Comments on: Porsche to build Panamera sedan at Carrera facility http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:05:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: RangeRoverBoy http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-40081 RangeRoverBoy Fri, 19 May 2006 15:54:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-40081 When I look at the auto ads, it seems a lot of Porsche cars have run a lot of miles. For my money I'd rely on a P-car to run long and strong over an Aston Martin, and I love Astons! I'm just not sure a Ford v12 has a ton of miles in it. I guess someone will have to send me one of each, I'll drive 'em through a few dozen sets of tires and let you all know. Just call for delivery address and time. When I look at the auto ads, it seems a lot of Porsche cars have run a lot of miles. For my money I’d rely on a P-car to run long and strong over an Aston Martin, and I love Astons! I’m just not sure a Ford v12 has a ton of miles in it.

I guess someone will have to send me one of each, I’ll drive ‘em through a few dozen sets of tires and let you all know. Just call for delivery address and time.

]]> By: sh.yoon http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-38891 sh.yoon Fri, 19 May 2006 07:36:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-38891 Way to make assumptions, jackass. Way to make assumptions, jackass.

]]> By: Guttersludge http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-38865 Guttersludge Fri, 19 May 2006 06:25:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-38865 Snore snore. This thing will be 3 years newer than the Aston Martin Rapidé when it's launched. It will also be 3 years uglier, 3 years less sophisticated, 3 years slower and... 3 Years too late. It's dull, boring, whimsical, superfluous and soulless. I'd rather have a cold than a Panamera. If I were given one, I'd sell it and buy an Aston. Snore snore.

This thing will be 3 years newer than the Aston Martin Rapidé when it’s launched.

It will also be 3 years uglier, 3 years less sophisticated, 3 years slower and…

3 Years too late.

It’s dull, boring, whimsical, superfluous and soulless.

I’d rather have a cold than a Panamera. If I were given one, I’d sell it and buy an Aston.

]]> By: RangeRoverBoy http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-38785 RangeRoverBoy Fri, 19 May 2006 03:23:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-38785 I hope it can take 3 kids booster seats across the back. The 997TT cannot. But I do have a second garage for the alone time car. 4 place sports cars with the long lean low look have always caught my eye. This would be a great Denver to Chicago (a path I've worn a bit) car! xoxo I hope it can take 3 kids booster seats across the back.
The 997TT cannot. But I do have a second garage for the alone time car.

4 place sports cars with the long lean low look have always caught my eye. This would be a great Denver to Chicago (a path I’ve worn a bit) car!

xoxo

]]> By: BAMF http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-38314 BAMF Thu, 18 May 2006 23:57:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-38314 When a new model is coming out, typically sales of the current model drop. Companies often release special editions of cars to make them exciting and relevant so that sales stay up. For example: Say you were fairly well off. You're looking for a top-of-the-line luxury sedan. Audi's A8 is VERY nice, but the new model is coming soon. That will make you reluctant to buy it, because if you wait, you can have a better one. OR you can have a better one NOW with the S8. That make sense? I'd love to hear some thoughts on my previous comment. When a new model is coming out, typically sales of the current model drop. Companies often release special editions of cars to make them exciting and relevant so that sales stay up.

For example: Say you were fairly well off. You’re looking for a top-of-the-line luxury sedan. Audi’s A8 is VERY nice, but the new model is coming soon. That will make you reluctant to buy it, because if you wait, you can have a better one. OR you can have a better one NOW with the S8. That make sense?

I’d love to hear some thoughts on my previous comment.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-38251 Anonymous Thu, 18 May 2006 23:31:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-38251 kinda off topic but why is audi coming out with the S8 now when they're redesigning the A8? ugh kinda off topic but why is audi coming out with the S8 now when they’re redesigning the A8? ugh

]]> By: BAMF http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-38233 BAMF Thu, 18 May 2006 23:22:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-38233 VERY good point Scott. I have to agree. But I dont know if its really supposed to be competing with the S-Class. I imagine that since its the same kind of concept as the CLS, it would be aimed at that. But that actually brings up an interesting point: Aston Martin Rapide, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, Porsche Panamera-- they're all the same idea, interpreted differently. But how differently will they be priced? Will they be competetors? I image the CLS would be cheapest, Panamera second most expensive, with the Rapide priced pretty high. What do you guys think? VERY good point Scott. I have to agree. But I dont know if its really supposed to be competing with the S-Class. I imagine that since its the same kind of concept as the CLS, it would be aimed at that. But that actually brings up an interesting point:

Aston Martin Rapide, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, Porsche Panamera– they’re all the same idea, interpreted differently. But how differently will they be priced? Will they be competetors? I image the CLS would be cheapest, Panamera second most expensive, with the Rapide priced pretty high. What do you guys think?

