Going from Panamera S to a Panamera 6 Cylinder???
#16
05-21-2013, 08:15 AM
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It seems like you drive a lot, so one can assume its mostly highway mileage. If that's the case then V6 vs V8 shouldn't matter much. I had a V6 loaner recently when my GTS was getting its 10k service; it was a great daily driver/highway cruiser. It certainly isn't quick, but for long commutes I could easily live with it, as long as it had Turbo II wheels!
Not sure what I am going to do, but this morning my check engine light is on so I will be going by the dealer again later... I will test drive a V6 again and will see how much they really want to deal...
#17
05-23-2013, 07:24 PM
I have a 2011 S which is way over on miles under lease...its also almost due for brakes and a 40,000 service will happen within the next 4 months.. I have another 10 months on my lease but its likely that I will be over allotted miles by 9000 or more. In other words I am upside down, and have a black hole ahead with respect to cost of this car
Meanwhile, my dealer told me that they can take me out of my Panamera S early, with Porsche paying the balance of the lease-- and any excess mileage on the lease would be waived if I stay under the 36,000 mile allowance of the total lease.
They have offered me a new well equipped Panamera Platinum Edition for less than my old lease---this would get me out from the excessive extra costs that I am facing soon. I would love to wait for the updated 2014 version, but the economies of the switch will not work out as well next fall when the 2014 cars arrive--and any Porsche assistance to get out of lease without mileage penalties will end shortly,
I drove the 2013 6 cylinder and found it pretty responsive for city driving.. It does not have the grunt of the 8 cylinder during higher speed highway situations, but it feels pretty good. I think I could live with it, but I am curious if others have made the switch from an S to a V-6..?
Who else has gone from an Panamer S to a V-6 --- and how has it worked out for you??
Meanwhile, my dealer told me that they can take me out of my Panamera S early, with Porsche paying the balance of the lease-- and any excess mileage on the lease would be waived if I stay under the 36,000 mile allowance of the total lease.
They have offered me a new well equipped Panamera Platinum Edition for less than my old lease---this would get me out from the excessive extra costs that I am facing soon. I would love to wait for the updated 2014 version, but the economies of the switch will not work out as well next fall when the 2014 cars arrive--and any Porsche assistance to get out of lease without mileage penalties will end shortly,
I drove the 2013 6 cylinder and found it pretty responsive for city driving.. It does not have the grunt of the 8 cylinder during higher speed highway situations, but it feels pretty good. I think I could live with it, but I am curious if others have made the switch from an S to a V-6..?
Who else has gone from an Panamer S to a V-6 --- and how has it worked out for you??
Cliff
#18
05-23-2013, 10:33 PM
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If you do not plan to track it, then the V6 is more than adequate for street and highway use. Just make sure to drive with the sport button pressed.
I have driven S, 4S and turbo. I actually gets frustrated driving the turbo around town as I can hardly use its power.
The V6 is actually as fast as my ex-993 tiptronic. You will not go wrong with the V6.
I have driven S, 4S and turbo. I actually gets frustrated driving the turbo around town as I can hardly use its power.
The V6 is actually as fast as my ex-993 tiptronic. You will not go wrong with the V6.
#19
05-23-2013, 10:40 PM
I have a 700 Hp Turbo , an M3 , and a highly speced V6 Cayenne . I do not feel like I am missing one thing in the Cayenne . It's a street SUV and with 300 Hp it's not a Turbo (but neither is a v8 BTW) but it's just fine . In fact the light engine , decent mileage , and all the comfort features make it a completely practical vehicle.
You'll love the V6.
You'll love the V6.
#20
05-26-2013, 11:04 AM
Join Date: May 2011
Location: LaLa Land
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Thanks for the advice and input. I was totally undecided, but ended up making the switch after another unscheduled trip to the dealer due to a "reduced engine power" light on my S. They gave me a V-6 loaner for the day and it was surprisingly nice.... so I made a deal on a nicely equipped V-6 which saved me money, and helped me avoid about $6000 or more in upcoming cost liabilities.. It made economic sense..
No question that the grunt of the V-8 is missing in certain situations, but the general performance for day to day city driving is responsive. This is a my daily driver in L.A. and the V-6 covers that ground pretty well around town.
IMO, the car actually handles better in some driving situations. I took it out for a handling workout last last night on L.A.'s Mulholland drive and I was actually able to throw it around a bit quicker through some of the curvy sections than I did with my S. It feels just a bit lighter and might be better balanced on twisty roads at high speed. (by the way, I can only imagine how great the new 2014 S is going to feel with the lighter twin turbo engine and more power in the Panamera)
By the way, I love a few of the subtle upgrades on the 2013 over my 2011... Getting door lock buttons on the doors fixes my biggest complaint about my Panamera. It's also nice to have a readable clock, a hard drive in the sound system and some PCM updates.
