The 2024 Porsche Panamera GTS is a driver-focused sports car with a leather interior featuring 10 colors, including red and brown hues. It has a spacious seating area and a large hatchback cargo area. The interior is complemented by a central rev counter in the instrument cluster, which is combined with carbon elements to reflect the sporty focus. The ultramodern interior adds a touch of hot rod or ’50s diner energy.
The 2021 Porsche Panamera offers a stylish interior with high-end materials, roomy seating space, and a large cargo area. The infotainment system can be distracting at times, but it offers impressive performance and high comfort. Red leather has been a popular upgrade for Aston Martins and Maseratis since the mid-00s, but the red interior in this particular Porsche is fine.
There are several interior color options available for the 2021 Porsche Panamera, including the Carrera Red leather interior, which is available in two-tone Black/Carrera. The Porsche Panamera models include the Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4, E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid.
The Porsche Panamera is a front engine, four-door luxury sedan that seems to dilute the brand’s commitment to focusing on the driving experience. The leather interior features a variety of colors, from black to different brown hues, and the interior is designed to be well-built and understated.
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Panamera Turbo S owner here. This car is over engineered. It’s mind boggling fast, like you’ll be on the freeway doing 70mph and you want to get in front of some traffic, just push the accelerator and it jumps through space and you’re suddenly doing 140mph in seconds and it did it without any fuss or noise or sketchyness. I’ve had mine up to 185-190mph out running a BMW M5 and it did it without any complaints or lifting front end or scary ride or loud wind noises…..nothing it just did it. I got it around Leguna Seca in 1:44! For a beginner that’s really good! 0-60 in 2.9 seconds.
As long as you look after it, there will be no issues. People buy performance German cars and think they can treat it like Corolla or Hyundai Getz… Find reliable independent Porsche mechanic, warm it up, don’t push it… Panamera is one beautiful car to wake up to every morning! Another gem is Bmw series 6 and for those who can afford, 2014 M6 🤤
The real trick is to find one that the owner has kept the Porsche warranty active. Porsche will warranty for 15yrs (if you pay the yearly fee (can buy 2/3/4 yrs at a time also). It is circa $1,500-1,800 per year and 100% worth it. I’ve had 3 Panameras (now in. Taycan Turbo S) and loved them. Yes, I’m group A.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! To own a used Panamera or Cayenne you can and must buy one with a Porsche Approved extended warranty, you can extend this warranty for up to 15 years so even the oldest Panameras can be under this warranty currently. As soon as someone who can’t afford to maintain a high performance $300-400k car they will turn into money pits. However! Buy one under warranty and keep it under warranty and enjoy the Porsche ownership experience. My oil services are $595, include a gift and a brand new Porsche loan car. The warranty must be kept continuous though (with some exceptions) even the Porsche dealer will advise against an early 970 without warranty.
I owned a 6 yrs old 4S ( v8) for 2 years, from 2016-2018. Major repairs, front air suspension, rear catalytic converter . Front head light washer . Roof lining ( this is part of the 100 point porsch check for its extended warranty, and had to be replaced) The PDK was brill, lots of space in the back and was a real cruiser. Unless you have an extended Porsche warranty, the repair costs will bleed you dry.
As an owner of a 3rd v8 Porsche I can definitely say these problems are very relative to the care of the previous owner. With the Turbo, you are going to burn oil as it is a high performance engine and assuming you drive it like it’s meant to be driven it’s bound to burn some oil. Changing your oil every 3-5K miles keeps your engine in tip top shape. Camshaft adjusters had a recall for the V8s and not all were affected. Electrical issues are all relative to your car. The cost of parts if something does go wrong or ware is the only downside but if you are witty there are cheaper ways to obtain factory parts.Take care of the Porsche and the Porsche will take care of you.
I thing the problem with Porsche is the reliable ones are not the ones you’d pick. A panamera V6 non turbo with the standard (non air suspension) is not only reliable but easy to work on. But the one you want to have is the v8 with air suspension because I mean of course you do. And like a nice watch more complications = more money.
