The title of this article says, “If you want your wife to love cars, buy a Porsche Panamera.” But I imagine many readers will think:
Why not a 911, Cayman, or Boxster? In fact, wouldn’t one of those models give you a better feel for the very essence of Porsche as a sports-car maker?
That may well be true. But if you want your wife, who isn’t interested in cars, to think, “Cars are pretty great,” I’d absolutely recommend the Panamera.
That’s because the Panamera is exceptionally comfortable to ride in.
It’s not that the 911, Boxster, and Cayman are uncomfortable. But their suspensions are firm, and they tend to transmit bumps and imperfections in the road. Their sports-car performance, handling, braking, acceleration, and stability are all superb, of course—but none of that is likely to make an impression on someone who isn’t interested in cars.
What they’re most likely to notice is how comfortable the ride feels. The Panamera’s ride is firmer than a Mercedes-Benz or Lexus, but it’s still impressively smooth.
I was amazed by how comfortable the Panamera was the first time I rode in one. And when I talk to readers of this blog and other Panamera owners, I often hear things like:
“My wife is amazed by how comfortable the Panamera is,” or “She says it’s the most comfortable car she’s ever ridden in.”
If your first Porsche leaves you thinking, “Porsches are great,” you might find yourself taking the whole family on drives or hot-spring trips in the Panamera. You can load it up for a shopping trip, too, and it looks fantastic…
When your family has a positive impression of Porsche, your wife may be more willing than ever to listen when you talk about cars. It might even be the start of her becoming a car enthusiast.
Looking back, the Panamera was what first sparked my interest in Porsche, even though I wasn’t a car enthusiast at the time. I went to the dealership and, somewhat reluctantly, agreed to take a Panamera for a test drive. The moment I did, I was blown away: “What is this car?!”
From there, I started dreaming of owning a Panamera myself. I launched this blog, learned to drive a manual, and eventually arrived at where I am today.
It all started with the Panamera.
It was the first Porsche I ever drove and the Porsche I’ve owned the longest. It’s been my companion through so many firsts, and it’s my favorite partner on the road.
I think that’s why I feel at ease just by sitting in the driver’s seat.
Today, I went on what will probably be my last medium-distance drive of the year in the Panamera (about 150 km round trip, mostly on the highway), and as I drove, I found myself thinking:
People have been talking about switching to a Taycan or a Continental GT, but I’d love to keep driving this Panamera next year—and the year after that…
That’s what I say, anyway. But I’m easily swayed, so the moment I test-drive a Taycan or Continental GT, I’ll probably be pleading with my husband, “Wow, this is amazing! Let’s get this one!” lol
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