porsche panamera
10-23-2009, 01:58 PM
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I just drove the Panamera today. Not bad. Ride was pretty good. I still can't get over a 4 door 911, it just looks weird. I still love my 550 over the panamera.
10-27-2009, 09:30 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport, ti silver/gray, CWP, Logic 7, PDC, Nav, elec shade, lumbar, FDRS
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I was going by the dealer and saw this blue Panamera, so I had to stop. It was a well-optioned Turbo model with a $154k sticker. I liked it fine but didn't buy it.
10-29-2009, 10:03 AM
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car and driver tested the pan turbo and posted a 0-60 time of ..... 3.3 seconds!!!
the next M5 is gonna have its work cut out for itself!!
(i still think its ugly though)
the next M5 is gonna have its work cut out for itself!!
(i still think its ugly though)
10-29-2009, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by pipper' post='1042925' date='Oct 29 2009, 11:03 AM
3.3 seconds!!!
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porsche once again defying all laws of physics 
10-29-2009, 04:00 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Yep - the two latest 0-60 times for the Panamera Turbo are 3.3 in Car and Driver and 3.4 in Road & Track, with both tests also turning in fast 1/4 mile times (11.7@118 and 11.7@119).
One very quick car.
One very quick car.
10-29-2009, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1043194' date='Oct 29 2009, 08:00 PM
Yep - the two latest 0-60 times for the Panamera Turbo are 3.3 in Car and Driver and 3.4 in Road & Track, with both tests also turning in fast 1/4 mile times (11.7@118 and 11.7@119).
One very quick car.
One very quick car.
(holy crap, did I just say that?
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11-03-2009, 02:32 PM
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My Ride: 07 550 i, mystic blue, black leather, cold weather package, nav, sport, shades, bags, rear heat, V1 hardwired.
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I had to ask myself "Why" when it was announced three years ago by Porsche of the decision to build the Panamera. Why would they want to build a sedan for God's sake. Especially a sedan aimed at an already crowded market in which there are numerous examples of fit, finish, and performance. But then I remember asking myself the same question when the Cayenne came out, and the wife will be getting hers in January. I wondered why in the hell Porsche would want to put water cooling in the 911, and now I really don't miss the old air style. so, i guess the Panamera represents change. No matter how you slice and dice it, the car will find a niche, establish a good volume, and in ten years we will be wondering why they decided to build a full size truck...I can't wait.
11-03-2009, 02:37 PM
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Just IMHO, but the Panamera looks like when you see a dog that was obviously the result of a Chihuahua and Great Dane mating. Still cute, but too funny looking to be taken seriously. If you want 0-60 in under 3.5 secs, get the damn 911 and be done with it. Do your kids really need whiplash? 
11-03-2009, 02:42 PM
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What a great addition to Porsche ... especially if you want to have all Porsches in your stable:
- a 911 for fun
- a Cayenne for the wife
- a Panamera for the family