I have always owned both Aston Martins and Porsches and will always retain both. [Right brain vs Left Brain] But look at the comparison photos of the Panamera and Astons new Rapide. Both new 4 doors in production. Does this seem to be a no brainer or what?

 

Aston may cost double the price or more.

If price is not an issue of course it is a no brainer.

 

I agree. Only currently have UK prices on the Rapide at 110,000 Pounds. The Panamear in the UK starts at just under 78,000 Pounds. Quite a difference but can get closer with options on the Panamera. Both will be best to buy 3 years from now when leases [Realistically both of these are lease type cars] are up. They will be closer in price as the Aston will have greater depreciation. Theres the no brainer.

 

have discussed this zillion time before

pana: better car, better price, unique look
rapide: better rear, more exclusive but over all just a stretched DB9

 

Unique look?
Is it just me or....
Am I the only one that....

 

or....

 

I saw the first panameras last summer when they were doing test studies and i was chosen to see them first...Nothing has changed for me, the car is butt ugly from every angle save the front....The inside and the multitude of buttons is laughable.....They had a CL63 and an S63 there as comparison...Now i know for a fact the Panamera will be a much more sporting car, but the interior looked sooo far below that of the MB that i laughed out loud and its just ugly, sorry, but to me its just all wrong

Lou

 

I also got beat up by Porsche reps for saying that the new 928 looked like George Barris chopped the top on an AMC Pacer.........turns out that others agreed.

 

Hey Lou,

Agree that its rear is not attractive, but I haven't seen any complaints that its interior is that bad, especially compared to those boring MB...then I saw that you own a CLS and realized how biased your opinion is...

 

so Pan for me

 

Well, Ive owned the following 9 Porsches

2002 996
2003 996 C4S
2003 996 Turbo
2004 996 Turbo
2004 996 Turbo Cab
2005 996 Turbo S
2007 997 Turbo Coupe (1st ones delivered)
2007 997 Turbo Coupe (sold first one bought another)
2008 997 Turbo Cab

so Im a huge Porsche fan and a total Porsche guy, my fav car...The CLS interior is nothing like the S or CL which are much nicer and I much prefer a **** to 75 buttons ala Panamera....

Lou

 

you have a point.

 

, thats funny

 

lol, you guys have me getting a good laugh....

 

Yea especially since Ive only owned 9 Porsches in the last 6 years.....Im real biased....LOL....owned 4 MB in my life....