PDLS+ on Panamera

[S8QUATTRO]

Has anyone got these on a Panamera? Are they worth the extra as an option?

[Mosdef]

I have on my 2019 Turbo and I’ve found them very good indeed, better than the equivalent on our Cayenne. I get the odd flash from oncoming drivers but quite rarely.

[gtsralph]

I have them on a GT4 and GTS 718’s and really like them, however just bought a new Mercedes with matrix LED lights which are a generation ahead in terms of responsiveness.

[S8QUATTRO]

Sounds like a nice option too have, going to view a Pan with them at the weekend

[lowndes]

gtsralph said:

I have them on a GT4 and GTS 718’s and really like them, however just bought a new Mercedes with matrix LED lights which are a generation ahead in terms of responsiveness.

Agreed about matrix. I have matrix on a Panamera and 992. They are both excellent, and an order of magnitude better than non matrix Porsche systems. Whether they are worth it may depend how much night driving you plan to do as there is the usual Porsche options tax to pay.

[Mosdef]

S8QUATTRO said:

Sounds like a nice option too have, going to view a Pan with them at the weekend

I’m going the other way and looking at getting one of the new S8s but getting a test drive isn’t proving that easy due to a lack of stock anywhere near me. I’d be very interested to hear how the S8 and Panamera compare.

[S8QUATTRO]

S8 - I have had 4 of the 2002 D2 Final edition models. Not really comparable to the 4.0 TFSI monsters they have now - I looked at these as they seem amazing values but im doing 20-22k miles a year so decided against it. Such a lot of car for the money

Looking to go to 970.2 model Pan 3.0d with air suspension and PDLS+ as options

Last few daily driven cars have been 635d/640d models for about 7 years..... Panamera will be my first Porsche and I'm hoping they are as good as all the owners say

[Mosdef]

I’m on my third Panamera and have always found them to be amazing cars for long journeys. I have had diesels in the past while mine was in for servicing etc and the engine definitely suits the car. The only issues I would check are whether the front suspension bushes have been replaced and also the A/C compressor. Both items can fail but otherwise, I found the 970 a very solidly built car.