How does 958 3.0 D ride without Air Suspension?
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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And I agree 100% with your assesment.
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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.
I love my CTT, its hard to let go but the 958 is a huge improvement inside.