Should I buy base or 4s?
01-22-2019, 12:45 AM
#16
I would also recommend you give the E-Hybrid a serious look. Power comes on instantaneously with absolutely no turbo lag. I did notice some turbo lag with the 4S, especially when on the freeway at speed and pulling into the next lane over to pass. It wasn't huge but was noticeable. I drove the E-Hybrid on the track at the LA Porsche Driving Experience Center and handling at speed is very impressive.
01-22-2019, 10:14 PM
#18
01-23-2019, 12:26 AM
#19
Burning Brakes
The brakes on the E-Hybrids are a little funky, but you get used to them, for the most part. What I like is knowing that I probably will never need to pay the big bucks to replace the brakes, due to the regenerative brakes taking the lion's share of the work. Brake pads last (almost) forever in these cars.
01-23-2019, 10:01 PM
#20
All I can say is they have to have a software fix. I had to hit the brakes hard tonight and it felt like nothing was happening then I felt the peddle pulse and start braking.
I have had an i8 and Nsx hybrid, and both had better regen brakes then this. I am gonna call the dealer and see if something can be done.
I have had an i8 and Nsx hybrid, and both had better regen brakes then this. I am gonna call the dealer and see if something can be done.
01-24-2019, 11:44 AM
#23
Does 4s come in turbo flavor? I thought 4s is a straight V8 no turbos.
Gooseman, I know you like to get good consensus going to help you decide, but what you are asking is tell others to convince you to buy something that they will never drive.
Plus, they will never know exactly what situation you are in. Preferences, style, options, budget, they are all personal.
Nice to know what they bought, but ultimately focus on what it is you are looking for.
If V6 is to your great liking, awesome.
If you like more power available (even if you dont plan to use it), then look to V8.
For better handling, options, 4S or GTS may be the one to get.
If you are looking for top options with top performance, you will have to look at the TT or the TTS.
Happy hunting, it is always exciting to be on the market for a car like a Panamera.
One thing to consider is looking at candidates, observe which cars need some work (suspension, etc), and negotiate price down, then do some work yourself. Not very difficult, worst part is getting started, and getting some base tools for it (diagnostic tool, pullers, standard sockets from 8mm on to 22mm, and 24mm, 26mm, 32mm, 36mm, Torx set, ETorx set, Tripple square set, screwdrivers, couple jacks and/or jackstands, and you are set).
Good luck.
Gooseman, I know you like to get good consensus going to help you decide, but what you are asking is tell others to convince you to buy something that they will never drive.
Plus, they will never know exactly what situation you are in. Preferences, style, options, budget, they are all personal.
Nice to know what they bought, but ultimately focus on what it is you are looking for.
If V6 is to your great liking, awesome.
If you like more power available (even if you dont plan to use it), then look to V8.
For better handling, options, 4S or GTS may be the one to get.
If you are looking for top options with top performance, you will have to look at the TT or the TTS.
Happy hunting, it is always exciting to be on the market for a car like a Panamera.
One thing to consider is looking at candidates, observe which cars need some work (suspension, etc), and negotiate price down, then do some work yourself. Not very difficult, worst part is getting started, and getting some base tools for it (diagnostic tool, pullers, standard sockets from 8mm on to 22mm, and 24mm, 26mm, 32mm, 36mm, Torx set, ETorx set, Tripple square set, screwdrivers, couple jacks and/or jackstands, and you are set).
Good luck.
01-24-2019, 08:48 PM
#25