From Alpine White E92 to Blacked out Agate Grey Panamera GTS - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

grendel88 · 01-03-2013, 04:25 PM

Got a Panamera GTS a month ago. Chose this over the 991S, F10, and F13 (went into the decision in the M5 forum a while back). I really like the way the Panamera looks, but then again I bought my wife a 535 GT and used to have a X6 so I kind of like the hump back look...

Did a powder coat on the silver wheels (car was off the lot) and painted and installed new logos. Have not washed the car yet so sorry for the brake dust. I don't like the silver rim of the black Sport wheels anyway so powder coat was a really good way to go, also cheaper than ordering the black option anyway. Feel my car is much sportier now.

Thanks,

Steve

joey770501 · 01-03-2013, 04:36 PM

simply AMAZING!

Inspired · 01-03-2013, 05:00 PM

WOW

Wolfinwolfsclothing · 01-03-2013, 05:14 PM

Car looks amazing. Handling of the GTS and sound of that V8 are amazing...yea not as fast as turbo/turbo S or M5 but certainly better to drive.

Nang Vann · 01-03-2013, 05:57 PM

Nice!

335fourdoor · 01-03-2013, 10:02 PM

way too much gap in wheel wells.

Ptuh Ptuh · 01-03-2013, 11:03 PM

Can I ask an honest question, what do you do for a living?

DSB335d · 01-03-2013, 11:41 PM

Congrats!! Nice ride.

Inspired · 01-03-2013, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptuh Ptuh

Can I ask an honest question, what do you do for a living?

Sells drug

grendel88 · 01-04-2013, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335fourdoor

way too much gap in wheel wells.

Ride height is higher when the car is parked, air suspension. It lowers 10 MM when driving and an additional 15 MM when in Sport Plus.

grendel88 · 01-04-2013, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspired

Sells drug

Actually, I sell furniture. Want some?

Sedoy · 01-04-2013, 04:23 PM

How about some tint... looks amazing anyway!
Can you comment on the driving dynamics/air suspension?

grendel88 · 01-04-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedoy

How about some tint... looks amazing anyway!
Can you comment on the driving dynamics/air suspension?

Haven't decided on tint yet.

I got fileted over at the M5 board, but I really feel that the GTS drives like how I thought and wanted the M5 to drive like. I felt that most of the critics were right about the F10 feeling more like M 7 series rather than a M5.

Even without the PDCC and PTV (chassis and drive train mods), the GTS is a blast to drive. The whole car seems to sit lower and be more playful when you throw it around. It really feels like a big E9X. The air suspension is the most under appreciated feature. When on comfort mode, the car absorbs crap roads better than my wife's 535 GT, and in sport plus it is better than my E92 in firmest mode, in terms of keeping the chassis flat but with more give on rough road.

BUT, the best, and everyone keeps saying this, the intake and exhaust sounds from the GTS is AWESOME. Like my RS4 times 10 in depth and effect of sound.

I wasthisclose to choosing the F10. The difference in a 3 year lease was close to $500 with the Porsche maintenance package, but love or hate it, Panamera does look unique.

skins333 · 01-04-2013, 09:16 PM

looks terrible...I will trade you though just to be nice

Bingobimmer · 01-06-2013, 01:39 AM

Never crazy about the Panamera's looks until I saw that last pick. Enjoy it!

Team Plutonium · 01-06-2013, 08:48 PM

Needs a drop.

Glina · 02-05-2013, 12:22 PM

congratulation, nice ride. Right now I've a BMW X6 and I love the car but I also like panamera. I am a car guy and my problem is that i like too many cars

i had so many cars and X6 is the only car that I didn't get Boring with. Usually I get tired of a new car within a few months. Now I just waiting to see how is a new x6 going to look and than ill decide if I get a new body x6 or panamera. Enjoy your new car.

MY13E92M3 · 02-06-2013, 07:38 PM

too bad those are not GTS rims...

inline6ix · 02-06-2013, 10:52 PM

The look of these is really, really growing on me. How about some pics of the interior?

m3p40 · 02-07-2013, 10:39 AM

Thats a 5 step jump. Congratulations!

py0413 · 02-07-2013, 12:33 PM

I haven't driven a panamera GTS myself but I am guessing it's the only car in that class which offers similar driving experience to a real sports car. Real nice choice and congratulations on the purchase.

