I think this blue Panamera...
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FWIW, I was invited by Maseratti to a private track day at Road Atlanta (last year) to drive (thrash) their new cars.
They mentioned that they are providing a new clutch to all owners as a 'goodwill warranty' item.
The interior leather was gorgeous, the engine and exhaust note was all Ferrari and the gearbox in sport mode was a bit harsh IMHO. Not a bad car.
They mentioned that they are providing a new clutch to all owners as a 'goodwill warranty' item.
The interior leather was gorgeous, the engine and exhaust note was all Ferrari and the gearbox in sport mode was a bit harsh IMHO. Not a bad car.
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I like every angle of the new Panamera - The deciding factor will be down to price ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
But if it's cheaper than a Bentley CGT in turbo spec then I'm signing on the dealers dotted line![thumbup](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/thumbup.gif)
The Bentley's interior is far better looking though!
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But if it's cheaper than a Bentley CGT in turbo spec then I'm signing on the dealers dotted line
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The Bentley's interior is far better looking though!
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I think it's big and chubby looking in a way no Porsche should be ... but hey, there's already the Cayenne. I think it will do better than the Phaeton, but what's the over/under on the Panamera making it to a second generation before going out of production?
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I guess the designers of the Pontiac Aztec did the B-pillar aft on the car; from the B pillar forward it is good (not great) but wow have they lost the plot. Would rather have a late model QP over this car; you can be sure the Panamera will drive well but that will be the only thing going for it.
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As they should. I know of a few owners who were not so lucky in the beginning and had more than one very expensive clutch job. The engine is Ferrari what can you say that is bad so long as you don't talk about service costs. The interiors are very nice but fragile and don't hold up well to wear and tear. The biggest issue is they depreciate worse than a Cayenne and don't hold up well. Kind of like a 550 drive one with 10k and one with 30k and they are 2 totally different cars. Unlike Porsche's which seem to feel the same no matter how many miles so long as they are maintained. I will also say from what I have seen the PDK is far superior.
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I think the new car is totally awesome for what it is meant to be-a GT car.
I can see where those who try to confuse it with a 911 would be disappointed. I'm sure this car will fall into the same category as the QP and lure potential customers in for the test ride. I short trip behind the wheel should seal the deal.
I can see where those who try to confuse it with a 911 would be disappointed. I'm sure this car will fall into the same category as the QP and lure potential customers in for the test ride. I short trip behind the wheel should seal the deal.
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I don't hate it, but I keep looking at the pictures trying to find reasons to like it. That's inherently wrong. From the first spy shot of the QP I thought WOW what a gorgeous car. First shot of the Estoque and I thought holy crap, that's incredible. Even the CLS was a wow moment, they have got to build that! But not one wow from the Panamera.
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I suppose similar to S550 MB for the 2WD "entry" model?
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Cant find one good angle. It is unique but so is a new charger and this thing is even uglier than the charger. These are not well proportioned lines. Looks like an amature stretch job, maybe worse.
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