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When will the Porsche Panamera be on sale in the US?

When will the Porsche Panamera be on sale in the US?

When you can actually walk into a Dealership and buy or order one will probably depend on where you are. Since the Panamera has been formally presented to the world, it is, in theory, on the market now. I live in the U.S. In the medium sized city where I reside, it's virtually impossible to buy a new GT2. They've been "on sale" for years. Porsche makes so few of some models that actually getting (or even being able to see) one is problematic. Salt Lake City may get one or two Panameras soon, or not at all this year. Try L.A. or New York Dealerships.

According to my local Porsche dealer ship, they should be in starting in October.

Within 3 months from now. I think some dealers are even accepting pre-booking from old customers.

Which High performance Luxury sedan would you take between the two?????? Porsche Panamera or Infiniti R35?

For some of you who don't know, the all new 2010 Porsche Panamera has come out into production selling for $89,900- $132,000 in the US. The Porsche has innovated a vehicle to meet the comfort of a sedan but they still managed to sculpt and create a coupe like sedan that remains to reflect its coupe DNA partner the Cayman. The All new Infiniti High performance Sedan was speculated to Debut in 2009 as a concept and in 2010 as a production vehicle. Due to the economy the car was postponed to debut in the market of 2011. Infiniti anticipates to revive the all new 2011 Infiniti R-35 as the Flagship sedan for Infiniti which is based on the Nissan GTR but on a completely new platform that reflects Infiniti designs. Although price specs are not set in stone, though Infiniti believes the car will price within a figure of $87,000-$105,000 USD. The R35 will be designed and built to produce 420 HP- 450 HP. Its competitors include the all new Karma Fisker sedan also being introduced to the US in 2011, the Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte and the 2010 Jaguar XJ. ::::::So my question: Which of these two vehicles would you take? Will you go for something more exotic and such as the Panamera or will you take the sophisticated luxurious Infiniti R35?? Please only choose between these two:::::::::: Pics below so you can compare and judge them. ( 2011Infiniti R35 sedan) http://www.gtrblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/sedan-002.jpg http://www.elrincondelconductor.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/infiniti_gt-r_2.jpg http://photos.leftlanenews.com/photos/imageresizeronfly/phpThumb.php?src=/photos/content/august2008/infgtr-1.jpg&w=1024 (2010 Porsche Panamera) http://www.design911.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/porsche-panamera-7.jpg http://www.cargurus.com/images/2009/08/21/23/18/2010_porsche_panamera_base-pic-3859479390824025744.jpeg http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/porsche-panamera-1.jpg Porsche.

Uh... Lets see... The Aston Martin Rapide.

Lease 2010-2011 Porsche Panamera?

I'm curious does anybody know is it possible to lease Porsche Panamera(any model) for 1200$ month with 4000-5000$ down. lease for 48 month, and 10.000 mile for each year, I'm 32 years old i have an excellent credit score, and deep credit line i have no any issues about my credit cards everything is amazing with my score of credit, and what do you think about insurance price? I have 8 years driving experience, have had only 1 ticket for parking, could anybody give me approximately price can i get Panamera by this options? 15 hours ago - 3 days left to answer. ---------------------------------------------------------------- this monthly 1200$ includes tax+license plate and all other minor things you are an obvious idiot without any doubt, you are so metal thing that have't even primitive logic, idiot I have been here for 8 years, so I left my native country 8 years ago. you are reported. Here's an idea. Go down to your local Porsche dealer, and talk to the sales consultant, and see what he or she can do. Only been driving since 24 huh? That's odd, most TEENAGERS get their license at 16. So, with that said, I think you are a troll. *Note- most ADULTS at the age of 32 would know what to do, not put this up on Yahoo answers. Go back to the bridge, and stay there.