01-03-2013, 04:25 PM	#1
grendel88 Private Drives: 2011 m3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: sfc Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	From Alpine White E92 to Blacked out Agate Grey Panamera GTS Got a Panamera GTS a month ago. Chose this over the 991S, F10, and F13 (went into the decision in the M5 forum a while back). I really like the way the Panamera looks, but then again I bought my wife a 535 GT and used to have a X6 so I kind of like the hump back look... Did a powder coat on the silver wheels (car was off the lot) and painted and installed new logos. Have not washed the car yet so sorry for the brake dust. I don't like the silver rim of the black Sport wheels anyway so powder coat was a really good way to go, also cheaper than ordering the black option anyway. Feel my car is much sportier now. Thanks, Steve
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01-03-2013, 05:57 PM	#5
Nang Vann Major Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,147 iTrader: (0)	Nice! __________________ Moving on up!

01-03-2013, 11:03 PM	#7
Ptuh Ptuh Private Drives: E90 LCI 335IX M Sport Pkg Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York, New York Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	Can I ask an honest question, what do you do for a living? __________________ E90 LCI 335i xDrive M Sport Pkg

01-06-2013, 01:39 AM	#15
Bingobimmer Lieutenant Drives: e90 n54 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: On the road... Posts: 425 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E90 335i sedan [0.00]	Never crazy about the Panamera's looks until I saw that last pick. Enjoy it! __________________ 2009 E90 335i AW...

01-06-2013, 08:48 PM	#16
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,806 iTrader: (1)	Needs a drop. __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

01-03-2013, 04:36 PM	#2
joey770501 Private First Class Drives: 2009 e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CA Posts: 117 iTrader: (2)	simply AMAZING!

01-03-2013, 05:00 PM	#3
Inspired Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,113 iTrader: (2)	WOW

01-03-2013, 05:14 PM	#4
Wolfinwolfsclothing Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 ///M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: B-roads Posts: 259 iTrader: (0)	Car looks amazing. Handling of the GTS and sound of that V8 are amazing...yea not as fast as turbo/turbo S or M5 but certainly better to drive.

01-03-2013, 10:02 PM	#6
335fourdoor Captain Drives: 335 e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: west Posts: 671 iTrader: (3)	way too much gap in wheel wells.

01-03-2013, 11:41 PM	#8
DSB335d Lieutenant Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach Posts: 445 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Nice ride.

01-04-2013, 04:23 PM	#12
Sedoy Private First Class Drives: E53 X5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New England Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	How about some tint... looks amazing anyway! Can you comment on the driving dynamics/air suspension?

01-04-2013, 09:16 PM	#14
skins333 Captain Drives: '08 E93 BMW M3 MR/'12 x5d SG Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 826 iTrader: (2)	looks terrible...I will trade you though just to be nice

02-05-2013, 12:22 PM	#17
Glina Second Lieutenant Drives: X6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 205 iTrader: (0)	congratulation, nice ride. Right now I've a BMW X6 and I love the car but I also like panamera. I am a car guy and my problem is that i like too many cars i had so many cars and X6 is the only car that I didn't get Boring with. Usually I get tired of a new car within a few months. Now I just waiting to see how is a new x6 going to look and than ill decide if I get a new body x6 or panamera. Enjoy your new car.

02-06-2013, 07:38 PM	#18
MY13E92M3 Captain Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 712 iTrader: (1)	too bad those are not GTS rims... __________________ MY13 E92 M3 SS w/ ZCP l ZPP l 2MK l 6NR l 752 l M Performance Exhaust, Grill, Side Gills, C/F splitters Sold - 2009 E92 335i LMB M-Sport Sold - 2003 E46 M3 LSB SMG

02-06-2013, 10:52 PM	#19
inline6ix Private First Class Drives: Deep Green E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 150 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	The look of these is really, really growing on me. How about some pics of the interior? __________________ 18" Staggered Style 189 - BMS 15mm - CF Grilles - LCI Headlights - BMW Performance CF Intake - 12" Blaupunkt Subwoofer

02-07-2013, 10:39 AM	#20
m3p40 Private Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Thats a 5 step jump. Congratulations!

02-07-2013, 12:33 PM	#21
py0413 Captain Drives: 2012 M5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 983 iTrader: (2)	I haven't driven a panamera GTS myself but I am guessing it's the only car in that class which offers similar driving experience to a real sports car. Real nice choice and congratulations on the purchase. __________________ Must stop eating..............

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