The Panamera and My Wife

The title of this article says, “If you want your wife to love cars, buy a Porsche Panamera.”

Some might say, “Why not a 911, Cayman, or Boxster? Those models better capture the true essence of Porsche as a sports car.”

That might be true, but if your wife isn’t interested in cars, and you want her to think, “Cars are great,” I highly recommend the Panamera.

Because the Panamera offers an incredibly comfortable ride.

The 911, Boxster, and Cayman don’t have bad ride quality, but their suspension is firm, and they tend to pick up road imperfections. Of course, their performance, handling, braking, acceleration, and stability as sports cars are superb, but none of that really registers with someone who isn’t into cars.

What’s easiest to understand is the ride comfort. The Panamera’s ride, while firmer than a Mercedes-Benz or Lexus, is still very smooth.

When I first rode in a Panamera, I was impressed by its comfort, and when I talk to readers and Panamera owners, they often say things like:

“My wife is amazed by how comfortable the Panamera is.” “She says it’s the most comfortable car she’s ever ridden in.”

Making a good first impression with a Porsche by saying, “Porsche is great,” can lead to family drives and hot spring trips together, plus it’s practical for shopping with plenty of cargo space and looks great…

When your wife’s impression of Porsche is positive, she’ll likely listen more to car talk and gradually become a car enthusiast herself.

I Want to Keep Driving the Panamera Forever

Looking back, it was the Panamera that sparked my interest in Porsche, even though I wasn’t a car person. I went to the dealer and reluctantly took a test drive in a Panamera, and I was blown away, thinking, “What on earth is this car?!”

From there, I wanted to be able to buy a Panamera myself, started this blog, learned to drive a manual, and here I am today.

It all started with the Panamera.

The Panamera is the first Porsche I ever drove, the one I’ve owned the longest, my comrade through many first experiences, and my closest partner.

That’s probably why just sitting in the seat feels so reassuring.

Today, I took what’s likely my last mid-distance drive of the year in the Panamera (about 150 km round-trip on the highway), and while driving, I thought:

Ah, there’s talk about switching to a Taycan or Continental GT, but next year and the year after, I want to keep driving this Panamera…

That said, I’m easily influenced, so the moment I test drive a Taycan or Continental GT, I’ll probably be begging my husband, “Wow, this is amazing! Let’s get this one!” lol