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4.13 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous, Fun But Quirky

Buck, 01/07/2005
2005 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
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If you've seen it, no comment necessary. To drive it you gotta learn to use the power; it's not standard stomp and romp. Had lots of nagging "quality recall" issues. Back hatch lid pops. Automatic keying system is not predictable. Electronic display puts up fictional problems. Wiper blades smearing. It's gonna be an amazing and unique vehicle once all the quirks are out. Option package a bit thin given price.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

My First Long-Term Keeper

MikeD, 12/31/2004
2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
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Typically after nine months I am trading in my cars for something new and different to drive, typically another German sports car. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo is my first Porsche and SUV and it drives like a real sports car, not an SUV. Everything in the car is well placed, tight, beautiful, and serves its purpose. Not only can you load the car up with options, but you can also add some of the aftermarket options as well from many makers. I have had no problems with the vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Pure Pleasure

kate, 01/06/2005
2005 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
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Fom day one, I have not had any buyer's remorse about my Porsche Cayenne S. It provides pure driving pleasure! I just returned from a road trip from California to Oregon and back. The vehicle performed wonderfully. Its steering, handling, power, Bose stereo, Navigation system, extra power from the S model, etc... I can't wait to go on my next road trip to Canada. Thank you, Porsche!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

An SUV with real performance

RL, 01/15/2005
2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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Except for recalls, my 2005 Porsche Cayenne has been an excellent blend of luxury and performance. It is far more luxurious than than the Land Rover Range Rover. It gives great on and off road performance. It comes with most of the bells and whistles that the Lexus RX 330 has, but it is not quite as luxurious. My fuel economy has been better than expected. This vehicle feels and drives like a Porche. It is pretty amazing. The downside is two different sets of tires are required. Performance tires (obviously) can't handle the winter weather.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Cayenne S

Lorene Olsen, 04/07/2005
2005 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
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I just purchased a Cayenne S last month. I have had many SUVs over the past 10 years, and this one definitely takes the cake. It feels much larger when your are inside. I love the quality that Porsche put inside and out.I also have a Cadillac Escalade with a super charger on it. It may have the power, but not the handling of the Cayenne. When you are driving it you feel like you are in a Porsche, not an SUV. The nice thing about it is you can still tow if you need to. The best of both worlds.

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