stumil

2011 Cayenne (non-S)

Classic Silver Metallic P5
Standard Interior in Black MA
BOSE® Audio Package PU6
Premium Package Plus PU3
Moonroof 3FE
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) 1Y1
18" Cayenne Wheel C1J
Wheel Hub Cover with Colored Porsche Crest 1NP
Servotronic 1N3
Heated Three-spoke Multifunction Leather Steering Wheel 2ZH
14-way Power Seats with Memory Package PE5
Non Smoker Package 9JA
Telephone Module (for Blackberry to work via Bluetooth) 9W1
Trailer Coupling without Removable Ball Joint 1D6
Heated Windscreen 4GH
Running Boards VR1


Not doing PASM or PDDC. Will this build include the Sport button?

Ordering tomorrow for September delivery. Opinions encouraged!

rome

Maybe cut the Premium Plus package back to the Convenence Package, drop PTV and the heated windscreen and go for the 'S' with the savings. Plus, with the S you'll get the nicer wheels for free and some other freebes that come wth the S.

If you don't lke that plan, I would at least bag the wheels and get the Cayenne S III wheels. The base wheels for the non-S look very cheap to my eye (like they have in the prior Cayennes) and almost every base Cayenne will come with them because its a free option. $390 gets you the S wheels.

Good luck with order, either way, you are going to love it.

rome

BTW-- Do you know if the non smoker options gets you a cig lighters or outlet in the same spot. My dealer didn't know.

stumil

Thanks Rome for the input - recognize you from the 997 forum. Really like your idea on the wheels. I hadn't considered that all the folks buying the base model will make the standard wheel mundane at best.

My thinking on Cayenne non-S is that I already have 385hp in the 997.2 - can go a little lighter in the daily driver Cayenne. I guess it's my small concession to being a little "greener".

Don't know about the lighters/outlets question.

Glad to hear that I'm going to love the car. Do I have to refer to it as a Pig as others on this forum do? If yes, what do I call the 997?

s4for5

The vehicle dynamics are so totally different and much less rewarding in my opinion.
At least try and spend some time in both before placing the order.

Andy E.

21.4 mpg on the V6 as compared to 19.5 mpg on the "S". 236 g/km C02 emissions on the V6 as compared to 245 g/km on the "S". Not that much more greener than you may have thought it would be and a better resale on the "S" later on if you decide to buy it back.

Actually, the Germans call it a "heisser ofen" which when translated, means motorcycle. They are of course referring to it's superb handling.

wirunner

I like Rome's idea. I cannot tell you how many times I've thought even the S wasn't powerful enough. You'll be bored to death in a V6.

If you can't do that at least get nicer and bigger wheels. They make the exterior appearance difference in any car.

wirunner

Yes but it's spelled "P!g"

dasams

I'd rather have a stripped S than a loaded non-S. My advice is to spec an S and then add options up to your budget. dave

stumil

After much consideration of the good advice I've received on this forum, here is what my final order is looking like:

Cayenne S Tiptronic

Packages:
BOSE® Audio Package PU6
Convenience Package PU1

Classic Silver Metallic P5
Standard Interior in Black MA
Trailer Coupling without Removable Ball Joint 1D6
Extended Range Fuel Tank 0M1
18" Cayenne S III Wheel C1Q
Wheel Hub Cover with Colored Porsche Crest 1NP
Non-smoker Package 9JA
Heated Three-spoke Multifunction Leather Steering Wheel 2ZH
Lane Change Assist (LCA) 7Y1
Heated Front Seats 4A3
14-way Power Seats with Memory Package PE5
Seat Ventilation Front 4D3
Destination Charge


Let me know if I've missed something. Many thanks for the assistance!

Regards - Stuart

stumil

BTW, Is Auto Start/Stop (part of the 8 speed Tiptronic package) user selectable? In other words, can I shut it off?

rome

Yes..there is a push button on the console to de-activate. The beefed up ignition system was built to take the wear and tear, but the guide still cautions that you should expect to replace the consumable parts with frequent use.

rome

Looks like a really nice spec to me. (Oner question-- Did you drop the Bose package?)

Great choice getting the S.... Now it's a Porsche...

stumil

Rome - Bose is there. See Bose Audio Package PU6 line 3.

Thanks for much good advice!!!

rome

Oh, I see it now...Nice build. I'm sure you will love it.