Hi,

So, I'm in love with the Panamera, but don't have the cash for a new one. Am I crazy to look at them with 60k or 70k miles? I have looked, but haven't seen many comments from anyone with high miles on the car. Does it hold up? Are maintenance fees high?

Any feedback on whether this is a good idea or not would be appreciated.

Cheers,
John

 

Maint and service fees can be high unless you are capable of some simple things yourself. So if money is not falling out of your pockets you would need the car to have a good warranty for the time you ll be owning it.

 

I would never own any Pcar that is not covered by a warranty.

 

Mine has close to 60k miles on it. I bought mine fully understanding that something might fail and I would need to put $10k+ into it to keep it running. So far all I've had to do was PMs and bushing replacements.

The car is rock solid, and shows no signs of premature wear. However, I am treating the car's financials like the stock market: "past performance does not necessarily predict future results".

Find a good quality, high-mileage car, have it inspected, and keep enough dough in your back pocket for eventualities. This car is worth every penny. If you've lead a good life and your hart is pure, you may be on the hook for PMs only!

 

Thanks, is your 2011 out of warranty now?

 

Indeed. Living on the edge...

 

Always intrigues me, if was a Toyota, 60K is just broken in.

To me, if property serviced, especially if one owner with all records, and rigious ppi, should be fine. If 2011/12, check the alum cam bolts were replaced.

 

I see no problem buying a car of this build quality with 60-70K miles. Buy what you can afford and enjoy it.

Here is an interesting article I found which sort of discusses the OPs question.

http://www.automobilemag.com/news/dy...ine-year-itch/

 

Thanks for the feedback guys... lots to think about here...

 

Totally agreed !!! I would buy lower than 50K or less than 4 yrs old car , CPO. You never know what it can go wrong. No warranty that would be costly. My brake booster makes some squeaky noise when I brake . Warranty , replace brake booster. Happy no Cost . Otherwise it would be $2K.

Panamera is amazing car. Love it .