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You appear to be someone who has a very strong opinion from reading the Internet a lot.
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09-14-2012, 03:46 PM | #92 |
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Have driven both GTS and turbo panamera models on numerous occasions.
Pros Steering feel was excellent Ride comfort Cons Visibility Price point Seat comfort Exterior looks I couldn't get excited about the car, especially to shell out a premium over the M5 or even the CLS 63 I was strongly considering. Ranking of what I considered 1) BMW M5 (purchased) 2) CLS63 3) E63 4) panamera turbo 5) panamera GTS |
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09-14-2012, 07:24 PM | #94 |
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I have driven both vehicles before I purchased my M5F10. I do like the M5 much better than the Panamera. Compare with the navigation system, back up camera, the iDrive, BMW connected and so on, the Panamera is really lack on the media technologies at higher price. Don't get me wrong. Panamera is a nice car, but the m5 is much better value compare with the Panamera. I had a 911 4s before, I love the 911. But unless you are getting the 911, i don't really like the rest of the products.
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09-14-2012, 07:26 PM | #95 | |
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My comments were with consideration is the M5 worth 50% more than a 550i, but if that figure is 25% .. then the whole equation changes. Sorry, my bad. |
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09-14-2012, 07:43 PM | #96 | |
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You expressed some dissatifaction; I was only putting in words why I thought that that was. No doubt M5 is the top of the 5 range, but at what point do you want to grow out of the 5 and into something else? Maybe I am just a lower-spec guy, I would jump to the Panamera 3.6 before the 550i etc.. everybody's different. Well life is fair, isn't it? You can drive the M5 all day, I can't but at least I can tell you what is wrong with it. Cheers. |
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09-14-2012, 09:01 PM | #98 |
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Two great cars, I'd be happy to own either one. If I had to own a mega sedan, I'd take the Porsche between the two.
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09-15-2012, 12:00 AM | #99 |
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As compared to where BMW has been, the steering on the F10 M5 is so much better than E60 M5 and light years ahead of the recirculating ball steering E39.
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09-15-2012, 11:34 AM | #100 |
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I do agree with few things on this review. One being that M5 should sound more mean with all that power. The steering should have a bit more feel.
However, there is no way Porsche P. GTS will be able to stay up with M5 in any sort of race except for 0-60. There video clearly shows M5 being 3 car lengths ahead just to 1/4th mile. However, I would have liked to see how both cars compare on a decent race track like laguna Seca etc... Looks wise M5 hands down winner. I also love RWD sports sedans which is classic in my opinion and more fun to play with.
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09-15-2012, 02:28 PM | #101 |
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In my opinion the 650i Gran Coupe x-drive (+ M Sport) is the car from BMW to be put near Panamera GTS!
Some comparos are very bad and the conclusions are even worst so sometimes you wonder what was the initial point for doing it?! I woudn't buy an M5 over a 650i GC if I'm not interested in tracking my car. I still think that the natural habitat for the M cars is the track |
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09-16-2012, 06:23 AM | #102 |
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Whatever car you have just enjoy it! There are all toys, and let's be happy we can own one of them to enjoy! No reason to justify the car you chose to by, or the person you married .........cheers
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09-16-2012, 07:48 AM | #103 |
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I would be happy to race a Panamera GTS for pink slips. If people think their car is so great, why not put it to the test.
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09-16-2012, 03:40 PM | #104 |
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wow all you guys have left is to criticize the panamera on looks - no single reason why he m5 is better. Don't foret Gts is more of a drivers car because it doesn't have feel-numbing turbos. You want power - try the panamera turbo.
You pay a price to drive something more exclusive and with better engineering. Gotta pay to play. Panamera will always get more looks than a 5 series. With the new baby panamera due out in 2016/17 the 5 series days are numbered. |
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09-16-2012, 03:43 PM | #105 | |
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BMW makes cheap power using turbos. Porsche does that too in their turbo models. Anyways for most people who wontbe drag racing their cars - the overall package matters. . |
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09-16-2012, 04:06 PM | #106 | |
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Sorry, the styling ain't for me. The new 991 is gorgeous though.
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All F1x xDrive models have hydraulic steering like the M5, thank god for that...
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