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How about the Panamera? Is it noticeably quieter than the 911? I live 250 miles from closest P car dealer.
Coming from someone who already finds the 991 too quiet on the highway (I find the 991.1 too quiet, which means I find the 991.2 way way too quiet), yes, the Panny will be certainly quieter. As will the Macan.
Got to be cool, like a 911
Great build quality
Quiet highway cruiser
Nice interior with good tech
Stylish but understated exterior
Cool factor weighs heavily in favor of a 991.2.
I have GT Silver on my .2 but I wish it was Yellow, Red or Sapphire blue...should have chosen my color more carefully. GT silver is quite beautiful in the sunshine and does hide dirt well.
Quiet highway cruiser and 911 do not come to mind for me. Perhaps it is our roads but tire noise is loud IMO in my 911. Doesn't bother me too much but you did mention it.
Rode around a little bit in the V8 Panamera at PSDS in Alabama. I found it very comfortable with a nice exhaust rumble. If I were looking for a sporty but comfortable cruiser I would definitely give it a closer look.
How about the Panamera? Is it noticeably quieter than the 911? I live 250 miles from closest P car dealer.
Hi Young Turk,
I own a 2017 Panamera 4 and have done over 14k miles in it since last March.
It's a fantastic 4 seat/5 door GT sports saloon. However, I miss my previous car, a 991.1 C2, too much! So have ordered a new 991.2 Carrera T to replace the Panamera.
Clearly they are different cars, but my heart called me back to the 911 family!
Cheers,
Simon
P.S. Yes, the Panamera is quieter and more refined than the 911, with better sound proofing, as you'd expect.
Thanks to all who have replied so far. I hope to learn more.
Wing Commander - thank you. I’m sure I too will miss my 991 no matter whether I get the 5 Series or the Panamera. And, when I do miss driving a Porsche sports car, I can always drive my (son's) 987.2 Cayman.
You may miss the 991 less if you replace it with a Panamera, rather than a 5-Series.
In Sport or Sport Plus mode on country roads, the Panamera feels surprising sporty and compact. I went for air suspension with PASM and RAS and Sport Chrono.
Mine happens to be a bunch of bu11$h!t. I love my range rover, but will be trading it in on my 911- mostly bc I don't like dealing w my local jag/land rover dealer. It feels like a crappy toyota dealer. No dis to good toyota dealers out there.
The primary reason for getting rid of my old Jag [XKR] was the dealer. Luckily if my Porsche dealer pulls anything there plenty of great indy shops near me.
How about the Panamera? Is it noticeably quieter than the 911? I live 250 miles from closest P car dealer.
Yes. It is MUCH quieter than a 911 I had a new base model as a loaner for nearly a week. It is a superb daily driver with the air suspension. The base was JUST a tad underpowered, would suggest the S is you can swing it.
It is a big, long car. Longer than my Cayenne. But not much more rear leg room.
You may miss the 991 less if you replace it with a Panamera, rather than a 5-Series.
In Sport or Sport Plus mode on country roads, the Panamera feels surprising sporty and compact. I went for air suspension with PASM and RAS and Sport Chrono.
Agreed, it drives like a Porsche. No ifs, ands or buts.
02-03-2018 | 08:47 AM
I went for air suspension with PASM and RAS and Sport Chrono. 
