LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW: TWO VWAG Luxo-Sport Bardges, ONE Choice - S8 vs. Panamera GTS

You've got approximately six figures to drop on a luxury vehicle but you want something more on the sporting side. That whole leisurely drive thing never was your style; however, you DO want something you can throw the kids or clients into and shuttle them from point "A" to point "B."

In addition, you want a vehicle that will have a jaw-dropping interior and will be able to entertain you on a ride home after a long night at the office. What do you do?

You could VERY well opt into an S63 AMG but then you'd be like everyone else -- you want something more original.

With that said, the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show brought two VERY special new cars: the new Audi S8, and the new Porsche Panamera GTS.

Although they both are two very different products -- in terms of approach and style -- they do align on several points: 

1) Large, luxury sedans
2) High performance
3) Exquisite cabins to be in
4) Can double as a vehicle to be driven in


So, what's it going to be?



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BondMI6 - 11/19/2011 6:54:53 PM

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Neither.

Give me a Turbo Panny "S".

But.......

If I was FORCED to choose between GTS/S8 I'd probably take the Audi simply because it is more rare than the Porsche and doesn't scream "look at me" like the GTS.

But what I really want is a 4 door Aston DBS.

If only Bez would make it- would sell waaaay better than the Rapide....just my 2 cents....

Agent00R - 11/20/2011 11:23:44 AM

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I'd happen to agree.

While the S8 is an awesome vehicle, it just doesn't have nearly as much juice as the Porsche.

Plus the GTS has to weigh less -- totally assuming here.

sdcarguy - 11/19/2011 11:38:51 PM

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GTS can pull extra duty tearing up country roads on weekends before loading up the hatch at Home Depot.

chris760 - 11/19/2011 11:54:04 PM

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I'd take the Panamera...in a shade of blue. Can't see myself driving that red one.

pmrmd - 11/20/2011 10:30:40 AM

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Can we get a little less carbon fiber inside?

Agent00R - 11/20/2011 11:22:41 AM

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No.

Only more! ;)

LuvMyLexus - 11/20/2011 4:26:59 PM

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I'll take the Porsche.

rockreid - 11/21/2011 8:02:35 AM

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well, a direct comparison isn't really realistic since the Panamera in this trim level with probably be around $150,000 out the door and the S8 will be probably around $110,000. That $40,000 difference won't be an issue with many wealthy clients shopping at this level but for actual working execs who do have to worry bout a morgtage payment too the Audi will probably win out on price alone.

golfer38 - 11/21/2011 11:10:13 AM

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I'd take the more comfortable S8. Although, if I had the opportunity for a "track day", I would obviously take the Porsche.

94geo - 11/21/2011 11:16:06 AM

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Panamera. Reviews for the S8 have not been the greatest.

M35MT - 11/21/2011 1:47:23 PM

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That S8 interior is deliciously German.

thetruth01 - 11/21/2011 5:32:41 PM

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