Hey everyone,
As I said previously, I'm very interested in the panamera and I am looking at the V6 because of a tight budget. Is it good enough? Anyone have any regrets with the V6? I used "build your own" in the Porsche website and ended up with 20$K in options including, black leather interior/ black wheels/ sport exhaust/ sport design package/ black bixenon/ red clusters and belts. I'm happy with how it looks that way, trying to make it the closest like a GTS and that exhaust should be better than stock without sport exhaust.
Thank you

 

We have a beautiful mahogany brown metallic V6 that we purchased from dealer inventory and we are completely satisfied with the car. It is handsomely appointed, well equipped and has gotten more stares and comments than all the cars we have owned combined! We are thoroughly delighted with our choice.....good power, decent economy and wonderful handling. In short.....no regrets! Good luck!

 

Thanks! Do you have the sport exhaust package? Any feedback

 

No, the car doesn't have the sport exhaust package. It was a dealer inventory unit so we got what we got! Still very pleased with the car.

 

I have the V6 loaded panny and very happy with it. Surprised by the power and performance of the V6. I also own a Ferrari and Maserati GT-S so I have an appreciation for performance. In other words, for the difference in cost I have no regret for buying the V6. The only thing I would have done different is something with the exhaust. Standard exhaust is whisper quiet. Not sure how the short exhaust sounds on a V6 but hearing a little engine noise would be nice. For sure get the 20" wheels. I like the Turbo II's the best.

 

Thank you again!

This reply made me happy cause I'm a performance junky too, but I'm glad the V6 doesn't fall behind. I'm into sounds like you said, so I'm anxious to see how a sport exhaust of a V6 might sound.

 

I have the 4S and my only regret that its not a Turbo.. sooo on that note , I would sell mine if it was a v6

 

I'm so regret because mine is a V6. I should have gone for the S. However, It depends on people's interests...

 

It all goes back on how much I can pay. If i had the money i would get the GTS but I don't so that's the reason I'm going with the V6.

 

If you are willing to buy used, you can probably get a nice certified low mileage s for the price of a new v6. I recommend test driving all the different trims

 

I have had a 4S for 1.5 years; I'm sure the turbo is awesome, but so is my car! No regrets at all. Sounds like with my sport exhaust I have better sound, along with mileage and range too. Also less to go wrong.

I typically keep cars ten years or so; sorta hope next one is a Turbo S. Until then, absolutely no regrets! My car RULES!!!

 

My 4S is now 2 1/2 years old. Only the S, 4S and Turbo were available the first year. Since then I've driven all models but the hybrid. I need awd for skiing so that limits me to the "4" models and I've never regretted the 4S. If I were shopping for a replacement (not yet - maybe another year) I don't think I'd be looking any further than the GTS.

With that said, I've driven the V6 Panamera 4 repeatedly, and I've been driven in a very spirited fashion (bya couple of PSDS instructors) around a few race tracks in the V6 rwd. That's a very impressive car. Although I find it a bit down on power, the handling feel of the car with the lighter engine is the best of the bunch. I guess my thought is to buy the car with as much power as you can afford - and you won't be unhappy with any of them.

DMoore
'10 P4S
'11 C2 GTS

 

Thanks, I would rather buy a new car and later when I can afford a bigger engine I will get it.

That's good to hear thank you for the input and a GTS would be awesome but sadly I can't afford it so ill take whatever I can buy for now. That sport exhaust makes a difference I'm glad!

Thank you so much, I know if I get a V6 I won't be disappointed as long as I don't test drive the higher models!

 

In Bahrain it costs $125K for the one I want. V6 loaded.

 

That's way better than me in Viet Nam. I paid 235k for the V6 with standard options . And my uncle paid 375k for his Turbo