Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

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TowingTyphoon

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Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now Im losing interest in keeping my Typhoon.

Its hard to compare the trucks because they are two different creatures. The Typhoon is a lot faster, but the Cayenne handles a lot better. For comfort and driveability the Cayenne wins also.

Overall I really enjoy driving the Porsche a lot more, its a lot slower but it doesnt really feel that way. The biggest thing is the launching, the Cayenne refuses to launch the same way the Typhoon does. When I try to build up the turbo and hold the break and when I release the Cayenne goes into some safe mode and take off slower than normal. If it didnt do that it should launch much better.

But now I wondering why I should even keep the Typhoon because I never drive it. What is it worth? its 93 Ty with 67,000 miles.

Here is the mod list
Mod list

100% Factory stock bottom end
Blitz Dual SBC spec R boost controller
TiAL 38mm wastegate
TE60 turbo
ATR headers, downpipe, and 3 inch exhaust
ATR cold air intake + battery relocater
Dequick single core air to air intercooler
Billet adjustable fuel pressure regulator
50 lb injectors
50 lb heads/cam Ultimate chip
Brian Hartman stage 3 transmission built by Wes
TCS 9/11 Torque converter
B&M big tranny cooler
B&M deep pan
NGK TR55 plugs at .030
Taylor 8mm plug wires with 2 layers of fiberglass insulation

RPM Vortec Heads with 2.05/1.60 valves, ported by Wes
RPM modified lower intake, ported by Wes
Competition Cams Pro Magnum roller rockers
Cometic head gaskets
ARP 12 pt head bolts
Competition Cams 412 camshaft
Pioneer SFI race balancer #872021

Autometer 3 gage pod with boost, fuel, and tranny temp gages

Front and rear driveshaft loops from Phil
Rear swaybar
Bilstein HD shocks
Rear air bags (for pulling boat)


Heres a video of its last run
www.fivaxis.com/1177.wmv
11.77 at 118 mph
http://www.okruch.com/pics/2005/xtimeslip.jpg

On KBB it says its worth $15,745

What could I sell it for? The truck is running good with no problems.
 
Jimmy

Jimmy

Banned
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

Maybe 15k if you are lucky.Most of the time mods =.10 on the dollar.Mileage and condition are the key factors.Rare colors help as well.
 
blk00z28

blk00z28

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Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

Well, man. I would of never guessed that a $90,000 SUV would be better all around then a $15,000 14 year old truck.

But maybe that's just me
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You dont buy theses things for gas milage, or for user comfort, or towing things. You buy them for the history of them. The look, the feel. Looks like you already have something now that can give you all but the over all performance of the Ty. But if you wanted something as fast why didnt you just get a GT2, and buy a beater truck to pull things with?
 
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MikeRenz

not stock
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

blk00z28 said:
But if you wanted something as fast why didnt you just get a GT2, and buy a beater truck to pull things with?
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97 993 TT
93 Ty that tows

that prolly answers that
 
blk00z28

blk00z28

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Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

heh, didnt even see the 97 993 TT. Thanks for pointing that out Mike..
 
viperman5

viperman5

Member
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

I recently purchased a BMW X5 4.8is. I thought I to might not enjoy the Typhoon as much as I used to. However I really enjoy just looking at the Ty and although it is not a refined as the newer car, I still enjoy when the turbo kicks in.

I test drove the Cayenne Turbo. Would have probably preferred the Cayenne just because it was faster/little more fun to drive. Also, I was gaining about the same amount of space from my previous car. I just couldn't justify the extra 25K to 30K difference.

Good luck, you have an awesome truck. Give some opinions if you ever decide to chip the Cayenne. I guess you can pick up about 60-70HP from it.
 
QUICK STORM

QUICK STORM

B.A.M.F. BMW Tech
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

don't sell it. wheres the fun factor at with the cayenne, it a luxury vehicle. i work on BMWs everyday at the dealer and can tell you i'm glad i don't own one, it get boring driving M3s,M5s,4.8isX5 etc...... i love my typhoon.
:syty:
 
Timbo

Timbo

SyTy Stalker
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

FWIW, when I talked to a Porsche dealer about boost-launching the Cayenne Turbo, he said that all it would take is a chip. He also said "You didn't hear that from me, since that will void your warranty".
 
blk00z28

blk00z28

Forced to by choice
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

Cant think of what a chip for one of those would cost :roll:
 
Ty0279

Ty0279

Historically Significant
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

Nice truck. :cool:

I love watching that thing launch. You were at the 60' mark and the mustang was still spinning. :rotf:
 
442typhoondude

442typhoondude

Ty'less Bum
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

A Typhoon is an enthusiasts vehicle. A Porsche Cayenne (While very expensive) is a dime a dozen luxury SUV with a bit of power. If I wanted a daily driver SUV that had a little power, I might consider the Cayenne and X5. I myself would probably go with the X5 as I'm not fond on the Cayennes appearance. The Typhoon is a fun vehicle. The Porsche is a large scale production, commuting vehicle.

With that said, I don't know anyone that flips out talking about how cool and badass the Cayenne is. I rarely ever see a Typhoon on the street where as the Cayenne and it's VW variant are very common. I myself, wouldn't sell the Ty as it has a much larger cool factor. I'd keep em' both. :tup:
 
SeattleSy#1255

SeattleSy#1255

Category 5 Conservative
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

Sell it if you don't have an interest...don't know why people tell you to keep it if you don't have an interest in it. Unless its a phase your going through, get rid of it.
 
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TowingTyphoon

New member
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

Really if my vehicle is only worth $10-$15,000 then its pointless to sell. Maybe its life will last a little longer now that its no longer my daily driver. :)
 
Timbo

Timbo

SyTy Stalker
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

TowingTyphoon said:
Really if my vehicle is only worth $10-$15,000 then its pointless to sell. Maybe its life will last a little longer now that its no longer my daily driver. :)
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:tup: Good call.
 
SeattleSy#1255

SeattleSy#1255

Category 5 Conservative
Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

TowingTyphoon said:
Really if my vehicle is only worth $10-$15,000 then its pointless to sell. Maybe its life will last a little longer now that its no longer my daily driver. :)
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ya 10-15K...that's it. Pocket change right? :slap:
 
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01Z06Wicked1

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Re: Bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and now

Kurtis, What the hell is up!!!! Interesting finding you on this board. What do you think of your Ty? I'm thinking about getting one.....

Bobby
 
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