No question that the grunt of the V-8 is missing in certain situations, but the general performance for day to day city driving is responsive. This is a my daily driver in L.A. and the V-6 covers that ground pretty well around town.
IMO, the car actually handles better in some driving situations. I took it out for a handling workout last last night on L.A.'s Mulholland drive and I was actually able to throw it around a bit quicker through some of the curvy sections than I did with my S. It feels just a bit lighter and might be better balanced on twisty roads at high speed. (by the way, I can only imagine how great the new 2014 S is going to feel with the lighter twin turbo engine and more power in the Panamera)
By the way, I love a few of the subtle upgrades on the 2013 over my 2011... Getting door lock buttons on the doors fixes my biggest complaint about my Panamera. It's also nice to have a readable clock, a hard drive in the sound system and some PCM updates.
#21
05-26-2013, 12:26 PM
Thanks for the advice and input. I was totally undecided, but ended up making the switch after another unscheduled trip to the dealer due to a "reduced engine power" light on my S. They gave me a V-6 loaner for the day and it was surprisingly nice.... so I made a deal on a nicely equipped V-6 which saved me money, and helped me avoid about $6000 or more in upcoming cost liabilities.. It made economic sense..
No question that the grunt of the V-8 is missing in certain situations, but the general performance for day to day city driving is responsive. This is a my daily driver in L.A. and the V-6 covers that ground pretty well around town.
IMO, the car actually handles better in some driving situations. I took it out for a handling workout last last night on L.A.'s Mulholland drive and I was actually able to throw it around a bit quicker through some of the curvy sections than I did with my S. It feels just a bit lighter and might be better balanced on twisty roads at high speed. (by the way, I can only imagine how great the new 2014 S is going to feel with the lighter twin turbo engine and more power in the Panamera)
By the way, I love a few of the subtle upgrades on the 2013 over my 2011... Getting door lock buttons on the doors fixes my biggest complaint about my Panamera. It's also nice to have a readable clock, a hard drive in the sound system and some PCM updates.
No question that the grunt of the V-8 is missing in certain situations, but the general performance for day to day city driving is responsive. This is a my daily driver in L.A. and the V-6 covers that ground pretty well around town.
IMO, the car actually handles better in some driving situations. I took it out for a handling workout last last night on L.A.'s Mulholland drive and I was actually able to throw it around a bit quicker through some of the curvy sections than I did with my S. It feels just a bit lighter and might be better balanced on twisty roads at high speed. (by the way, I can only imagine how great the new 2014 S is going to feel with the lighter twin turbo engine and more power in the Panamera)
By the way, I love a few of the subtle upgrades on the 2013 over my 2011... Getting door lock buttons on the doors fixes my biggest complaint about my Panamera. It's also nice to have a readable clock, a hard drive in the sound system and some PCM updates.
Cliff
#22
05-26-2013, 01:04 PM
Thanks for the advice and input. I was totally undecided, but ended up making the switch after another unscheduled trip to the dealer due to a "reduced engine power" light on my S. They gave me a V-6 loaner for the day and it was surprisingly nice.... so I made a deal on a nicely equipped V-6 which saved me money, and helped me avoid about $6000 or more in upcoming cost liabilities.. It made economic sense..
No question that the grunt of the V-8 is missing in certain situations, but the general performance for day to day city driving is responsive. This is a my daily driver in L.A. and the V-6 covers that ground pretty well around town.
IMO, the car actually handles better in some driving situations. I took it out for a handling workout last last night on L.A.'s Mulholland drive and I was actually able to throw it around a bit quicker through some of the curvy sections than I did with my S. It feels just a bit lighter and might be better balanced on twisty roads at high speed. (by the way, I can only imagine how great the new 2014 S is going to feel with the lighter twin turbo engine and more power in the Panamera)
By the way, I love a few of the subtle upgrades on the 2013 over my 2011... Getting door lock buttons on the doors fixes my biggest complaint about my Panamera. It's also nice to have a readable clock, a hard drive in the sound system and some PCM updates.
No question that the grunt of the V-8 is missing in certain situations, but the general performance for day to day city driving is responsive. This is a my daily driver in L.A. and the V-6 covers that ground pretty well around town.
IMO, the car actually handles better in some driving situations. I took it out for a handling workout last last night on L.A.'s Mulholland drive and I was actually able to throw it around a bit quicker through some of the curvy sections than I did with my S. It feels just a bit lighter and might be better balanced on twisty roads at high speed. (by the way, I can only imagine how great the new 2014 S is going to feel with the lighter twin turbo engine and more power in the Panamera)
By the way, I love a few of the subtle upgrades on the 2013 over my 2011... Getting door lock buttons on the doors fixes my biggest complaint about my Panamera. It's also nice to have a readable clock, a hard drive in the sound system and some PCM updates.
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