Used 2006 Porsche Cayenne Consumer Reviews
Used Cayenne for sale
Life is too short to drive uninspiring vehicles!
Zachariah A., 12/26/2016
updated 12/27/2019
2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
At age 52 - I am thrilled to buy this Porsche SUV. After years of owning cars for the sake of saving money - I decided to change things up, at this juncture in life. As a result, this go-anywhere, do-it-all, rocket-sled brick has unleashed hidden Adrenaline I have pent-up inside, for decades. Every drive now brings a huge, LOL smile to my face. Suddenly, spending money on something THIS FUN is now totally worth it. I plan on driving this over-the-top beast to the ground. I can now leave this Earth knowing I drove the fastest, man-made, land object I could afford. My perspective on life is now enhanced. Read all the reviews, watch all the YouTube video on this remarkable machine. There truly is NO substitute...
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My "Annie"
June F., 05/14/2006
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I will never own another car! The Cayenne drives solidly. It provides great handling and I feel safe in it. I can carry so much stuff in the back with the seats down, more than my husband's truck and my daughters H3. The Cayenne has great power to get out of any situation. I use this car like a workhorse and put tons of miles on it. I wish I could use regular gas in it, this is my only complaint.
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The Beast
Greg Lewis, 12/18/2007
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
A great vehicle for those who really want "sport" in their SUV. Strong, powerful & fast, the Cayenne S combines good steering feedback with excellent (sometimes squeaky) brakes. At 5300 lbs having all these benefits is fairly amazing. The ride is stiff, but that is a trade-off for exceptional cornering. The tiptronic is the best auto-manual tranny I have used. I really enjoy making the gear changes myself. If you want the best acceleration out of this car, changing manually is a must. I have already added precat bypass pipes, giving 17hp over stock. I am also eyeing a computer remap and perhaps a free-flow intake for another 30-HP. I've owned 1988 and 1999 Carreras. Cayenne is a true Porsche.
A pleasure to drive (6 Cyl)
Papparaz, 08/22/2010
2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
I test drove a 4Runner and an MDX. The Cayenne was just too fun to pass up. I bought used from a dealer who provided additional 2 years CPO warranty. The tiptronic in manual mode gives adequate pep but my wife's Avalon is still faster 0-60. Passes well on the highway. Exhaust note is a nice touch - except when listening to music. No tow bar installed yet but it is planned so hope there is enough power. The park assist option is both handy and annoying but it can be turned off by pushing a button. Everyone seems to agree the cup holders are too small. Can idle rough after cold start if fuel < 93 octane. Overall I just love driving this vehicle and have had no problems after 3 months.
no baloney
william calvin, 10/05/2006
2006 Porsche Cayenne S Titanium Edition 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
Hands down the best vehicle I ever owned. I've many luxury suv's and cars.... even Porsche's etc. But nothing can discribe excellence better than a Porche cayenne S
great fun to drive, favorite car
prter w, 04/21/2006
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Cayenne S has an incredible drive, has all the power one needs, and handles like Boxster. I love it. I also own a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a Porsche Speedster, a BMW 650 convertable, a BMW X5 and a Lincoln Navagator. Nothing compares to the Cayenne.
Fun to drive
PAUL , 01/26/2009
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
In the last two years I've owned two Cayenne S. Things to note the air suspension and panoramic sun roof are worth the money, plus it'll sell easier with them. The reliability however is bellow par! Plan on bringing it in monthly to change every bulb, followed by something else after that.
My 11th Porsche
Gene Bussian, 09/07/2005
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
In 1955 I purchased my first Porsche. I have had a 356s, a912, a 911 Targa and two RS Spyders. I raced them all. Comparing an SUV with these sports cars might seem hard, but the Cayenne S is really a Porsche at heart. It can corner and brake with ease. The ride has three adjustments with my air suspension. It is the finest automobuile I have ever owned or driven. There is no spare tire...but then could I really change 20" wheels by myself?
Porsche has paint issues!
kb, 06/15/2006
2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my first Porsche. I traded a beatiful Lexus GX470 that I wish I had back. Although the Porsche is fun to drive and I like the look, I have had several issues with the flat black paint. You can breathe on the paint and it scratches. It is only two months old and looks worse than most cars that are years old. The dealership has tried to put a band- aide on it and they keep cleaning it up really pretty. I am afraid to see what this car looks like in 6 months to a year. I cannot believe that a company like Porsche would offer such a poor quality paint! This should not even be an option!
Very Fun Car
Harry, 09/08/2006
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I replaced my BMW 2003 X5 with a Porsche Cayenne S. The power and handling are incredible. The Tiptronic shifter is similar to BMW's. I also have it on the steering wheel, which is very handy for fast acceleration or passing. The Cayenne handles better than the Sport Edition of the BMW X5 3.0 model that I had. It is better on the bumps in the road. Its cornering is better too. The sound of the engine is what is incredible about the Cayenne. It has that great Porsche sound. It is a good SUV for the family. There are some features I wished the Cayenne had that the BMW has, but in terms of handling and comfort of drive - I'll take the Cayenne S over the BMW X5 Sport Edition any day. It will be interesting what the NEW BMW X5 is like. Drive both before you buy.