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Porsche Panamera or Cayenne: Which Is Better from an Owner’s Perspective?

Panamera or Cayenne? The other day, a Porsche owner I often talk with asked me this question. Mina, who has always loved the Panamera, is now driving a Cayenne, but honestly, which do you think is better, the Panamera or the Cayenne? I know it’s a tough question and hard to answer simply, but I wanted to hear your thoughts. That was the question. At that moment, I couldn’t come up with a clear answer...

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Consultation and Advice on Buying a Used Porsche Panamera (Late 970 Model)

Consultation on Buying a Used Panamera The new Panamera model, which just recently had a minor facelift announced, reminded me of a consultation I once received on the best timing to buy a Panamera. This time, I’d like to share the details of that inquiry along with my husband’s response. First, here is the inquiry we received(dated late February 2020). I always enjoy reading your blog. I am currently considering a “2015 model 970 Panamera...

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Farewell to the Panamera | Handing It Over to the Dealer This Week

Goodbye, Panamera The time has finally come to say farewell to our Panamera (Panamera Turbo: MY2018). It was delivered three years ago in October 2017, with a Night Blue Metallic body color, and currently has about 29,000 km on the odometer. “I’ve been thinking for a while now, ‘Soon it will be time to say goodbye to the Panamera… it’s so sad…’” but when my husband actually told me, “We’re handing the Panamera over to...

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Last Drive in the Porsche Panamera

One Last Drive in the Panamera This winter, I ordered a 911 Cabriolet. Because Porsche’s factory had temporarily stopped due to COVID-19, I thought, “the delivery will probably be quite delayed,” but production surprisingly started earlier than expected. It arrived in Japan by August, and the delivery is scheduled for around mid-September. It’s finally happening… Along with the delivery of the 911 Cabriolet, we will be saying goodbye to the Panamera currently at our home....

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Is There a Way to Prevent Car Tire Punctures?

Tire Punctures Our Panamera at home is approaching its third year since delivery, and it has had three punctures so far. The first and second times were caused by nails stuck in the front tires, and the third was due to tire deterioration, with air slowly leaking from a previously repaired spot. (At the time of the third puncture, we switched to Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires.) Then just the other day, when I started...

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The Porsche Panamera Truly Shines on Rainy Days on the Highway

Driving the Panamera in the Rain The other day, I had the chance to drive the Panamera on the highway in the rain. While driving, I kept thinking, “the Panamera’s stability is really something else…” The joints on the highway were no cause for concern at all, and with its all-wheel drive and solid feel, I was once again reminded just how wonderful this car is. Since I was driving on the Hanshin Expressway Route...

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Hand Wash Car Wash for Porsche Panamera at a Gas Station: Costs and Wash Courses

Panamera’s Dirt When driving the Panamera on the highway, I’m always impressed by its comfort and the stability of the car’s behavior in many ways, but there is one thing I find a bit annoying… That is, after highway driving, the front of the car gets covered with smashed bugs, leaving stubborn stains that make the car quite dirty. Especially when driving at night on the highway, it gets really bad every time. Well, this...

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Car Seats Matter Not Only for Comfort but Also for Safety

Panamera Seats The other day, while riding in the Panamera, my husband said, The Panamera is an amazing car, but I just can’t get comfortable with this 14-way memory electric seat no matter what… He’s often mentioned that the Panamera’s seats just don’t quite fit him. Until now, I’d always said, “Really? I find them perfectly comfortable.” But recently, when I got to drive the Panamera GTS with its 18-way electric adaptive sport seats, I...

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How Ride Comfort Changes Dramatically with Tire Pressure, Wheels, and Tires

Ride Comfort of the Panamera The other day, I took our Panamera out for a drive after a while. Since I had recently test-driven the Panamera GTS, compared to that, the Panamera GTS felt more comfortable to ride than the Panamera Turbo. The ride comfort of the Panamera GTS reminded me of the smoothness of the current Cayenne… it felt so light and smooth, it was hard to believe it had the same V8 engine,...

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How Does the Porsche Panamera GTS (971) Differ from the Turbo?

The other day, I wrote my impressions after test driving the Panamera GTS, and now I’d like to share my husband’s thoughts. The Meaning Behind the “GTS” Badge I was personally very curious and fortunate to have the chance to test drive the 971 Panamera GTS. Since our family owns a Panamera Turbo, I’ll focus this report on comparing the two. For Porsche, the GTS grade holds a special place. Tracing back its history, the...