First Drive: 2010 Porsche Panamera - LeftLaneNews.com

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@ENDONASOURNOTE Nah. I've got the wife and kids to worry about.

I was toying with the idea of a 1-series coupe, but the depreciation on any new car, especially a luxury one, is too steep for my liking. We make a comfortable living, but it's not much more than that. The wife has her Envoy, and I have the Mazda. Both had to fit car seats/kids, so four doors was a must.

But in about 13 or so years, I'll buy something really nice, after I publish a bunch of books. But a house is priority #1. lol

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@ENDONASOURNOTE (con't)...and they would gain the skills and tecniques necessry to design long-lasting, vault-like German automobiles.

Well, the young enginneers didn't know how to design very well, as they lacked the experienced hand guiding them, so quality fell through the basement on most German cars, especially Mercedes.

After a couple of years of outrageous warranty claims all over the world, the OEMs started begging the now-retired engineers to return. Most were disgusted and did not.

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@ENDONASOURNOTE True, but a funny thing happened in Germany circa 1999-2000-ish: many of the major OEMs (Mercedes included) decided to cut costs to the maximum to boost their bottom line. They did this by squeezing suppliers to death, so parts were more defective. Even worse, they fired the senior engineers because they earned a high salary, designing reliable and fast Autobahn burners. What used to happen, was these wise old men would teach the young engineers while they were new...

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@ENDONASOURNOTE Very nice, brother.

If I had a substantial windfall tomorrow, I would have an SLK AMG w/6-speed gearbox. All of the power, none of the pain of most sportscars.

Alas, I'm stuck with a lowly Mazda 6. Still a great car to drive though. But it's no Mercedes.

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@ENDONASOURNOTE No Porsche with the engine in front is a real Porsche, in my opinion.

The Cayenne is just a re-skinned VW Toureg. In other words, overpriced, overcomplicated junk.

A durable Porsche is an air-cooled Porsche, brother. That would be a 993-series or earlier. All 911s after that are fragile, mechanically. Very un-Porsche-like. I won't buy a new one for this reason.

If Dr. Ferdinand or Dr. Ferry Porsche saw what has become of their once-leading company, heads would roll.

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You are the man, Jack.

[mrjost55]

So basically it's the worst Porsche ever made, but it's the best car in its class.

[carl206rc]

I was one of this today and I think I'm in love with it

[VanillaCokeIndianSty]

OMG this guy talks too much.. I want to see the car not some guy with some animal on his face talk.

[readynow12345]

It looks like a lexus ls460 on the side.

[woodrain4u]

If you are a 911 guy then buy a damn 911. This car is great. Jaguar's new XJ is competing with this. That is not a sports car.

[IIAJIOMHuK]

Stupid music

[IIAJIOMHuK]

I am good in drowing and cars. I even vorked for 4 years by Jeweler and I got very beautyfull wife.

WTF people say that panamera is ugly. I dont understand. I say its VERY beautyfull.

[afamuagun]

@IIAJIOMHuK thank you, this is a thing of beauty and it goes way better dan a 911, drove both a panamera an a 911 and i chose the panamera to buy, and everyday getting in the car, am glad i choose it

[elgeeone]

I don't hear what he says cause' of this stupid music!!!

[west2nd]

First of all this is an awesome car. You really should see it in person before writing it off as ugly.

Second, this guy in the video is a jerkoff tool.

[DriverSideEd]

I like it. I like it a lot.

[punkrosezer01197]

I LIKE YA MOM, I LIKE HER ALOT

[asbolut]

This guy should change the job. He just looks totally unmotivated and bored!

What's up with you man? This is an amazing car full of energy, power and passion! You are a bad match !!! Maybe you should try to present a 1984 Fiat Panda!

[binhvo2509]

haha i like how this guy chilling out during speeches.

[1995e34]

best car ever.

[justforwatchingcraps]

this guy hated it even before he saw it. i didn't like this review at all. theres nothing wrong w/ new things, and obviously if ur gonna make a 4 seater, ur gonna make it a good 4 seater. y wud u give give it 4 doors and 4 seats and make the passenger experience trash. 911 = performance, not an oil gauge and shitty back seats. and this performs like a...wait for it...a 4 door 911! its like going to a batman movie and being surprised and disappointed to find a guy running around in a bat costume.

[liebz1]

The best part of this video is that its filmed in Elkhart Lake haha...awesome place

[sunnysang]

Id rather get a Tesla Model S

[porschepassion]

Why????

[sunnysang]

i honestly dont like the panamerica looks, it looks like a 911 station wagon to me...

[AlternativeUses]

good video all around

[LivinRocksRadio]

With you on that Waffleater1 !!

SANTA can drop that car in my garage around Christmas Time with a big bow on it and you wouldn't see me cryin'!!

Kenny Killz says "VERY COOL"

[Waffleater1]

So i guess i'm in the demographic of people who love this car. it's beautiful!!! I LOVE it! So what if it's not a 911 with four doors? What if it's passenger focused? It's still got the right DNA, but they improved everything to the cost of a little bit of sport... still a porsche though. You still get a LOT of sport.

[Konig1985]

well Im 24 and I love this car too! I mean it makes financial sense to buy a panamera if you need a cool ride. Having 2 'sittable' seats at the back also helps getting the budget approved by your wife =)

[twenty514]

his "Porsche List" doesnt include the carrera gt?? or was it the "that sport design one with the double bubble roof" he mentioned?? lol what a mess

[singhn77]

does the music have a track name?

[postalshack]

Everyone says it, but it's true: the Panamera looks much better "live" than in photos. I'd love to own one.

[bajabusta]

the front reminds me (REMINDS ONLY) of a C6 Corvette

[timtheclassic1]

Great vid, loved the music.

[Storm9]

Get a boom mic and a better quality HD cam

[Marq81]

You can't hear the guy speaking when the music is so loud. Making it really annoying to watch.

[rock3nrenigade]

Just an awesome video.