looking at a Panamera
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looking at a Panamera
What would you consider to be high-priority options?
I am likely going V6 PDK
- PASM
- Sport Chrono
- 4
- 20" wheels
When you add it all it gets past my high range...
I am trying to get one that stickers about 90K and get it for low 80's.
Thinking Black, Basalt Black, Platinum Silver or Carbon Grey Met.
I drove a 4 without PASM or sport chrono and was really impressed. Of course a turbo would be nice, but... that aint happening.
Thanks
TJ
I am likely going V6 PDK
- PASM
- Sport Chrono
- 4
- 20" wheels
When you add it all it gets past my high range...
I am trying to get one that stickers about 90K and get it for low 80's.
Thinking Black, Basalt Black, Platinum Silver or Carbon Grey Met.
I drove a 4 without PASM or sport chrono and was really impressed. Of course a turbo would be nice, but... that aint happening.
Thanks
TJ
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Think About a Used 4S
Recommend getting a USED Panamera, recommend a 4S model. Perhaps a little more money, but at least you will have reduced your initial depreciation a bit.
Good Luck.
Search the national dealer website of Ebay Motors.
Good Luck.
Search the national dealer website of Ebay Motors.
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If you want a well priced new V6
I recommedn
1. Forget about 20" rims, waste of money
2. Don't bother with the air suspension, if you're buying and keeping your car for long, its going to break down on you anways and is expensive to fix
that should save you some money.
I recommedn
1. Forget about 20" rims, waste of money
2. Don't bother with the air suspension, if you're buying and keeping your car for long, its going to break down on you anways and is expensive to fix
that should save you some money.
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go for it v6 v8, they all are pretty fast, 1 to 2 sec isn't going to make a difference in your life, especially when it not a 2 door sport car. If you looking for a 3 or 4 sec car, leave it to the Carrera/Cayman family to stay with those numbers. Panamera is more of a day to day daily driver, with a nice sport feel, so when you family is not in the car, you still get the feel of a Porsche.
P.S- go with the 4 whether v6 or v8, the awd will help you during the winter with the snow, and during those slippery roads. Good luck with whatever you do, used 4S isn't a bad idea as well, as long as it is CPO....MY .02 cents
P.S- go with the 4 whether v6 or v8, the awd will help you during the winter with the snow, and during those slippery roads. Good luck with whatever you do, used 4S isn't a bad idea as well, as long as it is CPO....MY .02 cents
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I used to be in the camp that any Panny required the Sport Chrono, but then realized that all it needs is to be put in Sport Mode when started. I almost never put my car in Sport Plus, but ALWAYS had it in Sport at a minimum just to get better throttle response out of it.
As far as suspension, mine had the Air Suspension, which I loved. But I think I loved it mostly to drop the car and give it a firmer ride than the normal mode. In Comfort, it just felt like a LS460 or Caprice Classic. Soft and boring. In Sport Plus, it sat low and rode firm, but without requiring chiropractic adjustments.
Then there's the wheels. I'm of the opinion that the wheels make the car. I would tell you to get the wheels that you like the most. If you want factory wheels, get the 20in TurboIIs. If you want aftermarket, get the car with base wheels and try to trade with Wheel Enhancement (sponsor link on the right).
And finally interior choices. Stereo? Bose at a minimum, Burmester if you're an audiophile. Seats? This car needs memory seats. Adaptive not so much. But also consider heated/cooled options. Here in Texas, both are very welcome features given our diverse weather.
Hope that helps!
As far as suspension, mine had the Air Suspension, which I loved. But I think I loved it mostly to drop the car and give it a firmer ride than the normal mode. In Comfort, it just felt like a LS460 or Caprice Classic. Soft and boring. In Sport Plus, it sat low and rode firm, but without requiring chiropractic adjustments.
Then there's the wheels. I'm of the opinion that the wheels make the car. I would tell you to get the wheels that you like the most. If you want factory wheels, get the 20in TurboIIs. If you want aftermarket, get the car with base wheels and try to trade with Wheel Enhancement (sponsor link on the right).
And finally interior choices. Stereo? Bose at a minimum, Burmester if you're an audiophile. Seats? This car needs memory seats. Adaptive not so much. But also consider heated/cooled options. Here in Texas, both are very welcome features given our diverse weather.
Hope that helps!