]]> By: Scott http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37821 Scott Thu, 18 May 2006 21:36:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37821 I would imagine that many Cayenes share the garage with a Carrera. If Porche didn’t develop the Cayene, there would be a Suburban or Escalade in that spot. Same will go for the Panamera. It will oust the S-Class from its berth. I would imagine that many Cayenes share the garage with a Carrera. If Porche didn’t develop the Cayene, there would be a Suburban or Escalade in that spot. Same will go for the Panamera. It will oust the S-Class from its berth.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37646 Anonymous Thu, 18 May 2006 20:37:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37646 Hopefully it looks good, or else, people will look at the CLS or Rapide. Hopefully it looks good, or else, people will look at the CLS or Rapide.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37636 Jon Thu, 18 May 2006 20:17:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37636 Yeah, but for the miniscule additional speed you get with the tip, you lose a lot of the fun that comes with having a manual gearbox. The DSG is the best of both worlds, and is faster than the tip and the manual, while still allowing you to shift via paddles. Jon. Yeah, but for the miniscule additional speed you get with the tip, you lose a lot of the fun that comes with having a manual gearbox. The DSG is the best of both worlds, and is faster than the tip and the manual, while still allowing you to shift via paddles.

Jon.

]]> By: Steve http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37631 Steve Thu, 18 May 2006 20:14:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37631 I would feel a whole lot better about this whole Porche sedan thing if we had seen a concept before they OKed production. I would feel a whole lot better about this whole Porche sedan thing if we had seen a concept before they OKed production.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37617 ss Thu, 18 May 2006 19:43:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37617 The new Turbo tip is faster to 60 because the car is able to build boost before the car is moving...i thin kthe diff is about .3 or .4. i would love to see what they do with a DSG style gearbox The new Turbo tip is faster to 60 because the car is able to build boost before the car is moving…i thin kthe diff is about .3 or .4. i would love to see what they do with a DSG style gearbox

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37605 Anonymous Thu, 18 May 2006 19:26:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37605 the tip-tronic has proven to be faster then the manual on porsche's new cars. the tip-tronic has proven to be faster then the manual on porsche’s new cars.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37500 Jon Thu, 18 May 2006 18:24:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37500 Ed, As long as they use the DSG transmission it will be fast, but if they use the 6-speed Tiptronic…well, I hope they have manual option for the car. Jon. Ed,

As long as they use the DSG transmission it will be fast, but if they use the 6-speed Tiptronic…well, I hope they have manual option for the car.

Jon.

]]> By: Ed http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37181 Ed Thu, 18 May 2006 16:36:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37181 Porsche still makes great sports cars but unfortunately they also make minivans, er, I mean, SUVs. Hmmm, 6 cylinder slushbox Cayenne that hits 60mph a few seconds behind a Honda Civic Si. Dr. Porsche must be revving to Ferrari-like speeds every time one of those turds rolls off the assembly line. Porsche still makes great sports cars but unfortunately they also make minivans, er, I mean, SUVs. Hmmm, 6 cylinder slushbox Cayenne that hits 60mph a few seconds behind a Honda Civic Si. Dr. Porsche must be revving to Ferrari-like speeds every time one of those turds rolls off the assembly line.

]]> By: Bryce http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-37087 Bryce Thu, 18 May 2006 16:15:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-37087 And then remember when they were named the most profitable car company in the world. And then remember when they were named the most profitable car company in the world.

]]> By: JA http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-36983 JA Thu, 18 May 2006 15:57:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-36983 Remember when Porsche just made great sports cars? Remember when Porsche just made great sports cars?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-36890 Anonymous Thu, 18 May 2006 15:33:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-36890 Exactly... My wife has a Boxster for this reason. They have the chance to make something other than Thor's Hammer. j i m Exactly… My wife has a Boxster for this reason. They have the chance to make something other than Thor’s Hammer.

j i m

]]> By: wickedated http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility.html/comment-page-1#comment-36836 wickedated Thu, 18 May 2006 15:04:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/porsche-to-build-panamera-sedan-at-carrera-facility/#comment-36836 Make it pretty for God's sake! Make it pretty for God’s sake!

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