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An old Man's wheelchair
Paul Michaelis, 06/05/2016
updated 06/08/2020
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
50 of 51 people found this review helpful
Be prepared to spend money, the initial price is high, any maintenance is costly and good tires don't come cheaply. On the other hand, driving it is a blast, even after 10 years of ownership I look forward to driving it. Of the 4 previous Porsche' I've owned, this one has met all my criteria. The previous Porsche' included 994, 911 Cab, 911 Targa, and 993 wide body....each had its unique features and was enjoyable, but the Pany incorporates all of the enjoyments of the previous cars sans the ability to lower the roof. It's quick, agile, comfortable and different in appearance from all the other cars on the road, still gets thumbs up signals. After 10 years of ownership, several new car issues, I still enjoy it immensely. There were claims that the aluminum block had bore scoring wear issues so I have been diligently having oil analysis done with each change and found the wear characteristics are excellent. One important thing I did was research Porsche's choice of oil. The recommended oil ( Mobil1 0W40 ) has a special additive wear-blend that isn't found in so-called equivalent oils. I stick with Porsche's up front recommendation, period.
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Awesome!
Mark, 05/28/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
"There is no substitute" What an experience! This car is a dream. I have test driven just about everything out there in this class. From Maserati to Jaguar to BMW. The Panamera has them all beat! Luxury, power, comfort, looks. Amazing experience. I look forward to the ride in to work and going home. A real attention getter.
Test drive sold the car!
safeman, 02/03/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
So I looked at everything from Cadillac, Maserati, Aston Martin, BMW M5 & M6, MB CLS 63 AMG. I drive a lot and I like to be able to take people out and throw the "just have to buy it" items at Costco in my car without having to run home for my truck. I wanted something dependable, sporty, comfortable, packed with luxury, with some power, and unique. I found everything I was looking for in the Panamera. It is perfect as one reviewer wrote. It is not the fastest this is true but I'm not a racer. It is just a great car to drive
Loaded Porsche Panamera Turbo - Fast & Beautiful
Tom McCluskey, 11/20/2017
updated 06/04/2018
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is in Excellent condition. Leather interior (seats, dash board, doors - even the airvents are trimmed in leather) all beautiful and blemish free. Exterior in excellent condition. Car is fast, but comfortable for a leasurely drive too. Car custom ordered from Germany. Every option possible is this car.
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One week after delivery...
JRQ - Coto, 01/19/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I picked up my Panamera on a sunny late afternoon in Carlsbad CA and took off home as the sun set over the Pacific and wow, this car will capture your heart quickly ! The interior is sumptuous ...my car has the black leather with the anthracite birch wood and it is unreal ! Accelerating to pass, the Panamera is awesome as it tracks flawlessly and you will not believe the acceleration. Pull in to gas up and every car fan can't wait to see the vehicle ! I traded in a Bentley Flying Spur and never looked back...if you are considering the Panamera please know you won't be disappointed!!
4 door 911 turbo update
joe baldinger, 08/09/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Eight months in and the turbo Panamera continues to delight. Thus far no problems to report. Car fires up with the usual Porsche exhaust rush and with the sport button pressed the throttle and transmission are poised for fun driving. Sport plus is held in reserve for those special occasions when there is a worthy vehicle to offer a challenge. Still could use a stronger exhaust note to round out the sensory thrill of G forces on your back. The ultimate four seat luxury sports car that will out run all but a few mega priced cars.
panamera 4s
gene, 11/11/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
just delivered and absolutely the best car I have ever owned. Will update later. Past cars were many but mostly bmws with a couple of mbs and an infinity and quite a while ago some lexus's. The MB's transmission awful and will not ever buy another. last car was a bmw 335 coupe a truly great car. The panamera beats its performance and balance and is much more lush and sophisticated albeit much more expensive.
Absolutely phenomenal sports car!
Porschephile, 02/15/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had the highest expectations for this Porsche, the 8th one I've been blessed to own in my lifetime, and it exceeded every one of them! This car is spectacular in every sense. Superb styling, in and out, despite what the car mags say, performance that rivals cars half it's size (including my Aston Martin Vantage), incredible technology and sheer driving bliss! The performance/ride settings can satisfy any and all desires. It can be a supple cruiser or a beastly racer, and it weighs over two tons! Are you kidding me?? And the controls are superbly designed and executed. I am having an inappropriate relationship with this car!!
Love on 4 wheels
RMB, 06/26/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I hope I am not writing this review too soon, picked up the car last week. Traded in a Audi A8L for this beast. Performs well on the road. Difficult to maintain the speed limit. The Panamera style and performance has lived up to expectation. Interior styling compared to BMW and MB in my opinion beats both. The center console is a bit much, to many buttons and controls. The Sport Chrono package significantly improves the performance at high speeds. Porsche should build in a standard radar system or allow an option for one. Missing the GPS support such as GM On star or MB embrace. Paid 154k with lo-jack and tire/rim protection. The car get plenty of attention on the road. Happy @ 125 MPH!
