I really don't like the Cayenne. I'm a Porsche sports car owner, longtime PCA driving instructor and somewhat of a "purist" when it comes to what I think Porsche should build. IMO the Cayenne is an ugly, overpriced, problem plagued VW that is more of a failure than the company will ever admit. I own an X5 e53 (4.4 with sport) and think it provides far better value the Cayenne. And I will no doubt buy an e70 when the time is right.

But... having driven both the new and older versions of Cayenne and X (the latter back to back on our local track- Summit Point- and extensively on a skidpad), I find it impossible to believe that any x5 (save a 4.6 or 4.8) would "dust" a Cayenne S. IMO the Cayenne is decidedly quicker- both in corners and on a straight line. I suspect that back to back the new Cayenne is that much quicker still (hey they had to do something to move the things).

Therefore I have to question the veracity and maturity level of anyone who says they "dusted" a Cayenne by doing what is essentially racing on a public road.

How do you know the other driver just didn't exercise a bit of common sense and back off? And WTF are you doing trying to "dust" anyone a public road anyway? In a freaking SUV for crying out loud?

I don't like hearing crap like this. If you want to race get a sports car and learn how to drive it on a race track.