My father purchased a 2010 Panamera S last year. It only has 2,000 kms and he has just ordered a 2011 Panamera 4S to replace it. With our harsh winters in Canada he feels the 4S will be an all year vehicle. I currently drive a 2009 C63 AMG and my father is giving me the opportunity to take the S off of his hands before selling it privately. I've obviously driven them both and really enjoy what they offer. I realize they are different vehicles and this is a Mercedes forum but if you were in my position what would you do?

 

How much and what are your plans? If all things being equal and you don't mod, then I would take the offer. The odd thing is that I don't understand why your father didn't get the Panamera Turbo in the first place if he can afford to upgrade in such a shot time?

Sheep

 

for me the C63 is just about the best Sedan for my needs out there. Also I think the Panamera is not as good looking a car. I would keep the C63

 

driving the panamera feels like driving a s-class 4-matic.
if you are old enough to drive a s-class around the city, go for it because you will get zero excitements! 100% safe!

for me, i love my c63!

 

Take the Panamera. You'll have fun with the S version. It's an amazing car and with the right set of wheels makes me see my car as a little toy.

BTW how old are you?

 

The panamera is fast but it's ugly. And again it probly handles better than the 63 although it looks like a boat.

 

I agree, the Panamera, is not a good looking car, it looks like a cockroach, and has a ugly butt. Just my two cents. I would keep the C63 personally.

 

Panamera no doubt

 

Having spent a few hours driving both cars (in stock and tuned form) I think I can say that the Panamera feels a bit quicker, a bit more nimble, etc. It's a Porsche, if that makes any sense, while the C63 is a bruising muscle car more than it is really a sportscar. If you like muscle cars, keep the C63. If you want something with a little more finesse, I think the Panamera is the only current Porsche I'd consider owning.

 

The Panamera S is as fast as the C63, handles better and can do it while averaging 19 miles per gallon in spirited driving.

 

Panamera looks like ghostbuster car too me.

 

The Panamera is a great car but im not too fond of the looks. I would keep the C63.

 

Is the Porsche in a colour (inside and out) that you like?

 

If you plan to mod it and you think you wont get bored of the non-turbo Panamera - go for it. Bone stock car the car is butt ugly, but can look real good modded.
Stock to stock, C63 ANY day.

 

Thanks for you input!! I'm 33.

 

Yeah...it's black on black.

 

Really? I find the C63 much faster. The PS does handle better and I personally like how it looks...

 

Driving a black on black Panamera S should bring a smile on your face
How much do you have to pay ?

 

I don't know yet. Hopefully my father will be in a good mood and I'll just take over the payments! I have some time to work out the details with him since his new one will be arriving in April.

Black on black looks really nice on the Panamera...

 

That would be the best solution haha

The car looks great even stock:




But with the right set of wheels and some tint it can be used to transport bodies

 

The Panamera looks a whole lot better in person compared to pictures.. I hated it from the pictures but when I saw it in person it didn't look so bad.

 

I agree...I just don't like the 19" Panamera Turbo wheels it comes with.

 

The down side of Panamera is the exterior looks horrible in my opinion, but you said you like the design so your question is answered. Get the Panamera, you can't compare C63's interior to the Panamera's. Panamera has an amazing interior. Plus you will have a different car than what you are driving now.

 

is a step up! get the Panamera.....if u don't like it....sell it....and get the 2012 c63 or get a used C63...u won't lose that much....i am sure u can get a good money from the Panamera....

 

Good point!