2010 Porsche Panamera: Porsche's first-ever 4-door sedan goes on sale in the U.S.

[bigsexyTDI]

Originally Posted by mrchaotica

I agree, but that was only because they gave it the wrong name. The vehicle itself is almost as good as its fraternal twin, the Chrysler 300, and the 300 (esp. the SRT-8 version) is my canonical example of what a sedan should be!

Agreed on all points. Shoulda been a Coronet!

[wawalker]

Originally Posted by bigsexyTDI

It was even wrong when they four-doored-up (f-ed up )the Dodge Charger

Don't forget the 4 door GTI! Also very, very wrong.

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by wawalker

Don't forget the 4 door GTI! Also very, very wrong.

Europe has had 4-door GTIs for a loooong time. It's only a trim level.

[wawalker]

Originally Posted by Deserion

Europe has had 4-door GTIs for a loooong time. It's only a trim level.

I'm not impressed or persuaded by what Europe has or doesn't have. Sporty/sports cars are coupes, not 4 door sedans/hatches. They had a "4 door GT" version here long ago, so call it a GT again--it's no GTI. Might as well have a 4 door Beetle and still call it a Beetle? (and yes I am aware there is a dusty prototype in a museum somewhere--obviously they concluded it was a bad idea and didn't make it)

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by wawalker

I'm not impressed or persuaded by what Europe has or doesn't have. Sporty/sports cars are coupes, not 4 door sedans/hatches. They had a "4 door GT" version here long ago, so call it a GT again--it's no GTI. Might as well have a 4 door Beetle and still call it a Beetle? (and yes I am aware there is a dusty prototype in a museum somewhere--obviously they concluded it was a bad idea and didn't make it)

That's fine, Bill. I mean, yeah the car is European and all but what do they know. You do realize that the Golf has always had a 4-door variant, whereas the Beetle has not (aside from the coach-built models for the police) due to the fact the body lines wouldn't work a'tall. Just because you think sporty cars must be coupes doesn't mean it has to be as such. And my Golf GTI, which does have 4-doors incidentally, is just as much a Golf GTI as the 2-door version is, thanks.

So I take it you're also opposed to the entire Audi S line, BMW M group, Mercedes AMG, Jaguar XJR, Cadillac CTS-V, etc? I mean, sporty sedans! For those of use who want such a vehicle, we have that option.

[wawalker]

Originally Posted by Deserion

...So I take it you're also opposed to the entire Audi S line, BMW M group, Mercedes AMG, Jaguar XJR, Cadillac CTS-V, etc? I mean, sporty sedans! For those of use who want such a vehicle, we have that option.

Yep, I want them all eliminated--the extra doors that is!

[Tommy]

[Tommy]

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[wawalker]

Originally Posted by wawalker

Yep, I want them all eliminated--the extra doors that is!

Did anyone notice I got my way on this car?

It has been "cut".

No 4 door Porsche!, ever.

[topless kitty]

i saw one last week and had to look three times to make sure i wasn't losing my mind.

[Pushing Fifty]

I LIKE 4-doors. They are very practical. I think this is a very cool sedan. For the record, if I were to buy a GTI, it would definitely be the 4-door version. Coupes are a pain in the ass if you have kids.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by wawalker

Did anyone noticed I got my way on this car?

It has been "cut".

No 4 door Porsche!, ever.

Hey Bill am I missing something? Did they really cut this car?

[wawalker]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Hey Bill am I missing something? Did they really cut this car?

I read it in a press release a little while back. Said that with VW taking partial ownership of Porsche that the Panamera and Cayenne were being cut, however, I don't think it was accurate. I thought you could trust everything you read on the internets?

BTW: Where's my bumper sticker? Put on a VW "running hare" emblem (see my avatar)today and an NRA member sticker, just need that one you hatched in that genius mind of yours... If you want a small run of those bumper stickers I can prolly get it done fairly cheaply at the sign shop I used to work at several years ago...let me know. Just need the final version.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by wawalker

I read it in a press release a little while back. Said that with VW taking partial ownership of Porsche that the Panamera and Cayenne were being cut, however, I don't think it was accurate. I thought you could trust everything you read on the internets?

BTW: Where's my bumper sticker? Put on a VW "running hare" emblem (see my avatar)today and an NRA member sticker, just need that one you hatched in that genius mind of yours... If you want a small run of those bumper stickers I can prolly get it done fairly cheaply at the sign shop I used to work at several years ago...let me know. Just need the final version.

I'll get crackin on that sticker double-quick. Hopefully I'll have them by next week.

[elancee]

Originally Posted by Evanrude

Hm... (eyes the strangely shaped car... tilts head to the side....)
YUUuuup. It looks like whale poo

I'm with Gina, detest the back end.

[2004NBTURBOS]

Saw the TV ad the other day for the Panamera. The Interior is stunning. I would love to have a four door sports car. I love the M5. And I would take a AMG in a heartbeat. Course I would have to steal it, cause I will never be able to afford it. I gotta admit the first time I saw a 4 door GTI I was like , what the heck is that. But my love for 4 door sports cars will never die.