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09-25-2010, 06:41 AM
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If you price out a 2011 BMW 550i xDrive ... and check all the optional boxes (including the super-hot looking 20" cross-spoke Ferric Gray wheels) ... the list price hits $94.750. Yeow. I had no idea. 
On the other hand, a 2011 550i configured like my 2006 550i (sport, cold weather, HUD, SAT) hits $70,700, which is exactly the same list price as 5 years ago. That seems like a pretty good deal for a car that has in most ways gotten much better.
On the other hand, a 2011 550i configured like my 2006 550i (sport, cold weather, HUD, SAT) hits $70,700, which is exactly the same list price as 5 years ago. That seems like a pretty good deal for a car that has in most ways gotten much better.
09-25-2010, 11:39 AM
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Terrible comparison. Two totally different cars for two totally different markets. Besides a 911 can't seat 4/5 people.
There are lots of vehicles to choose from in the $70K-$100K range....it all depends on what you want/need.
You can't even get a stripped-down Panamera for even close to $70K. The cheapest Panamera starts at $74.4K.....for that you get a 300hp V6 which makes the car way too slow (0-60 in 6 sec) and very un-Porsche-like.
There are lots of vehicles to choose from in the $70K-$100K range....it all depends on what you want/need.
You can't even get a stripped-down Panamera for even close to $70K. The cheapest Panamera starts at $74.4K.....for that you get a 300hp V6 which makes the car way too slow (0-60 in 6 sec) and very un-Porsche-like.
09-25-2010, 11:51 AM
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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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Terrible comparison. Two totally different cars for two totally different markets. Besides a 911 can't seat 4/5 people.
There are lots of vehicles to choose from in the $70K-$100K range....it all depends on what you want/need.
You can't even get a stripped-down Panamera for even close to $70K. The cheapest Panamera starts at $74.4K.....for that you get a 300hp V6 which makes the car way too slow (0-60 in 6 sec) and very un-Porsche-like.
There are lots of vehicles to choose from in the $70K-$100K range....it all depends on what you want/need.
You can't even get a stripped-down Panamera for even close to $70K. The cheapest Panamera starts at $74.4K.....for that you get a 300hp V6 which makes the car way too slow (0-60 in 6 sec) and very un-Porsche-like.
09-25-2010, 11:57 AM
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so i wonder how close Rudy got to this final price (pre-negotiaitons), we all know he's a "check all the boxes" kind of guy 
09-25-2010, 12:02 PM
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My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
I did test-drive a Panamera--a V6 and a S model....I wasn't impressed (esp. the base model). The base model felt very heavy and under-powered.....not to mention ridiculously over-priced for what you get. The S model was much better but the performance to me wasn't any better than my 550i.....besides, it was $25K more than my 550i.
Also, I hated that rear....absolutely the worst rear-end on a car I've ever seen! I think the next-gen M5 might give the Panamera Turbo a run for its money. (for even less money!)
In any case, why spend $120K+ on a Turbo?....for $50K+ less, I'd get a CTS-V, GT-R, or a M3 and call it a day.
09-25-2010, 12:09 PM
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09-25-2010, 12:12 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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I did test-drive a Panamera--a V6 and a S model....I wasn't impressed (esp. the base model). The base model felt very heavy and under-powered.....not to mention ridiculously over-priced for what you get. The S model was much better but the performance to me wasn't any better than my 550i.....besides, it was $25K more than my 550i. Also, I hated that rear....absolutely the worst rear-end on a car I've ever seen!
I think the next-gen M5 might give the Panamera Turbo a run for its money. (for even less money!)
In any case, why spend $120K+ on a Turbo?....for $50K+ less, I'd get a CTS-V, GT-R, or a M3 and call it a day.
Also, I hated that rear....absolutely the worst rear-end on a car I've ever seen! I think the next-gen M5 might give the Panamera Turbo a run for its money. (for even less money!)
In any case, why spend $120K+ on a Turbo?....for $50K+ less, I'd get a CTS-V, GT-R, or a M3 and call it a day.
The S is quicker than the 550, and is a much better car. It weighs about 400 lbs less than the 550... And why spend 120K (actually most probably more) on a Turbo? Because a) some of us can, and b) because it's a great car.
As for bench racing cars that have yet to be released, that's a game best left for pre-pubescent adolescents.
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