offer on a Manual GTS, that I could not walk away from it. I'm most likely paying $200 more a month than I would be if I had went with the base Cayenne. Long-story short, go in asking for a base Cayenne, and see what the dealer can do for you. Most dealers have new 2008's laying around too.

WayneE

2008 or 2009 manual GTS?

bgsntth

2009 GTS Manual with PDCC. Wish it had Bluetooth and the tow kit, the latter to accomodate a Hitchsafe and bike rack. It is amazing how much smaller the Cayenne cargo area is than the LR3, considering the the latter is only an inch longer; hence, the need for a bike rack.

littlejt1

Paging LTC... get the marinade ready, and I'll fire up the grill!

alex911s

My buddies 08 gts is for sale here in SF bay area for $63K.. Gray.. 11K miles

ltc

Our Esteemed forum Moderator, Sir Mudman2, has a very good DIY on installing the trailer hitch (mechanical and/or electrical), so that should not be a major issue.
(now adding BiXenons.....THAT is a major issue....here Toby Toby Toby )

As for a bike rack, I would strongly suggest this one.
http://backrack.net/

I bought one (installed on Larry's widow's Excursion diesel) and it is amazingly well built....much more rugged than any other the more popular commercial racks.

As for BT, there are several options available.

ltc

Newbies never get old. I love them.

Tail wagging, head over heels in love with the thought of owning a Cayenne.
Then they end up wetting the papers when they realize what they've done.
That sleek, sexy Cayenne isn't so sleek and sexy anymore...

The Porsche equivalent of a Vegas wedding now that I think about it.

ltc

Alex,
I think the asking price might be a bit optimistic, especially given the discounts reported here on new vehicles.

And no Alex, no Cayenne for you

bgsntth

Thanks ltc. The truck is leased, so I'm afraid to do the DIY hitch option, though I may change my mind.

I'm researching the BT options. The BT is completely integrated with our Land Rovers, which has spoiled me rotten. I'm not too keen on spending $1K plus to have the tempermental dealer installed option, which will be a gift to Porsche at lease end. I do know it works, however, as when I visited the dealer the techs were trying to connect another GTS owner's phone without success; but it kept mating with my phone incessantly. Kind of like my wife when she was trying to conceive our second. I do not want anthing attached to my ear, and have not been impressed with the speaker options at my Sprint store.

Please share you knowledge.

littlejt1

Now that stings... yes I know, truth hurts sometimes...

Viva Las Vegas baby! lol

ltc

What happens in the pig pen stays in the pig pen.

ltc

Was unaware of lease status.
I would imagine using an OEM hitch receiver would not pose an issue regarding the terms of the lease and you may be able to work out a reasonable price/residual value...

A good stereo installer should be able to integrate a Parrot Bluetooth kit into the vehicle with no problems.
FWIW, most of the OEM kits use the Parrot reference designs. I've used them before, they're good.
The Parrot kits (even those with LCD) are reasonably priced and can be removed from the vehicle at lease turn in and sold/reused.

As for a mount for the Parrot in the Pig, I would recommend only using Kuda mounts (made in Germany, excellent fit, no holes required). I've used them before in Larry's Cayenne and in his widow's Ford Excursion

http://www.kudausa.com/kuda_mount_an...03-31-310.html


I have none.

I am, however, really enjoying my new daily driver's (09 Ford Escape Hybrid) infotainment system. Even though it is 'Powered by Microsoft', the Ford Sync system is very well thought out and performs well. Voice activated everything, touchscreen, BT, excellent NAV with real time updates incorporated.

bgsntth

Awesome....thanks ltc.

ltc