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Great performance, poor reliability
Gustavo, 09/26/2009
2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
This SUV is a dream to drive. The handling is superb and the feeling of comfort and security are incredible. However, I had to: 1. Reprogram the software several times, 2. Replace a solenoid in the transmission (hard painful "clunk" when decelerating), 3. Replace crankshaft because of defective rubber housing, 4. cheap plastic parts in the interior keep braking at minor touch, 5. PCM2 system screen went bad after 60,000 miles. According to the dealer and my mechanic, all of the above problems seem to be common for the 2005 model. I hope that Porsche is listening. Would I buy another Cayenne again? Absolutely yes. The pleasure of driving one far exceeds the pain of repairing it.
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Nate, 08/04/2015
updated 08/04/2016
2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 27 people found this review helpful
I love driving this car but Porsche should be ashamed of craftsmanship. Everything plastic has broken off, rear door will not stay open and presents hazard, ac and navigation is a joke, and maintaining vehicle even the Porsche repair shop shakes their head about how poorly designed it is. My advice pick another model.
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Turbo or nothing
osufencer1, 07/31/2014
2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
One of the best car I've owned. BMW X5M or Mercedes ML65 can't come close. I've been lucky to own all three vehicles at one point in time. Although X5 and ML63 has more power IMO but when it comes to handling nothing can compare.
Prefer Cayenne to X5 or ML
Annette, 05/27/2005
2005 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Have owned this car for little over a month. Is a joy to drive. Fast and reliable - true Porsche driving in an SUV. Have owned both a BMW X5 and a Mercedes ML 320 - Cayenne is far superior to these other two. Gas mileage is comparable to the others. Interior is finished beautifully - I have the aluminum finish vs. wood. Modern and sleek. I purchased the 20 inch sport techno wheels which make the appearance more aggressive. Overall, a tremendous driving experience!
Road Warrior
Matt, 11/12/2010
2005 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is a road warrior. I have over 100k miles on it and it still runs like it is brand new. It loves the open road, I once drove across Nevada non stop doing well over a 100 mph and felt comfortable, stable and safe. Will buy another one when this one wears out, could be a while.