In another thread, Ace said:
Rather than hijack the original thread, I thought a new thread would be appropriate.

There's a substantial population in the US that is into stuff like this as well. Normally you see it on less expensive cars, but I've definitely seen a few street photos of pricey cars with body kits with much less taste.

I suspect the Panamera's a bit more prone to this than others, since I lot of people think the basic lines are ugly. They add kruft in an attempt to make it look more sporty and the result is usually worse. Wide-body kits and cars that have been lowered so much the wheels are visibly out of alignment are the worst offenders, IMHO.

Here's a couple that come up in a quick search:

 

I understand trying to be different and can appreciate the effort that goes into these modifications, but good lord it has gotten ridiculous IMO. Very rarely is the result a better product than the original vehicle! I hope the madness ends soon!

 

The Panamera is a big car and it has plenty of presence on its own. Other than the factory sport design kit and maybe a couple of the smaller rear pieces I have never seem anything that does not make these cars look cartoonish and ugly.

 

Love the sport design front bumper, also like some of the LIP KITS.

That's the thing with the car hobby and mod culture. To each to his own, some might like it while some hate it, but you have to respect the time and effort people put to put their own stamp on it.

 

God those are terrible!!