Being careful not to offend, I have driven them back to back on track and it is clearly a better balanced and more defined car. Clearly the Maser is a vastly better looking car. The Pana is a better driving car, period. You will have to get to drive one, then drink the Kool Aid.

 

Agreed on the wheels. I have ordered 20's on all of my cars. The launch cars are what they are, no 20's or sport chrono...

 

I went to the Porsche launch event last week in Dubai. Sorry didn't manage to take any pics but I completely changed my opinion of the car when I saw it. Front end is absolutely beautiful, the rear is actually not bad, certainly much better than in pictures. Interior in the right colour combo is gorgeous, too many buttons, but it's different a kind of back to basics approach. The interior makes most other luxo barges seem bland in comparison.

I agree with Chris, I think they will sell well. My business partner's dad is on the list for a long test-drive. Hopefully I'll get to snap some pics and drive it.

 

Ahh, you're kidding, I was just in Madison right about then -- we should have stopped in to see this. Looks great!

Erik

 

Nuke - It's on the showfloor for our launch party tonight. Stop in if your in the neighborhood.

 

Here you go!

 

We also got a Turbo in, that is the one with the white interior.

The tan interior is from the 4S.

 

Yachting Blue with this interior is absolutely gorgeous in person. As for presence, it'll crush a QP in that arena. Looks, eh.... but presence? This thing is just short of a supercar. You guys will see - those of us that have seen it, sat in it, etc. are gushing. The guys who've driven it swear by it. Are we all crazy?

Hotcakes = Panamera sales

Watch and see.

 

Your right. That blue and white interior in the Turbo is really nice!

Ric drove the turbo and said it was an absolute blast. I cant wait to get behind the wheel.

 

It's not Kool Aid drinking if it's the truth!!! I am looking forward to it.
The interior is unreal. I spent some time in one today and the rear leg room just depends on where the seat is - that front seat goes way back, which is good for long trips. It's definitely got more room than a CLS.

Chris, I certainly respect your opinion, but I have to disagree. The Panamera's presence to me is nowhere near that of a supercar. The only thing "supercar" on the Panamera is the CGT themed center console. It's beautiful in the front esp when the air suspension drops. The rear I am still not sold on, and I'm not sure I will be.. But once you get inside it's the best interior of anything against which it may compete.

I have seen a Panamera sitting next to QPs all week. Our Ocean Blue QP w/ Avorio interior sat next to the Panamera Turbo (Yachting Blue) we have for a day. We got two more in today. There's no comparison as to which has more presence in my mind, and as I've said that's the Quattroporte. But to each their own! It's not a bash at all, they are different to me and I think the the Panamera will be perfect for what they built it for.