Ask the Best and Brightest: Panameramania?

by Robert Farago

Published: March 27th, 2009

ask the best and brightest panameramania

Eyal Binshtock is the unlikely name of the web slinger who’s constantly on my NSFW to create a regular Bestcovery feature (and permanent link) on TTAC. And so we shall. Meanwhile, his best bud took these snaps of the new Porsche Panamera on the PCH. I’ve yet to see one in the flesh, but I hate big butts and I cannot lie. Never mind. I can’t wait to put the Panamera through its paces. But then I’m a Porschephile. And I have a thing for ugly cars. You?

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Dougjp on Mar 28, 2009

If I see " NSFW " even one more time, I'm gonna puke.

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Rcolayco on Mar 29, 2009

Those who’ve driven the current Cayenne Turbo know that it drives nicer than the majority of large 4-door sedans. I of course exclude the likes of S-class/7-series/A8s. They ride better and handle as well - just. The Panamera will almost certainly be an even nicer drive. It will be quicker and handle better than the Cayenne. It is after all lighter and has a lower center of gravity; and it is not burdened with all the hardware that makes the Cayenne a capable all-terrain vehicle. I wish it looked better. I’ve come to like the Cayenne’s looks; not sure the Panamera will ever grow on me. I expect to see it live - test-drive it - within the year. Who knows, I may decide to replace the Cayenne with it after that. I didn’t think I’d want the Cayenne till I actually drove it. As for comparing it to the 911. . . Not fair.

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