2018 Panamera
Hi guys, so I m in the market for a new 2018 Panamera and my budget is around 100k. I see at Hennesy Porsche of Atlanta there is a Sapphire Blue Metallic base Panamera with almost exact specs that I want and I have been lurking around quite a bit. The tag price is 100820 but I m thinking a 94k out of door price(excluding sales tax and government fees since I will be registering the car out of state). But I can also opt for a Panamera 4 with all-wheel drive but fewer options for the same price.
Here are my questions: 1. Is 94k a good price? I think it is fair to say that this model is quite new and popular so demand must be high. 2. Rear wheel drive - worth it? If i move to a colder state, say New York, Will it be able to handle the weather with snow tires? 3. Just a little background about me - just turned 18, new to the car(and Porsche) community, never dealt with a car dealer before. My parents do not live here in states so they can offer no help, it is all up to me. 4. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!! 5. Also, I have no trade-in, I do cash full payment only, so no finance/lease. |
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It's a beautiful car, but I'd caution you on the RWD if you ever plan on driving it in the northeast winter. I have a 2017 4S and use snow tires and it's pretty good, but would never dream of driving it in inclimate weather in RWD with or without snow tires.
Also..hard to say if $94k is a good price without knowing the options. Good luck |
Hi Rossww:
Thank you for replying! Here are the options added:Base - Panamera 0PA - Preparation For Deletion Of Model Designation 1N3 - Power Steering Plus 44A - 21" Exclusive Design Wheels In High Gloss Black 6JA - Door Handles In High Gloss Black 8SI - Tinted LED Taillights AAV - Model Designation Painted AB - Standard Interior In Black N1 - Sapphire Blue Metallic P51 - Premium Package Plus QE1 - Storage Package QQ1 - Ambient Lighting Also, is it really that bad to drive with rear-wheel drive even with snow tire? I mean, after all, it is a porsche and the handling should be good. But as I have no previous experience living in cold states or driving, I can only assume this to be true. |
Ditto on the 4WD. I used my Pana 4 today in northeast storm and was fine with all seasons. A 2WD wouldn t cut it as a daily driver if lots of snow is involved IMO.
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Originally Posted by Prince Li
(Post 14707890)
Hi Rossww:
Thank you for replying! Here are the options added:Base - Panamera 0PA - Preparation For Deletion Of Model Designation 1N3 - Power Steering Plus 44A - 21" Exclusive Design Wheels In High Gloss Black 6JA - Door Handles In High Gloss Black 8SI - Tinted LED Taillights AAV - Model Designation Painted AB - Standard Interior In Black N1 - Sapphire Blue Metallic P51 - Premium Package Plus QE1 - Storage Package QQ1 - Ambient Lighting Also, is it really that bad to drive with rear-wheel drive even with snow tire? I mean, after all, it is a porsche and the handling should be good. But as I have no previous experience living in cold states or driving, I can only assume this to be true. https://www.bridgestonetire.com/trea...l-season-tires |
Looks very nice and if you like the car, I would not dismiss it because of the rear wheel drive. It makes a lot of fun too.
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RWD in snow on snow tires
Originally Posted by cerbomark
(Post 14710384)
Ditto on the 4WD... A 2WD wouldn t cut it as a daily driver if lots of snow is involved IMO.
Drove an M4 with snow tires through several apocalyptic blizzards in Swiss Alps and Dolomites with no issues whatsoever. |
Originally Posted by pawnstar
(Post 14714270)
Drove an M4 with snow tires through several apocalyptic blizzards in Swiss Alps and Dolomites with no issues whatsoever. |
Originally Posted by Frank 993 C4S
(Post 14714371)
^^^ This!
Put a set of Blizzacks on an AWD !! |
You guys recommend an 18 yo on his first drivers license who may live/move to a state with inclement winter weather, a $100,000, 2WD car? Would you buy one for your 18 yo son as a first car?
Jes wonderin.... |
Originally Posted by lbcgolf
(Post 14714423)
You guys recommend an 18 yo on his first drivers license who may live/move to a state with inclement winter weather, a $100,000, 2WD car? Would you buy one for your 18 yo son as a first car?
Jes wonderin.... Oper forgive my comment , nothing personal. |
Originally Posted by cerbomark
(Post 14714443)
Off topic but 18 year old with a new Pana, not a character builder IMO, but I m an old man, LOL. Just my 2 cents.
Oper forgive my comment , nothing personal. |
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