Goodbye E70 :(

[AeroG]

Originally Posted by Cairns

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.

You are entitled to 'whatever" you wish to beleive - the Cayenne lost. The whole thing started because of his arrogance and deciding to throw trash out of his vehicle with me directly behind him. The road was clear basically the two of us. I gave him a couple of chances. My X5 is also unlimited so - SUV or not - if my equipment is order (tires, brakes, tuned) if I am given a clear opportunity to open her up on occaision I will do so.

I do know how to drive on a track and have had the opportunity to drive Porsche's you yourself have probably not had a chance to drive i.e. 959, Kremer, Ruf, Andial and various other's due to having a relationship with the dealership - that does the highest volume of Porsches sales in the "World'.

So save the soapbox routine, and stay in the right lane at 53.5 mph.