This place has them for $4999 down and $967 a month (upwards depending on spec.) http://www.theleaseoutlet.com/Porsche-Lease-Specials.aspx

good car tho, here what you have to do. go down to the bank and say you want to lease a car and see how much you can afford to pay in totally every month, do your own credit check, because if your score lets say 750 the dealer will say its around 500 or 600 just to raise the interest rate claiming you dont have a good score. parking tickets never EVER affect insurance, only speeding tickets and accidents do. go to the local porche dealers and get a quote then go to another dealer and ask for the same options then when he gives you a quote show the one you already have and if he matches it say its no good cuz the first dealer gave you this good price from the first time so he has to give you a better deal, then go to third dealer and do the same. and when you get the perfect quote dont sign right away, go home and start calling insurance companies and brokers and see which one will give you cheap one, and get your exact driving record, go to transportation and get your driving obstruct so you know exactly whats on your record. even if you 40 not just 32, asking for help is never a bad idea, even if you know what to do when you ask you may get an idea you have no clue about

Do you know any big cat's names?

Do you know any big cat's names?

I'm doing a bit of research and trying to find the names of big cats that are in zoos currently or in the past. The meanings will give you brownie points! ^^ Here are the ones I have so far: Kamika (desired) Kamala (lotus) Khalid (eternal/immortal) Kyara (clear, bright,famous) Aterio Jumanes Nahar (the day) Aryo (hero) Sentosa (safe/quiet) Bethari (fierce goddess) Kemala (magic stone) Surya (Sun) Aleiah (flower, the love of the outside, granddaughter) Tamala (mark on forehead) Mitra (friend) Kunan (pure) Sita (moonlight) Suka (wind) Thank you! Tony the Tiger

I have one but it doesn't have a meaning- Tiberius - he was a ruler of Rome...

ROFLcat.

Tony

Most zoos do not give out the house names of their animals as oh so wonderful guests sit there and call them all day long. So very annoying.

Could someone tell me where the'fog lights' are located in a Jaguar S-type car?

Could someone tell me where the'fog lights' are located in a Jaguar S-type car?

Never had a clue there was somethg like a fog light until they asked me to switch the fog light on at the MOT! Just a wild guess here, but on the front? If you don't see two amber colored lights, you don't have "fog lights". They should be in plain sight.

According to the brochure on the Jaguar website, the switch is probably just below the dial for turning on the headlights. It normally looks light a curved dish with wiggly lines coming from one side.

You should not have been in the car when the MoT was being carried out. Why were you in in the car?

What the tester was looking for was the rear foglight(s). Either mounted in the rear bumper or embedded in the rear light clusters.

Once you can turn them on, please switch them off except in fog. Most of the prats who have them are incapable of driving without them on.

The rear fog lights are built into your rear cluster of lights. They are a bright, bright yellow lights when on. When you turn them on, you will see an icon on your dash come on. On the 2000 s jag it's to the far left of the light switch, and it will be your last selection. On the 2005s, you actually have to depress a seperate the button on the dash.

Does anyone else think a porsche boxster spyder is a great car?

Does anyone else think a porsche boxster spyder is a great car?

My dad tells me that a boxster is not a real porsche and is a poor man's porsche and blah blah. I think the spyder is awesome, but he is a stubborn carrera lover... He's right. It's the lowest powered Porsche available and is seriously overpriced.

Although it comes highly recommended by many reviewing agencies, its worth it to get a cayman or 911. The boxter spyder is 61. why not get alot more for only a little more money?

The Boxster Spyder is an outstanding car, and although the specs seem as if it's just a little above a Boxster S, my own impressions driving one are that all those little upgrades add up to a huge difference. As far as the perception of others about the car, be it a nicely sorted 914-6, a quick 951, or a Boxster or Cayman (etc), some people will always have strange ideas against Porsche's entry level cars and want to call them "not a real Porsche" or such. If someone wants to look past a car though, just means it will be easier to come by when you go to buy one... ...and for what it's worth, near the end of last year when I was doing a weekend HPDE at Laguna Seca, another driver there had trailered in his two new cars: a GT2RS and a Boxster Spyder. The former was intended to be his regular track car, but he wanted to get some laps in on the Spyder as well to get to know the car better. No doubt that the GT2 was the much faster of the two, but his impression after that first day was that the Boxster may have been the funner of the two cars (and certainly not slow, just not as fast as a GT2RS).

How reliable are Porsche Boxster engines?

