Manual Panamera S in the house

[JB09]

Hey guys, I’m a long term Pistonheads fan but first time poster. After a long break from car ownership I recently bought this late 2011 rear wheel drive, manual Panamera S. Absolutely loving it!

[GT03ROB]

Don't see many manuals Or with that colour interior. Yellow callipers? Got PCCBs?

[Ben-cjyll]

Congratulations! I have a 2010 with manual and the cocoa interior, love it! In fact mine was the one in a Pistonheads article a few years back. I’ve only come across 4 for sale in past year, so members of a small club!

[JB09]

GT03ROB said:

Don't see many manuals Or with that colour interior. Yellow callipers? Got PCCBs?

It’s a rarity by all accounts. Yellow callipers, which look great with the black wheels, and steel brakes rather than carbon ceramic, which I’m pleased about to be honest.

[JB09]

Ben-cjyll said:

Congratulations! I have a 2010 with manual and the cocoa interior, love it! In fact mine was the one in a Pistonheads article a few years back. I’ve only come across 4 for sale in past year, so members of a small club!

Cheers Ben. I’d be interested to see a photo of yours to compare the specs.

[chris116]

Pretty sure I came across the ad for this on Autotrader a while ago, remember thinking what a rare combo it was. Nice one!

[Cheburator mk2]

Based in Chislehurst by any chance? Always had a soft spot for the Panamera... Have a 928 GTS 5-spd instead...

[davidc1]

Stumbled out of that place a few times!
Nice panamera.

[Cheib]

Had no idea such a thing existed !

[GT03ROB]

Despite some not getting on with the looks they are great cars. My 78 year old mum went out in the back of mine a couple of years back & decided she wanted one, thought it was great as a passenger. They normally have Mercs.

[FrankCayman]

GT03ROB said:

Despite some not getting on with the looks they are great cars. My 78 year old mum went out in the back of mine a couple of years back & decided she wanted one, thought it was great as a passenger. They normally have Mercs.

I had one on loan as a service car when they first came out. I was mighty impressed with the whole thing. Huge, yet could be chucked around the Suffolk country lanes like a Boxster. The rear seats are awesome....super comfortable according to my 6ft plus mates who I took out for a 200 mile trip.

[OhThatHurtAbit]

I was looking at that Panamera on AutoTrader the other day and wondering why it was so dear in relation to the PDK Panamera available at dealers. A fantastic find and a great buy as long as you secured it for the right money

[JB09]

Thanks guys!

We are indeed in Chislehurst, but only since mid-December so we’ve had limited chance to drink in the pubs. Ready to try a few beer gardens now and looking forward to stumbling out of the Bulls Head in particular!

The car is a great mix of sports car and practicality. My wife sat in the back at the weekend alongside our puppy and said it was like being chauffeur-driven, properly stretched out. We are planning some UK road trips to take advantage of it.

It’s interesting to see that ad on Autotrader. I paid a much more competitive price than that and have owned the car for a few weeks now. I’ll look into why it’s still being advertised and will hope I’ve picked up a future classic!

[kiethton]

davidc1 said:

Stumbled out of that place a few times!
Nice panamera.

Likewise - will try and keep a look out

[EGTE]

Great choice. Much better than the high-C of G alternatives.

[Tiboy]

Hey, sorry for the awesomely slow reply, this article was written about my car

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/911-porsche-world/2...

[GT03ROB]

Nice article. Underrated by all that haven't driven one.

[Tiboy]

Unfortunately work has asked us to move to USA in the spring, so panamera will be up for sale. other than pistonheads of course, where's best to sell a rare manual Panamera?