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I used to be in the camp that any Panny required the Sport Chrono, but then realized that all it needs is to be put in Sport Mode when started. I almost never put my car in Sport Plus, but ALWAYS had it in Sport at a minimum just to get better throttle response out of it.
As far as suspension, mine had the Air Suspension, which I loved. But I think I loved it mostly to drop the car and give it a firmer ride than the normal mode. In Comfort, it just felt like a LS460 or Caprice Classic. Soft and boring. In Sport Plus, it sat low and rode firm, but without requiring chiropractic adjustments.
Then there's the wheels. I'm of the opinion that the wheels make the car. I would tell you to get the wheels that you like the most. If you want factory wheels, get the 20in TurboIIs. If you want aftermarket, get the car with base wheels and try to trade with Wheel Enhancement (sponsor link on the right).
And finally interior choices. Stereo? Bose at a minimum, Burmester if you're an audiophile. Seats? This car needs memory seats. Adaptive not so much. But also consider heated/cooled options. Here in Texas, both are very welcome features given our diverse weather.
Hope that helps!
As far as suspension, mine had the Air Suspension, which I loved. But I think I loved it mostly to drop the car and give it a firmer ride than the normal mode. In Comfort, it just felt like a LS460 or Caprice Classic. Soft and boring. In Sport Plus, it sat low and rode firm, but without requiring chiropractic adjustments.
Then there's the wheels. I'm of the opinion that the wheels make the car. I would tell you to get the wheels that you like the most. If you want factory wheels, get the 20in TurboIIs. If you want aftermarket, get the car with base wheels and try to trade with Wheel Enhancement (sponsor link on the right).
And finally interior choices. Stereo? Bose at a minimum, Burmester if you're an audiophile. Seats? This car needs memory seats. Adaptive not so much. But also consider heated/cooled options. Here in Texas, both are very welcome features given our diverse weather.
Hope that helps!
Yep, made the move a few weeks ago when my wife decided she couldn't live without the Equus...it freed me to go get back to what I wanted in the first place!
I've had moments of missing my Panamera (like getting my clubs into the rear of the 911), but it's been fun.
As for the Panny advice, my only ore comment would be to NOT get the V6 and then add a host of expensive options that will make it impossible to get out of: PDCC, PSE, SCP, interior upgrades, etc. While those items might make your car 'unique', they won't count for squat when you trade, or will price your car in a category with fewer interested buyers. You can very easily spec a P2 to the price point of a P2S, thus reducing your relative equity. Keep your options list simple on the V6, a little more aggressive on the 8.
I've had moments of missing my Panamera (like getting my clubs into the rear of the 911), but it's been fun.
As for the Panny advice, my only ore comment would be to NOT get the V6 and then add a host of expensive options that will make it impossible to get out of: PDCC, PSE, SCP, interior upgrades, etc. While those items might make your car 'unique', they won't count for squat when you trade, or will price your car in a category with fewer interested buyers. You can very easily spec a P2 to the price point of a P2S, thus reducing your relative equity. Keep your options list simple on the V6, a little more aggressive on the 8.
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I used to be in the camp that any Panny required the Sport Chrono, but then realized that all it needs is to be put in Sport Mode when started. I almost never put my car in Sport Plus, but ALWAYS had it in Sport at a minimum just to get better throttle response out of it.
As far as suspension, mine had the Air Suspension, which I loved. But I think I loved it mostly to drop the car and give it a firmer ride than the normal mode. In Comfort, it just felt like a LS460 or Caprice Classic. Soft and boring. In Sport Plus, it sat low and rode firm, but without requiring chiropractic adjustments.
Then there's the wheels. I'm of the opinion that the wheels make the car. I would tell you to get the wheels that you like the most. If you want factory wheels, get the 20in TurboIIs. If you want aftermarket, get the car with base wheels and try to trade with Wheel Enhancement (sponsor link on the right).
And finally interior choices. Stereo? Bose at a minimum, Burmester if you're an audiophile. Seats? This car needs memory seats. Adaptive not so much. But also consider heated/cooled options. Here in Texas, both are very welcome features given our diverse weather.
Hope that helps!
As far as suspension, mine had the Air Suspension, which I loved. But I think I loved it mostly to drop the car and give it a firmer ride than the normal mode. In Comfort, it just felt like a LS460 or Caprice Classic. Soft and boring. In Sport Plus, it sat low and rode firm, but without requiring chiropractic adjustments.
