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hi
by ms09
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Apr 17, 2007 (11:43 pm)
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Has any 1 driven the x5 4.8 2007. and the new cayenne S and the turbo.. which of these is the most stable comfortable quiet ride car in high speed???
And which has the best handing in these 3 cars???
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- #5 of 10
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X5 4.8 vs Cayenne S
by kabbalah
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Apr 18, 2007 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: ms09 (Apr 17, 2007 11:43 pm)
I drove both the X5 4.8 and the Cayenne S twice last week. Never drove the Turbo. I drove them both at highway speeds 70mph+. Here is my evaluation. As for stability, I would rank them both equally. In the comfort catagory, I think they are also fairly equal in the ones that I drove. There is however a couple of seat options in both vehicles which I have not tried. In the Cayenne there is a sport seat option, and in the X5 there is a ventilated comfort seat option. Porsche options get very complicated even with seats. Full leather, smooth leather, soft look, natural leather etc etc. In terms of quiet, X5 is the winner, but the Cayenne has a wonderful exhaust roar and is a blast to drive. I would also give the Porsche a slight edge in handling but not by much. I don't think most drivers would be able to really tell. BMW velt very very solid, while Porsce felt a little loser. Not tail happy like my old 911 but a bit more playfull than the X5. I thought that the X5 felt a little more refined but not as much fun to drive. I did however like the X5 gagetry more. Better nav system, better electronic controls etc. X5 has panoramic moon roof, which you can get as an option on the Cayenne. Tiny little moonroof is standard. The cayenne interior especially in the 2 tone Havanna/sand color and wood packages are georgious. BMW needs to improve on that. It is a very difficult choice between both vehicles as you can't go wrong with either. My own personal problem is finding a cayenne S for under $78 grand that I can live with for 3 years. The Bimmer works out to about $73k with more gadgets, an easier to discount price, lower money factor, and free service. Stack all that up to fun, fun, fun and it's a tough comparison. By the way, I also tried the V6 cayenne just out of curiosity. It's by far a lot better than the 3 liter X5. I'm sure I would have loved the Turbo, but at that price I'd rather have another 911 cab, not a truck.
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- #6 of 10
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Re: X5 4.8 vs Cayenne S [kabbalah]
by ms09
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Apr 19, 2007 (3:05 am)
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Replying to: kabbalah (Apr 18, 2007 7:38 am)
So ur saying that they're both abt the same and hard to choose 1.
But u like the cayenne better that is the reason ur going for the cayenne right?.
As for as the looks they're both great well every1 has
different opinions on the looks.
I have notice that the x5 is not as noticeable as the cayenne is,after all porsche will always be a porsche, i think the name says it all.
Can any1 tell me the main difference between a naturally aspirated engine and a turbo i know turbo r fast but another difference???
for example the cayenne S and the Cayenne turbo.
S is naturally aspirated and turbo its a twin
turbo.
I have heard that naturally aspirated engine are better in the long run.???
What tires are better for the x5 18in or the 19in? for performance handing etc etc.
also for the cayenne's what the better 1. 18in 19in
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- #7 of 10
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h
by ms09
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Apr 19, 2007 (3:43 am)
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Is there night view assist in the x5 or cayenne i think not but just wanna make sure
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- #8 of 10
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X5 4.8 vs cayenne S
by kabbalah
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Apr 19, 2007 (3:43 pm)
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Replying to: ms09 (Apr 19, 2007 3:43 am)
They are both great vehicles. You can't go wrong with either. A turbo spins a little turbine rotor which pumps in a lot more air into the engine boosting the output. I'm not technical but that's basically how it works. Turbos used to have more problems. I think they have improved quite a bit over the years. The only concern is that they are expensive if they need repairs. I wouldn't lease/own a turbo vehicle past the manufacturers warranty period.
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- #9 of 10
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x5 vs cayenne S
by ms09
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Apr 20, 2007 (3:25 am)
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That means take the more expensive turbo and u might end up getting more trouble more problems later on.ok.
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- #10 of 10
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Hi
by ms09
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Apr 24, 2007 (3:49 pm)
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Hi has any1 got a new cayenne S or turbo or a new x5 4.8
Plz post ur experience here.
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