After experiencing Porsche’s Turbo models

We used to own a Panamera Turbo (971). When buying it, my husband agonized over the grade until the very end, but

“I don’t want to say you don’t need Turbo-level power without having experienced a Turbo. I want to feel it for myself. So I’m going all out and buying the Turbo!”

That’s what he said, and he bought the Panamera Turbo.

After experiencing the Turbo, his impression, which I’ve written about many times on this blog, is:

The Turbo is truly amazing. It can cruise luxuriously, but when you really push it or drive in Sport Plus mode, its transformation is almost scary.
Being able to enjoy both in one car is very appealing, but in conclusion, I still don’t think I need Turbo-level power. If we buy another Panamera, I’d probably go for a hybrid rather than a Turbo.
As for other Porsche models, I definitely admire the 911 Turbo S, and I’m always imagining “what specs I’d choose if I bought a Turbo S” while playing with the configurator (laughs). Someday I want one, but I might end up not fully utilizing it.
Thinking about that, I feel the base model suits me best right now.

That makes sense.

After all, our family isn’t the type to race full throttle around the Nürburgring daily or to drive 200 km/h on the Autobahn just to get somewhere faster (lol).

Also, with the 992 911, just a slight press on the accelerator on the highway results in incredible acceleration, so I think, “If the base is already like this, I’d be too scared to fully press the accelerator in a Turbo.”

Porsche models feel like completely different cars depending on the grade, even within the same model, so it’s best to test drive thoroughly at the dealer or shop until you’re satisfied before buying.
(Though you rarely get to fully press the accelerator during dealer test drives, it’s a big purchase after all.) That’s what I think again.