Sedans?
09-20-2011, 12:18 AM
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it depends on the amount of space you need. While P likes to compare the Panny to the S and 7 class, the latter 2 are way bigger, esp in the rear. While Im a die hard Bimmer fan, i dont like the new 5. Havent driven the E AWD. My personal fav in the mid size segment is the Audi A6. I cant believe i just said that!
The '09 and later 5 and 7 I like, I kinda like the 5GT and the A7 and A6 look great to me..
09-20-2011, 02:24 AM
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09-20-2011, 09:47 AM
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pan in heartbeat out of those. its ugly on outside but beautiful on inside which is where you will spend all of your time.
me, i like small sedan. M3 sedan has been and continues to be most fun and practical car. works great in winter with decent snow tires and i'm talking german winter.
me, i like small sedan. M3 sedan has been and continues to be most fun and practical car. works great in winter with decent snow tires and i'm talking german winter.
09-20-2011, 10:05 AM
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Mr Wilson is right. If I had a need for AWD or 4WD during crap weather I would get a dually of some sort. Guess that cones with living Bakersfield for.the greater part or 15 years where trucks are more of a vanity option for red-necks that live in town than an absolute necessity for living out in "The Ponderosa".
With that being said I must admit my love for the Panamera Turbo. I had a client pick me up from SFO the other week in his 2010 PanaTT. We got to talking about the performance and was astounded by the 0-60 with launch control turned on. Never experienced something that big going that fast so quickly out of the gate. Only downside I could see it being only a four seater. I wouldn't really have too many issues sitting in the rear with my 6'5" frame for extended trips provided whoever sits in front gives me just a little but more room.
My client, who's father is majority owner in this business I consult for, said his father has a Turbo S on order. Coming in at around $190K. Don't know if I could will myself to spending that money for that car. I know it is probably the best performing 4 Door car in the world, but I would rather add a cabriolet to Tue stable. A long the lines of the R8 Cab.
With that being said I must admit my love for the Panamera Turbo. I had a client pick me up from SFO the other week in his 2010 PanaTT. We got to talking about the performance and was astounded by the 0-60 with launch control turned on. Never experienced something that big going that fast so quickly out of the gate. Only downside I could see it being only a four seater. I wouldn't really have too many issues sitting in the rear with my 6'5" frame for extended trips provided whoever sits in front gives me just a little but more room.
My client, who's father is majority owner in this business I consult for, said his father has a Turbo S on order. Coming in at around $190K. Don't know if I could will myself to spending that money for that car. I know it is probably the best performing 4 Door car in the world, but I would rather add a cabriolet to Tue stable. A long the lines of the R8 Cab.
09-20-2011, 10:27 AM
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I already have the dually for the race trailer, but wifey not that keen on driving it. A bit hard to park.
+1 The Pana Turbo is pretty awesome. We did some drag racing in it last year. Shamed some flame throwing Evo's 1/8 mile.
Plenty of room in the back, they are just so much $$. Same like Cayenne, seems like a lot of money compared to competitors that are very similar. For track you need a Porsche, but for puttering around town Porsche money buys you a lot of nice comfy fast stuff.
+1 The Pana Turbo is pretty awesome. We did some drag racing in it last year. Shamed some flame throwing Evo's 1/8 mile.
Plenty of room in the back, they are just so much $$. Same like Cayenne, seems like a lot of money compared to competitors that are very similar. For track you need a Porsche, but for puttering around town Porsche money buys you a lot of nice comfy fast stuff.
09-20-2011, 03:32 PM
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I have a Panamera V6 loaner right now, and I think it just drives OK. Not at all great. The styling has not grown on me. I have experienced hot laps in a TT, and while impressive, it's not what I have a luxury sedan for.
And while I like the new 5-series styling, I'm not a fan of the new breed of turbo V8s. If I had to buy an AWD luxury sedan right now, I would probably seek out a slightly used S6 with the Lambo V10. Easy on the eyes, nice interior, unique, and last of an era.
And while I like the new 5-series styling, I'm not a fan of the new breed of turbo V8s. If I had to buy an AWD luxury sedan right now, I would probably seek out a slightly used S6 with the Lambo V10. Easy on the eyes, nice interior, unique, and last of an era.
09-20-2011, 04:40 PM
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550i xDrive
09-20-2011, 04:42 PM
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pan in heartbeat out of those. its ugly on outside but beautiful on inside which is where you will spend all of your time.
me, i like small sedan. M3 sedan has been and continues to be most fun and practical car. works great in winter with decent snow tires and i'm talking german winter.
me, i like small sedan. M3 sedan has been and continues to be most fun and practical car. works great in winter with decent snow tires and i'm talking german winter.
09-23-2011, 11:38 PM
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I'm a fan of BMW, but the F10 M5 is very disappointing. Looks like a Taurus, has massive turbo lag (according to Automobile Mag first drive), and does not live up to M badge. I'd go with a CLS63 AMG all the way.