Samp4

My executive has about three inches room so you must measure before purchase.

I can't argue to get the executive except maybe a little more comfortable ride. As far as finding one to taste. That may be hard to do.

Good luck in what you choose. I like having both a C and P as options but have to ask the wife to borrow the PTT. Ow well.

Sounds like world problems.

ELMEL

Samp4: My wife and I almost moved to McKinney for a job offer in Frisco, but it didn't pan out. Oh well.

cmb13

I have a 991 and just got a Panamera S for my wife. I have to say I'm loving the Panamera. Not quite as sporty, but definitely roomier, more comfortable, and equally powerful. I find myself looking forward to driving the Panamera just as much as the 991. I was quite surprised!

Hammer911

My 991 C4S was awesome, as were all my other P cars. My "new to me" Panamera Turbo S makes me not miss the others any more. Cayennes never "scratched the itch," even the Cayenne Turbo S.

Regarding the Executive, I've had adults in the back of my regular wheel base version and they have all claimed to be comfortable. The executive has not sold that well in North America, but sells a bunch in China, which is the biggest market for the Panamera. Buyers there have someone else drive...you can even set the a/c to cool the back of the car first.

Gus_Smedstad

The rear seats are definitely comfortable. That said, my father-in-law said he found sitting in the back painful after about hour 2 of a 4 hour drive. He wasn't too clear one why he was uncomfortable. I think that's more about him than about the seats - he's heavy, and extremely stiff. He found getting into the front passenger seat of my Supra a huge production.

ELMEL

Aggravating the in-laws is always a feature. Everyone else will undoubtedly love it.

Gus_Smedstad

I actually like my wife's parents. I know that makes me weird.

ELMEL

Thank you all for your feedback. I pulled the trigger on a 2014 Panamera Turbo S.



Aftermarket options include:

Clear film
Window tint
Escort 9500ci
LoJack
Transparent white side markers

I still have my 996 Turbo S and I haven't decided what to do with it yet. I might keep it.

Here's the obligatory pic...

stpatsday

Congrats! Love the black trim. Great spec and build sheet.
Ps don't you just love the sound of your Berm?

ELMEL

Thanks! And yes, the Burmester is INSANE!

Gus_Smedstad

I assume you got it as a CPO, since the sticker says the warranty started last year? My understanding is that doesn't happen until the car is titled.

I really like the surround-view cameras myself. The first time I saw the top-down view it seemed like magic.

Samp4

Car looks great. You will love it. I took a neighbor out this weekend to show him a little about the car. I love seeing peoples eyes as I show what it will do. Then show how civil and quite. Nobody believes me until they experience it.

ELMEL

Gus_Smedstad: Yes, CPO thorough 2020. A must-have! And yes, I love the surround view -- it's really helpful as I learn the scale of the car. I can tell exactly where curbs are all around the car. I just wish there was a one-touch button to activate Surround View for those times when it doesn't activate itself.

Samp4: Thanks. Yeah, it's a great car. Definitely a beast, but still not as quick as my 911. To be expected though. But the Panny is a monster for such a heavy car.

ELMEL

A few more pics I shot last night at my local dealer...

MJBird993

Congrats on the shiny new car! And I'll bet you saved several boatloads of money buying it only slightly used.