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aria · 18 April 2015, 07:40 PM

Has anybody got one or driven one?
I'm looking at the 4.8l petrol.
Always nice to get a review of someone that's spend more than half an hour in one like most of the journalists that review them do!

1st amg · 18 April 2015, 08:46 PM

Doctor Tom has one and I believe he has a turbo S

GB-man · 19 April 2015, 12:09 AM

If that's the naturally aspirated gts model you are making an excellent choice! I drove it on a track during a porsche track day event and it sounds as good as any model porsche makes currently.

Steering was also tight and crisp for the segment. Fit and finish of the interior is as you would expect from porsche. Also spent the day in a 6 cylinder loaner from my dealer (991 in for service). Night and day difference, that one was castrated.

RolexRon456 · 19 April 2015, 12:45 AM

I have the panamera 4 for 3 years, use it daily, great in snow, looks great in white, comfortable and sporty, no reliability issues, gets attention but not too much.......that being said, can't wait till the lease is up so I can get something new

tkerrmd · 19 April 2015, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by aria

Has anybody got one or driven one?
I'm looking at the 4.8l petrol.
Always nice to get a review of someone that's spend more than half an hour in one like most of the journalists that review them do!

its my DD, it is an awesome car. it handles well and the weight is manageable due to its good suspension. no it isn't a 911 but the closest thing you can get with four doors.

joe100 · 19 April 2015, 02:21 AM

Funny you should ask, we looked at them yesterday, probably going back Monday to get a Cayenne though, we need the cargo room. Fine machine though

Kingair · 19 April 2015, 02:46 AM

Guess there isn't that much difference in volume . . .

The Panamera has actually more in total

"The 2015 Cayenne comes standard with a power liftgate and offers up to 23.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 62.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The Cayenne's overall cargo space is a bit low for the class."

"The Panamera models offer 15.7 cu. ft. of luggage space (except the Panamera S E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo models). The Panamera S E-Hybrid provides you with 11.8 cu.ft. of luggage compartment capacity, and the Panamera Turbo models 15.2 cu.ft. All models offer enough room for four suitcases from the Porsche Driver’s Selection range – color coordinated with the exterior color of your Panamera if you wish.
The power lift gate with customizable opening angle is fitted as standard to all models. It closes conveniently at the push of a button.
By no means a common feature in this vehicle class is the fully or split-folding rear seats. The cargo position offers 44.6 cu.ft.of space (except in the Panamera S E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo models). In conjunction with the BOSE® Surround Sound System or Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System, there are 44.1 cu.ft. – including the Panamera Turbo models – and 40.7 cu.ft. in the Panamera S E-Hybrid. A ski bag is available as an option and, to accommodate it, the centre section between the rear seats folds separately. To protect from prying eyes, the luggage compartment can be covered with the removable roller cover which is provided as standard."

GermanyMatt · 19 April 2015, 03:02 AM

You might consider an Audi S7 or RS7 too.

tkerrmd · 19 April 2015, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingair

Guess there isn't that much difference in volume . . .

The Panamera has actually more in total

"The 2015 Cayenne comes standard with a power liftgate and offers up to 23.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 62.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The Cayenne's overall cargo space is a bit low for the class."

"The Panamera models offer 15.7 cu. ft. of luggage space (except the Panamera S E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo models). The Panamera S E-Hybrid provides you with 11.8 cu.ft. of luggage compartment capacity, and the Panamera Turbo models 15.2 cu.ft. All models offer enough room for four suitcases from the Porsche Driver’s Selection range – color coordinated with the exterior color of your Panamera if you wish.
The power lift gate with customizable opening angle is fitted as standard to all models. It closes conveniently at the push of a button.
By no means a common feature in this vehicle class is the fully or split-folding rear seats. The cargo position offers 44.6 cu.ft.of space (except in the Panamera S E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo models). In conjunction with the BOSE® Surround Sound System or Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System, there are 44.1 cu.ft. – including the Panamera Turbo models – and 40.7 cu.ft. in the Panamera S E-Hybrid. A ski bag is available as an option and, to accommodate it, the centre section between the rear seats folds separately. To protect from prying eyes, the luggage compartment can be covered with the removable roller cover which is provided as standard."

ya I had two Cayennes before the Panamera. the Panamera has a hatch back and with the rear seats down more room than anything I could ever need

Kingair · 19 April 2015, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

ya I had two Cayennes before the Panamera. the Panamera has a hatch back and with the rear seats down more room than anything I could ever need

It's a nice car Tom

See a lot of them out here in SoCal

Have a nice weekend my friend

joe100 · 19 April 2015, 04:29 AM

Hopefully nothing crops up on Monday and we'll be able to go pick up the Cayenne. New toys are fun

One Ping Only · 19 April 2015, 06:15 AM

It looks great in red Tom! Have not driven one but its on my list when my current lease is up.

tkerrmd · 19 April 2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingair

It's a nice car Tom

See a lot of them out here in SoCal

Have a nice weekend my friend

Thanks Marc you as well!