Best car ever
gvan54, 09/15/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Easily the best and funnest car I have ever have. Including Bentley GT, BMW 7, countless Jags, Lexuses, and so on. The ONLY gripe is the center cup holder is too shallow. Everything you put in there tips over when corning.
Best car I ever owned
new2porsche, 01/24/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Only 3 weeks, but this is easily the best car I have owned. Unbelievable power, handling, and comfort. And great fun to drive. I have the 4S with entry and drive, sport chrono pkg, heated front and rear, front and rear A/C, plus all the standard features. Notable features are interior design, quality and control of nav/sound system (Bose), and huge convenience. More fun to drive than BMW, and electronics to match Lexus. Have been pushing the limits and still getting 22-24mpg!
Luxury, Precision, Value
Dr. Min, 07/29/2019
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Best Luxury Vehicle I have ever owed. Superior transmission and suspension. 4s better for New England. I’ve owned every major luxury brand; Porsche supersedes them all with performance and luxury being unparalleled.
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Poor Engineering or a lemon?
CB III, 05/06/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
So took possession of my Panamera in March of '10. Strange noise from the car engine right after delivery. The master tech @ Porsche stated nothing was wrong. After I kept insisting something was wrong, the North Amer Porsche tech looked at it. Needs a new transmission! This passed Friday, the engine failed. Brought it in and the Porsche dealer stated they could look at it in a couple of weeks. I have owned 7 Series BMW's since '96. Never had service with an attitude like this in all my years with BMW. So the car looks great, drives extremely well, but I am seriously concerned about the engineering. Did they push this model out to quickly? Did they train the techs to service it?
The BEST all round vehicle
Chris S., 11/12/2009
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is for the typical daily Sunday driving, (relaxed, cruising) as well as the driver that is hitting the pedal to the metal every chance possible. The Panamera has multiple settings, for the mood of driving. The standard is very laxed such as a 7 series BMW and the 2 levels of sport and Sport plus will pin you to the end of your seat. The interior is very impressive as much as the exterior in my opinion. I feel very in control. The seats contour your back and all buttons are there in direct reach for the driver. The Panamera is fun and in my eyes one of the best looking cars on the road. I have had about every high end vehicle or at least driven them all and this by far is best.
The Second Best Sport Sedan
Princeton73, 05/03/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I absolutely am infatuated with this car. I believe its only the second best sedan because my wife has the Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG. Though I believe that the CLS is slightly better, this car is a close competitor. The Panamera is slightly less luxurious and ever less sporty, but given that we needed a second sedan, we didn't want two of the same car. The Panamera is great for road trips and trips to the supermarket. The CLS is made for the night in the town or for weekends. Both are fantastic cars, and I'd recommend them both. We have put around 5,000 miles on the Porsche so far. Both the MB and the Porsche have breathtaking performance. Both cars were around the same price ($145,000).
One World Class Drive
Vanquish S, 04/25/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Having lots of cars over the year, I appretiate the Panamera Turbo. It has the power of my Turbo Carerra and Aston, and the smoothness and comfort of my BMW 7series. My wife love it- not intimidating, but a sleeper that the whole family can fit in with equal room front and back and lots for shopping bags. She feels that it handles like her Boxster, but a much larger car is it. I still love the sound of my vanquish s, but the Panamera Turbo gets all the looks too. They just know what it is. Truly, a world class drive. Would never think of a Ferrari 612- why?
Best Car for the Year 2010
Panamera is Fun, 05/10/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Panamera has the Porsche heart and soul and is very responsive. I was not sure on my move from multiple 7Series BMWs for the past 25 years, but the move is fun. The car has many excellent features specially the interior design and the equipment placement. The PCM has many aspects and it is very responsive to the driver demands.
Porsche Panamera Turbo
Deon, 07/07/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
What a fantastic and practical car. I have now done 5000 miles in it and have experienced no problems. I do not know how it is possible to get this fantastic performance out of the same engine that also gives me 29 miles per gallon on the open road at 80 mph. The car is very practical as well and serves my requirements for a sports car, family car as well as station wagon.
No complaints
WIndsailor, 09/30/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my fifth Porsche and unless they can top the Panamera, it's the best. It has a Jekyll and Hyde personality that's available on demand. It cossets the passengers when treated casually and exposes its heritage when demanded. A design job well done.
Very nice interior
Robert, 06/22/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car has the nicest interior of any I have been in. You feel like you are wrapped in luxury. I would live in it if I could. I especially like the Yachting interior. It has alternating multicolored words in the console. Very nice is an understatement. Lots of buttons and a touch screen navigation. The power is also more than adequate on the S version.
