Thinking of replacing my 2006 Cayenne S (104k mi and still going strong) with a Panamera 4. Looking for better fuel economy, but also a sportier ride and more sedan class vehicle. I have driven the Panamera and even a Cayman and relative to the Cayenne, for my use/purposes, the Panamera does split the difference and then some. It is a compromise. The other option would be to hold the Cayenne for commuting for as long as it lasts and get a Cayman for weekends, but this is an overall more expensive and logistically difficult proposition for me. (The other compromise vehicle I am considering is a BMW 640xi gran coupe)

The question is what would be the expected life (prior to major issues) of a Panamera used for mostly highway miles and daily commuting.

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With proper care, it might.

Not sure I understand anyone that can afford a $100k car worried about mpg's though. If that's the case, there is always Tesla.

 

"Not sure I understand anyone that can afford a $100k car worried about mpg's though. If that's the case, there is always Tesla. "

It's a social conscience thing; and I'd love to seriously consider a Tesla S, but RWD only here in New England is a non-started for a long commute. Moreover, if I get a RWD car as an additional vehicle, it will be a Cayman or 911 before a Tesla .

 

FWIW, RL member T2 (from New England) has (last i remember) 250,000 miles on his Cayenne Turbo and 400,000 miles on his 996 Turbo.

 

If you mean with a replacemant engine yes!

 

My brother in law has 186,000 miles on his 2004 Cayenne Turbo - he is at the point of needing major engine work. But he figures he got his money's worth!

 

Some folks didn't understand the question.

 

I would expect any properly maintained modern car to easily go 200,000 miles in 10 years of highway driving. Especially a Pano.