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5 out of 5 stars

Best car ever!

G. Pitts, 07/31/2021
2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I had 2 Mercedes (including 5oo),2 Bmw 5 series, Lexus 350, Audi and Land Rover (LR stayed in the shop for repairs). I still love my 2008 Porsche by far. Repairs can be expensive but not many are required. I am sorry I sold my Porsche Cayman; it wasn’t practical but plan to continue to drive my Cayenne for a few more years.

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4 out of 5 stars

Good value

DM, 09/07/2009
2008 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

I have been very pleased overall with this car. Best handling SUV out there (after driving all of them). Comfortable for me (I'm 6'5") but not for anyone behind me. Not a real good family car. Just not enough room for any length of time with kids or stuff. But the only Porsche you can take the family of 5 in. Could use more power and the mileage is not great for a V6.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Obnoxious Performance

RCD, 03/02/2008
2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

The "Oh my god I can't believe how fast and loud that gorgeous SUV is" look I get from drivers when I roar past them, is alone worth the $130K I spent on this vehicle. It may not be as pretty as the Range Rover or as practical as the X5, but it is definitely the most fun to drive. I only wish they made a bigger gas tank because I'm constantly having to fill it up (approx. 10 mpg). I've previously owned a CLK Benz and an Audi Allroad, and they don't even compare to the '08 Cayenne Turbo in acceleration and handling. Even though the price is ridiculous, you only live once, and it would be a shame if I died and didn't get to experience the thrill of driving this once-in-a- lifetime vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best in class, excellent face lift!

John, 04/13/2007
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought mine early March and so far love it. The 3.6 puts out 290 HP and works well for my needs, I have the tip trans. and I'm happy with the smooth shifting. We had 7 inches of snow a few weeks ago and this thing eats its way up my snow and ice covered drive much better than the X5 ever did!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fast

MtnRudy, 06/10/2007
2008 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great speed, handles great. The new front end is a great improvement over '06, but the back could use revision. The only gripe I have is no Bluetooth and no MP3 dock, both features which are available on the X5. That being said, there is no comparison between the X5 and the S. This is one incredibly fast and well-built machine. The biggest surprise to me is how fuel efficient this is, with straight freeway driving at 22, and mixed city/freeway at 17 to 18 (my experience in the first 4000 miles.

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