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2008 Porsche Cayenne User Reviews

2008 Porsche Cayenne Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 13 reviews

  • Performance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Appearance:3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars 3.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"power" 8 reviews
"ride" 4 reviews
"speed" 4 reviews
"interior" 4 reviews
"build quality" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"high maintenance" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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Richard writes:
2008 Porsche Cayenne S Review
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Amazing naturally aspirated V8 engine, very quick, PDCC makes it handle like a sport saloon (very similar to Audi S6).

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Fuel consumption (but you cannot buy a car like this and then complain that it likes to "eat" a lot.)

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The Best Suv On The Market By A Mile. — After a few weeks with this car I can say that this is the best SUV by far. People who always talk about BMW X5 and its road capabilities should drive one of these. It's a completely different league than any SUV. Yes I was shocked when Porsche introduced an SUV, but then I drove one, and completely changed my mind. Performance combined with handling make this car genuine Porsche. It's not the best looking car, but who cares?! If you're buying one don't get the 3.6 V6, that's just an engine from VW, which makes it only a Touareg in a nicer package, and that totally kills the "magic" of this car. If you have some extra cash to spend go for the GTS (it looks fabulous in the nordic gold) but GTS package kills the off road capabilities, which some people may wanna use. If you want something special go for the Turbo S, don't get the Turbo. The price difference isn't huge and for that little extra you get the most powerful Porsche on the market. But if you want to use it every day, the S is the best combination of fun and rationality.

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Haroon writes:
2008 Porsche Cayenne S Review
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The fact that it's a Porsche.
Mediocre Interior.
I like the gearbox and the two holders on it's side.
Looks good from the front
Good and smooth drive.
Agile SUV (though not for the desert)
I like the steering wheel.
It's available in many options (adaptive headlights etc...)
The front's beautiful

Cons

A little cramped for a full-size SUV
X5 takes the cake
Sometimes delicate (when u dont take it to service!).
Not reliable enough.
Ugly from the back

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It's My Mom's Car... Don't Have Any Pictures Of It But I'll Find It Soon — Interior- not so impressive... not as comfy as other BMW's or Mercs. Actually it's a bit cramped from the back (for a full-size SUV) but there's lots of boot space. Exterior- It's very agressive from the front but from the back it's ugly... overall exterior I don't like. Handling- the drvie's good Performance- It's high on petrol, don't service it and it will be no more (trust me... i've gone thru it) Overall impression- Of course, it's a Porsche... and the sales are high... so who am I to say anything??

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blewis5148 writes:
2008 Porsche Cayenne Base Review
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Extreamly solid vehicle, Porsche builds a quality product. The ride is superb and not one single rattle in 4 years! The leather interior has held up so well it almost appears that it has not been used.

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Navigation system is not that great and you can not move the map around to see what lies up ahead easily. Lack of bluetooth and having to remove your sim from your phone to insert it in the dashboard, in order to make the onboard phone work is a nuisance.

blewis5148
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All In All This Ia An Exceptional Vehicle And The Pro's Definately Outweigh The Cans. — Extreamly solid vehicle, Porsche builds a quality product. The ride is superb and not one single rattle in 4 years! The leather interior has held up so well it almost appears that it has not been used.Navigation system is not that great and you can not move the map around to see what lies up ahead easily. Lack of bluetooth and having to remove your sim from your phone to insert it in the dashboard, in order to make the onboard phone work is a nuisance.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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USAFCRO writes:
2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Review
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Serious power, handling and looks

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Maintenance costs are very high, tires, brakes and routine oil changes are high.