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Originally Posted by joe100

Hopefully nothing crops up on Monday and we'll be able to go pick up the Cayenne. New toys are fun

Awesome Joe!

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Originally Posted by One Ping Only

It looks great in red Tom! Have not driven one but its on my list when my current lease is up.

Thanks Ken!

GB-man · 19 April 2015, 12:29 PM

That's a drool worthy driveway doc

DiamondJack · 19 April 2015, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

That's a drool worthy driveway doc

I'll second that Tom.......

Extremely so, as is the watch collection inside......

mldaytona_7 · 19 April 2015, 07:46 PM

Wow Porsche galore, Tom.

mldaytona_7 · 19 April 2015, 07:48 PM

Wow Porsche galore, Tom. Fantastic.

aria · 19 April 2015, 08:18 PM

Thankyou people

Demosthene · 19 April 2015, 08:36 PM

Always been torn on it.

Undeniably incredible performance and one of the best 4 door cars you can buy based on that.
However its just so incredibly ugly!

tkerrmd · 20 April 2015, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

That's a drool worthy driveway doc

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

I'll second that Tom.......

Extremely so, as is the watch collection inside......

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Originally Posted by mldaytona_7

Wow Porsche galore, Tom.

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Originally Posted by mldaytona_7

Wow Porsche galore, Tom. Fantastic.

Thanks men!

tkerrmd · 20 April 2015, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

Always been torn on it.

Undeniably incredible performance and one of the best 4 door cars you can buy based on that.
However its just so incredibly ugly!

I agree it's not the best looking four door out there, but performance wise one of the best, and form follows function, more headroom than most

Dyim · 20 April 2015, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

Always been torn on it.

Undeniably incredible performance and one of the best 4 door cars you can buy based on that.
However its just so incredibly ugly!

Just wait for the new one. Hopefully Porsche will fix the look of the rear. No question the best handling Porsche that can fit 4 adults in comfort.

DiamondJack · 20 April 2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I agree it's not the best looking four door out there, but performance wise one of the best, and form follows function, more headroom than most

I think it's one that grows on you......when it was first released, I thought it pretty ugly too...... But it's really grown on me over the years.

Having said that......when given the choice, I bought a Macan S over it just before Xmas and have been really amazed at the performance, handling, comfort and spaciousness........

tkerrmd · 20 April 2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

I think it's one that grows on you......when it was first released, I thought it pretty ugly too...... But it's really grown on me over the years.

Having said that......when given the choice, I bought a Macan S over it just before Xmas and have been really amazed at the performance, handling, comfort and spaciousness........

Yea just like the Platona at first!

They have revised the front and rear last year

The Macan is a superior vehicle

GB-man · 20 April 2015, 11:03 AM

I Agree the macan makes a compelling argument for pace + comfort. Real drivers care more about what it looks like from the drivers seat, and with the panamera it's all good from that angle :)

joe100 · 29 April 2015, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

I think it's one that grows on you......when it was first released, I thought it pretty ugly too...... But it's really grown on me over the years.

Having said that......when given the choice, I bought a Macan S over it just before Xmas and have been really amazed at the performance, handling, comfort and spaciousness........

Pics!

Speaking of not posting pics, we picked up our Cayenne last Tuesday

sco · 29 April 2015, 01:06 AM

My mom just picked up her second Cayenne S in a row. She loves them...

I'm not crazy about the Panamera, but Dr. Tom's is by far the nicest one I've seen... And how cool is the RED key...

Acusnlee · 29 April 2015, 04:37 AM

I bought a Porsche Panamera 4 in 2011. At the time most people had not seen a 4dr Sedan style Porsche before and I would get a lot of comments from random people on the parking lot, mostly in surprise, as well as quite a few "wow" type comments.

