gedis080

yes, that butt... I hated it, but basically it is the only thing with which I'm not happy, actually I would not be happy if not a rear spoiler which makes this butt much much more attractive
and plus exhaust end tips, I think those original square ones looks ugly, round ones are way much better looking, ( on this photo is full Akrapovič exhaust system )

Infoseced217

Yes, drove both the Turbo and Turbo S. The cabin and handling is much more superior than the RS7 along with a few other bits.

Yet, I have a 2014 RS7. If you are going to take it to the track or be noticed Turbo or Turbo S. If you want to save some cash and get almost the same thing RS7.

gedis080

100% agree !

bhoov14

I was in the same situation when I purchased my 2016 RS7. I went to the dealership planning to buy a CPO Pane Turbo S. Instead I walked out with a new RS7. My reasons:
1. Beautiful car inside and out. Nicely refined for a performance sedan given the price ($123.2) vs the CPO Turbo S ($150).

2. Three are simply not many RS7's on the road. Given the facelift and new MMI...the RS7 is at least 2-3 years from the next re-design.

3. Although the Porsche is certainly better around the track, it's not this cars intended purpose. It's very fast, actually faster than the 2010 V10 R8 that I sold to buy this.
It's so comfortable to drive daily, whether spirited driving or in traffic. The car does everything well, I have actually gauged 22MPG combined thus far. Average almost 30MPG on the highway.

4. At the end of the day, I could not justify the price difference of the Porsche.m and this is coming from a Porsche guy.

Ultimately, I am now selling the RS7 to get back into a Porsche (GT4) that is coming in sometime in late March. The RS7 is amazing, and if I had a family or only 1 car for daily commuting, this would be it. But since this is not (I only have 2k miles on it) I prefer to have a true sports car instead of a sport sedan. I will miss the RS7...and I would not say that about too many vehicles.

TopDoc72

I looked at the Porsche Panamera Turbo S and the BMW M6 gran coupe. Almost pulled the trigger on the M6. Awesome car but a few things swayed me. As for the Porsche, ugly but a good performer. Not as brutal as the RS7, but handles ungodly for a beached whale (pun intended). I tired to make myself get one. But the only ones that looked good had 20-50k worth of body mod and the like to balance out the look. Take that with the base being essentially 200k your looking at a car way over 250k once finished....and still not as quick as the Audi. I still tried because handling , even in a big car, is important to me but I the end the differencephaliti was far too big to ignore. RS7 rides beautifully and has the beans when you want to go warp speed. Excellent car for what it is.

LeicaNut

I wholeheartedly agree.....

I also own a '14 RS7 and had a 2012 Panamera.

Bobolouie

Just sold my 2010 Panamera TT. Bought 3 years ago, and when it wasn't in the shop it was a great car. Inside very well laid out, Burmeister stereo, all the usual goodies. Outside ? well, the back end is not perfect, but it didn't bother me much.


Just got into a 2014 RS7 - and I can already tell that, although it might not be as quick on the track, where I will never go, it is a better ride for day to day driving, Much, much quieter than Panny - and the B and O stereo is better IMO.


Cant wait to get a few miles on this to update my impressions

volksw12

they are both lovely car. But I think its not quite a good time to get those right now as redesign model coming within 2 years if its matter to you.

VeryBadman

Never, I can't get pass that ugly *** of the panny.