944NAA

Hello:

I am located in the middle east and have been looking at some Cayennes and would like to know if someone could explain what suspension systems there are for each model.

I have had bad experiences with air suspensions on Mercedes Benz S-class and would like to avoid this again.

Do all Cayennes have air suspension, any differences between V6, S, and Turbo models? Do they change from year to year? I am looking mostly at 2005-2007 models.

Is the a "coil" conversion kit?

What fails, the "air shocks", compressor, everything?

Again, thank you.

mudman2

TT has air suspension as standard = the best
Air is optional on other models
You cannot convert Air to Coil
Compressors fail rarely do Air Struts fail

944NAA

Great, thank you for your reply.

GVA-SFO

we can add that gts have also air suspension native.

after driving extensively both, i choose a cs with air suspension, and 83'000 miles later, i would say that if i can only choose for one option, this is with no doubt and no hesitation the option i will select. a must in my opinion.

Dennis C

It's nice having air suspension and PASM, especially if you have larger diameter wheels.

Marc Gelefsky

Compressor can fail, ask me how I know. But the Air suspension is really nice to have.

The "air bags" are pretty solid, unlike on Audi's

I have had Cayenne loaners without Air suspension and you can really tell the difference.

racer_65

I think the best way to decide between air suspension and regular suspension is to drive both, and see whether it makes a difference to you. A lot of people here will tell you panoramic sunroof is a must have, but ultimately it depends on your personal needs.

I decided on regular suspension because I want long term reliability. I ride on standard 18" wheels and regular suspension serves me perfectly fine.

mcbit

In the US yes but in other countries, steel = standard; air = option.


On the models you are looking at you will not get PASM with coil springs. I don't know which part of the middle east you are in, but here in Dubai there is a huge choice of Cayennes in both air and steel configurations.

GVA-SFO

gts with no air outside the us :
thanks for the info mcbit, i did not know that.

For me the pano roof is simply not usable: open it makes the interior feeling like being into a hurricane above 25mph, ..saying that while our 996 c4 cab is open more than 95% of the time!

pdxjim

I don't have the pano roof, but have similar unit in my Audi A-3. Would not recommend it. More rattles and in the summer more heat.

mcbit

Does not comply with US regulation for minimum height for light trucks.....or something to that effect.

dddd

Depends on how you like to drive... IMO PASM is a must have, then PTV+, next air suspension (unless you tow then it is a must have), finally pdcc. Get them all if it is in your budget.

Mike in CA

+1

mcbit

^^^
The OP is looking at 2005-2007 (2006); so no PASM without air, no PTV and no PDCC.

I don't where in the ME he is but in Dubai there would be probably about 20-30 available at any one time in the age range he's looking at and a good mixture of steel and air. My personal preference is for air as I like the comfort adjustments which can be made.

RegulatorFix

How can you tell from photos of the interior if a Cayenne has the air suspension option?
Is there a second 'wheel' on the center console (similar to the drive selection wheel)? I would assume there is an additional ride height (or firmness) ****/wheel/switch, or?