ahs911cab

i have owned 911s for more than 10 years and I am now contemplating trading my 2009 C2 Cab for a Panamera. Due to the northeast winters, I bought a 2004 A6 as a winter beater. A year later I find myself driving the A6 more than my 911. The A6 is simply easier for my daily commute of 20 miles each way. I can't stand watching my 911 gather dust as I drive an older car. I am now thinking of trading both cars for a Panamera. The V6 was great, but the 4S was spectacular. Does anyone regret moving from a 911 and will I miss my potentially old car?

Targa Tim

Panameras are great in all forms, but they cannot replace a true sport car.

I bet your 911 is manual. You will regret not having a manual sport car in your garage. Trust me on that.

743CO

I too had a 911 that was rarely driven. I traded in my wife's Lexus and the 911 for a Panamera Turbo.

While a Panamera Turbo is actually far faster than a 911 ( 0-60 in 3.7s, 11.9s 1/4 mile, over 1G on the skidpad) and does handle better, it is a much less visceral car. It weighs about 4400 pounds and is very large. It has a bit of the 911 feel, perhaps ~25%. But make no mistake, it is a large automobile and a sports sedan, not a sports car.

If you can live without the wonderful 'feelings' of a 911, the Panamera is a wonderful car.

My wife loves driving the car and I also drive the Turbo much more than I did the 911. Our Panny Turbo has 11,700 miles in ~15 months.

Best Regards, JohnnyB

emayer

I switched from a 997 turbo to a Panamera turbo and have no regret whatsoever. If you are looking for an outstanding performance vehicle that can be used as a daily driver and is way more practical, this is the way to go. On the other hand, as others have alluded, if you are looking for a sports car experience and will use it less often, sticking with a 911 is the better choice.

As a daily driver, the ride quality is superior to the 997 turbo and the performance envelope (to my surprise) is much smaller than you would imagine.

pmichaelis

As a long time Porsche owner having started with a 944 and progressing through a 911 Targa, 911 Cab , a 993C2S I thought that the newest generation would be equally as good and interesting. I wasn't mistaken, the Panamera 4S I currently have meets and exceeds my expectations. It's roomy, comfortable and has a dual personality thanks to it's designers.
The performance absolutely blows away my previous Porsches and am amazed at the over the road economy that it affords. I had as high as 32 mpg ( during breakin when I resisted the calls of the loud pedal) now at about 28 mpg on mixed highway and local roads.
From a performance standpoint, I've measured a 0 to 60 time of 4.3 sec using a GTech Pro and a simulated launch since I don't have the Sports Chrono. The fact that I don't have a clutch to operate doesn't bother me one bit, I've earned my stripes with manuals and have nothing to prove to myself any longer. Besides, the PDK does a fine job and can be rowed whenever the urge comes on.
My recommendation would be do it.

fjpdds

Love the Panamera, a real treat.
FYI:It was interesting to hear Patrick Long tell how he chose a Panamera as his car. He really was singing it's praises at a Q and A we had with him.

Shrews

I've put about 7k miles on my Panamera Turbo since December. The prior 10 years have been driving various 911's as daily drivers. 97 c2s, 02 c4s, 04 gt3. I've since sold all the 911's and until i have more time on my hands to enjoy a pure sports car i could not be happier with the panamera. gobs of power, handles great for the hills west of Austin, TX and room for my 2 boys. its a perfect car for where i am in my life.

rmapson

Got out of 911 into a Panny Turbo in August 2010. This is my DD and road trip car just got back from down south odometer is just over 17,000 miles. Needless to say I love driving this car! It's got a glitch or two but no other 4 door sedan can compare to this beast!!!

tkids

I went from my C4S to the Panamera. Just for a change. Love the Panamera for what it is, must have PDCC in my opinion. It is a heavy car and it does feel like it. Mine didn't have the PDCC and I didn't like the body roll. Also, missed my 6 speed. Since I don't need to drive for work, I would only drive it for fun and the Panamera wasn't giving me the thrill of driving I needed. Just traded it in for a Boxster Spyder. Now I am back in the driver's seat so to speak! Boxster Spyder will hold me over till the 991 comes out!

Targa Tim

Congrats on 6 speed Boxster Spyder!

From what we've read so far, the 991 will be longer and bigger than current 997S. You will need a GT3/RS to beat the driving experience of your current sypder.

Atomicman

I traded a 2007 911 Turbo for a 2010 Panamera 4S and after several months picked up a 1999 993 convertible for the sunny days.

pmichaelis

Are you certain about the year of that 993 ? I recently owned a 1997 993C2S and to the best of my knowledge 1998 was the last manufacturing year.

rmapson

Wait and get the Turbo S with it's 550hp!!! WOW!!!

rforten

It's a matter of expectations. I converted from a 997 C2 to a PTT last year.

There is no other car like the 911 - and the Panamera is definitely not a "larger" 911, despite its looks.

I have no regrets at all. I needed the extra space, and the PTT is a thrill to drive. To me, it has at least 80% of the fun factor of the 911.

Atomicman

Ooops ...........1997