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What are some of the other dealerships in LA/Orange County that are willing to go to $1500 or lower over invoice? Please post contact name if available.
Thanks in advance.
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tidester, host
Where are you located?? East or West Coast?
I'm looking for the V6 Black w/ any interior color. I have until tomorrow to find the right price; otherwise, it's the fully loaded V6 Toureg.
Steve, Host
I have the havanna beige interior..and it got dirty mighty quick....
but it was also easy to clean off...just used any carpet cleaner and some paper towels to wipe it clean..... I like the lighter interior due to less heat...but tradeoff is more apparence of dirtiness.
P.S. Anyone got an idea of what the center of gravity (CG) is on a V6 Cay? Its gotta be lower than a T-reg, right?, since is got a dry sump thus lower to the ground engine, or does it?
A combination of factors contribute to a vehicle's rollover resistance such as COG and Electronic Stability Control. The COG must be compared with the vehicle width if it is to be used as an indicator of stability.
Unfortunately, neither the Cayenne nor the Touareg were included in the NHTSA MY 2004 Rollover Ratings.
tidester, host
You may want to browse around the Prices Paid & Buying Experiences boards and the Lease Questions - Ask Here one.
Steve, Host
I am very happy with the vehicle. As mentioned by others, don't underestimate the value of great Porsche service.
I really find it hard to believe Porsche puts summer tires on these vehicles as standard equipment in any area where there is snow.
seems like the Dunlops and Pirelli Scorpions do a great job....maybe the Dunlops are a little better too.
Bridgestones are just for summer dry roads....
but they do handle better than the Continentals M+S.
18" rims with Dunlop Grandtreks are fine, as are Pirellis...though some prefer Dunlops. there are 18" for sale on ebay at a reasonable price, but you have to watch and not overpay.
summer tires on the 19 or 20 " are fine.
Some people just run the all season Continentals year round...
I have 2 sets of wheels, one for summer, and another for winter .
did not want to cut into seat back headrests...so ordered the seatback consoles from TechArt....but they do cost a lot...
2 consoles = $2200 (just fiber glass molded to fit behind headrests..with matching fake leatherette)
3 monitors, custom installation, FM wireless headphones, and all other hardware.... = $1400
Porsche Expects First-Half Profit Boost (Inside Line)
Steve, Host
Also, is anybody experiencing the equally HORRIBLE radio reception? I can't believe how bad the reception fades in and out of stereo, becomes muffled like in mono, crackles and pops... it is un-listenable. CD sounds fantastic, so the Bose sound is fine. It is just the radio. HELP!!! Any suggestions?
Thanks.
yep...the ugly twin sister of superb handling is rougher ride.....or vice versa....my Jaguar XJ-12 had a soft comfy ride...but take a corner, and the whole car tilts....
you didn't say whick wheels you got...the 18" wheels /tires offer softer ride....but 20 " ones offer better handling...
I have no problems with reception ...what area are you in ?
Hope all this works out.....I agree....it is a real Porsche.... :-)
I do want to thank Denis721 for the Dulop Gran Treks. They made the trip a piece of cake. Mounted on 18" turbo wheels, they are so good, I could probably hang a plow on the front and make a living doing driveways. I saw a guy in a a BMW 3 Series absolutely hugging the breakdown lane because (probably) he had on summer sneakers.
Radio reception? What reception? Its horrible. I had figured it was the Porche factory revenge on the buyers who weren't going to pop $1800 for the Bose. (Spending 2K on a sterio to listen to talk radio and country with 60 year old ears that spent a year listenting to incoming in Vietnam doesn't seem like a smart move.) But apparently the reception stinks on the cars with Bose also? (I do like the way they print the words to the country songs on the message display. The words to The Whole World Needs a Happy Hour make a trip fly by.)
How do you though check to see if you have the "traffic advisory" on to turn it off to improve the reception?
Glad to hear you like the Dunlop Grandtreks!! I really like mine too! No comparison since they are great in bad weather "snow, slush and ice" and yet they are smooth and quiet on dry pavement.
Dennis
I'm about to sign for an 04 Cayenne S.
Being new to LA, I need navigation but cannot find a suitable vehicle, hence decided to buy one without.
Is it possible to replace the normal radio/cd - 6 disc changer in rear as well( is it Becker or Bose?) and install an Alpine unit with navigation but still connected to the Bose system or is the Bose integrated a lot more than I'm thinking? Or am I better off buying a Garmin portable unit?
All replies appreciated.
Many thanks,
Steve
I like the Alpine system myself....I have one in the suburban....my wife prefers the Acura TL system...but I prefer alpine. Cayenne's is not bad, but it does not have the best graphics.
Blaupunkt has a system that has a telescopic screen that can be mounted and would not be too bad, if you don't mind the extra screen.
that's my 2 cents.... :-)
I forgot about the fibre optic issue and also I believe the standard head unit is 1.5 DIN size, so not sure if another unit would fit in its spot. If I go for the Alpine, would it fit in underneath the stock unit... ie there is a small space under the stock unit currently. Mudman, any thoughts? Or should I go the easy route and go for a Garmin StreetPilot standalone unit? Anyone know of a good NAV installer in LA (west side)?