I'm looking at buying a 2001 Porsche Boxster S. But, I have read about numerous engine problems and I can't really find any good information on this issue. What is the failure rate for the 2001 model and what is the replacement cost? Also, the car I am looking at has 66,000 miles on it. If the engine had a defect would it have failed already? Thanks. The one really scary issue on Boxster (and Cayman) is failure of the intermediate shaft bearing, which leads to New Engine Time, at a price somewhere in five figures. There exist, I am told, retrofittable shaft components which are sturdier than the factory versions, although you're still looking at a couple of thousand to install.

As others mentioned, intermediate shaft bearing failures have occurred with some Boxster (and 996) engines. LN Engineering makes a retrofit IMS bearing upgrade kit, and lots of information about the issue can be found on their website: http://lnengineering.com/ims.html Rear main seal leaks are also a problem. Most frequently (or so I've read) the RMS leaks just a bit and, if caught early, can be replaced with an upgraded Porsche part. (In some cases the RMS has failed big time, where the entire inventory of engine oil dumps out in a short period of time. If that happens while you're driving, at you don't catch the oil pressure idiot light in time...new engine.) To access the RMS and replace the seal is maybe a $1000 job on its own. For a car with 66K miles on it, my guess is that either the RMS has already been refit with the upgraded part, or else the RMS won't leak. Check with the owner to review service history. It's a good sign if the service history shows that all scheduled maintenance was performed on schedule. Also, see if you can take the car (before purchase) to a Porsche specialist for a thorough once-over, readout of engine computer data and codes, etc. If you're really keen on the car, the few hundred $ for this could be money well spent for peace of mind.

You have to remember that reliability is relative to how it is driven. If one was to drive a Boxster as they would drive a Honda, it would last forever. But of course no one does. You buy a Porsche in order to be able to drive it like only a Porsche can. And when you do that, you have to expect less reliability. So this is really about drivers, not car problems.

Take it to an independent mechanic and have him look over the car. $200 spent now could save you thousands later.

my porsche boxster alarm keeps going off by itself! What can i do?

Recently my Porsche boxster S 02 alarm keeps going off at all times and permanantly through the night! Any help? Read the owners manual or call up a dealership bec the alarm's sensitivity might require resetting. Hope that helps and best of luck.

Sell it and get a real porsche

Sounds like the very common issue of a flat battery!!! The alarm system is designed to detect voltage drop which can be caused by a flat battery. Get this checked. Or another issue on these cars is corrosion on the electrical connections to the battery back-up siren and tilt sensor beneath the plastic panelwork just in front of the windscreen (You will need the front hood up to access this area). Best thing to do is to let a Porsche dealer to look at it as the "Specialists" are, on average, a load of c**p.

I have a feeling your car has an aftermarket alarm system. If so, you can go to any auto sound store and have them check the system. The motion detector may be set to too high sensitivity. Also, some aftermarket systems have a radar unit inside the car to detect intrusion. This may also need adjusting. If you have a rare factory alarm system, then Porsche will be the best source for repairs. FYI, my Boxster has an aftermarket system with a radar. The alarm doesn't go off, but it gives a warning (beep, beep, beep, beep, beep) at very random times. My alarm is an aftermarket that continally needs adjusting. My only logical conclusion is that I drive the car pretty hard and I must be shifting the motion detector box.

How much horsepower does a Porsche Boxster S have?

Just wondering how much horsepower a Porsche Boxster S with a 3.2 V6 has? 280

310 just look on the porsche website

http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/boxster/boxster-s/

First of all, it's NOT a V6...it's a H6 or a flat six. Porsche doesn't use V6s in the Boxster, Cayman, or 911 lines. They only use them in the base and hybrid Cayennes, and upcoming base and hybrid Panamera models. Those versions will be added to the current Panamera lineup (they're all V8s currently) in about a year from now. As another person noted, 310 hp on the Porsche site.

who cares if they say V-6, no need to CAP everything.

