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Hi.

Thinking about picking up a Panamera. The last Porsche I owned (way back when Rennlist was actually a list) was a 944 and it has been too long.

If you have recently bought/sold or you know the market, can you help me with a couple of things?

1. Where are the "sweet spots" (years/models) in the market-- the years/trims/options/miles where you think the best value for the money can be had?

2. Can you characterize the market in general? So much of the inventory is at dealers (and seemingly listed at 30-50% over Manheim prices) that I don't know where these cars actually trade hands?

Of course, if you are selling (or soon to be selling, or have an expiring lease) please drop me a PM.

Thank you.

Samp4

Not knowing you budget etc it is hard to say. Maybe a leftover 2014 turbo. Plenty out there if you plan to keep it a long time. If short term then something older.

I would stay away if off warranty as you can't get an extended once the original is gone and I would not want an expensive car like this (especially if in the turbo market) as these can cost more to fix than they are worth.

Hammer911

I have had various P cars over a number of years. For new cars, the best values tend to be the S models. GTS variants cost more when they come out later in the cycle, but have the best value in terms of performance for the money.

AndrewP

Just make sure you get a CPO'd car.

If dealers are too far above Manheim, buy privately, but make sure you have original warranty miles/time left.

German_Saint

sweet spot is the 3rd yr.