Hi all. Brand new here. Looking at my first porsche. Its a 2011 panamera turbo. I got the carfax and the history scared me a but. It shows camshaft repair/replace wih only 30k miles. Then it also shows fuel pump, thermostat, and power steering pump replaced. All this on a car with 30k miles. Ive attached a screenshot of the carfax. Is this a big deal cause it has me wanting to walk away. Thanks for any guidance.

 

Even though everything was repaired that would not be the vehicle I would buy. How much they asking?

 

63500 is what ive got them down too. Very pretty but nervous on that carfax.

 

The early years had a cam bolt shearing problem (WC-22) ...might have been preventative maintenance done as part of WC-22 and not a real issue.

 

Thanks! I called the dealer listed on the carfax and talked tk yhe tech who actually did the repairs. Youre exactly right. It was the cam actuators and a common defect. Repaired under warranty. The power steering and horn same issue. Fuel pump was messed up but thats not nearly as big an issue. Hung up feeling good and then the dealer posted sale pending. Not upset. Glad i took the time to do some
Homework.

 

You are getting the best color! Beautiful car.

 

White is not a color : this is the sum of all colors !

 

Thanks!! Im at the bank getting the check now. It should be mine in a couple hours. I love the color. Thinking i should spring for an extended earranty as well. Its got 42k on it but i plan on driving her a lot!!!

 

Congrats Leon. I got an extended warranty at the behest of the folks on this board. For reference, $3800 - 7 years - 48K miles - 0 deductible.

 

Thank yiu! First Porsche. Had several BMWs and love them. Hopefully this is even better

 

Congrats Leon!!! Welcome to the family. You are going to love the PTT. You are purchasing a beast---enjoy her!!!

 

http://www.fd-warranty.com/

This fellow has the best price in USA for extended warranty

 

Thank you! I will give them a call. Porsche quoted me a range of 6000-11000 for their 4 year 48k warranty. @.@

 

Even under Platinum coverage it states Shock Absorbers are not covered. If anything is to happen to PASM functionality in the shock or air bags in suspension i bet they will try to use this as their loophole not to cover it.

 

Been so busy this week i havent even called the other suggested warranty company. I did get the minimum oil reached light. Added 1 quart of mobil 1 0w-40 and it went out. Only other issues is the brakes squeak a little once in a while but look fairly new. Im assume its dust due to the type of pads. That common with these cars?