- suv 10,051
- 1,928 below average
- 62,258 fair
- Santa Barbara, CA
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- carsforsale.com
- 1,928 below average suv 10,051 gasoline automatic
Despite the cries of outrage from 911 fanatics when porsche introduced the cayenne, history has proved them wrong—very wrong. Cayennes and macans have become the bestsellers in the porsche range. At first, they raised eyebrows. Now they’re commonplace. Solidly built, comfortable, and versatile, they’ve become the favorites of affluent suburban soccer moms, and many others. No question, there’s something special about a porsche, which the manufacturer has managed to build into an suv that was not intended as a sports car. Yet it handles almost like one. This example that i drove was the base v-6 model. The power plant develops 300 hp and is said (by porsche) to go from 0 to 60 in 6. 3 seconds. The day when i drove it was one of those messy ones complete with light rain and mud, so, alas, i couldn’t open the car up. The exquisite interior more than compensated for the lack of a speed test. The touchscreen is functional and easy to use. I sunk into the adjustable driver’s seat and delighted in the comfort. The steering wheel is exceptionally nice and the driving position adjustable for almost any need. Basic cayennes are excellent urban cars, with, however, small side mirrors that take some getting used to. In dense traffic, i eased along comfortably, with enough acceleration if i needed it. I took the cayenne into the mountains, knowing that the standard all-wheel drive would keep me out of trouble on wet, muddy roads. The handling among the soggy twisties was always calm and relaxed. The steering can only be described as precise and sublime. When confronted with the remnants of mud slides and deeper standing water, the cayenne just shrugged and went on its way. This very comfortable and well-designed automobile will appeal to a broad range of owners looking for a top-quality suv. Into the bargain, it’s a porsche. There are more performance-oriented versions of the cayenne out there, but this well-equipped example is ideal for most drivers, who don’t want to pay a premium price for more performance. Most strongly recommended for long-term ownership. Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth
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