My car friends who had seen the Panamera on photos thought it didn't look so great, but all of them said that the car looks much better in person. I guess, like some people, there are some cars that don't photograph well.

As for the drive, I love the way it handles. It is firm and in control and drove beautifully even in bad road conditions which was important for me since I owned a business that opened nearly everyday regardless of weather.

DiamondJack · 29 April 2015, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Pics!

Speaking of not posting pics, we picked up our Cayenne last Tuesday

Ok, here you go....home and away pics......

European workhorse........

And my UK toy.......

tkerrmd · 30 April 2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Ok, here you go....home and away pics......

European workhorse........

And my UK toy.......

Very nice!!! My kinda guy!!!

18 April 2015, 07:40 PM	#1
aria Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Walter Location: Albuquerque Watch: DD,DJ,AK Posts: 342	Porsche panamera. Has anybody got one or driven one? I'm looking at the 4.8l petrol. Always nice to get a review of someone that's spend more than half an hour in one like most of the journalists that review them do!

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joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Funny you should ask, we looked at them yesterday, probably going back Monday to get a Cayenne though, we need the cargo room. Fine machine though __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Hopefully nothing crops up on Monday and we'll be able to go pick up the Cayenne. New toys are fun __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	It looks great in red Tom! Have not driven one but its on my list when my current lease is up. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

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GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,529	I Agree the macan makes a compelling argument for pace + comfort. Real drivers care more about what it looks like from the drivers seat, and with the panamera it's all good from that angle :) __________________

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19 April 2015, 12:09 AM	#3
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,529	If that's the naturally aspirated gts model you are making an excellent choice! I drove it on a track during a porsche track day event and it sounds as good as any model porsche makes currently. Steering was also tight and crisp for the segment. Fit and finish of the interior is as you would expect from porsche. Also spent the day in a 6 cylinder loaner from my dealer (991 in for service). Night and day difference, that one was castrated.

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Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Guess there isn't that much difference in volume . . . The Panamera has actually more in total "The 2015 Cayenne comes standard with a power liftgate and offers up to 23.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 62.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The Cayenne's overall cargo space is a bit low for the class." "The Panamera models offer 15.7 cu. ft. of luggage space (except the Panamera S E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo models). The Panamera S E-Hybrid provides you with 11.8 cu.ft. of luggage compartment capacity, and the Panamera Turbo models 15.2 cu.ft. All models offer enough room for four suitcases from the Porsche Driver’s Selection range – color coordinated with the exterior color of your Panamera if you wish. The power lift gate with customizable opening angle is fitted as standard to all models. It closes conveniently at the push of a button. By no means a common feature in this vehicle class is the fully or split-folding rear seats. The cargo position offers 44.6 cu.ft.of space (except in the Panamera S E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo models). In conjunction with the BOSE® Surround Sound System or Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System, there are 44.1 cu.ft. – including the Panamera Turbo models – and 40.7 cu.ft. in the Panamera S E-Hybrid. A ski bag is available as an option and, to accommodate it, the centre section between the rear seats folds separately. To protect from prying eyes, the luggage compartment can be covered with the removable roller cover which is provided as standard."

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GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	You might consider an Audi S7 or RS7 too.

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GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,529	That's a drool worthy driveway doc

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mldaytona_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South East Asia Posts: 64	Wow Porsche galore, Tom. Fantastic.

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aria Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Walter Location: Albuquerque Watch: DD,DJ,AK Posts: 342	Thankyou people

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Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Always been torn on it. Undeniably incredible performance and one of the best 4 door cars you can buy based on that. However its just so incredibly ugly!

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sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	My mom just picked up her second Cayenne S in a row. She loves them... I'm not crazy about the Panamera, but Dr. Tom's is by far the nicest one I've seen... And how cool is the RED key...

29 April 2015, 04:37 AM	#28
Acusnlee Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: irving Posts: 18	I bought a Porsche Panamera 4 in 2011. At the time most people had not seen a 4dr Sedan style Porsche before and I would get a lot of comments from random people on the parking lot, mostly in surprise, as well as quite a few "wow" type comments. My car friends who had seen the Panamera on photos thought it didn't look so great, but all of them said that the car looks much better in person. I guess, like some people, there are some cars that don't photograph well. As for the drive, I love the way it handles. It is firm and in control and drove beautifully even in bad road conditions which was important for me since I owned a business that opened nearly everyday regardless of weather.

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