I’ve a 2014 turbo s at 570bhp which is the 2nd facelift version I’ve had it almost 2 years with 35k miles on it. I changed the pdk oil at 30k it’s had a major service upon initial purchase and at that time had a new inter cooler and a rear door sun blind actuator replaced all under warranty. Basically I’ve had no issues B no and have got 28.8 mpg driving highway and combined with blasts of speed average around 20-22mpg. Oil wise it burns about 200ml every 1500-2000miles. In sport and sport plus mode the suspension hardens up and lowers the steering tightens up and it grips the road like glue and when pedal pushed to the floor the car overboosts increasing torque to 800 nm and it can embarrass a whole lot of top super cars. If you are thinking of one I got a pre purchase inspection for reassurance and have no major issues. One hell of a car in the turbo s model😎
As an owner, I think there’s some nuance required to answer the question of whether you should buy one. If you have an independent Porsche specialist you trust to do the work, or you do the work yourself, I think the repairs costs are not as astronomical as you might think. The Porsche dealer tax is real, with most things costing twice what they would at an independent shop.
Jim got it spot on. I literally had the first one in Singapore – the pdk gearbox gave out within the first 4 months- apparently it was a real issue with early cars and thankfully was sorted under warranty. And OMG did it love to sip on Mobil 1 engine oil – literally had a bottle in the boot topping it up on a weekly basis. But I loved it and still check out the classifieds … hmmm …. Maybe I’ll pull the trigger ….. noooooooooo!
I always liked the Panamera, even the very first ones in the right colors looked great. Like the Audi A7 or the Tesla S, and later the Kia Stinger, I think this larger 4 door hatch format is the perfect roadtrip car. Woulda loved it when I moved cross country and had 2 passengers plus a decent pile of cargo; my Jeep was definitely not built for 75-80mph through the plains with heinous crosswinds!
If it’s a 970 generation, it will LIKELY be a money pit, especially if its anything above a Base RWD. If it’s a 971 thats not been mistreated, it will likely NOT be a money pit REGARDLESS of trim level. Source – Porsche Brand Ambassador with 6 years of experience at two different Porsche Centre’s. Or you can buy a nice C7 Audi S7 like I did and basically have a half priced 971 Panamera GTS, same engine and the transmission is identical to Macan PDK. I have soft close doors, heads up display, LED headlights and air suspension.
I enjoy my Porsche Panamera Turbo s. It is a Beast, of course. The PDK went out. Cause I didn’t pay attention to the service record when I bought it in that aspect. But the warranty has been $4500 later. It’s all good. I read the pay forty-five hundred than to pay twenty-two thousand for the PDK transmission… The car is a beast
I bought a 2013 Audi S6 with 110,000 miles two years ago. Totally beautiful car, a beast. You would think a car these days would last way beyond that. Toyota and Honda seemed to figure this out DECADES AGO. The S6 was in great shape but quickly became a nightmare. So over complicated and fragile; not over engineered. Every week, something else was breaking. Lights on the dash… how much is this going to cost? It got to the point that every time I turned on the ignition, I was expecting a new alarm or light to come on. I became conditioned to expect this. Stressful. Plastics everywhere obviously not tested to last more than 10 years. Leaks, 1 LED on a tail light goes out from rain intrusion and the entire thing has to be replaced. Can’t just leave it like that, because there is always a warning and a light on the dash. Sensors, plugs, wires, hoses, etc. Not normal maintenance stuff. Terrible business ethics. Sad. Sold it to a willing new owner… Bought a Lexus GS350. When you buy these cars, expect this.
I love my 2010 Porsche Panamera S. But replacing the compressor and the front air shocks were the most expensive repairs I’ve ever paid in my life for a car. Just over $10,500.00 after repairs, parts and taxes from an exclusive Porsche only repair shop. Unfortunately the rubber or plastic in the air shocks, deteriorate over time. But now that it’s fixed, she’s very fun to drive for a large car.
