Panamera GTS
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kbf1981

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2,350 posts

230 months

Monday 19th November 2012
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Has anyone gone for a Panamera GTS? Are Porsche doing any good deals on them? Looks like a nice car, sounds nice, reviews are awesome. A second hand turbo at £70k vs. a new GTS at £XX sounds interesting.

Wild Card 911

89 posts

176 months

Monday 19th November 2012
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The GTS is amazing! After a S-2 and then a S-4, I took delivery of a really well specced GTS three months ago. Best allrounder I have ever had.

You cannot get more private jet, sportscar and spacious hauler into one wheelbase anywhere. The sound and character of the motor in sport plus is addictive. I find myself constantly muting the Burmester in order to get another dose of grissly nascar downchanges and F1 sharp snap gearchanges on acceleration. The chassis is legendary and ultra capable, as well. On long hauls, the fuel economy is excellent (sport plus off) and I have seen 302 kmh (189 mph) on the flat.

I have had many 911´s and was a Cayenne fan for years - but the Panamera GTS is now my favourite. Too big and fat looking for some(I read so often)? Just drive the car for a weekend and then take another look at it. I think it looks gorgeous!



Just like the 964RS, the GTS isn´t everyone´s cup of tea. It feels similarly focused, displaying abilities you just would not expect a five door saloon could be capable of. And just like the RS - the turbo was faster on paper, but this is the one that will reward you the most.

Sorry, I can´t help you on where to get a good deal on one :-)

cayman-black

13,268 posts

246 months

Monday 19th November 2012
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Just had a look just in case, but no way they are fking ugly!

anonymous-user

84 months

Monday 19th November 2012
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cayman-black said:
Just had a look just in case, but no way they are fking ugly!
Try as I might I just can't see how the front and the back should be joined together to make one car. Sorry.

KenC

731 posts

265 months

Monday 19th November 2012
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I drove one on the road as part of a day driving the full Porsche range at Silverstone recently. That was my favourite drive of the day. Awesome car and what a sound.

Edited by KenC on Monday 19th November 18:44

cayman-black

13,268 posts

246 months

Monday 19th November 2012
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KenC said:
I drove one on the road as part of a day driving the full Porshe range at Silverstone recently. That was my favourite drive of the deay. Awesome car and what a sound.
Iam sure you right, but i still have to clean it!

kbf1981

Original Poster:

2,350 posts

230 months

Monday 19th November 2012
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Wild Card 911 said:
The GTS is amazing! After a S-2 and then a S-4, I took delivery of a really well specced GTS three months ago. Best allrounder I have ever had.

You cannot get more private jet, sportscar and spacious hauler into one wheelbase anywhere. The sound and character of the motor in sport plus is addictive. I find myself constantly muting the Burmester in order to get another dose of grissly nascar downchanges and F1 sharp snap gearchanges on acceleration. The chassis is legendary and ultra capable, as well. On long hauls, the fuel economy is excellent (sport plus off) and I have seen 302 kmh (189 mph) on the flat.

I have had many 911´s and was a Cayenne fan for years - but the Panamera GTS is now my favourite. Too big and fat looking for some(I read so often)? Just drive the car for a weekend and then take another look at it. I think it looks gorgeous!



Just like the 964RS, the GTS isn´t everyone´s cup of tea. It feels similarly focused, displaying abilities you just would not expect a five door saloon could be capable of. And just like the RS - the turbo was faster on paper, but this is the one that will reward you the most.

Sorry, I can´t help you on where to get a good deal on one :-)
That looks amazing! Love it. You've got the best colour in it too - white! That's what I'd go for smile

Wild Card 911

89 posts

176 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Thanks very much. White has often worked well on Porsches and in this case reflects the sporting character of the car.

I personally don´t like the matt black sill and rear valance treatment on the stock GTS and opted for body colour instead. Gloss black painted air intakes and rear diffusor option completes the look. The cockpit is an orgie of alcantara, carbon, red stitching and instrument faces. I enjoy driving the car and love the way it looks.
One of the best Porsches I have ever had.

SFO

5,190 posts

213 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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not a fan of the Panamera, but the white GTS looks great:: lots of presence, a touch of menace and not too look at me.

Pickled Piper

6,452 posts

265 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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I hope the secocond hand prices go the same way as the Cayenne. That way it would make an appealing used purchase.

pp


PGM

2,168 posts

279 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Pickled Piper said:
I hope the secocond hand prices go the same way as the Cayenne. That way it would make an appealing used purchase.

pp
Me too! Can't see the GTS following that trend as much though as the numbers are pretty low.

Great looking car above in white.

jackal

11,251 posts

312 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Wild Card 911 said:
The GTS is amazing! After a S-2 and then a S-4, I took delivery of a really well specced GTS three months ago. Best allrounder I have ever had.

You cannot get more private jet, sportscar and spacious hauler into one wheelbase anywhere. The sound and character of the motor in sport plus is addictive. I find myself constantly muting the Burmester in order to get another dose of grissly nascar downchanges and F1 sharp snap gearchanges on acceleration. The chassis is legendary and ultra capable, as well. On long hauls, the fuel economy is excellent (sport plus off) and I have seen 302 kmh (189 mph) on the flat.

I have had many 911´s and was a Cayenne fan for years - but the Panamera GTS is now my favourite. Too big and fat looking for some(I read so often)? Just drive the car for a weekend and then take another look at it. I think it looks gorgeous!



Just like the 964RS, the GTS isn´t everyone´s cup of tea. It feels similarly focused, displaying abilities you just would not expect a five door saloon could be capable of. And just like the RS - the turbo was faster on paper, but this is the one that will reward you the most.

Sorry, I can´t help you on where to get a good deal on one :-)
looks fabulous .. would love to try one

massive panamera (& cayenne) fan here ... one day i'll definitely get into one for sure

GuillaumeB

329 posts

203 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Got a Panamera Diesel on loan whilst my 991 is in for some warranty work. Whilst the GTS is clearly in another league I have to say that the Panamera cabin is a very nice place to be in indeed. It oozes quality and refinement and everything just feels so solid and well made.

Would love to take the GTS version out for a spin sometime!

Obiwonkeyblokey

5,400 posts

270 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Ive been looking at these for a bit, but just tried to compare it for size to an M5 I had ( for parking at work) and it would never fit in! Its longer and wider than a blooming Range Rover!
like it nonetheless