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11-24-2008, 06:35 PM

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Big buttons are a good thing. Many buttons are fine since the alternative is something like (yuuch) I-Drive.

Better option is a simpler car IMO.

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11-24-2008, 08:22 PM

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The key fob is in the shape of the car? That's sweet...

The Corvette key would be shaped like a *****...

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11-24-2008, 09:17 PM

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If I had to have a 4 door, this one would be the one.

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11-24-2008, 09:26 PM

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if i got one the license plate would read NCC-1701

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11-24-2008, 10:18 PM

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If I had to have a 4 door, this one would be the one.

No kidding a 928 owner likes it;-)

Interior is scary. That's what I imagine the interior of a Cylon spaceship looking like.

Key shaped like the car is juvenile.

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11-24-2008, 10:35 PM

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Key shaped like the car is juvenile.

Why? I think it's nice that they're maybe not taking themselves quite as seriously as they used to.

As for the buttons: I'm a gadget freak...my FX has all the toys and the dash looks like the freakin' Bridge on the Starship Enterprise, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I also like BMW's iDrive.

Buttons? Bring 'em on.

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11-24-2008, 10:45 PM

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Why are the headlights so detached from the car? This thing is a huge piece of ****.

They pop up for HI-BEAM

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11-24-2008, 11:30 PM

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Key shaped like the car is juvenile.

I take it you haven't seen the Cayenne key fob......that's where the got the idea.

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11-25-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali

Hey, I love Porsches plenty, but I'd most certainly lease a QP over the Panamera. And if we're worried about costs, size, etc., I would pick an Audi S8 over even the QP. I think Porsche had a real chance here, but unfortunately, the aesthetic is a HUGE consideration when cars cross the $100K barrier.

I suspect build quality will be superior over the QP. QP's quality sucks royally and I would rather have quality over looks. Yeah the QP has fancy stuff covering up the crap and a nice Engine that cost a boat load to repair not to mention constant clutch issues.

I can't wait to see the Panamera in person so I can make a decision. Too much disguise and quick angle views to get a real feel for it yet.

The A/S8 is a great car won't argue with you there but now we are talking a boat of car and are designed for different markets.

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11-25-2008, 01:08 PM

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Moved to the new Panamera forum.

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11-25-2008, 01:11 PM

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FWIW, I was invited by Maseratti to a private track day at Road Atlanta (last year) to drive (thrash) their new cars.
They mentioned that they are providing a new clutch to all owners as a 'goodwill warranty' item.

The interior leather was gorgeous, the engine and exhaust note was all Ferrari and the gearbox in sport mode was a bit harsh IMHO. Not a bad car.

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11-25-2008, 04:23 PM

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I finally figured out why this thing is so fugly. They are trying to make look like a combo of every Porsche in the current line up. They should have gone with a totally new design. Looks like a 911 limo