If she likes her SUV's than I'd definitely get the Cayenne Turbo. Or what about the X5 M? If not an SUV, than of course I'd get the M5.

 

The new Cayenne would be my choice, but the Range Rover SC would be a close second

 

Yea, i mean do you really think she'll need all 500hp?
The cayenne s has 385hp which is more then enough for the streets. and you could probably pick up a new one instead of getting a used turbo

 

If she's not really that in to cars, I don't see the point in getting her the top of the line 5 series, RR, or Cayenne (yes I know there's a turbo S). I don't think she's going to get into a 535 and ask you where her extra 200 horsepower is.

But if we're going strictly by these choices, I would go with the Cayenne for a ladies car.

 

@ bold, the best advice thus far

on that note the RX, Q5, Q7, X6 ML and GL are all cant go wrong SUVs

 

hard to say, m5 is not suv.

but overall i guess i'd choose the cayenne turbo

 

Get her the porsche

 

Porsche Cayenne FTW. Most of the ones I've seen are driven by chics... Close second would be the RR S/C. The M5 is not a chic car.

 

Cayenne is too manly. get X6M

 

Yeah, and FWIW the new Cayenne S that's arriving at dealers now has 400hp. More than enough IMO, and a price in the $60-70K range isn't bad either.

The RX and Q5 are in a class or two below what the OP is looking for.

But I would say that he needs to check out the LX570 for his wife. She'll especially love the Lexus service experience over that of BMW or Range Rover.

 

Think of the environment!!!!

In all seriousness, I'd go with the Porsche.

 

These are all fast car/suv you're choosing for her. Is this really for your own enjoyment? LOL. Cars/Suvs are hard to be surprises for a gift especially if the person may like or dislike it. Have to think that she'll be driving this for the next few years. I'd say just tell her about it and let her decide. I don't really know her, but will she use a vehicle with that much power as a daily driver? You sound like you might, but what does she want in reality?

 

Thanks for your continued feedbacks. I'll try to reply without using the multi quote feature.

1. My wife is NOT into cars, but that doesn't mean she doesn't enjoy driving a nice one with a lot of hp. And I'm also to blame...when you have modded cars in the garage (for many years), its tough to tell your wife (which I tried last night), how about I buy you a Chevy Tahoe instead? She replied "ok - I'll drive a Tahoe if you drive a Honda Accord." That conversation did not go well.

2. She actually prefers the Cayenne over the RR SC as well. I guess women do like the Cayenne more.

3. The vehicle is really for her. The X5 4.6is she drives now, I only drive when we take trips to Lake Tahoe. I actually got a hefty speeding ticket (last month) in Sacramento.

4. I didn't think about a new Cayenne S. For $60k+ I can get her a new S rather than a preowned Turbo. I may go that direction.

5. Oh believe me, my wife wants the X5M. We actually test drove one - and fell in love with it. But after the general mgr. ran his magic numbers...the love quickly went away...we were looking at $100k+. I told the mgr. for $100k, I rather be driving a Porsche GT3 RS. Guess what he said, "me too!" LOL

That being said, I'll start looking into the Cayenne models. BTW: I saw couple of preowned Cayenne GTS on eBay for $65k (a price I can afford). Is the GTS better than an S and Turbo?

 

Heres the GTS (on eBay) I'm interested in looking at. Asking $65k+

 

I would hate to buy a M5 for my wife. I'd get my wife a high end Camry if I have a choice. I don't want guys checking her out in a ride like M5.