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Old 08-18-2010, 07:52 AM
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Whenever I see one of these modded Panamera, like the Sportek, I think "that's the nicest Panamera I've seen", swiftly followed by "but I still don't like it". I just think they got it wrong with the rear design, because regardless what anyone does with the suspension, wheels and spoilers to give it a wider stance, it still looks "bloated" IMHO. Shame really, because other than that its got all the right ingredients.
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Either way, it's flying out of the showrooms (it is currently the best selling car in the Porsche lineup) and in Turbo guise it's quicker than an M5/M6. Not bad for a car that's as big as a 7 Series.
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There's no way anyone who hates this car has spent any real seat time in it. It's scary fast and I love the way it "feels" and I'm not a huge porsche guy generally. Obviously styling is subjective and it needs aftermarket wheels, but I think it's a great representation of what a four door Porsche should be.
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Guess its settled, as soon as I can swing it, I'll be getting me one of these ugly babies... which hopefully will be sooner than never
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idk what some of you guys are smoking on, it's a sexy beast... and that's not just my opinion, it's the consensus.
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Originally Posted by JOHN
There's no way anyone who hates this car has spent any real seat time in it. It's scary fast and I love the way it "feels" and I'm not a huge porsche guy generally. Obviously styling is subjective and it needs aftermarket wheels, but I think it's a great representation of what a four door Porsche should be.
Here is one..... I have nothing bad to say for the interior and the handling... but as subjective as it is, I find this cars exterior ugly from every angle.
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I think we can all agree this car is definitely different looks-wise. However, the beauty of it, for me at least - and those of you guys who like it, tell me if this is what you like about it too - is exactly in it's exterior. To me personally, it looks like a car with an absolutely amazing potential for modding. And I mean, amazing in a way that very few cars out there. I had the same "liking" for E60 before I saw the M-tech kit - like it has an amazing potential, but there are some key design attributes that could use improvement. Anyway... maybe its just me, but I love the way Panamera looks.
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