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I just associate Porsche CARS with having two doors. For me, it's like slapping extra doors on a Ferrari. Not that makes no sense. On an SUV, fine, but not a sports car. Just not for me. Again, maybe when I see one in person, I'll feel differently. The pics are not encouraging.
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Who at Porsche is designing such ugly lines in the Panamera?
I saw some early concept drawings that looked great.
This looks like another fight between the design guys and marketing (or engineering).
I saw some early concept drawings that looked great.
This looks like another fight between the design guys and marketing (or engineering).
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I guess I don't understand this industry. With the Audi S8 in the available parts bin, why create an entirely new car? In this economy, with the luxury sport sedan segment flooded with excellent cars and choices, what will the demand for the Panamera be? I would have to see it in person, the pictures don't excite me.
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I cannot bring myself to like the back end. Just fugly.
On the same token, I love the C4S back end immensely!
Maybe they have a new kid (rookie?) on the block on the design department.
The rear end is definitely NOT on the same class and taste as the C4S lines.
I couldn't buy a car looking like that, after being spoiled by a C4S.
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On the same token, I love the C4S back end immensely!
Maybe they have a new kid (rookie?) on the block on the design department.
The rear end is definitely NOT on the same class and taste as the C4S lines.
I couldn't buy a car looking like that, after being spoiled by a C4S.
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I cannot bring myself to like the back end. Just fugly.
On the same token, I love the C4S back end immensely!
Maybe they have a new kid (rookie?) on the block on the design department.
The rear end is definitely NOT on the same class and taste as the C4S lines.
I couldn't buy a car looking like that, after being spoiled by a C4S.
John
On the same token, I love the C4S back end immensely!
Maybe they have a new kid (rookie?) on the block on the design department.
The rear end is definitely NOT on the same class and taste as the C4S lines.
I couldn't buy a car looking like that, after being spoiled by a C4S.
John
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I actually think that last set of pics actually looks pretty decent.
I think in person the car will be a lot more striking, very low, long wheelbase, plus fast.
The R8 was the same way, didn't really dig it until I saw it in person (at the LA auto show).
I think in person the car will be a lot more striking, very low, long wheelbase, plus fast.
The R8 was the same way, didn't really dig it until I saw it in person (at the LA auto show).
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