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Used 2012 Porsche Cayenne Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

Great automobile, lousy customer support

pablo3031, 12/28/2012
2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4dr SUV 4WD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful

I purchased a new 2012 Cayenne turbo, wonderful piece of machinery. Design, looks, ride and engine all great. Brakes have been an issue, 4 visits to dealer resulted in new rotors and pads at roughly 15,000 miles due to unbearable squeaking noise, still persists. Dealer has confirmed, Porsche rep confirmed and has said that thats the way it is. I have been waiting for a call back from dealer for 4 weeks now, nothing. For a purchase of $130K I expect more from a customer service standpoint.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Improvement

Bif, 10/02/2010
2011 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV 4WD (4.8L 8cyl 8A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful

This is an excellent choice for those looking for a combination of sports car performance and carrying/towing capacity. The acceleration and steering responsiveness is amazing (am I really driving an SUV?). Plus, I can haul my family and pets where they need to go. Compared to the X5 or Range Rover, this Cayenne is a MUCH better value. The interior redesign and fuel economy improvement make the Cayenne a compelling choice

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Rocket Sofa

GuyC, 10/09/2010
2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4dr SUV 4WD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 26 people found this review helpful

Was agonizing over a new RR SC, 911 or an Vantage Roadster. This car seemed to have it all and the comfort and undated interior, the lighter weight, fuel economy swayed me. We have tried to buy a Cayenne twice in the past and both time have walked away disappointed, once buying the FX and once an RR, this time, the feel was Porsche-like and I am very happy we waited. A serious Rocket propelled lounge. Watch your speed though, you can get over 100 in almost pure silence :)

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5 out of 5 stars

It’s time to get one right now.

Edwin2Van, 11/19/2024
2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It’s not easy to find a well maintained cayenne but, when you see, just take it.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

2011 Cayenne V6 Manual

thefaithful, 07/06/2011
2011 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
39 of 74 people found this review helpful

Exceptional. Value, comfort, power, fuel efficiency, what's not to like. I have owned and loved the following vehicles: '50 Pontiac business coupe, 3-speed '61 Sunbeam Alpine, 4-speed '64 Pontiac GTO HT, 4-speed '66 Plymouth 2-door HT, 4-speed '60 Jaguar XK150, auto '64 Studebaker Avanti, auto '67 Volvo P1800, 4-speed '72 AMC Hronet, 4-speed '74 Fiat 128, 4-speed '76 Fiat 131, 4-speed '69 Alfa spider, 4-speed '79 Pontiac Grand Am, auto '83 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 5-speed '84 Porsche 944, 5-speed '86 Alfa Alfeta, 5-speed '89 Ford SHO, 5-speed '87 Jeep Cherokee, 5-speed '80 911SC, 5-speed '97 Ford Expedition, auto '06 VW GTI, 6-speed '63 Porsche 356, 4-speed '11 Porsche Cayenne, 6-speed man

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