Does anybody not hate the Panamera styling?
05-04-2010, 11:14 PM
#47
Nordschleife Master
After a couple days.... I love thos car. It is 100% of what I wanted in a sedan. It is just my wife and me with 2 dogs. THe hatch back enables us to take the dogs with the seats up or down. The car in sprot plus carves better than any sedan I can imagine. The inside is perfect! No friggin I drive.
Not a GT3 but I have to say I was board with the GT3 as a DD. Having s car built- track only-- SCCA so I will get my speed on with rubbing paint next season.
I am going to drive to Monterey- LA- Seattle later in the month. I am looking forward to the trip.
Not a GT3 but I have to say I was board with the GT3 as a DD. Having s car built- track only-- SCCA so I will get my speed on with rubbing paint next season.
I am going to drive to Monterey- LA- Seattle later in the month. I am looking forward to the trip.
05-27-2010, 06:03 AM
#48
Advanced
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the only drawback is the car is just too nice and i don't want to take my dog in it yet... this is just the best sedan one could get with this price... i wouldnt be surprised if it's priced similar to bentley flying spur or rapide.. and it will still sell well... all the premium paid for those 'hand-made' cars just go directly to the brand and nothing else.. it's simply stupid...
05-28-2010, 01:37 PM
#49
Pro
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Levis, Quebec, Canada
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was discussing that with my 72 years old father a couple days ago ! From the 70's up he owned a 914 2.0, a 924, 2 - 944's and a 928 S4. He never liked any air cooled 911...But he told me that for him the Panamera was gorgeous and was the 4 door 928 that never was ! That makes sense...As for me I'm still like 50/50 with the looks, it's growing on me though ! 
05-30-2010, 05:21 PM
#50
Dean of Rennlist, "I'm Listening"
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
From a style and appearance viewpoint, I've found the car looks much better in person than in pics. I think I also discovered why...
In pics - especially side-view pics - the angle of photography is always quite low. This angle emphasizes the roofline just above the C-pillar. That exact area is the source of an awkward design line to my eyes. The roofline needs to begin its slope downward sooner than it does. It makes the rear quarter appear too heavy or thick.
I've read a number of times that the extended high roofline was required to accommodate back seat passengers in comfort.
However, in person, the view angle of the human eye is quite a few inches higher than the camera angle of most pics. From the higher view angle of the human eye (the car is quite low for a 4-door), that roofline is not nearly as prominent and noticeable.
In pics - especially side-view pics - the angle of photography is always quite low. This angle emphasizes the roofline just above the C-pillar. That exact area is the source of an awkward design line to my eyes. The roofline needs to begin its slope downward sooner than it does. It makes the rear quarter appear too heavy or thick.
I've read a number of times that the extended high roofline was required to accommodate back seat passengers in comfort.
However, in person, the view angle of the human eye is quite a few inches higher than the camera angle of most pics. From the higher view angle of the human eye (the car is quite low for a 4-door), that roofline is not nearly as prominent and noticeable.
06-03-2010, 10:10 PM
#51
From a style and appearance viewpoint, I've found the car looks much better in person than in pics. I think I also discovered why...
In pics - especially side-view pics - the angle of photography is always quite low. This angle emphasizes the roofline just above the C-pillar. That exact area is the source of an awkward design line to my eyes. The roofline needs to begin its slope downward sooner than it does. It makes the rear quarter appear too heavy or thick.
I've read a number of times that the extended high roofline was required to accommodate back seat passengers in comfort.
However, in person, the view angle of the human eye is quite a few inches higher than the camera angle of most pics. From the higher view angle of the human eye (the car is quite low for a 4-door), that roofline is not nearly as prominent and noticeable.
In pics - especially side-view pics - the angle of photography is always quite low. This angle emphasizes the roofline just above the C-pillar. That exact area is the source of an awkward design line to my eyes. The roofline needs to begin its slope downward sooner than it does. It makes the rear quarter appear too heavy or thick.
I've read a number of times that the extended high roofline was required to accommodate back seat passengers in comfort.
However, in person, the view angle of the human eye is quite a few inches higher than the camera angle of most pics. From the higher view angle of the human eye (the car is quite low for a 4-door), that roofline is not nearly as prominent and noticeable.
I picked up my BB/B with CF Turbo today, I alos think the black is very flattering too.
I was getting some serious looks on the way home from the dealer.
God I love that new Porsche leather smell!
06-03-2010, 10:23 PM
#52
Nordschleife Master
Congrats on getting the car. Perfect Pittsburgh Steelers colors!!
06-25-2010, 04:14 AM
#53
pan look
well, so far, the white pan S with turbo II 20" rims have been drawing quite an attention where ever we drive it...very rare to see another one, although we saw 2 others at the Santa Barbara 4 Seasons last month...
the car looks much better in person....i agree....most of all, it drives so damn nice that i'm leaving the 996 TT in the garage and driving her car more...
james R
loma linda, CA
the car looks much better in person....i agree....most of all, it drives so damn nice that i'm leaving the 996 TT in the garage and driving her car more...
james R
loma linda, CA
06-29-2010, 05:18 PM
#55
Pro
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CO. USA.
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I like the look of my P4S and it seems many other passer byers like it too. This morning at the airport 5 am, this guy was honking his horn and yelled "HOT" out the window as he drove by me at the drop-off terminal. Everyday it is something, a nodded from others, housewife with family in car mouthing "Cool Car". I am actually amazed as I thought it would be a less high profile car in carbon grey.
06-29-2010, 05:59 PM
#56
Advanced
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Panamera Turbo has garnered far more attention and received far more comments than my 997 TT Cab. I leave the spoiler up all the time on the Panamera and it seems to visually improve the lines of the rear of the car. I love my Panamera.
07-01-2010, 12:31 AM
#60
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: North Shore
Posts: 3,984
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The new Cayenne drives A LOT like the Panamera...and,as you know, it's very similar inside...
