Tow Car - What to buy?

[Tenrocca]

Jeremy Clarkson on the Cayenne:

"It really is absolutely hideous. They’ve obviously spent much time and effort giving it the Porsche family nose, but this is like fitting Meg Ryan’s conk on the front of a buffalo. And having completely messed up the sharp end, they didn’t bother with the back at all."

[Aussie Mike]

I can't say I've been real impressed with Porsche styling in recent years. The 911 hasn't changed at all and we don't expect it to as it's become a bit of an icon. The Camen/boxter looks pretty good as does the Carrera GT but most of the other cars they've built have been generally hideous. I saw a Panamerica outside work the other day and I reckon it was butt ugly. Pamella Anderson from the front but John Goodman from the back complete with hairy ass crack.

[SoTxButler]

Thanks for the kind words.

As for Clarkson, Jeremy is a little short sighted, what really matters is that the Cayenne Turbo S will run zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Not bad for 5200 to 5900 lbs depending on options. What's most striking about the Turbo S is the ever present torque. Maximum torque of 530 lb-ft is available from just 2,750 rpm. There's an effortlessness to the way the Turbo S finds any speed the driver chooses.

So what if Jeremy doesn't like the a** end, it's the most comfortable and capable truck you can find if you need to tow something.

[Aussie Mike]

Can't argue with the performance or comfort there Russ. I just wish they hadn't tried to make it look like a 911 on Steroids.

Porsche made some beautiful cars that didn't try to hang onto the 911's coat tails. I'm a fan of the 928 and the 914 was a neat little sports car.