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From: Scatterbrainia
Panamera looks grow on you over time. The more I look at it the more I like it. The new V8 sounds amazing, and supposedly some of the models are amazing to drive as well.
But put one next to a Rapide or a Quattroporte and it doesn't look that great, and that's coming from a Porsche guy.
On it's own is a different story. It's got a presence and quirky beauty to it.
But put one next to a Rapide or a Quattroporte and it doesn't look that great, and that's coming from a Porsche guy.
On it's own is a different story. It's got a presence and quirky beauty to it.
It's a damn ugly car, end of story.
/edit: Oh. Unless you're talking about how our eyesight degrades over time. I suppose that could've been what you meant. It will probably be more offensive to someone with limited vision, definitely.
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From: Miramar, FloriDUH
That car is gorgeous but the backseat is extremely cramped. Im 6' 185 lbs and was extremely uncomfortable in the 5 minutes i sat back there. I wonder how bad the backseat of other 4 dour coupes are.
I really do not mind the looks of the Panamera. I think it looks good from some angles and not so good from others but I sort of like the look.
I really do not mind the looks of the Panamera. I think it looks good from some angles and not so good from others but I sort of like the look.
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From: Melbourne
Originally Posted by nofearofdanger' timestamp='1352258497' post='22134428
Panamera looks grow on you over time. The more I look at it the more I like it. The new V8 sounds amazing, and supposedly some of the models are amazing to drive as well.
But put one next to a Rapide or a Quattroporte and it doesn't look that great, and that's coming from a Porsche guy.
On it's own is a different story. It's got a presence and quirky beauty to it.
But put one next to a Rapide or a Quattroporte and it doesn't look that great, and that's coming from a Porsche guy.
On it's own is a different story. It's got a presence and quirky beauty to it.
It's a damn ugly car, end of story.
/edit: Oh. Unless you're talking about how our eyesight degrades over time. I suppose that could've been what you meant. It will probably be more offensive to someone with limited vision, definitely.
Seems like you fail to understand the concept of something growing on YOU over time. This isn't some kind of objective measure of beauty
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From: Scatterbrainia
Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8' timestamp='1352301546' post='22135351
[quote name='nofearofdanger' timestamp='1352258497' post='22134428']
Panamera looks grow on you over time. The more I look at it the more I like it. The new V8 sounds amazing, and supposedly some of the models are amazing to drive as well.
But put one next to a Rapide or a Quattroporte and it doesn't look that great, and that's coming from a Porsche guy.
On it's own is a different story. It's got a presence and quirky beauty to it.
Panamera looks grow on you over time. The more I look at it the more I like it. The new V8 sounds amazing, and supposedly some of the models are amazing to drive as well.
But put one next to a Rapide or a Quattroporte and it doesn't look that great, and that's coming from a Porsche guy.
On it's own is a different story. It's got a presence and quirky beauty to it.
It's a damn ugly car, end of story.
/edit: Oh. Unless you're talking about how our eyesight degrades over time. I suppose that could've been what you meant. It will probably be more offensive to someone with limited vision, definitely.
Seems like you fail to understand the concept of something growing on YOU over time. This isn't some kind of objective measure of beauty
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You said this:
Panamera looks grow on you over time.
The Panamera's looks grew on ME over time.
Seems like you fail to understand the concept of classic proportions, shape, and timeless beauty. You may not think there are objective measures of beauty, but from a design perspective, I would argue that you are incorrect.
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From: Nor Cal (Humboldt, Ca)
It's a statement car.... not much else. I like it because they stepped out and took a chance. Not many car makers do that anymore. That's why we have a glut of retro, Mustangs, Camaro's, and Challenger's.
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From: SoCal
Do not want. I don't like the looks, and I don't like the price.
The Panamera does offer decent performance with the V8 engines, and it may be the class leader in terms of handling, but I just can't live with the exterior appearance. I'd rather take a Mercedes CLS63 AMG, and give up some handling points in exchange for much nicer looks and a lower price tag. I think a Performance Pack equipped CLS 63 ($103k) is even quicker than the much more expensive Panamera Turbo S ($175k).
The Panamera does offer decent performance with the V8 engines, and it may be the class leader in terms of handling, but I just can't live with the exterior appearance. I'd rather take a Mercedes CLS63 AMG, and give up some handling points in exchange for much nicer looks and a lower price tag. I think a Performance Pack equipped CLS 63 ($103k) is even quicker than the much more expensive Panamera Turbo S ($175k).
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From: No VA
Do not want. I don't like the looks, and I don't like the price.
The Panamera does offer decent performance with the V8 engines, and it may be the class leader in terms of handling, but I just can't live with the exterior appearance. I'd rather take a Mercedes CLS63 AMG, and give up some handling points in exchange for much nicer looks and a lower price tag. I think a Performance Pack equipped CLS 63 ($103k) is even quicker than the much more expensive Panamera Turbo S ($175k).
The Panamera does offer decent performance with the V8 engines, and it may be the class leader in terms of handling, but I just can't live with the exterior appearance. I'd rather take a Mercedes CLS63 AMG, and give up some handling points in exchange for much nicer looks and a lower price tag. I think a Performance Pack equipped CLS 63 ($103k) is even quicker than the much more expensive Panamera Turbo S ($175k).
The M-B is better looking from most angles for sure though.