Why you all hatin' on the Panamera? - Page 2

TD · 01-29-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stuka

because it's fucking ugly.

Way uglier than E60 could ever aspired to be in Bangle's wildest dream.

Put down the crack pipe.

There isn't a sedan in production uglier than the E60, especially the E60 M5.

Optimus Prime · 01-29-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

There isn't a sedan in production uglier than the E60, especially the E60 M5.

truth

ZBB · 01-29-2010, 04:08 PM

I stood next to a Panamera last week -- and it is an enormous vehicle.

But it looked better in person than in photos. Yes, the rear end is large and round, but I didn't find it nearly as ugly as I thought I would.

A good friend of mine had a chance to drive both the S and Turbo at a Porsche press event He absolutely loved driving it and was amazed at how light it felt -- and kept wondering where Porsche hid ~1000 lbs (its a 4000 lb car, but dives like a 3000 lb car). He also said that the S had sufficient power (400HP), and that the Turbo had too much power (500HP)...

He was also able to get his 6'2" cameraman in the seat behind him, and there was still plenty of legroom for both him (5'10") and cameraman ...

Rob · 01-29-2010, 04:29 PM

It's ugly. Its foolishly expensive for the performance it provides. There are many beautiful cars for the same price that are much more desirable. It's fun to bag on Porsche and high end cars b/c we can't afford them. Choose any or all of the above and you have some of the reasons.

TD · 01-29-2010, 04:35 PM

I'll be honest, if I was swimming in cash, I'd buy one.

The white one we saw int he showroom at HBL looked impressive.

SCA · 01-29-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

I'll be honest, if I was swimming in cash, I'd buy one.

Not me... It's fugly!

FC · 01-29-2010, 05:05 PM

I'm sure I'm talking out of my ass because I can't fathom having enough money for either, but I think if I could swing a big $100K+ car, I'd just pony up for the Rapide.

lupinsea · 01-30-2010, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FC

I'm sure I'm talking out of my ass because I can't fathom having enough money for either, but I think if I could swing a big $100K+ car, I'd just pony up for the Rapide.

Biggins · 01-30-2010, 10:41 AM

It looks too much like the Honda Crosstour.

SARAFIL · 01-30-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggins

It looks too much like the Honda Crosstour.

Sad to say you are right, at least as far as the back is concerned.

I love the concept of this car, and the front and interior look pretty nice. It's just that rear end that looks off to me. I wish they had attempted to make a more traditional rear decklid.

01-29-2010, 04:08 PM	#13
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	I stood next to a Panamera last week -- and it is an enormous vehicle. But it looked better in person than in photos. Yes, the rear end is large and round, but I didn't find it nearly as ugly as I thought I would. A good friend of mine had a chance to drive both the S and Turbo at a Porsche press event He absolutely loved driving it and was amazed at how light it felt -- and kept wondering where Porsche hid ~1000 lbs (its a 4000 lb car, but dives like a 3000 lb car). He also said that the S had sufficient power (400HP), and that the Turbo had too much power (500HP)... He was also able to get his 6'2" cameraman in the seat behind him, and there was still plenty of legroom for both him (5'10") and cameraman ... __________________ ZBB

01-29-2010, 04:29 PM	#14
Rob The user formerly known as rwg Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: Z4 Location: Vegas baby! Posts: 8,261	It's ugly. Its foolishly expensive for the performance it provides. There are many beautiful cars for the same price that are much more desirable. It's fun to bag on Porsche and high end cars b/c we can't afford them. Choose any or all of the above and you have some of the reasons.

01-29-2010, 04:35 PM	#15
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	I'll be honest, if I was swimming in cash, I'd buy one. The white one we saw int he showroom at HBL looked impressive.

01-29-2010, 05:05 PM	#17
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,264	I'm sure I'm talking out of my ass because I can't fathom having enough money for either, but I think if I could swing a big $100K+ car, I'd just pony up for the Rapide.

01-30-2010, 10:41 AM	#19
Biggins Crotchety Join Date: Aug 2007 Carmudgeonly Ride: 22 Tiguan, 11 328i Posts: 912	It looks too much like the Honda Crosstour.