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Most of the big petrol 4x4s average sub-20 mpg. This gas guzzling contributes to the depreciation. It's a shame that Porsche haven't invested in diesel technology.
One of the best diesel 4x4s is the X5 3.0d Sport. I had a 2003 model that averaged 25.8 mpg and now have the 2004 model (6-spd auto) that averages 27.1 mpg. The X5 3.0d currently has very low depreciation.
For comparison my 996 averages 26.2 mpg, but that enjoys a different driving style.
One of the best diesel 4x4s is the X5 3.0d Sport. I had a 2003 model that averaged 25.8 mpg and now have the 2004 model (6-spd auto) that averages 27.1 mpg. The X5 3.0d currently has very low depreciation.
For comparison my 996 averages 26.2 mpg, but that enjoys a different driving style.
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I've got a 6 month old Golf Gti 150d for everyday driving and the 996 for weekends. The problem is I like driving the Porsche so much that I have put 16500 miles on it since new (June 03) and use it most days.
I was thinking, OK I like the 996 and the Golf but I would like a good everyday car to replace the two. I started looking at the new 535d which is available in sport form shortly but the car is so dull inside and out. I had already tried a Cayenne S and apart form the fuel consumption (averaging 17mpg) was great to drive. Large, fantastic interior and fast enough to get passed a line of traffic.
The V6 I borrowed has now gone back and a 6 month old S with all the bits has been found for me...
What to do?
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Buy the S.
Or look for a turbo.
I wish my wife had. Only £12,000 more than her highly specified S.
I don't worry about fuel consumption. Depreciation on her 4.4 X5 was £20,000 in less than two years swhich would buy a lot of petrol. I'm hoping the KN won't drop anything like this!
Or look for a turbo.
I wish my wife had. Only £12,000 more than her highly specified S.
I don't worry about fuel consumption. Depreciation on her 4.4 X5 was £20,000 in less than two years swhich would buy a lot of petrol. I'm hoping the KN won't drop anything like this!
timbo
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Ive done 8500 miles in my Cayenne V6
it averages on the motorway around 20.5-22 mpg -- Im always in the outside lane
and cars just get out of the way ..........
around town its 19.5 mpg and on a proper blast through france I get down to 16mpg
but we are going a lot faster !
Ive noticed that the engine is really loosening up now and Im more Impressed with the
performance now than when I first bought it 1
Great jeep -- ( It also beats most other 4X4 -- easy + they hate seeing a cayenne over take especially if they are in X5s )
tim
it averages on the motorway around 20.5-22 mpg -- Im always in the outside lane
and cars just get out of the way ..........
around town its 19.5 mpg and on a proper blast through france I get down to 16mpg
but we are going a lot faster !
Ive noticed that the engine is really loosening up now and Im more Impressed with the
performance now than when I first bought it 1
Great jeep -- ( It also beats most other 4X4 -- easy + they hate seeing a cayenne over take especially if they are in X5s )
tim
The big SUVs can provide novel and enjoyable fun, and can be a nice place to be (Cayenne is better to sit in than look at). However, even the best sports variants (Cayenne, X5 etc) are only as good as a well sorted big estate car. The driving experience is not brilliant and the novelty can wear off.
This isn't a problem if you have a proper sports car as well (911/Boxster), but as an 'only' car it would be a compromise. Especially if, as you say, you really enjoy driving your 996.
Of course, if your requirements demand a big five seater with cavenous boot, then maybe a compromise is necessary.
This isn't a problem if you have a proper sports car as well (911/Boxster), but as an 'only' car it would be a compromise. Especially if, as you say, you really enjoy driving your 996.
Of course, if your requirements demand a big five seater with cavenous boot, then maybe a compromise is necessary.
Buy the Cayenne. After nearly a year I'm getting an overall average of 18.7mpg, loads of small trips and three fig cruising when the need arises. It handles like a sports saloon (better than the C43 AMG it replaced) and can carry a whole heap more.
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Tony
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Buy the Cayenne. After nearly a year I'm getting an overall average of 18.7mpg, loads of small trips and three fig cruising when the need arises. It handles like a sports saloon (better than the C43 AMG it replaced) and can carry a whole heap more.
If you want an oil burner - buy a stove [
Tony
Ahhhhh
I've just placed and order for a new X5 3.0d...
I can hear you all now, but after thinking long and hard about it (and having a wife who preferred the Cayenne!) I have made my decision. It's a 47k well spec'd one and I am sure that although some people will think I'm a tw#t I am comfortable with my actions...
But thanks anyway
Helen Goff
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Larry gets and average 21 MPG but i can only manage about 18 MPG out of the same car using the same fuel[8|]
Optimax has a much much better MPG rate than any other fuel its very very noticable. we tested it against BP (and tescos)as we have a BP station near to us where as all the shell stations are out of our way.
Optimax has a much much better MPG rate than any other fuel its very very noticable. we tested it against BP (and tescos)as we have a BP station near to us where as all the shell stations are out of our way.
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