New Panamera Owner - Terrific Car
Florida Owner, 12/08/2009
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is terrific. I got a 4s (yachting blue) after a long wait. The styling is controversial but the car is stunning - stunning - in the metal. Have had multiple people stop to ask about it - see for yourself. Interior is fantastic and the car drives unbelievably. I have had a 911 6-speed and I like cars but I found it was too small, especially for a family as well as feeling unsafe around ubiquitous giant suvs. It really feels like you're driving a Porsche in a way that a Cayenne never would. As well, the hatchback is super convenient. In a purist's world Porsche would only make 911's but in the real world of being a father/family man who also wants a great car, this is beyond compare!
Wonderful
RFRETRO, 12/16/2009
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Truly astounding. Forget all the talk of controversial design. The car is stunning and it gets lots of favorable attention.
Fun Fast and Beautiful
Dennis Hampt, 07/26/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The early reviews that ridiculed the Panamera external styling were way off base. Granted, there are some color combinations that would be less than flattering but that doesn't condemn the whole line. I've had at least twenty strangers approach me to compliment the looks of the car (dark blue ext. natural tones interior). More importantly, the performance is mind boggling. Comfort features are extremely refined. Multiple driving modes change the car's performance personality at the touch of a button. All and all close to perfect.
Great rebound
Porsche Guy, 09/19/2021
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded a relatively new BMW for this Porsche panamera. The BMW was showing the usual leaks and issues, before, even 50,000 miles. This panamera became available for trade. Certainly not a 911, But a very nice performer. Surprisingly so. With the V8 and PDK, it can hold its own for being sporty, while being extremely comfortable. No regrets until I get my 911
2010 Porsche Panamera
Chestine, 06/11/2023
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own two other Porsche’s (911 and Cayenne) and so far this one is by far the best. Handles and maneuver great and the gas mileage is awesome.
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Porsche Panamera 4S
Porschefan, 04/18/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just purchased this car after months of research, test drives and deliberation. This car is absolutely phenomenal! It has all of the basic Porsche characteristics that every fan loves, but with heavy dose of luxury, quiet and comfort. When the car is is Sport Plus mode, the engine literally growls-- displaying plenty of torque. The styling is unique and was probably the biggest hurdle for me, personally. However, once you drive the car, you can't wipe the smile off your face. It's just that good!
Beyond Compare
rfretro, 12/24/2009
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Simply nothing in its class. I have spend 6 months researching/driving all potential competitors and not one can claim to have all the attributes of the Panamera together at once. Interior is just superb. Although exterior styling is controversial it is truly unique and classy. Performance is sublime, just in case you were wondering.
Best Car Ever
Bash, 05/03/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I finished 500 miles on the new Panamera. After BMW 750 and MB. I was surprised with performance and comfort of this car. It is without any doubt, the most fun car to drive I ever had. It is surprisingly very comfortable, roomy and powerful. Unmatchable experience.
This car is excellent!
SpikeZ, 09/29/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent car, period. The sheer volume of technology in this vehicle is astounding, its performance is superb and its styling is elegant and timeless. This is my ninth Porsche and, by far, the best I have owned over the past two decades. I was initially a little skeptical about buying a four seat Porsche despite my longstanding experience that anything Porsche either designs or builds is usually excellent. And, but for a five minute test drive two weeks before my car came in last November, I had not spent a lot of time in the vehicle. However, when I took delivery of the car I was immediately impressed by its pick-up and handling. Fast and beautiful, Porsche does it again.
Parking position jump to reverse
adi, 05/15/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
7 of 21 people found this review helpful
Parking position jumped to reverse, couldn't believe it. I managed to stop the car in the last second. Very big safety problem.
Super performance
antonio01, 12/13/2009
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I own a Turbo and the performance numbers provided by Porsche are very conservative. This car goes 0-60 in 3.3- 4 and I tell you one forgets that it has 4 seats! It truly changes the game in the super sedan category. What a car!
Just got mine
Travelsalot, 01/04/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
and I love it. I wanted badly to dislike this car as I regretted ordering it. I have had it a week and love it more each time I drive. I came out of a BMW 7 and a Maserati, I like this car better that the Maserati and at least as much as the BMW. Powerful enough with exceptional handling
Four door 911 turbo
jbald, 03/05/2010
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Porsche has built a four door luxury fitted sedan with the handling and acceleration feel of a 911 turbo. By what miracle is this accomplished. If you want to relax and enjoy the superb sound system on the highway, so be it. If you prefer to leap off the line and humble most sports cars and then out run them in a sweeper then do that too
Very proud to own it
Dartmouth NJ, 02/09/2023
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.8L 8cyl 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2010 Panamera 4S has been great. I bought it 3 years ago with 24K miles. It's beautiful, rides great and I love it. It's got 40k miles on it. I put Hawk brake pads on it, PDK service, flush the brakes and it is fast and very reliable. I think some people don't have good luck with cars or just or never happy. I'm not one!