carlos50

Hi all

I'm considering a 2010 958 3.0 D as a replacement for my 2004 955 CTT but it doesn't have the air suspension or active suspension so I'm a bit concerned that its not as refined as the CTT and doesn't handle like it in the bends?

I already think the performance sacrifice is enough to have to take on but handling may be too much and for £33k on top of mine I don't want to be left regretting the buy.

How is the steel sprung 958 compared?

The V8 Cayenne S is still £10k again here in the UK so the only other performance option is the Hybrid, but I'm not sure on that model given the mixed reviews.

Thanks

Carl

grohgreg

I compare my '13 CD to the '11 Touareg TDI it replaced. Whereas it's essentially the same platform, Porsche took performance, steering, ride, and handling far beyond Volkswagen standards. I take bends/curves/dips/rises a good 15mph faster in the CD than I would ever have considered in the Touareg. Only once did I ever feel a rear wheel cocking, but that was more a factor of a poorly engineerred curve than of the suspension. But the proof is in the pudding. That said, the MY2010 is a 957 actually - in this country at least - and I have no experience to compare the heavier six speed 957 with the lighter eight speed 958.

//greg//

Needsdecaf

His post mentions he's in the UK so 2010 would be the first year for the 958.

And I agree 100% with your assesment.

ckkrause

Carl- My wife got me a '12 Hybrid for my 60th birthday and at the time I was thinking, why not an "S" dear??? ....I'm now 25k miles into ownership w/4k of towing a racecar and this car hasn't missed a beat. It's powerful and gets better mileage than advertised... I'm a convert, it's been wonderful!

CK

carlos50

Thanks CK, I have the chance of a Hybrid for £2k more than the diesel but not from Porsche dealer. Does yours have the active suspension or standard springs?

ckkrause

Mine has air/active suspension... I believe all Hybrid's come w/air suspension...

carlos50

It doesn't in the UK, or at least didn't in 2010. The one I saw has the switches missing in the console and I read an article saying the air and active really make these cars.

I love my CTT, its hard to let go but the 958 is a huge improvement inside.