The Porsche Diesel question...are we being swayed by OPC's??
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Having recently spoken to a number of different OPCs I have noticed that they are ALL trying to convince potential new Panamera and Cayenne purchasers to opt for the diesel derivitive.
Now I am a slightly suspicous chap and have noticed just how low the diesel engines CO2 emissions are. Now as we all know Aston released the Cygnet in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint (blah blah blah) on new cars built and sold.
So my question is.....Are we all being conned/influenced by Porsche to buy their 'family' orientated cars to reduce their footprint so that they can continue to produce the performance cars and meet their quota of 'green crentials'?
Now I am a slightly suspicous chap and have noticed just how low the diesel engines CO2 emissions are. Now as we all know Aston released the Cygnet in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint (blah blah blah) on new cars built and sold.
So my question is.....Are we all being conned/influenced by Porsche to buy their 'family' orientated cars to reduce their footprint so that they can continue to produce the performance cars and meet their quota of 'green crentials'?
dasherdiablo1 said:
Having recently spoken to a number of different OPCs I have noticed that they are ALL trying to convince potential new Panamera and Cayenne purchasers to opt for the diesel derivitive.
Now I am a slightly suspicous chap and have noticed just how low the diesel engines CO2 emissions are. Now as we all know Aston released the Cygnet in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint (blah blah blah) on new cars built and sold.
So my question is.....Are we all being conned/influenced by Porsche to buy their 'family' orientated cars to reduce their footprint so that they can continue to produce the performance cars and meet their quota of 'green crentials'?
I think all dealers offer test drives for everyone to make up their own minds, having driven the Cayenne diesel I can only describe it as brilliantNow I am a slightly suspicous chap and have noticed just how low the diesel engines CO2 emissions are. Now as we all know Aston released the Cygnet in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint (blah blah blah) on new cars built and sold.
So my question is.....Are we all being conned/influenced by Porsche to buy their 'family' orientated cars to reduce their footprint so that they can continue to produce the performance cars and meet their quota of 'green crentials'?
Saj
To be honest, when you look at the pricing, and actually drive them, the diesels aren't bad, I had a porsche experience day last year and drove a hybrid panamera and diesel cayenne and preferred the diesel engine, my old man has a diesel panamera, and although a bit chuggy around town, for general driving purposes I can see the appeal, it isn't exactly slow but for a 60 year old bloke, it has enough poke but great fuel economy for blasting across europe. Not my cup of tea but I can see why they are becoming so popular.
I'm not denying the diesel isn't great...see my previous posts and how I've been praising it. Someone made a comment about not liking the sound. I'm guessing you haven't been in one because it sounds like a V6 pertrol engine...it is smooth and very very quiet - far quieter on tick over than my Boxster S. Giving the throttle a good dose of heavy foot and you will be surprised at just how well Porsche have played with the induction/exhaust noises.
The purpose of my message is why dealers are trying to put me off a petrol version by telling me there are long waiting lists for the V6 as Porsche aren't making many etc
The purpose of my message is why dealers are trying to put me off a petrol version by telling me there are long waiting lists for the V6 as Porsche aren't making many etc
The same dealer is probably conscious of the fact that he will have to offer you a trade in price at some stage in the future. Can't see petrol Cayenne and Panamera models being much fun on that front. TBH, the Cayenne diesel is a fantastic car and for what it is, why would you look at a petrol? Not driven the PanDerv but very positive write up in one of the Porsche mags this month.
Helicopter123 said:
The same dealer is probably conscious of the fact that he will have to offer you a trade in price at some stage in the future. Can't see petrol Cayenne and Panamera models being much fun on that front. TBH, the Cayenne diesel is a fantastic car and for what it is, why would you look at a petrol? Not driven the PanDerv but very positive write up in one of the Porsche mags this month.
The PanDerv is cracking....I think that is where my money is going...but I really want the PDK which can be had in diesel guise :O(dasherdiablo1 said:
So my question is.....Are we all being conned/influenced by Porsche to buy their 'family' orientated cars to reduce their footprint so that they can continue to produce the performance cars and meet their quota of 'green crentials'?
I suppose its entirely possible that they have that Target. But so what? You have your own mind. I find it useful to switch off when salesman speak. Never be led by them. Mtr
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