wds928

I am looking to buy a new Cayenne Diesel and have found a couple of 2014's and 2013's on Porsche dealer lots.

Are there any substantive differences between two?

If there are no real differences, then the decision is accept the options the dealer cars have or order new. Looks like I can get a September allocation, with a November build from one dealer.

But if I can get better than 7% off sticker on a new 2013, I may do that.

Thoughts?

gnat

Depends on when the 13s were built. The biggest change I can think of is that starting with 11/2012 13 builds the PCM came with the Jukebox and shows album art. There were also some interior and exterior color changes for the 14s, but none that I would expect to see as a dealer order.

I'm sure there are other changes I've forgotten, but it was all pretty minor stuff.

kosmo

I had a '13 diesel loaner for several days. Very nice DD especially in the city.

mudman2

Do the 14's have the LED array in the headlight ?

billyg

Yes, front and rear

mudman2

Wonder why they don't show them on the website gallery as they do on the Turbo

gnat

Now that you mention it I think there was an LED change, but I thought it was to the bars in the grill and not the Turbo/GTS ring in the headlight. Am I wrong?

mudman2

the 4 LEDS around the Xenon lens is what i am seeing on all the TT's around here

wds928

Page 69 of the 150 page Cayenne sales booklet says the "Turbo and GTS main headlight has 4 LED spotlights. All models have LED daytime running lights, which are arranged horizontally in the front light units..."

So the GTS and Turbo get different main headlights over the base, diesel Hybrid and S. All have LED daytime running lights.

mudman2

Ahh that now make sense, I did not have my 150 page sales brochure to hand tsk tsk

They look good, much better than the ricer look a lot of manufacturers have gone for.

wds928

I only have the sales booklet because I'm trying to figure out all the packages, options, etc. What a cluster &%*!

For example, PASM is shown in this booklet is not available in the Premium Package. The Diesel sales booklet (only 34 pages) says that PASM is included in the Premium Package. If you use the Porsche Build Your Own applet, PASM is a separate option, not included in any package.

So I'll go with steel springs and no PASM.

gnat

That statement should liven up this thread

For what it's worth, my Oct CD has the Premium package and no PASM came with it (and I also did not get it). I'd be surprised if it was part of the packages as it's a performance option and the packages are geared to the things most people expect on a luxury SUV (heated seats, big sunroof, nav, etc..).

visitador

Since I ordered a CD 2014 I know there is one change: Premium package plus has lane departure warning as standard now. Also, I am not sure if you could order the AHA app (online services) on the 2013.

also I tested the CD with 19" with steel suspension only. It was fine for my needs. So, I did not order the PASM.

billyg

everyone is correct. Class dismissed.

RickDC

Do you have a scan of the diesel brochure that shows PASM is included?

@Visitador.. I've just ordered a 2014 CD (my first porsche), due for delivery in Nov 13, when ordered it didn't have Lane Departure listed, only LCA - can you show me where it's included?

Thank you! :-)