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Epic — The exterior remodel of the cayenne with addition of direct fuel injection really made this year model stand out. Developing 500 hp and 520ftlbs of tq, this is the most powerful SUV on the planet. These trucks originally sold for over 100K but can be purchased for less than half of that if you are a patient buyer.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Alain writes:
2008 Porsche Cayenne S Review
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huge, porsche

Cons

heavy, slow

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Nice Enough — Performance - acceleration poor, braking fine, handling fine Build Quality - perfect! Appearance - ugly as hell Cost of Ownership - a lot Fun Factor - nope, not fun but it is a nice ride. Plenty af space. Needs a turbo. Too slow too heavy. I like it anyway.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Brett writes:
2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Review
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fast

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too big

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Cayenne Turbo — Good motor but way too big. Perfromance is amazing for a 3 ton car 0-60 in 5 secs...but so thirsty and a pain getting in car parks etc. Very practical though as its a van with the seats down!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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johnny1139 writes:
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I Love My Porsche Cayenne — I love the handling of this SUV. Build solid. I love the exterior and interior look. Gas mileage isn't that great, but it an SUV. Really enjoy driving this beast. I love the sound of the engine.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Abbas writes:
2008 Porsche Cayenne S Review
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air suspension road handling luxury

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Still to find

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Dream Car — Its a dream Car by all standards. fantastic value for money luxury defined and would definitely would recommend the 21" wheels. The handling is like a top notch perormance vehicle the interiors and the PCM system (entertainment package is fab.

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Gaddipati1 writes:
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Power and feel

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Suspension is a little hard

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Sanjay' S Porsche — Mileage is not be considered if you want to buy one.. Doesn't feel like a SUV, beautiful sound and performance.. Its a little expensive but if you are driving it what the heck.. Both interior and exterior styling are neat and sporty..

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Panos writes:
2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Review
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Everything

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Almost Nothing....

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The Monster — Amazing performance....enhanced with a lot of power , torque , stability , safety .... looks and quality ... the dream of a lifetime ....

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Cost $28,672 Average Instant Market Value $71,532 Average Instant Market Value $27,826 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 20 25 21
Horsepower 290 325 260
Crash Test Rating 8 8 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 19.0 5.0 21.9
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.6 40.0

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Simply Amazing Fun To Drive By Langley

Was looking for a car with some punch but one that also handles well in the snow and can take 3 kids to school in a pinch. Viola. Now first off, this car is not cheap, nor does it have great gas milea... Read More

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2011 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Stealth Missle.. By lstein

Wanted to find a sporty drive that I can also use to take kids to school, throw my bike in for trips, has good handling in the snow and is a ton of fun to drive... viola... First off this car is quit... Read More

Best Car I Ever Owned By Ton

Great car. Interesting how it affects your driving style, trying to conserve fuel and use electric power as much as possible. Accelerates smoother than the basis Cayenne V6, but probably not as fast a... Read More

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2010 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Awesome By Lesley

A really awesome vehicle. Very responsive and feels like a sports car. Interior is spacious, dashboard and controls are ergonomic, sound system is crisp, feels like you are in a home theater. Leathe... Read More

The Best Luxury Suv Ever By Rochelle

Performance: Much better than expected, when both engines are running together, it provides a real good boost. Braking is exceptional and handling exactly what you would expect from a Porsche. No is... Read More

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2009 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Boom! By JDN

Awesome ride with unlimited power but really poor gas mileage. All blacked out...panoramic moonroof...very comfortable and supportive seating all around. Front and back stainless steel skid plates...... Read More

The Perfect Dream Suv By jsantacruz55

The appearance is extremely exceptional. Also, it feels great to see and feel how well this SUV drives. The performance and power response for this cayenne is perfect to speed up fast like a race car.... Read More

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2006 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Impressions By sneithercut

Everything from the interior trim, handling, speed power, exterior, and sound system. Car is super heavy with side and front air bags. Downside is the cost on the maintenance, parts, and gas. Very ... Read More

Looks And Drives Great.....but By jcbuncc

I would not have this car for an everyday driver. Weekend or occasional use is great. Dealer parts and labor is a joke. $300 for an oil change? $1000 for front brakes. If you can work on it yours... Read More

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