I have owned everything you can think of and plenty of p cars. I have the panamera turbo and love the car. Best daily driver I have ever owned.

 

Congratulations. She's a beauty. Drive her safely in good health.

 

Congrats I saw her when I was in PP the other day, amazing! Drive it in good health

 

Turbo II wheels definitely looks sportier then the RS Spyder wheels... those RS Spyder looks small once its painted also

 

I assume you had the 6 speed M5? I went from an e39 M5 to a 2006 e60 M5 with SMG. I was very against a non-3 pedal car but when I drove the V10 with SMG I couldnt help myself. I had to have that car. It was so much better than the e39. Of course, I bought that car before the 6 speed M5 (without full disabling of traction control) was announced. So I guess I have given in to the technology demons full bore now that I have taken a second helping of automated manuals in the PDK. I can say that the PDK is silky smooth and makes for a very quick car. If Porsche and BMW dont give in to the three pedal demanding americans, you may only have one choice left.....the Caddy CTS-V. And based on my discussion with my Caddy salesman, even the 6 speed version of the CTS is harder to sell. The days of three pedal sedans are ratcheting down to a close.

 

I'd be surprised if porsche actually made more then 100 6spd Panamera S out of the 20k a year

 

and rightly so. DCTs are faster, more comfortable, more efficient and safer.

 

Congrats, enjoy.

 

congrats! great car.

 

Hey Falb,

Think I saw your car on the m5board. Actually ended up with an SMG on a deal I could just not refuse. I regretted it everytime I was in the city - 90% of my driving. The V10 & SMG were made for track speeds and here in downtown Toronto there is no having of that. Anyhow with my short commute to work I am doing everything in my power to ensure that my next car (like all of mine before) will be another 6 speed. I know they are an ultra rare but I will simply chose with my wallet. The unfortunate part is that the choices are obviously becoming slimmer as people in North America and abroad gravitate to the 2 peddles. I am not concerned about traffic or performance I just simply love being connected to the car and no matter what I drive, PDF, DCT, SMG, etc.. I miss the 3rd pedal and I am sure many others here do as well.

I have hopes for the upcoming Cayenne S (6 speed) and maybe a future Panamera (6 speed) or the new 550i which I now know is coming in 6 speed. Atleast BMW is still listening to the dying enthusiast breed of sports sedan lovers. And to think I am still in my early 30s what will happen in decade..wikes!

Chat soon..

Joe