Regards,
Steve
1) The only wheel and snow tire that will fit this application is the Porsche 19's...as the upgraded calibers and discs will not clear the 18's. The 20" sport tech's are a special version that are 10" wide and there are currently no snow tire applications.
2) you must have a radar detector with this car. It is insanely quick (500hp and 512ft/lbs).
I love everything about it and will be selling my E55 as the Turbo is as quick and I can take it to the mountains skiing.
congrats on your Cayenne !!
I think you will find it quite a performer...
I have the older version....still like it...
when you drive it slow....( ie at 60 to 70 mph ) , you will be able to get about 18 mpg....on freeway.
about what I get with the TL on mixed driving....
I'm very interested in a Cay-S, but a CPO might better fit my budget. I'm thinking less than 10k miles with 18" all-season tires and minimal options (sunroof, Xenon). I drove a new S last weekend (had 18" summer Continentals) and once I got to about 65 mph, there was a noticeable shimmy transmitted thru the steering wheel, as if alignment was off. Is the tire pressure that touchy in such a heavy vehicle ? Is this vehicle worth such headaches ? I have read about such annoying problems with this car. Has anybody had zero or just a couple issues with their Cay ?
I have 18" continentals , and went over 65 mph...(real figure classified due to Fifth amendment of incriminating myself) and the car was glass smooth at the steering wheel..
I did get a little shimmy with the 20" due to over inflation....
but now it is good....
I became another proud owner of a new Cayenne S with Pneumatic suspension, about 72 hours ago and must say, I could have had a better experience!
It all started with the absense of a Manual. Then I encountered wheel vibrations about 70 hours ago upon which the dealer explained that this could have been due to "Flat Spots" in the tires. At about 30 hours into the ownership, the dealer offered to replace the wheels (18") with "new" ones to overcome the problem.
About 4 hours ago, when attempting to leave the office, vehicle anounced tire pressure problems upon startup. After shutting down and a re-start attempt, no power was left in the battery resulting in a roadside assitance call to jump-start the vehicle!
I already had an apointment to replace the 18" with 20" ($4,200!) in the morning. I also ordered the running boards ($2,100) to be mounted next week but am now a bit leary about reliability.
What is the overall experience with regards to reliability on the Cayenne S and should I push ahead with the additional investment into a vehicle that may not last reliabilbly for another 72 hrs??
Picked up my 2005 Cayenne S last night. As part of the pre-inspection I noticed that one of the lights was a bit fogged up and pointed it out. The dealer turned the Bi-Xenons on and within a minute or so, the amount had subsided to the lower corner and he claimed it would disappear completely. However, after driving home for 30 minutes, BOTH headlights were 50% covered with moisture on the inside! You'd think that by 2005, Porsche would have fixed this issue for good.
Anyhow, how easy is this to do yourself or should I just take it back and have them do it?
Regards,
Steve
L.A.
so far no real problems....nothing big...
I got the rear latch broken...but it was my fault....
never got any condensation, even after this wet rainy season...
but I think you just have to take out the dessicant and dry it....but Porsche should take care of this seemingly persistant but otherwise simple, problem...
I have had less problems with this car than I had with the Jaguar....
I've owned a Cay V6 for two months, zero problems, no vibration with either the OEM 17" Continentals or a set of 18" Dunlop Grand Trek winter tires. In fact (and this embarrasses me to admit it) I've never even checked the tire pressure! (Dennis721, were they on the money?). I expected to burn a little oil during the break in period but didn't. I think that for a drive away price of 43-45K these cars are a great value and I think will have excellent resale. My concerns are so trivial that my late father would roll over laughing were he to hear them: the heated steering wheel only comes on at 27 degrees or below, I wish the mirrors had a power fold feature, and the radio reception isn't great.
The only puzzlement I have is why anyone would even look at an X5 and put up with all the BS attendant to owning one of the blue propellers.
My mirrors do electrically fold by turning the the mirror selection knob to five o"clock.
If you are experiencing problems see them through the car is more than worth it.
The only thing I would do it get a set of conti gran teks for winter driving. If it snows where you drive they are a must. 18" of course.
Hey, I'll keep my 18"rs for next winter.
I agree....I would think this car is worth it to get it right....go back to the dealer and insist to have all things corrected.
my friend's Honda Accord , 2001....with only 30,000 miles,,,,keeps dying on them , even on the freeway....and it has been in and out of the dealership for over 4 times already. They just got it back ...so we will see....
Why couldn't they just make a sedan instead?
now, read up on all the info about what the cayenne can do....and compare it with the VW toureg, the X5, the others....
OK...yes, the price may be a tad more...but you get much more..including exclusivity .
after you do your homework, then we can talk....as you obviously do not know much yet...
;-)
including exclusivity
Do they list that on the invoice? What's the unit pricing on exclusivity! ;-)
tidester, host