Not trying to argue, but points to ponder:

My dealer agreed to replace the green with black free of charge
Seats fold down - 100# dog for me and I'd rather keep him off the leather when possible. Did some damage to my last car. I basically plan to keep the seats folded down unless I have passengers so no need for bench.

 

Potential additional consideration. Does the bench option remove the ability to get 4 zone climate control? That's been a lot of fun for the(admittedly rare) passengers in my case...

 

great call on the seats.. will go test that out in my mom's soon
not sure what to do about model designation. I have the Porsche logo in silver to pop more but don't really like the silver model designation directly on chalk, and if it's black am worried it'll be conflicting. Also everyone knows it's a panamera, plus real Porsche ppl will know black calipers + hybrid designation on side is a 4 hybrid vs 4S H or turbo H in red/yellow

 

The bench seats still offer the 4-zone climate control option, just without the fancy touchscreen but instead an electronic panel that's like the center console in the front. Less fancy but functioning nonetheless. I'm getting it because all my family members have different definitions of comfortable temperatures and also I'm actually planning on taking 5 on a drive.

If the dog can't fit with seats folded down, you can just put some sort of cover (a blanket or maybe something more waterproof) on the seats.

 

You're going to put your 60lb dog in your band new Panamera? I have Alot of Golden doodles that I would take a bullet for but they're going in my work truck before they're ever going in my Panny

 

Leaving seats down 100% of the time I fear would cause leather indents where the seat belts are.

 

What's the point in getting the fancy 4zone if you don't have the cool screen? I wouldn't get one with out the fancy screen.

 

With no badge I would think, that most people would think it was in an accident and not repaired properly or that you're sad about your trim level.

 

Good choice I have a labradoodle heck yes I am, he should enjoy the car too. I really have no issue with it, he's in my M550 all the time. I will probably buy a blanket and also start taking his collar off so his tags don't scratch anything when he's car surfing

i have human passengers in the back prob twice a year. Yes, which begs the question why a panny over a 911. I feel like it's a better intro to Porsche after coming from 4d sedans

 

is there really that much thought that goes into this / judgment about the trim and "hiding" it?
What would y'all do? I definitely like silver tail pipes and felt the silver Porsche logo matched it since there's very little silver/chrome on my car. Just thought black model designation would be weird w that

 

The previous owner of my hybrid must have felt the same way as you. I'm now paying $200+ for new side and rear badges to reapply them.

 

I think black accents like the "Panamera" will look great on chalk. I agree the green is ugly. And I also agree the chrome on the Porsche will be OK. Chalk, black and chrome will look great.

And I still think folding the seats down and getting the four seater is the way to go, unless you will need five seats. It's part of the coolness of the Panny to have four bucket seats. Plus the middle seat is like the back seat on a 911 - only in-laws will get put there

 

The labradoodle love, I can't disagree with you there. Personally my dog that is a labradoodle as well doesn't like to ride in cars, the only thing she's ever been comfortable with is my convertible Audi A4 with the top if I sit in the back seat with her lmaoo. It was my college car, so I never really cared about what she'd do to the interior

The Panamera is a great first Porsche, it's more then entry level. That's what the Macan is for haha

 

I mean when I see a debadged car I always think the person is embarrassed about their trim level. Or I think that it's been to a body shop and they forgot to put the badge back on.

I think either color would look good, you just need something back there

 

As others have said, get the color combination you need/want. Don't skimp on this critical requirement.
Also I would get the insulated glass, Adaptive Cruise (ACC or similar iteration) Lane Keeping and Lane Change assist. If you are into your music, the Burmeister radio

Don't discount that. I added these rings and immediately there was an improvement in handling and HP.