Then there's the wheels. I'm of the opinion that the wheels make the car. I would tell you to get the wheels that you like the most. If you want factory wheels, get the 20in TurboIIs. If you want aftermarket, get the car with base wheels and try to trade with Wheel Enhancement (sponsor link on the right).
And finally interior choices. Stereo? Bose at a minimum, Burmester if you're an audiophile. Seats? This car needs memory seats. Adaptive not so much. But also consider heated/cooled options. Here in Texas, both are very welcome features given our diverse weather.
Hope that helps!
I thing you get great value out of the car if you spec it to a minimum.
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Yep, made the move a few weeks ago when my wife decided she couldn't live without the Equus...it freed me to go get back to what I wanted in the first place!
I've had moments of missing my Panamera (like getting my clubs into the rear of the 911), but it's been fun.
As for the Panny advice, my only ore comment would be to NOT get the V6 and then add a host of expensive options that will make it impossible to get out of: PDCC, PSE, SCP, interior upgrades, etc. While those items might make your car 'unique', they won't count for squat when you trade, or will price your car in a category with fewer interested buyers. You can very easily spec a P2 to the price point of a P2S, thus reducing your relative equity. Keep your options list simple on the V6, a little more aggressive on the 8.
I've had moments of missing my Panamera (like getting my clubs into the rear of the 911), but it's been fun.
As for the Panny advice, my only ore comment would be to NOT get the V6 and then add a host of expensive options that will make it impossible to get out of: PDCC, PSE, SCP, interior upgrades, etc. While those items might make your car 'unique', they won't count for squat when you trade, or will price your car in a category with fewer interested buyers. You can very easily spec a P2 to the price point of a P2S, thus reducing your relative equity. Keep your options list simple on the V6, a little more aggressive on the 8.
so, how about the Equus??? I love the commercial. Is the owners' manual really an ipad??? and how is that gts???
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great advice
Going v6, white with Luxor beige interior. Keeping adds to a minimum: 20" sport wheels, Bose and backup cam. Inventories are getting low so I may have to be flexible. Keeping msrp to 85k or so.
Thank you all for the great advice.
TJ
Thank you all for the great advice.
TJ
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I never heard a base stereo until my ordered car arrived since every Panamera at every dealership we went to had the Bose option. I never liked the Bose systems on any car I have owned. The base system has excellent sound and represented a $1440 savings to the Bose.
Last edited by Dr Chill; May 4, 2011 at 09:05 PM.
excellent advice. I am thinking a Pan for my next vehicle in about 2 years. I need one car that can satisfy me and I am really leaning towards it. But, who knows...I am still saving for my turbo s cab!
so, how about the Equus??? I love the commercial. Is the owners' manual really an ipad??? and how is that gts???
so, how about the Equus??? I love the commercial. Is the owners' manual really an ipad??? and how is that gts???
. Honestly, it's a fantastic car for the $. If you really look hard, you can see how it's priced so much lower. But I also believe that it's priced that way due to lower labor costs as well. It rides VERY SOFT, softer than a LS. It's got GOBS of legroom (it should, it's 8 INCHES longer than a Panny). And it includes a drivers massage function along with reclining rear seats. Not much you don't get with it. And the 5-yr free maintenance really helps seal the deal. The iPad came in yesterday. It's the 3rd one in the house, so no big deal. My daughter loves it because now she has one to try to 'claim'. As for the Equus: wife loves it, which means I love it. As for the GTS...I'm in LOVE. It's not like I can feel the difference in the power (I'm not skilled enough as a driver), but I love the WB look, the alcantara interior is sweet, the 6spd is addicting, the exhaust is intoxicating. It's everything I want in a 911 and none of the things I don't. I think the only read mod I'll mess with is the SW Center Exhaust Bypass. Looking to add that in the next couple of weeks. And I mentioned this in a 997 thread: I really need to take my own advice regarding golf: invest in LESSONS before I invest in more EQUIPMENT. I need to learn better driving skills, better footwork (clutch engagement, heel/toe) and shifting skills. I could enjoy this car much more than I already do if I knew what I was doing a little better.
Sorry for hijacking the thread folks, just a little tangent.
Back to topic: Any thoughts regarding your Panny decisions?