2014 Porsche U.S. sales
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2014 Porsche U.S. sales
Porsche released the sales number in the U.S for 2014-an impressive 47.007 units.
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2015/1/6...p-Load-7724670
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2015/1/6...p-Load-7724670
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Did you drive one? Name one so called sport sedan with more room and better performance at a lower price.
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I just think they get silly expensive, once options are chosen and in the end they have no comfort, for rear seat passengers, as the legroom is super tight.
Plus they weigh 4200lb.
They are a nice ride, for those who want something optioned out to a high level, compared to a Q5.
Some sedans I would consider first;
Dodge Charger Hellcat
Tesla S
Audi A7/S7
Mercedes E550 Wagon
Porsche Panamera S
I just feel that if you are going to roll w/ over 2 Tons, you should have legroom for your rear seat passengers.
I did consider a Macan, until I tried sitting in the back seat.
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I did not mean to offend those who own them I just think they get silly expensive, once options are chosen and in the end they have no comfort, for rear seat passengers, as the legroom is super tight. Plus they weigh 4200lb. They are a nice ride, for those who want something optioned out to a high level, compared to a Q5. Some sedans I would consider first; Dodge Charger Hellcat Tesla S Audi A7/S7 Mercedes E550 Wagon Porsche Panamera S I just feel that if you are going to roll w/ over 2 Tons, you should have legroom for your rear seat passengers. I did consider a Macan, until I tried sitting in the back seat.
I just think they get silly expensive, once options are chosen and in the end they have no comfort, for rear seat passengers, as the legroom is super tight. Plus they weigh 4200lb. They are a nice ride, for those who want something optioned out to a high level, compared to a Q5. Some sedans I would consider first; Dodge Charger Hellcat Tesla S Audi A7/S7 Mercedes E550 Wagon Porsche Panamera S I just feel that if you are going to roll w/ over 2 Tons, you should have legroom for your rear seat passengers. I did consider a Macan, until I tried sitting in the back seat.
Maybe that's why they try and market it as a mini SUV that drives like a "sports car".
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I did not mean to offend those who own them I just think they get silly expensive, once options are chosen and in the end they have no comfort, for rear seat passengers, as the legroom is super tight. Plus they weigh 4200lb. They are a nice ride, for those who want something optioned out to a high level, compared to a Q5. Some sedans I would consider first; Dodge Charger Hellcat Tesla S Audi A7/S7 Mercedes E550 Wagon Porsche Panamera S I just feel that if you are going to roll w/ over 2 Tons, you should have legroom for your rear seat passengers. I did consider a Macan, until I tried sitting in the back seat.
I just think they get silly expensive, once options are chosen and in the end they have no comfort, for rear seat passengers, as the legroom is super tight. Plus they weigh 4200lb. They are a nice ride, for those who want something optioned out to a high level, compared to a Q5. Some sedans I would consider first; Dodge Charger Hellcat Tesla S Audi A7/S7 Mercedes E550 Wagon Porsche Panamera S I just feel that if you are going to roll w/ over 2 Tons, you should have legroom for your rear seat passengers. I did consider a Macan, until I tried sitting in the back seat.
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I did not mean to offend those who own them
I just think they get silly expensive, once options are chosen and in the end they have no comfort, for rear seat passengers, as the legroom is super tight.
Plus they weigh 4200lb.
They are a nice ride, for those who want something optioned out to a high level, compared to a Q5.
Some sedans I would consider first;
Dodge Charger Hellcat
Tesla S
Audi A7/S7
Mercedes E550 Wagon
Porsche Panamera S
I just feel that if you are going to roll w/ over 2 Tons, you should have legroom for your rear seat passengers.
I did consider a Macan, until I tried sitting in the back seat.
I just think they get silly expensive, once options are chosen and in the end they have no comfort, for rear seat passengers, as the legroom is super tight.
Plus they weigh 4200lb.
They are a nice ride, for those who want something optioned out to a high level, compared to a Q5.
Some sedans I would consider first;
Dodge Charger Hellcat
Tesla S
Audi A7/S7
Mercedes E550 Wagon
Porsche Panamera S
I just feel that if you are going to roll w/ over 2 Tons, you should have legroom for your rear seat passengers.
I did consider a Macan, until I tried sitting in the back seat.
Now let's compare with your suggestions:
- Dodge Charger Hellcat - seriously?
- Tesla S - 50% more expensive, a lot less practical due to the range limitation, the interior was a letdown, not sold on the electric yet.
- Audi A7/S7 - nice sporty car but not even remotely as engaging and fun to drive as the Macan, the steering is quite numb and still understeers as a typical Audi. A lot bigger and doesn't handle as good as the Macan. Also, more expensive, especially in the S7 trim.
- Mercedes E350 Wagon - drives like a boat, I'll get one when I turn 75
. I did drive an E63, had a blast, ~60% more expensive thou and doesn't handle as nice as the Macan (a lot heavier, slush-box, etc.), before we even talk about the horrible depreciation.-Porsche Panamera S - now you are on to something but at ~75% more expensive I had to settle for the Macan.
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Crap, as E550 is the sweet spot of E Class.
E63 is just too expensive, as sebis said.
I do kind of wish Porsche made a compact high performance sedan, along the lines of the upcoming RS3.
Audi wont ever do this version, but Porsche could..
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/a...ive-2014-06-27
http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/05/18/a...sport-styling/
Perhaps change it to RWD and put an uprated Macan Turbo engine in it
E63 is just too expensive, as sebis said.
I do kind of wish Porsche made a compact high performance sedan, along the lines of the upcoming RS3.
Audi wont ever do this version, but Porsche could..
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/a...ive-2014-06-27
http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/05/18/a...sport-styling/
Perhaps change it to RWD and put an uprated Macan Turbo engine in it
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Now, now, now- I took the E63 (Base) out on the track at Laguna Seca during a 2 Day AMG school. The MCT is a week spot, but on the track and in sport, it was a pretty impressive car-certainly more grunt and better handling "at speed" in my view than the Macan. I think the Macan really benefits with an air suspension and PSAM, so you're pushing 80k. Base E63 is 100k. Different cars. My DD is a Cayenne S with air suspension and PSAM and a Macan may be next for me.