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Looking for some opinions on the car and whether you think you made a good purchase. Thanks. ![[Linked Image]](https://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/10/2016/06/2017-Porsche-Panamera-Turbo-front-three-quarter-03.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.carexpo.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Porsche-Panamera-Turbo-S-White-1024x680.jpg)
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Don't own one but have seen a couple of good reviews on the new model. Here's Road & Track's First Drive and Car & Driver's review. Both seem pretty positive. May not be an E39 M5, but its getting pretty interesting.
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I drove one today. I was impressed with the room on the inside.
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I have one but I only drive it when I go to the parts of town I don't care to take either of the Lamborghinis.
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I had one for a couple of days as they did maintenance on my Boxster and was more than impressed. A roomy vehicle that ran like a sport. If I needed a four person sports car the Panamera would be it.
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Badger should be able to give you some good advice on that car.
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they are very expensive. I believe they start around $120K. I just won't spend that much on transportation.
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I too had one while they were working on my 911. I loved the ride and the power but hate the looks.
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I too had one while they were working on my 911. I loved the ride and the power but hate the looks. Beautiful car.... from the inside.
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I had one as a loaner for two days while having my Cayenne Turbo S serviced.
I thought it was a great car! Great performance, good ergos, plenty of room, and I like the looks of them too.
If money were no object, I'd have one in my garage.
As it is, my next Porsche will be a 911.
Todd
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My youngest son has one and I have driven it quite a bit. I find it very impressive and lots of fun to drive. It has a real back seat that really surprised me with its' room and comfort. He has had many Porsches and this one is my favorite and he has found it to be trouble free.
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I saw a Turbo PAN when they first came out...thought it an abortion of a 911.
It has grown on me a lot though. I fear that if I rode in one, I'd be wanting one real bad.
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" . . .he has found it to be trouble free."
That's what I am looking for! lol
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Stay away from the hybrids and you'll be fine. Oh, and if you're looking at the Turbo, go ahead and start saving now for brake replacement parts. They're aren't cheap.
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I am looking at the Turbo. Are you talking about ceramic or steel brakes? I was looking at the price of the ceramic and they are astronomical as well. Full disclosure, I'm looking at low mileage 2010 models to try and get down to my price range.
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I am looking at the Turbo. Are you talking about ceramic or steel brakes? I was looking at the price of the ceramic and they are astronomical as well. Full disclosure, I'm looking at low mileage 2010 models to try and get down to my price range. Steel brakes on the Turbo will set you back around $3k front and rear if using genuine Porsche parts (Highly recommended if you want like performance, and no noise and vibration). Ceramics are on another level. Not certain on Panamera ceramic brake prices, but on the 997 Turbo's, you'll spend more than $20k.
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Accurate riles are more important to me than cars!
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I too had one while they were working on my 911. I loved the ride and the power but hate the looks. Beautiful car.... from the inside. How in the hell can you guys look at that and see an ugly car?
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Accurate riles are more important to me than cars! It doesn't have to be an "either/or" sharpie . . . 
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If you are considering new, perhaps take a look at: http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-sho...8-porsche-panamera-sport-turismo-geneva/Quicker and faster than a 911 (no mean feat as the Panny is a weighty car) and to my eyes, drop dead gorgeous. I'd go with Agate grey or Jet black metallic w/black leather interior and deviated stitching in silver or white. Build your own here: http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/p...mera-turbo-sport-turismo/#modelselectionI think he most recent Panamera is better looking than the past version. Especially the rear end of the vehicle is more flowing. Much like when Porsche changed the Boxster/Cayman from the previous 987 styling to the recent 981 and newest 718 styling. It just looks right. Properly powered quick, pointy sharp handling, fast and comfy. Also, Audi is strongly considering to bring the RS-6 Avant as per recent press info. Love that ride a lot. We have quite literally been BEGGING Audi to bring the RS-6 Avant here for like 3 years now. Said to Audi US "who do we make the damn check out to"? We are on Audi # 16 as of now. That love affair started in 1989. The Panny turbo Sport Turismo may get the nod though now. I'd take either over the 991.1 C4S I had and the 981 BS I currently have as I LOVE wagons though I do LOVE the Boxstar S here in SW Fl. It's a perfect beach car/daily driver with an impressive amount of storage for such a small ride. Regarding the $$ issue, my thought is that you can afford it (as it is a heavily depreciating asset as virtually cars are) and like it, buy it. Life is too short for regrets... Just my $0.02. Fine rides are a sort of petrol narcotized want. Once bitten by the bug, it is, thankfully, it is an incurable disease. essere sicuro Elena
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