Porshe Cayenne GTS or BMW M5 F10

[997usa]

Had the exact same dilemma.

Choose for the M5 since the M5 is a special car versus the Cayenne which, albeit nice, is a spoilered-up Cayenne 'S'. I have a virtually brand new 991 (and is my 3rd 911 till date) and am an avid Porsche Fan however, the M5 beats them all (incl. the 911).

M5 all the way.

[E1RGC]

That's interesting.

[uhn2000]

Originally Posted by 997usa

Had the exact same dilemma.

Choose for the M5 since the M5 is a special car versus the Cayenne which, albeit nice, is a spoilered-up Cayenne 'S'. I have a virtually brand new 991 (and is my 3rd 911 till date) and am an avid Porsche Fan however, the M5 beats them all (incl. the 911).

M5 all the way.

^^^ Massive statement because the 991 is an incredible feat by Porsche. I hope to concur as I passed on the 991 for the M5 after great great deliberation.

[BMWMilan]

Isn't the better comparison the Panamera GTS?

[smashhell]

Originally Posted by dingding

We need a SUV, so about a month ago, I started my search. First SUV came to my mind was the Cayenne. Went to dealer, test drive the GTS, wasn't impressed. Then test drive turbo, I really liked it, but the price tag like 135k, that's almost 45k more than the X6M. Plus, Porsche is much more expensive to maintain than BMW. I just had my Carrera GT serviced three weeks, oil change $970.64, two tire pressure senors $719.50, front spoiler lip( the old one broke, it just a piece of plastic, not carbon fiber) $1206.02, brake system flush $232.51. And I just looked at my receipt now, saw another charge call Customer pay shop charge for repair order $49.95, I don't even know WTF is that for. Total $3321.48. So, if you love Porsche, then you better have your wallet ready.

I'm jealous of your Carrera GT. it's crazy how after 6 years it still cost as much as MSRP.
Have you seen this new video btw?
http://m.autoblog.com/2012/11/04/watch-autocar-play-with-the-porsche-carrera-gt/