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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Yes, but the Porsche likely drive better than the front heavy S65, plus Porsche is even more prestigious than Mercedes (according to The Luxury Institute) ...
probably, but i don't want my rear passengers to suffer neither
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
probably, but i don't want my rear passengers to suffer neither
It's a sports sedan and having a cavernous cabin like a LWB S-class shouldn't be a top priority.

Looking at the Panamera's interior pics, the rear seats don't look bad at all, looks much better than the Rapide's and the CLS's. And I think Porsche has already sacrificed some styling for the car's rear end to make more headroom for the rear passengers. They should be comfortable enough for two, especially for adult Asians who aren't as big and tall on average

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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
It's a sports sedan and having a cavernous cabin like a LWB S-class shouldn't be a top priority.

Looking at the Panamera's interior pics, the rear seats don't look bad at all, looks much better than the Rapide's and the CLS's. And I think Porsche has already sacrificed some styling for the car's rear end to make more headroom for the rear passengers. They should be comfortable enough for two, especially for adult Asians which aren't as big and tall on average
Agreed, and the CLS backseat isn't that bad for 2 American adults, considering how sleek the roofline is.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Uh, I think you guys are not really agreeing. It is my opinion only but I don't find any seat in the CLS to be that roomy while the Panamera is being touted as having done a remarkable packaging job to provide very decent headroom in the back from management edict. Can't wait to see the Panamera but I will probably wait for the h to get serious.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Car came out to 103,000 for me:
terior Color
Black A1 $0

Interior Color
Luxor Beige Full Leather UC $3,655

Exterior
Rear Wiper 425 $360
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) Including Rearview Camera 638 $1,255
Porsche Entry & Drive 625 $1,090

Wheels
Standard Panamera S Wheel 413 $0

Interior
Rear Interior Lighting Package 630 $595
Seat Ventilation (Front) 541 $800
Standard 8-way Power Seats with Driver Memory Package 367 $0

Interior Leather
Porsche Crest Embossed on Headrests (Front) XYV $285
Steering Column in Leather CDY $855

Interior Wood
Walnut Interior Package 821 $995

Interior Aluminum
Door Sill Guards in Aluminum, Illuminated XXC $1,100

Audio and Communications
Bluetooth® Phone Interface 619 $695
BOSE® Surround Sound-System 680 $1,440
Universal Audio Interface 870 $440
Total Price* $103,365
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
It's a sports sedan and having a cavernous cabin like a LWB S-class shouldn't be a top priority.

Looking at the Panamera's interior pics, the rear seats don't look bad at all, looks much better than the Rapide's and the CLS's. And I think Porsche has already sacrificed some styling for the car's rear end to make more headroom for the rear passengers. They should be comfortable enough for two, especially for adult Asians who aren't as big and tall on average
i am not discounting the performance potential of the car, all i am saying is for that price to get a sedan i don't think i would get this car
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Originally Posted by rominl
i am not discounting the performance potential of the car, all i am saying is for that price to get a sedan i don't think i would get this car
I wouldn't either, but some others will, and besides, most won't get a S65 AMG either, since it is so overpriced over a S63 or S550 for what you get, that's why they depreciates so badly

But the coupe version of the Panamera which they say will be coming out later would be much more appealing to me.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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is the 4S really 0.4 seconds faster to 60 than the S? i wouldnt expect awd to be that big of an improvement for a short straight line test.
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