The 2005-2007 versions have 285HP(3.2L engine) 3.4L engine. The 2008-2009 versions have 295HP. The 2010 version has 325HP. The 2005-2007 version: 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 170mph. The reason why it is so fast with little power is the light weight, great aerodynamics, and amazing tires and transmission. For example, the Ford Mustang GT500 tuned by Shelby has 500HP. Top Speed is limited to 155mph because it is not stable at speeds higher than that. And the 0-60mph time is 4.9 seconds. Not much of a difference between the Boxster S, which is cheaper and has less power and better fuel efficiency at 27mpg highway. Also, PORSCHE DOES NOT MAKE V6 ENGINES. THEY NEVER HAD. PORSCHE IS FAMOUS FOR THEIR 6 CYLINDER ENGINES THAT ARE H6 ENGINES, NOT V6. H is for Horizontally Opposed, or Flat. Also known as a Boxer engine. V is when the cylinders are arranged in a V shape. L6 or S6 means Inline or Straight, which is when the cylinders are arranged in a straight line.

Can You put a 2007 Audi RS4 engine into a 2000 Porsche Boxster?

Im building a Kit car built on a Porsche Boxster. I am wondering if anyone knows if the RS4 4.2L V8 from the 2007 Audi RS4 will fit in a Boxster? Yes and no. Everything can be achieved for a price, but it isn't just worth the money. Boxster S has a 3.2 liter boxer 6 engine, that is way smaller, shorter, wider and lower than the Audi 4.2 V8, and they are not compatible. Too much work would have to be done. Better supercharge the engine.

It is possible, but you wuill have to chamge a lot, it is bigger and you will have to take something out.

Anything is possible with enough time and money. But you would be better off doing a swap from a 911 ether a turbo or gt3 flat six.

Anything can be done, but the Cayman S engine or any flat-6 Porsche engine would be a better choice. Porsche just makes better engines.

What porsche boxster is the best for its price? like what year? i might get one so i need the help?

ok i jsut turned 16 and by 17 my father has said he wud get me a car but has said not a porsche boxster but sumthing else. i think if my fathers business is well i think i will get one. but i want to buy it used to save money. i dont mind getting one that is year 2000 or 2007. but i wouldnt want to and i dont think my dad would run the price over 35,000$ canadian. but i want to get the biggest bang for my buck and some one told me for 35 g's the 2003 is a real good one to get becuase from 2002 they made alot of adjustments to the 2003 for comfort and performance. but what do u think do u think i should get a cheaper one because the cheaper one might be better its jsut a bit older? i dotn need mean comments were nto rich jsut very stable and am very thankful if i do get one if i dont well i disown my father.lol yeah but which one would u get if u could at a reasonable price offcourse we all want the new ones but reasonable one and y taht one in particular? I think your father should spend the money too give you a better education my friend.

Kid, grow up. You're 16, you don't need a Porsche. You may be "stable" but when you start paying insurance for a 16 year old in a Porsche of any kind, you won't be. And when you get in a wreck, you DEFINETLY won't be. Remember how your dad said he won't get you one? Well...maybe he's actually thought all of that through. The price of operating a car goes well beyond buying the car. Maintenance, insurance, etc. is killer. For a first car, you should get an older Volvo - something safe and cheap. Then, if you can prove that you're responsible, maybe upgrade to something else - but not a Porsche. I would be ashamed if I made my dad spend that much money on my first car - it's not worth it. We're very "stable" as well, and I saw no reason to buy an expensive car for me, a teenager. It'll get scratched in the school parking lot, someone will run into you, you'll get speeding tickets, etc - and your dad will just get pissed that he spent so much on your car. Why do you want a Porsche? So you can show off at your high school? The boxter isn't fast, and it doesn't handle well. You'll get your ass kicked by plenty of cheaper cars. Don't feel entitled to getting a car when you are 17. It's a treat to get one - they're not cheap by any means. I'm sick of kids whining when they don't get expensive cars as their first car. You've driven what...less than 100 miles on a road? And you want a $35,000 thin metal box on wheels with that little experience? That's like expecting an extremely high paying executive job with a high school education and no experience. Just not right.

GET WHAT YOU WANT! I like the 2003 as well. Come on people, he didn't ask what he should do with the money, he asked what kind of porsche he should get. This is an ANSWERS website, and obviously people are giving bullshit answers. Stop lecturing him on what to do with the money, its obviously not yours. Yeah money could be well spent in other areas, but some people have the money and can afford porsches. 2003 is NICEE.

