reginos:
13K USD is a bargain for 40PS extra, by Porsche standards and compared to what they have been charging for the various X51 kits.
Exactly.
Surprisingly however, my dealer sold his first Turbo S to...me but he sold one regular Turbo for the same October allocation. He got four Turbo/Turbo S allocations for this year only and, surprise, surprise, the first cars go to customers after the IAA in Frankfurt (September), so there is also a September allocation but my dealer didn't get one, only an October allocation (apparently because he didn't want one because no one actually ordered a Turbo/S early enough, my decision came pretty late too).. Now we have to try to move his October allocation to a September allocation, which isn't easy. The first snow usually comes around mid/end November over here, so every week earlier counts for me.
Oh boy, things are complicated.
Btw, I finally ordered the Turbo S yesterday.
Speaking of PDCC: The heavier the car, the more useful PDCC is. I love PDCC on my Panamera Turbo S but I do not like the Power Steering Plus. Luckily, Porsche decided to remove this option from the standard options, so I am not forced to have it on my car. If you like a firm steering/drive feel, even when driving slow or straight, do not order Power Steering Plus. It kind of provides a detached drive feel under the mentioned driving conditions.
If you can afford the Turbo S, get the Turbo S, not the Turbo. Tuning the Turbo S will be a pain in the a.. because of the highly networked systems on this car.
PCCB: Many believe that PCCB is only for track racing but they are wrong. Actually, PCCB is not the best option for serious track racing since the discs cost a fortune and they do not last that long when track raced. For me, PCCB has two major advantages: They stay quite clean (have you ever seen a 997 Turbo with standard brakes and brake dust on the rims?) but even better, they allow a very precise breaking point when driving hard, something I really love about PCCB. I can pinpoint my braking very precisely, only the tires seem to be the limit. You don't get the same accuracy with the standard brakes.
Also a little hint for those who still want the Turbo (not the Turbo S): The Sport Chrono Package is a must have option for the Turbo. Don't say you haven't been warned.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4