Panamera First Drive
10-27-2009, 02:01 PM
#46
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Sir Mix a Lot once aptly stated "I like big butts"
Now some would disagree with his line, as big butts could be a failure in design, but for me it is easy to see, everyone has an opinion and thats just fine.
Being old, I remember people complaining about the 914, 928, 924, 944, Cayenne, Cayman and every new porsche model other than 911 variants. If it was not for all these others, their would be no new 911 variants as a manufacturer can not survive on such low volumes. So in the end, like other models, it is a design that one can either love or hate, but each is entitled to a view no more correct than another's.
Now some would disagree with his line, as big butts could be a failure in design, but for me it is easy to see, everyone has an opinion and thats just fine.
Being old, I remember people complaining about the 914, 928, 924, 944, Cayenne, Cayman and every new porsche model other than 911 variants. If it was not for all these others, their would be no new 911 variants as a manufacturer can not survive on such low volumes. So in the end, like other models, it is a design that one can either love or hate, but each is entitled to a view no more correct than another's.
10-27-2009, 02:19 PM
#47
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I also find it amusing that so many are smitten by these two facts, 1) that it has good/great performance and 2) it wears the Porsche logo. Then completely disregard it's awful looks with statements like, "I drove it today and after seeing it in person it's not so bad."
If you like it, that's perfectly fine. We all have different tastes. But to state that it, "doesn't photograph well" or "isn't so bad" is just simply coming up with excuses for it.
If you like it, that's perfectly fine. We all have different tastes. But to state that it, "doesn't photograph well" or "isn't so bad" is just simply coming up with excuses for it.
I personally won't be buying one for now but I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that is irrelevant to pretty much everyone...
Who's to say that when they depreciate over 50% in a few years that it won't grow on me but I certainly have no plans right now and I'm not even in the market for something like this.
10-27-2009, 02:24 PM
#48
Three Wheelin'
Do looks matter more for a mass transit vehicle than for a sports car?
10-27-2009, 02:26 PM
#49
Three Wheelin'
11-06-2009, 11:54 AM
#50
I had this really long reply...it's just not worth it.
BTW what car does it for me is irrelevant, that's not what we're discussing.
I'll clarify it for you and I have not shifted on my point at all, I attack the Panamierda because IT IS a failure in design!
I also find it amusing that so many are smitten by these two facts, 1) that it has good/great performance and 2) it wears the Porsche logo. Then completely disregard it's awful looks with statements like, "I drove it today and after seeing it in person it's not so bad."
If you like it, that's perfectly fine. We all have different tastes. But to state that it, "doesn't photograph well" or "isn't so bad" is just simply coming up with excuses for it.
IF it sells well, then it's another win for the marketing/they'll-buy-anything-that-has-the-Porsche-name-on-it department.
This is way too much time spent in front of the computer and away from driving.
BTW what car does it for me is irrelevant, that's not what we're discussing.
I'll clarify it for you and I have not shifted on my point at all, I attack the Panamierda because IT IS a failure in design!
I also find it amusing that so many are smitten by these two facts, 1) that it has good/great performance and 2) it wears the Porsche logo. Then completely disregard it's awful looks with statements like, "I drove it today and after seeing it in person it's not so bad."
If you like it, that's perfectly fine. We all have different tastes. But to state that it, "doesn't photograph well" or "isn't so bad" is just simply coming up with excuses for it.
IF it sells well, then it's another win for the marketing/they'll-buy-anything-that-has-the-Porsche-name-on-it department.
This is way too much time spent in front of the computer and away from driving.