Chris , - although you may not want to hear it - there are some things to consider - the cost of ownership- do you generate enough cash to put out 5-10K annually.-for insurance, fuel, maintenance, tires,tuneups? If your not in the position to earn your own money - instead of handouts- you won't appreciate or take responsibility. Get a job and growup!

What's the maximum mileage I should buy a used 200x Porsche Boxster with?

I am planning on buying a used Porsche Boxster 2000 - 2002. What should the maximum mileage on the car be, and how many miles do the Boxsters usually run well for? Traditionally, buying a used Porsche has not been about the milage on the car, but the car's condition. The introduction of the Boxster brought about alot of changes in how Porsche builds cars, and as a generalization they are not as over-engineered as some previous generations of Porsches have been... but that said, my experience with Boxsters shows that you are still looking at many of the same concepts. A car with 100k miles that has been well cared for and maintained will be a much better buy than a car with 40k miles that has a spotty record of oil changes and a history of over-revving. There is nothing so far to indicate that the basic 986/996 engine block is going to be less durable than those of earlier Porsches, so milage shouldn't be a key decider unless all other aspects of the cars are identical. Find a car you like, and make sure you have a pre-purchase inspection by a knowledgable Porsche mechanic. If the engine's compression and leakdown look good, and all expected maintainance is documented, I would not worry about the milage (and actually, since these cars are actually designed to be driven and running them keeps parts lubricated, cars with exceptionally low milage are often ones that are most likely to have problems). All of that said, you should likely expect to see around 6-10k miles/year on these cars. Anything more would be considered high milage.

as usual, paul S is spot on. Its about condition and history, not mileage. A car with 30,000 miles of track use and poor maitenance will be far worse than a car with 100k and great maitenance. And i suggest upgrading to the S. Theyre a bit more expensive, but WELL worth it. Huge upgrade for not a whole lot of cash. More power, better handing, more agressive look, better brakes, etc etc. and if you maintain a porsche well, theyre damned near indestructable. I know a guy with an old 911 with 190k miles on it that still tracks the damned thing regularly, on all original parts. The boxster should last you 100+k easily, with good maitenance.

Do you have to let go of the gas petal when you shift gears with a tiptronic Porsche Boxster?

I was wondering if you have to let go of the gas pedal when shifting gears with a Porsche Boxster Tiptronic, or can you shift the gears without lifting the gas pedal? Thanks everyone i guess you can but you should let off the gas some unless you want to tear something up like the motor or trans... you dont have to if its a automatic trans

Yeah lift foot off when changing gears but back on gas when shifting, Now an automatic no you don't just put it in gear and go, hope this helps.

No need to lift with the Tiptronic transmission. It is similar to the setup in the high end Lincoln LS where my experience lies.

No, They have a torque converter in them, so there is no need. The tiptronic is just an automatic with a manual selector on it. Its still got all of the mechanics of an automatic transmission.

No, you shouldn't need to let go of the gas. It is a little more stressfull on the tranny and diff, but these cars are designed to be driven fast. I wouldn't do it all the time, but if you are racing a Honda, then get with it!

You do not have to let go of the gas pedal. I have driven at least 30 different cars with tiptronic and I never let go of the gas when shifting.

I own a Boxster with a Tiptronic and I do not lift the throttle when shifting. The transmission does not operate the same as a manual and it will not over-rev between gears. I would be careful shifting full throttle all the time, since it will put added strain on the drivetrain = more wear and more repairs. When you are driving your car, try using the thumb shifters without lifting the throttle. Your car will act fine and you will not be doing any harm to your car. Good luck and enjoy your Boxster! Greg

Mclaren f1, Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari f40/50/60, lambourghini murcielago, evo/subaru, porsche 911? or?

Mclaren f1, Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari f40/50/60, lambourghini murcielago, evo/subaru, porsche 911? or?

Which is your favourite mine has to be mclaren Sorry I forgot the spyder in my answer it is legendary! None, my dream car is a grey Ferrari F430 Spider with red leather interior (like the one in miami vice)

None they are toys for rich boys to make you think this is what you need to achieve

koenigsegg agera is better. wish i could afford one

Nice decision to have to make. I'd agree with you on the McLaren F1 I think, with the Ferrari F40 a respectable second.