LaArtist
Wunderkind of Wheels
How much is a proper s class?
Isn’t it basically the same ?
Panamera [Official] Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
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The Porsche Panamera is a mid to full-sized luxury car (E-segment or F-segment for LWB in Europe) manufactured and marketed by Porsche. The Panamera name, as with the Carrera name, is derived from the Carrera Panamericana race.
Isn’t it basically the same ?
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The 971 Panamera is another one of those automobiles that look so much better "in-the-metal, on- the -street" than in (most) photographs.
During my recent extended weekend in Potsdam (incidentally, a great place for "car gazers". VAG "Future Group Design Center"-very much off-limits to the public but cool cars in the premises' parking lot ...apparent abundance of well-heeled aficionados...etc.) , I had the pleasure of scrutizing a pair of 971s' (sedan as well as Sport Turismo) parked in a row with identical glossy black metallic paint, 21" bicolors and chrome-line sideglass trim. Both gorgeous-and I couldn't say which one I preferred.
During my recent extended weekend in Potsdam (incidentally, a great place for "car gazers". VAG "Future Group Design Center"-very much off-limits to the public but cool cars in the premises' parking lot ...apparent abundance of well-heeled aficionados...etc.) , I had the pleasure of scrutizing a pair of 971s' (sedan as well as Sport Turismo) parked in a row with identical glossy black metallic paint, 21" bicolors and chrome-line sideglass trim. Both gorgeous-and I couldn't say which one I preferred.
Merc1
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No it isn't. The S450 and S560 for their competitive set are more competitive on price and specs.
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LaArtist
Wunderkind of Wheels
Oh ok, thought they were plus minus 10k all of them in that class.
Merc1
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Yeah the S is pricier, but for me to spend 90K on a based 340hp Panamera is ridiculous for a sports sedan. The S450 for the same money succeeds better at it's luxury mission. That's all I'm saying. The 4S models here are usually in the 140-150K range, I'd buy a M5 or E63 for that money. Now with that said, the AMG GT 4-door will likely be just as pricey.
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LaArtist
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donkeykong
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An interesting article in the online addition of Auto Motor und Sport hints that Porsche is in the process of "deciding what to do" with the Panamera. BEV or PHEV ? Does it still have a place at all next to the new Taycan ? The current pandemic and its' possible aftermath has thrown a massive spanner into the mechanisms of product planning. My suspicion: the 971 will soldier on for the next 3-4 years with minor facelifts and perhaps additional PHEV offerings before being laid to rest without a direct successor.
Akrapovicowns
Schwarzwald Sprinter
This was really nicely specced imo, and I not all over white cars tbh
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