The visibility (or lack thereof) doesn't bother me. I've adjusted the side mirrors correctly and when backing or parking, the parking aids and the backup camera with the ghost image of the vehicle let me see all around. The image of the car with the cones at each corner showing the intrusion in the near space allows the knowledge of where you are to be instantly judged. On the highway, the mirrors are adjusted to where the blind spot is minimal, if any. To be safe, before a lane change, a slight application of the throttle moves you instantly ahead of anything that might be lurking there. The rear view is not that obscure to me. Maybe it's because of my height — 5'10" or maybe it's because I have the roll-up rear cover and usually leave it open except when I have "hideables" like groceries or something back there. What I'm saying is that maybe the solid rear cover reflects and obscures the rear view. I don't know; I'm just guessing why some feel like the rear visibility is limited. Maybe a short test drive is not enough to get used to the car. At first I was slightly cautious because of the size, but now that I'm used to it I don't even think about it.

 

I love it. It has a purpose. I like to read the data. Data sheets are hot.

But, then again, I get the biggest kick out of my Cayenne... so I'm used to being poked with sticks.

 

I drove behind a Turbo today. OMG! one of the best looking auto-butts I've ever seen. I really want one.

 

The question is this... is it better than the butt in the pic thats in Jonnybahammas avitar above your post?

 

Well...not really (:

 

Well... not even close!

 

I wonder given the choice most around here.........?????

I'll take the Panamera Turbo.
LOL.

Happy Easter!

 

While the Panamera is dynamically superior I still look forward to the arrival of my Rapide. A nice stop gap car though.

 

On Sunday there was a black Panamera S at the Portland Airport.
I would own one....very nice!

 

I like it a lot.

First off I'd say it has presence.

The long low hood, but then a large Euro stature, definitely eye-catching.

I guess I mistook it for an Aston initially once or twice.

Plus it's true to a design function over simple form....

 

I love them in the photo's I've seen...

Still have not seen one in person or on the road.... I need to get out more....lol

 

it definitely has grown on me.

can't say it is good looking like my 911, but much better and less boring than other sedans on the road.

Most likely will get a Pan 4 for my wife.

 

I like it because it looks like a Porsche.

 

I saw the pictures and liked it alot.... drove to Palm Springs and was told they just sold it, and it was at the detailer.. they let me go to the back to look at it and fell in love... beautiful car!!

Saw two at the Porsche speed festival and love was in the air again.

 

Took Delivery yesterday. So far, friends and neighbors think it looks fantastic. No one says otherwise. It has presence and grace, it looks lithe and elegant and it is a dream to drive. Love the park sensors, I feel very confident parking it in the garage and elsewhere, even without the rear camera. Still getting acquainted, need to customize the settings and get better at using PCM. Having a great time with it all....