The Porsche Panamera is Porsche’s fourth bestselling model worldwide for 2022. This popular luxury sedan offers consumers a combination of sportiness and elegance along with nimble power and roomy comfort. When buying a pre-owned Panamera, there are essential factors to consider in this used Porsche model.
1. History of Porsche Repair Service
Auto repair services with Porsche expertise are preferable for achieving the highest cost-effective value to ensure your pre-owned car lasts a long time. Mechanics with Porsche repair experience will be more attuned to any potential maintenance issues earlier, which is likely to save you money in repair costs. They can also advise you before buying on what the Panamera’s maintenance service schedule is likely to be based on vehicle age.
FTC Used Car Advice
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises used car buyers to get a vehicle history report that includes past repairs. You should also read the FTC Buyer’s Guide that is mandatorily given with each used car a dealership has for sale. The guide will inform you about the main electrical and mechanical systems and if the Panamera you want to purchase is still under warranty, which is valuable information to have.
2. Evidence of Camshaft Recall Work
Especially if the used Panamera you’re considering is from a 2010 or 2012 model year, you should look for repair evidence that the original aluminum bolts on the timing chain sprockets were replaced and corrected as to the required recall. The original issue was bolts tended to break, interrupting the camshaft timing, which in some cases led to engine malfunction.
3. Decent Brake Mileage Life Still Left
The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) design found in some Panamera models is definitely a great feature. Weighing about half as much as standard brake systems, PCCBs offer an exceptionally fast ability to stop, which enhances vehicle safety. These brakes do have a long life; it’s just in pre-owned cars, some of that life span has, of course, already been used.
Find out how much brake life is left in your used Panamera pre-inspection. A professional Porsche mechanic can advise you of the amount of brake mileage remaining, so you can avoid the expense of having to get front brake parts too soon after buying your pre-owned dream car.
4. Solid Engine Coolant Seal
An important quality to look for in your pre-buying expert inspection of the Porsche is that the glued seal around the coolant pipes is still firmly in place. Over time, the glue may loosen and cause coolant leakage, so in an older year Panamera, this could be an issue. Having the seal checked before buying can help prevent large leakage later on, which then could involve the expensive repair of having to remove the engine and transmission before installing a replacement seal.
For top-quality used Panameras and professional, honest service in Marysville, visit Performance Luxury Sport. We care about our customers and look forward to answering your questions, giving you a quote, or scheduling a test drive at your convenience.
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