2008 Porsche Cayenne Consumer Reviews

Nice Ride!

Written by: dave on 09/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Spent about 2 weeks looking for the right car. New it when I found the GTS..Trading out of a land rover sport. But that's another story ... Porsche has done a great job- inside & out. Power out of the V-8 is great. Fit & finish also very nice.

Favorite Features

Sport mode

Suggested Improvements

Up grade package

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good with some surprises

Written by: raytoei on 09/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Unlike the previous reviewers, I wasn't looking for a SUV, as such, I did not really do any due diligence on the Audi Q6 or BMW X5; it was really either a luxury saloon upgrade for my 520i or the Cayenne. In the end, we decided on the Cayenne because this is the only Porsche where the whole family can actually experience together.

Favorite Features

I love the handling and steering. The Bose sound system is very rich. And then there is the "Sports" button.

Suggested Improvements

Well, I think the standard interior is not as good as other modern European cars. I chose the nice Havana/Sand interior but am currently paranoid about how to maintain it.

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love my gts red gts!

Written by: hellfire on 08/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Went from 911(997)cab + Range Rover Supercharged to the GTS. Although interior appointments not as luxurious as the RR, it feels as expensive. Alcantara is lovely! Fat steering wheel the best I've held. Took it on rough roads for a hike and with comfort suspension mode + raised height, felt just slightly more bumpy than the RR, though definitely need to be careful with the 21 inch rims. dealer added tooki bluetooth and ipod integration so gadget wise, slightly better than the RR. skipped the rear view camera - view is straight down so not as much visibility as RRSC, but parking assist is just about as good. in all, it's made me forget my RRSC, but i still miss the 911 a bit.

Favorite Features

supportive sport seats. interior better than the 911. v8 sound! panoramic roof almost as good as a cab. power tailgate very handy.

Suggested Improvements

gas mileage could be better. getting about 12/17, but engine not broken in yet. wish it had the new touchscreen PCM, it's still better than our Mercedes COMMAND interface. needs better/more front cup holders

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Wow

Written by: Chizzy on 08/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Worth every penny. Initially purchased the base cayenne with 6 cyl. Later drove the GTS and I was hooked. NO comparison. I Love this car. I have had them all range rover, bmw, lexus... this car blows them all away hands down.

Favorite Features

Handling and power.

Suggested Improvements

Not many options included and all are expensive to add. Porsche seems to nickel and dime the customer too much.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Cayenne Transmission Problems

Written by: iso on 07/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I had my cayenne for over a year now. I am very much upset at my dealer in Manhattan. I had my transmission stuck on 3rd gear when i had 3,000 miles. They towed and fixed it. Then the same thing happened again when i had about 12,000 miles. They towed and repaired again. But then my dealer did not want to give me a loaner, saying they are all reserved for customers coming for an oil change. I was stuck early in the morning had to pick up my son from school, go see customers and fly overseas that day. I had to rent a car to continue my day. Then i had to replace my oxygen sensor. I had my navigation stuck once so did my horn. I am not very happy honestly planning to get out of my lease.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

11 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Porsche Cayenne 2008

Written by: Rob on 07/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Overall I been owing the 2008 Cayenne for 11 months and it is great enjoyment to drive with the combination of delivering good power and good torque from the newly design v6 direct injection engine.

Favorite Features

Sport mode that added extra power and rpm with the new engine mgt. program

Suggested Improvements

minor defective founds with mirror motor and the silver plastic mould on the top rear bumper but fixed by dealer.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Cayenne

Written by: KAREN on 06/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The 2008 Cayenne is an impressive vehicle.I like everything about it. I liked it so much I bought a Boxster a couple weeks after the Cayenne purchase. Porsche is a quality automobile, way above the rest. I have owned BMW, Audi and Mercedes, and there is no comparison.

Favorite Features

Parking assist is appreciated.

Suggested Improvements

The seat memory could be in a different spot.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great Car

Written by: Mark on 05/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

So far so good. Drove the range rover sport, BMW X5, X6, Audi. Looked around a good bit before settling on the Porsche Cayenne. Decided to get the V6 over the V8 due to gas mileage. Less power for sure but I would rather save money on gas vs. drag racing from stop lights. The car drives very well you find it hard to believe you are sitting in a SUV vs. a 911. Very sporty feel and drive. The V6 has good acceleration especially when the sport mode is engaged. Overall impressive car. Porsche there is no substitute

Favorite Features

Sport mode. Satellite radio. Navigation.

Suggested Improvements

The accessory list is too expensive. There are not many standard features. Porsche should incorporate more standard features like automatic headlights.

17 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Great Handling Ride

Written by: dj on 05/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I got my Cayenne base tip with Nav, Bose, Auto Climate, Park Assist, among other options. The climate control is a bit inflexible, but one can learn to modify setting to allow it to be shut off for heating and AC, The park assist sensors for the front are too sensitive or erratic. The Bose speakers are great and a must-have since the standard system is awful. The overall ride is wonderful in handling and braking. We are getting 18-19 mpg for overall driving with about 40% highway. On a recent road trip between northern and southern California Driving 75-80 mph on the highway, we got 20.5mpg. Our car is white and the Cayenne plaque was black and looked cheap so we removed it.

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3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Overall an excellent vehicle

Written by: GP on 04/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Before owning the Cayenne S, I owned a BMW 745Li. The vehicles are pretty similar. The BMW is incredible but the Cayenne is even more incredible considering`that it is an SUV and not a luxury car. The Cayenne S is well worth the money.

Favorite Features

Engine, the sound of the engine, rear view camera, XM radio, surround sound system

Suggested Improvements

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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