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09-25-2010, 12:18 PM
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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, 12:20 PM
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Says the guy driving the heaviest five series BMW has ever made...
The S is quicker than the 550, and is a much better car. 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.
The S is quicker than the 550, and is a much better car. 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.
....ahh another "weight" argument. Can't you haters come up with something new?
According to Porsche, the Panamera S does 0-60 is 5.2 sec.
According to BMW, the 550i does 0-60 in 5 sec.
Try again....so which is the faster car?
As for a "better" car, it's all a matter of opinion and just because you forked over $120K+ for a car doesn't necessarily make it better.
09-25-2010, 12:22 PM
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09-25-2010, 12:22 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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....ahh another "weight" argument. Can't you haters come up with something new?
According to Porsche, the Panamera S does 0-60 is 5.2 sec.
According to BMW, the 550i does 0-60 in 5 sec.
Try again....so which is the faster car?
As for a "better" car, it's all a matter of opinion and just because you forked over $120K+ for a car doesn't necessarily make it better.
According to Porsche, the Panamera S does 0-60 is 5.2 sec.
According to BMW, the 550i does 0-60 in 5 sec.
Try again....so which is the faster car?
As for a "better" car, it's all a matter of opinion and just because you forked over $120K+ for a car doesn't necessarily make it better.
According to Porsche, the Panamera 4S does it in 4.8... And Porsche always, always, sandbags on its times. Car and Driver tested the Panamera S at 4.6 and the Panamera Turbo at 3.3. That's not far off the 2.9 second time from the current 997 Turbo.
And yes, weight is important. The 550's shameful weight increase is perhaps the best evidence that BMW took its eye off the ball with the F10.
09-25-2010, 12:30 PM
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Rudy's 550 should be finished anytime now, if not already. Looking forward to his write-up! 
09-25-2010, 12:32 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
We were talking about the S model and now you want to say you were talking about the 4S all along?.....
In any case, BMW's numbers are also usually very conservative.
Road & Track recently clocked a 2011 750i 0-60 at 4.9 sec.
It's easy to assume then that the smaller 550i will be at LEAST as quick as that....I figure 4.7-4.8 sec. EASY.
09-25-2010, 12:35 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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Uh, it seems you are the one who is mentally challenged my friend,
We were talking about the S model and now you want to say you were talking about the 4S all along?.....
In any case, BMW's numbers are also usually very conservative.
Road & Track recently clocked a 2011 750i 0-60 at 4.9 sec.
It's easy to assume then that the smaller 550i will be at LEAST as quick as that....I figure 4.7-4.8 sec. EASY.
We were talking about the S model and now you want to say you were talking about the 4S all along?.....
In any case, BMW's numbers are also usually very conservative.
Road & Track recently clocked a 2011 750i 0-60 at 4.9 sec.
It's easy to assume then that the smaller 550i will be at LEAST as quick as that....I figure 4.7-4.8 sec. EASY.
09-25-2010, 12:40 PM
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09-25-2010, 12:51 PM
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09-25-2010, 12:59 PM
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