by "f86sabre" (f86sabre)
Published 09/28/2017 at 16:48
by "f86sabre" (f86sabre)
Published 09/28/2017 at 16:48
Tags: Porsche
STARS: 23
The first one in the US. Located at the Porsche HQ in Atlanta. It arrived yesterday. Dead sexy in my opinion. I’m not a huge fan of the standard Panamera, but this does it for me.
"JeepJeremy" (jeepjeremy)
09/28/2017 at 16:50, STARS: 2
That’s nasty! I’d drive the shit outta that!
"SpeedSix" (speedsix)
09/28/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 5
Now that’s a colour.
"xyzabc" (stackofoldwood)
09/28/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 1
Needs better wheels...way better.
"jasmits" (jasmits)
09/28/2017 at 17:01, STARS: 1
Weird how the Panamera has morphed into actually a pretty gorgeous design. It really hasn’t changed all that much since being an eyesore
"Jcarr" (jcarr)
09/28/2017 at 17:04, STARS: 1
Much better than the first gen.
"scoob" (scoobsti)
09/28/2017 at 17:07, STARS: 1
It’s so good.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
09/28/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 5
This is what it should have looked like from the beginning. The sedan always gave off the impression of a dog doing a number two.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/28/2017 at 17:10, STARS: 1
Ok, I like this.
Give me one in that color with a manual please. I won’t even be picky on the engine...
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
09/28/2017 at 17:13, STARS: 2
Gorgeous.
Holy fuk I want one so badly.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
09/28/2017 at 17:14, STARS: 2
Honestly, these are better suited with PDK.
Yep. I am getting old.
"newsmctado" (newsmctado)
09/28/2017 at 17:15, STARS: 2
I really like the new Panamera Sport Turismo (a.k.a. Wagon). Was the first version of the Panamera the best looking car ever? No. But I think it gets a bad rap for its looks. I think some of the animus was just from the fact it was a four-door Porsche.
"DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!" (daft-ryosuke)
09/28/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/28/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 1
Oh yes...
"MX304" (jfisher304)
09/28/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
I’m not a fan of the dark red (or any other shade of red), but my God , what a beautiful car.
"average user" (avgusr)
09/28/2017 at 17:18, STARS: 0
I am pretty sure they are PDK only.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
09/28/2017 at 17:23, STARS: 1
Wow that’s gorgeous.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/28/2017 at 17:24, STARS: 0
Well, that just adds a tiny grain of sand onto the “Why I’ll probably never get one” pile.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/28/2017 at 17:26, STARS: 0
I’m sure the PDK is great.... but I grow bored with every automatic equipped car.
Well, except for the ‘77 Cougar I had for a while in college. It was just so laid back that the lazy 3 speed auto matched it’s personality perfectly.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
09/28/2017 at 17:27, STARS: 1
When flappy paddles shift faster than a manual, and its in a GT car I’d prefer to go clutchless.
Am also old.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
09/28/2017 at 17:27, STARS: 2
That’s the good thing about Porsche though. PLENTY of wheel options to choose from.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
09/28/2017 at 17:28, STARS: 0
I doubt they’ll do a manual in this. And honestly, I wouldn’t want one. This isn’t a track car or a canyon car. This is a highway cruise missile. I’d be perfectly happy with PDK in this.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
09/28/2017 at 17:29, STARS: 1
Oh man, that color and everything. GIB!
"PS9" (PS9)
09/28/2017 at 17:32, STARS: 1
Did you fuck it? I won’t look down on you if you did.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
09/28/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 2
I’ve wisened up and am very much appreciating having an automatic car for road trips. Then again for me, to get anywhere I have to deal with OC and LA counties, and I’m far more relaxed with my allroad’s 8-speed tip.
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
09/28/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 4
This is my new “if you had a choice of one car” answer.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/28/2017 at 17:41, STARS: 1
Starred for the second line.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
09/28/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 1
The first one was a fantastic drive. Now its looks back up the driving experience.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
09/28/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 0
RS Spyder-style wheels are available in many shades. It’s the way to go IMO.
