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It’s only been about 10 days and we are loving it. After three base Cayennes in a row going back to 2007, we decided to change things way up and buy a Panamera - ultimately found a really solid deal on a low mileage/well optioned 2022 Turbo S Executive that had just arrived locally and pulled the trigger. I can’t believe how well it drives and handles - sure, not surprisingly, though it is a Turbo S, it doesn’t provide the handling and excitement that my 911 Turbo S Cab provides, but for a large 4 door sedan it is incredibly nimble and comes far closer than I would have ever expected. My wife, who doesn’t drive the 911, has been utterly blown away by the experience so far, which makes me very happy!
This could be a keeper for quite a while so, even though there are 30 months of Porsche coverage left, I’m likely going to get a third party warranty for 5-6 years to lock it in at the lower mileage category pricing. Any thoughts on how well Panameras do once they hit 6+ years old?
Also, being new to Panamera, are there any threads on here that are must reads or other suggestions for info that I should check out?
Base Cayenne to a Turbo S is a nice choice! Show some photos!
Water pump and the creak in the roof seem to be the biggest issue on these cars I think most of these issues where fixed by the 2022
Thanks! I haven’t taken pics yet but will and then will add to the post. Black metallic exterior and beautiful agate grey interior.
My wife had wanted a Panamera for years but we had stuck with the Cayenne one more time to be practical given road trips for my son’s golf tournaments. We weren’t initially going to jump to the top spec but once I started to look at configurations and details, I definitely got carried away - also, given the massive depreciation hit we took on the 2019 base Cayenne we traded, I “tried” to rationalize it that Porsche makes so few Turbo S specs let alone Executive versions (and non-hybrid) that it would preserve value much better (though obviously not like my 911 Turbo S cab has). For instance, looking right now for CPO vehicles at Porsche dealers anywhere in the U.S., 2021 and newer so G2 II, there are only 8 Turbo S, with none being Executive - hopefully it helps on the back end.
I did talk with the salesman (for what it’s worth) and it sounded like any glitches in the first couple years of G2 were handled by 2022.
Base Cayenne to a Turbo S is a nice choice! Show some photos!
Water pump and the creak in the roof seem to be the biggest issue on these cars I think most of these issues where fixed by the 2022
The creaking roof was supposedly fixed mid 2018. Mine was built just before the cut off date and was pretty noisy until I had the TSB fix done. All in all, I would not own any Euro car, much less this one without a warranty unless you are OK with large repair bills. My CPO easily paid for itself with a leaky water pump, oil filter housing and failed motor mount.
Thanks! I haven’t taken pics yet but will and then will add to the post. Black metallic exterior and beautiful agate grey interior.
My wife had wanted a Panamera for years but we had stuck with the Cayenne one more time to be practical given road trips for my son’s golf tournaments. We weren’t initially going to jump to the top spec but once I started to look at configurations and details, I definitely got carried away - also, given the massive depreciation hit we took on the 2019 base Cayenne we traded, I “tried” to rationalize it that Porsche makes so few Turbo S specs let alone Executive versions (and non-hybrid) that it would preserve value much better (though obviously not like my 911 Turbo S cab has). For instance, looking right now for CPO vehicles at Porsche dealers anywhere in the U.S., 2021 and newer so G2 II, there are only 8 Turbo S, with none being Executive - hopefully it helps on the back end.
I did talk with the salesman (for what it’s worth) and it sounded like any glitches in the first couple years of G2 were handled by 2022.
You have a special car, we gotta see some pics haha!
I agree that it's worth paying more upfront and having a better resale value.
I have owned a 2017 Panamera 4S since new, so it is now almost nine years old. So far, knock on wood, the car has been flawless. A couple of recalls were done by the dealer as part of regular service visits, and apart from that, the only other expense has been tires. From what I read on these forums, these cars are very reliable, and the occasional failures that you do hear about, such as water pumps and creaking sunroofs, are not going to break the bank. I wish you and your wife many happy miles ahead!
I have owned a 2017 Panamera 4S since new, so it is now almost nine years old. So far, knock on wood, the car has been flawless. A couple of recalls were done by the dealer as part of regular service visits, and apart from that, the only other expense has been tires. From what I read on these forums, these cars are very reliable, and the occasional failures that you do hear about, such as water pumps and creaking sunroofs, are not going to break the bank. I wish you and your wife many happy miles ahead!
Thanks! Was hoping to hear from someone who had had one for many years. Particularly if I get a 6-7yr extended warranty for peace of mind ($6300/$6900 which isn’t too bad), sounds like we could be really happy keeping it for an extended period!
I echo previous post about non issue experience and long time ownership. I've owned my 2018 Sports Turismo for 7 years and it has been problem free. 46K miles and counting. Plus I just love the look of the ST compared to the regular sedans.
Fantastic! Congrats on the amazing spec! I've had both a Cayenne GTS and Turbo S and just picked up a low mileage first gen Panamera S. I wanted a RWD V8 to play with and couldn't pass it up for the price, well documented history and great shape it's in. It's a total blast to drive. So much different than the Cayenne and more fun. The car is 13 years old and is pretty much perfect. Admittedly I've only had it for 10 days, but it's the keys I grab first. Like any PCar (or German car for that matter), maintenance is key and fluid changes and it will last many years. All the best on your new ride!
Fantastic! Congrats on the amazing spec! I've had both a Cayenne GTS and Turbo S and just picked up a low mileage first gen Panamera S. I wanted a RWD V8 to play with and couldn't pass it up for the price, well documented history and great shape it's in. It's a total blast to drive. So much different than the Cayenne and more fun. The car is 13 years old and is pretty much perfect. Admittedly I've only had it for 10 days, but it's the keys I grab first. Like any PCar (or German car for that matter), maintenance is key and fluid changes and it will last many years. All the best on your new ride!
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I am not sure how easy it will be to find a 3rd party warranty, I looked into it at one point and could not find one, though I did not exactly kill myself trying. Water pumps are an issue on the Panameras and very expensive to replace as they are inside the engine. My advice would be to find a non-dealer mechanic once you are out of warranty. See my water pump saga thread (turns out, mine is okay). The 911 definitely handles better (as do mid-engine Porsches), physics is physics, but I doubt you would notice the difference off the track.
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