Car Reviews: Porsche Panamera Reviews
The Porsche Panamera Type number 970 is a four-door four-seat luxury saloon sedan which was launched in 2009 It is front-engined with rear-wheel drive with a four-wheel drive version also available The Porsche Panamera production model was unveiled at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in Shanghai China on April 2009 Engines are first assembled in Stuttgart and the car's body is built and painted at the Volkswagen Group facility in Hannover The final assembly of the vehicle takes place in Leipzig Germany alongside the Cayenne The Panamera is generally considered to be the long-awaited fruit of Porsche's 989 concept from the late 1980s some argue that it also presents itself as a successor to the two-door 928 but there may be plans to develop a new 928 as well The Porsche Panamera is marketed as a direct competitor to automobiles such as the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Aston Martin Rapide and Maserati Quattroporte Production began in…Read More about Porsche Panamera at WikiPedia
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I have a 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo and I just need to know when I can by a Porsche Panamera. Because I am a Porsche lover. I have all the Porsche Cars. So when I get this one I will be so happy. Thank You!
Answer:It will likely appear at certain major autoshows as early as 2009... though for most auto shows, 2010 or even 2011 will be the point where it can be readily seen (this has been the pattern with prior high end releases by Porsche). However, of you have all the current models, your best bet would be to talk to your salesman at the dealership, as they will be quite anxious to assist you... locally, the PCA guys here that have 2 or even three current models tend to get royal treatment from their dealer and have been readily put at the top of waiting lists for new models as well as given loaners of new cars to help them make up their mind on what options they want. They will be able to give you much more information, and given the amount you've spent, will likely be able to arrange for something more (if you are also purchasing any of the new models coming, they will almost certianly arrange a preview at the factory if you take European Delivery).
Another car that interests me that I could consider. How do you guys think it looks? I kinda like the hatchback look. How do you guys think it will perform? And most importantly, which every answer I get is different, is Porsche part of VW?!
Answer:The Panamera looks like it could be a very successful car for Porsche, and on paper certainly seems well matched against it's BMW and MB competitors. Time will tell how the car does and how it's styling holds up. Personally I find the looks a little odd, but have yet to see one in person - I suspect I may like the looks in real life better than it's looked in pictures. It looks like it will offer excellent performance, especially for a car that will be as heavy as it is (though it looks like it will tip in a little less than much of it's competition). The first US deliveries should have already taken place, but it will most likely not be a common site at dealerships for some months still (probably September-October will be when most pre-orders are delivered). As for the company - at present it looks like Porsche and VW will merge (or more specifically, form a new holding company which will then hold both companies as one entity). Historically, the two have often been linked as Dr. Porsche was the designer of the original VW Bug (though he also had ties as a designer to pretty much every German auto maker), and the early Porsches were designed to use many VW parts since these were some of the few readily available parts in post-war Germany when Porsche started operation. Further, many members of the Porsche family have been and currently are on the Board of VW. Confusing the issue in the US is that VW dealers were the original point of sales for Porsche in the US. As Porsche grew, many dealers became VW-Porsche dealers, confusing many into thinking that VW owned Porsche (they didn't, they merely shared a sales and distribution organization in the US). In recent years, VW's plummeting stock prices led to Porsche purchasing more than 50% of VW... something that has now led to Porsche being stretched too far under current credit issues (complicated by things like launching the Panamera), which is why the two are currently looking to merge into one company.
every time i see the Panamera it looks as if has a 5th door. The body shape suggests hatchback to me. However every time it is mentioned it is called a sedan? i understand it has foor doors but it very clearly looks like a hatchback the Audi A4 wagon has four doors and back seat
Answer:it's a 4-door. hence, it's a sedan.
im looking to get a car and i like the panamera but i want to know what others think of it.
Answer:I'll withhold judgment on the Panamera until I see it in person. I currently own a 911 Turbo and I owned an air-cooled 911 coupe previously. The Panamera's performance will be stellar. Of course, this will be an expensive car -- near the $100,000 mark for the base model. Because the supply is likely to be extremely limited at first, dealers will likely charge big premiums. How big? A brand new Porsche GT2, which lists at $194,000, generally sells in the U.S. for between $250,000 and $300,000. The Panamera's interior will be beautiful and extremely functional. You won'[t see "pillow-top" leather seats like those in the big BMWs. Porsche believes that form follows function: they leave out the crap.
I saw it on the website, and I think I'm in love. What do you think? Here's a picture: http://blog.koormann.de/files/porsche-panamera-1.png
Answer:So, I finally got to see one in person. Beautiful. If you think this looks like a Mitsubishi, you need new glasses! LOTS of the big BMWs and Mercedes, that cost as much or more, are going to be redesigned in the next couple of years. A Bentley Flying Spur costs nearly $200,000, and is one pigmobile. I haven't driven one yet, and that's likely to be a long time coming; however, I did talk to someone who got behind the wheel (I was at the Porsche Parade in Keystone, CO): "It's a sports car, an honest-to-goodness four-door sports car!" Porsche doesn't fool around with the fru-fru (pillow top seats? BMW, what are you thinking?); everything in its place and falling naturally to hand. Remember, this is a four door sedan, not a 911 Turbo. Compare it to an S65 AMG Mercedes ($200,000), not to a Ferrari. Beautiful! Added: I owned a 1996 (993) air-cooled 911 coupe. I loved that car, but had to sell it to buy my new one. Most collectors and afficionados consider the 993 to be the epitome of "old Porsche" design. The 1996 couldn't hold a performance candle to my 2005 911.
