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robg · 03-14-2023, 02:21 PM

Had this same thought the other day and looked at what CPO Panamera wagons are going for the days. Looks like they start in the mid 70s for a 2018 w/ 43k miles: https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...reowned-3O3N48

IF youre willing to consider a sedan (gen 2), looks like you could get a 2018 for around 50k:
https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...reowned-NWLEDV

(I did a nationwide search by manually changing the URL in their CPO finder to make the search radius 3000 miles).

Since the factory warranty would've expired on a 2018, you'd only be getting 2 years of CPO warranty coverage.

Personally, I'd really want the wagon version and I'm not sure if I want to spend 75k+ for a car w/ only 2 years of warranty remaining. I'd also probably want to avoid the 3.0 v6 if possible (I think they have issues) which would further drive up the price. By the time you factor in the overall ownership costs, I think it likely doesn't pencil out well compared to any number of midsize SUVs. You really have to want one and be willing to pay the price. Hopefully the usual steep luxury car depreciation will catch up to these things soon. There's also the Audi S5/RS5 which offer the same 6 cyl engines, similar space, and a hatchback for less money (granted they use ZF 8 speed autos instead of dual clutches).

My dad actually has a 2019 panamera sedan, so I'm sort of familiar with it. Other downsides:
-Backseat and trunk is smaller than you'd expect given the size of the car
-Annoying center air vents (have to use screen to control direction)
-Limited interior storage (again considering the size)
-No dedicated track forward/back on the steering wheel. You have to use the programmable star button to atleast get you track forward. Just seems ridiculous consdering my 2001 e46 managed to have this. This applies to all Porsches though.
-Like any Porsche, the servicing is expensive which could get annoying in a daily driver.
(I will say that he loves it...he had a string of BMWs prior to this).

On a somewhat related note, I found this CPO Taycan CT while I was browsing around. Best price I"ve seen on one of these yet (93K): https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...reowned-3OWO4Z

03-14-2023, 02:21 PM	#8
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,244	Had this same thought the other day and looked at what CPO Panamera wagons are going for the days. Looks like they start in the mid 70s for a 2018 w/ 43k miles: https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...reowned-3O3N48 IF youre willing to consider a sedan (gen 2), looks like you could get a 2018 for around 50k: https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...reowned-NWLEDV (I did a nationwide search by manually changing the URL in their CPO finder to make the search radius 3000 miles). Since the factory warranty would've expired on a 2018, you'd only be getting 2 years of CPO warranty coverage. Personally, I'd really want the wagon version and I'm not sure if I want to spend 75k+ for a car w/ only 2 years of warranty remaining. I'd also probably want to avoid the 3.0 v6 if possible (I think they have issues) which would further drive up the price. By the time you factor in the overall ownership costs, I think it likely doesn't pencil out well compared to any number of midsize SUVs. You really have to want one and be willing to pay the price. Hopefully the usual steep luxury car depreciation will catch up to these things soon. There's also the Audi S5/RS5 which offer the same 6 cyl engines, similar space, and a hatchback for less money (granted they use ZF 8 speed autos instead of dual clutches). My dad actually has a 2019 panamera sedan, so I'm sort of familiar with it. Other downsides: -Backseat and trunk is smaller than you'd expect given the size of the car -Annoying center air vents (have to use screen to control direction) -Limited interior storage (again considering the size) -No dedicated track forward/back on the steering wheel. You have to use the programmable star button to atleast get you track forward. Just seems ridiculous consdering my 2001 e46 managed to have this. This applies to all Porsches though. -Like any Porsche, the servicing is expensive which could get annoying in a daily driver. (I will say that he loves it...he had a string of BMWs prior to this). On a somewhat related note, I found this CPO Taycan CT while I was browsing around. Best price I"ve seen on one of these yet (93K): https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...reowned-3OWO4Z Last edited by robg; 03-14-2023 at 02:47 PM.