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
09/28/2017 at 18:12, STARS: 3
GIB
I’ll take mine in Miami Blue with a board rack :D
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
09/28/2017 at 19:03, STARS: 1
hhhhhhrrrnngngngngngngngnng
Gimme one in speedster blue
"ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak)
09/28/2017 at 19:32, STARS: 1
"TomServo (Resides on the Satellite of Love)" (mk7silkblue)
09/28/2017 at 20:19, STARS: 1
Has to be sexiest car on sale.
"f86sabre" (f86sabre)
09/28/2017 at 20:22, STARS: 1
Ah, no, but we are exchanged knowing and forbidden glances.
"f86sabre" (f86sabre)
09/28/2017 at 20:24, STARS: 0
Proper
"Brian McKay" (brianmckay)
09/28/2017 at 20:31, STARS: 0
Porsche should continue making larger, heavier vehicles for one or two occupants. Making smaller, lighter, agile vehicles is so passé.
"Officer Jim Lahey is not a real cop" (officer-jim-lahey)
09/28/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 0
YES
"f86sabre" (f86sabre)
09/28/2017 at 20:50, STARS: 0
They have more to come on the small side.
"Brian McKay" (brianmckay)
09/28/2017 at 22:37, STARS: 0
good
"Nauraushaun" (nauraushaun12)
09/29/2017 at 06:55, STARS: 0
Good color
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/29/2017 at 09:13, STARS: 0
I would still want one. It’s still a car focused on handling and performance rather than comfort and relaxation. It’s no land yacht.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/29/2017 at 09:14, STARS: 0
Here in the midwest, there really isn’t much difference between roadtripping in an auto or manual. Get on the highway, and you’re in the same gear the entire time.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
09/29/2017 at 10:07, STARS: 0
Definitely not a land yacht. The PDK works great in these. I worked for a Porsche dealership for a year and drove one (first gen obviously) on a 550 mile round trip in one day. It was an amazing road trip machine. So smooth on the highway, the air conditioned seats kept me super comfy, the PDK made passing a blast, and I even shamed a Corvette and a Mustang that were being little pricks. When it first came out, I thought it was the stupidest thing Porsche could’ve done and was ugly as sin. But now the Panamera holds a special place in my heart, and I will always want one, lol.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/29/2017 at 10:40, STARS: 1
I’ve heard that the Panamera is a great driving vehicle, and I’ve heard that Porsche’s PDK is really good. But... I every automatic I’ve owned, I wished it was a manual. The one lone exception was a ‘77 Cougar, it was too much of a laid back couch, and the 3 speed auto fit it’s personality perfectly.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
09/29/2017 at 11:21, STARS: 0
I feel ya. I’m the same way. But then again, I’ve never owned something nice enough to where the automatic version is actually an amazing dual-clutch. All my cars have had the choice of manual or slushbox, lol.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/29/2017 at 11:25, STARS: 0
I suppose I haven’t driven a dual clutch either, but I have driven some decent and reactive automatics (the CVT in my wife’s outback surprised me by how quick it reacts to the paddles or hitting the gas), but none of them have “scratched the itch” for me.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
09/29/2017 at 13:35, STARS: 0
I hated the CVT in my Sentra. If I can’t have a manual, I’d still at least like to feel the car going through the gears. Of the dual-clutches I have driven, they’re not all great, lol. The ones you get a regular (read: non-AMG) Mercedes are pretty lackluster. Same for Infiniti and Jag. Though, the F-Type gets an exception for Jag. That’s a blast to drive with the paddles. That and the PDK (with paddles) equipped Porsches can definitely scratch the itch for me. Porsche does however leave the paddles off depending on trim level / packages though, and you’ll be stuck with these little buttons where your thumbs go on the steering wheel. That’s annoying.