sphereman

Hi all.

I really can't decide between 08 LS460SWB and 08 Porsche Cayenne V6.
I had driven all LS series since 1991 (1991, 1998, and 2005) and without a doubt, the LS is the best car in the world, period (in my honest opinion, S550 and 750Li are inferior to the LS).

But a few months ago, this Porsche Cayenne bug bit me and I can't get rid of this idea of owning a Cayenne since. I think it looks gorgeous. My concern is that I am not sure how reliable porsches are especially when I am used to the lexus reliability.

Any comments?

Nospinzone

Since you really have a bug, there's only one way to satisfy it. I'd say go for it. I have a couple neighbors who have, or have had these, and I think they liked them.

JDMUSCLE

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cayenne's arent that bad as far as reliability goes....have driven a few of them.....different kind of a ride....not as smooth as a lexus..but handles better than a lexus.....i think you are in a win-win situation...either of them are a good choice!!...for the money, you do get more luxury from lexus!!

jblackbelt

it sounds like you already know what you really want...the cayenne...however, i would choose the LS. i see you have a 750 now. is the LS a replacement for it?

sphereman

thanks! your post makes me feel a little better
what i hate most is regretting after a big purchase. i just can't stand it.
thanks!

sphereman

i realy don't know what i really want.
i like the new LS as much.

oh, about the BMW, won't be replaced for another 24 months or so.

JDMUSCLE

iTrader: (1)

hey man......now that you have two other cars already....why dont you get the cayenne now and replace the 750 later on with the ls460....since you dont have a truck in your stable....would be a nice addition...no point in having three of the same kind of rides!!

allklr

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Go for the Cayenne! Especially since you have the 750...Cant wait to see what the new 7 series will lool like!

vollandt

[QUOTE=sphereman;3141238]Hi all.


I had driven all LS series since 1991 (1991, 1998, and 2005)

QUOTE]

Have you driven an LS460? If not, you should before making the final decision. I consider the LS460 to be the only completely re-engineered/redesigned car LS in the series.

luxury1

When my Porsche Boxster was in for service in August they gave me a Cayenne loaner. I thought that I would love it but after a weekend of it (Porsche service by the way is slow and expensive) I was convinced to never own one. It handles well but it just wasn't the right fit for me.

If you are going down this road I would highly recommend a short lease (6-12 months) as you will probably want an LS again in the very near future.

As for reliability, my '05 Boxster didn't have any unusual problems. A couple of small things but certainly nothing serious.

jblackbelt

I have a few other questions for you...
1) is this a replacement for your LS 400?
2) do you tend to drive the LS or your 750 more?
3) what is the car going to be used for? do you need a cargo hauler (aka the porsche)?
4) I see your in CA. Do you need a 4wd vehicle for weather?
5) Which Cayenne are you looking at? the regular, S, or turbo?

GS3Tek

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If you're going to go with the cayenne, at least get the cayenne S, better upgrades.
A neighbor has one. He said he couldn't afford a carrerra, this is the closest to a porsche that he could afford

LexFather

I like Cayennes a bunch but even with the uprated V-6, that truck NEEDS a V-8. Thus I have to say get the LS.

Gojirra99

If I ever get a Porsche, it will never, ever be a SUV ...

sphereman

hey..there.
1. no it won't replace my LS400. my 98 LS400 is a keeper
2. i drive the LS more
3. it will be mainly for weekends
4. no need for 4WD
5. i am looking at the regular V6. i know V8s are much better but i just can't justfy spending another 10 grands for it.