911 guy drives a new 2017 Panamera 4S
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911 guy drives a new 2017 Panamera 4S
I'm a long time 911 driver and, in over 35 years, I have never found another car that satisfies me the way 911's do. But yesterday I got to drive the new generation Panny 4S. Short drive, but enough to get on it a bit and see if such a big car can really be sports car like. All I can say is WOW!! For anyone who is thinking they may need something a little bigger that still has a sports car soul, this is the ticket. Fast, comfortable, nimble, glued to the road and something not seen on past Panameras - good looking.
Porsche got it right on this one - I'm definitely impressed.
Porsche got it right on this one - I'm definitely impressed.
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I love the way the spoiler deploys and closes on that car! So cool - it changes shape and angles depending on speed. Wish I could retrofit it on my GTS
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I really, really want to replace my Wife's Cayenne Diesel with a Panny Sport Turismo.
$$$.
Maybe if we end up getting a buyback on the Cayenne, but not looking likely now.
$$$.
Maybe if we end up getting a buyback on the Cayenne, but not looking likely now.
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I'd settle for a Panny 4S if we get a buyback. True first world problems. Have a Cayenne Diesel, want a 911 but a Panny 4S is the right thing to do. Need to sell my Mercedes Cabriolet. Whoa is me....
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The new Panny is very cool. Even the V6 with the, ahem, Audi engine.
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There's a very good chance I'll be on the market for one of these in two to three years. Just about the time that the first wave will be coming off-lease!
Ouch - looks like the spec I want would run something like $135K or so. Glad I don't mind buying used.
Ouch - looks like the spec I want would run something like $135K or so. Glad I don't mind buying used.
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I've actually had a chance to drive the panamera 4S on the track at PEC LA and it was awesome. the rear steering makes it feel more the size of an M3 or a slightly longer 911 Turbo vs a big long sedan.
love it. ordering myself a sport turismo
love it. ordering myself a sport turismo
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I love the way the spoiler deploys and closes on that car! So cool - it changes shape and angles depending on speed. Wish I could retrofit it on my GTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE-meiR_HJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE-meiR_HJ4
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The first time I drove a first gen Panny Turbo, I was shocked. Compared to an M5 or E63, it blew them both in the weeds. I can't imagine the leap forward the new car is.