NOV 2011 Sales
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Struggling to understand why Porsche isn't doing more to shift Panameras and also why the Cayenne is still in such short supply. Our local dealers hardly seem to have any inventory, I suspect Porsche could sell even more if supply eased a little. As for the Panamera, I suspect it's starting to suffer from its overly aggressive pricing - the Cayenne is a much better value.
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Struggling to understand why Porsche isn't doing more to shift Panameras and also why the Cayenne is still in such short supply. Our local dealers hardly seem to have any inventory, I suspect Porsche could sell even more if supply eased a little. As for the Panamera, I suspect it's starting to suffer from its overly aggressive pricing - the Cayenne is a much better value.
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For the US, I do not think there is much demand for a luxury cruiser that is most appreciated at 150mph. Luxury sedans are expected to spacious and plush, no so much sporty. The A8 and S class have that pretty well covered.
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I think the reason why we aren't seeing enough Cayenne supply is because most have ended up in China where they can be sold for 3x the price, and are in high demand. I'd suspect the factory is maxed out trying to crank out as many as they can, since the wait for custom order now sits at 4 months.
We've been looking for a V6 and the only inventory around are heavily loaded ones, and even those are getting scarce.
We've been looking for a V6 and the only inventory around are heavily loaded ones, and even those are getting scarce.
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That's what I read somewhere....they are at full capacity.
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I think the reason why we aren't seeing enough Cayenne supply is because most have ended up in China where they can be sold for 3x the price, and are in high demand. I'd suspect the factory is maxed out trying to crank out as many as they can, since the wait for custom order now sits at 4 months.
We've been looking for a V6 and the only inventory around are heavily loaded ones, and even those are getting scarce.
We've been looking for a V6 and the only inventory around are heavily loaded ones, and even those are getting scarce.
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Perhaps, but I drove them back to back and I came away really impressed with the Panamera, while the Cayenne just felt like another bloated SUV. Our X3 is a better drive than the Cayenne, imo.
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+1. In 09 when I wanted to replace my 01 S4 Avant I drove a bunch of smaller performance SUVs. The Cayenne felt pretty much like all the rest. The center of gravity is just too high on those things for me. Ended up with a 09C4S but have been quite impressed with the Panamera when I have had it as a loaner.
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I think they hit a home run with that car... the right color and the right wheels on that car and their are not many cars that can compete...
I'd love to have one in my garage... I took the 911 in for service and they sent me out the door with a loaner Panamera... It was the six cylinder but it was still a rocket and just plain beautiful...
In my opinion....
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I drove the Panamera 4 and I expected it to be kind of a dog, but I found the power to be more than adequate. Just can't justify the price when a fully loaded 528 or 535 xdrive comes in at $30,000 less, while I also will have a new GTS cab in the garage. I think the Panamera is an awesome car for someone who wants a 911 but just can't do it for reasons of practicality..
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I think the reason why we aren't seeing enough Cayenne supply is because most have ended up in China where they can be sold for 3x the price, and are in high demand. I'd suspect the factory is maxed out trying to crank out as many as they can, since the wait for custom order now sits at 4 months.
We've been looking for a V6 and the only inventory around are heavily loaded ones, and even those are getting scarce.
We've been looking for a V6 and the only inventory around are heavily loaded ones, and even those are getting scarce.