I had an urge to buy one of these today… got very close to putting pen to paper… Luckily I found this article and if you want to save yourself some money and stress just jump to the 20min mark… listen to the technician and stop dreaming about treating yourself to a “used budget modern classic supercar…” They clearly don’t exist ! Lucky escape I think
Well. I just paid 2300 and change for some coolant hoses so. Yeah there’s that. The average person cannot pay $1600 for tires either. It’s a turbo S it’s a 2012 and I am practically scared to drive it because I can’t afford anything that goes wrong. I wish I would’ve bought an Audi or Volkswagen because that’s what it is anyway.
I had the base Panamera 2017 and i absolutely enjoyed every bit of the car especially as a daily driver…well besides how much insurance was but regardless even for a base model it was a fun car especially in sport mode. The services were pretty pricey but thats to be expected with foreign vehicles. You have to pay to play. If you can get one for cheap then i suggest it but dont pay the mark up prices because it will severely depreciate. Ended up happening to me when i went to sell my car when i bought my new house and i was 15k underwater on it. Regardless its still a great car and a head turner.
Is Jim paid actor or actual mechanic with experience? Who in their right mind would say that the diesel engine is the worst choice? Atleast here in Europe, they are well known to be extremely reliable with great longevity (many of them already have over 300 thousand kilometers, with the top ones being 500k+).
I’m renting one next week for a nice drive in the country and I’m excited about it….but I’m glad I own a Lexus. I can understand the engine needing a lot of love, it’s a performance car, fine. HOWEVER, the suspension, paint, rust issues, and ELECTRICAL ISSUES should not be this problematic. You can’t “take care” of your electrical system, it just works or it doesn’t and there’s not much you can do about it.
I had a 2015 GTS that I bought New, this year with only 38,000 miles on it. I had to spend over $ 20,000 on the Porsche suspension, which broke a few months later. Then the axle cracked, and I sold it—the most significant piece of crap. I’ve ever owned the most problems I’ve ever had in any car combined.
Bit late on my comments, but… I own a 2015 Turbo S. Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant Car… period. Luxury, Gran Tourer Deluxe if you will, but hammer it (in any mode) and the blood of the 911 starts to show its true colors. This thing is a beast in Sport Mode… ! AWD is a must in the snow, and makes her hook up like you would not believe. Pay attention to maintenance schedules, proper fluids especially, take care of her and she will take care of you.
I’ve actually always been ok with the looks. I enjoyed the ride, the cost was … let’s be honest, crazy – even for a Porsche. Ultimately I went with a Volvo, but it was really close in terms of what I was getting vrs what I would potentially pay in the future. They are both quite reliable, but WHEN things go wrong, one was MUCH better than the other. I’m an older fella, I was looking for something to “see me out” 🙂
I’m an owner of a ‘23 Panamera GTS, previous to that we had a ‘21 Land Rover Range Rover under 12K miles when we traded it in for the Porsche. They are leased vehicles we are blessed and fortunate enough to not have to finance vehicles since approx. 2014. With all that being said. 1st, I believe that Porsche builds a very reliable vehicle, I can’t say the same for my ‘21 Range Rover. There weren’t any major problems, but there were a couple very minor ones. Secondly, I have heard and been told that some of these Porsche owners really track their cars. So in knowing that why would I buy a used car over $100K with no warranty? Some people buy cars just to say that have a particular car that’s the 1st mistake. Even a Toyota or Honda would be a money pit if no one takes care of that car. Today’s cars are so advance and so expensive that the buyer has to be a little vigilant in what they are getting into used car wise. How many old navigators and GLS’s have y’all seen with temp tags and the air suspension blown out and riding low like an old hot rod? So now we just blame Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz for being money pits. Everything is bad when you are not taking care of it, peoples tires be bald as hell and they drive around like they don’t care. To be honest don’t buy a luxury vehicle or any vehicle if you can’t handle the upkeep just get the keychain if you want the name that bad.
It is the best looking Porsche ever. I like everything about it. Spacious, practical and fast. And far too expensive for a teacher. It is a far more beautiful car than any of their ugly SUVs. Talking about ugly, the Cayenne is hideous Sporty SUVs are for wankers who crave attention. Except for Range Rovers. Those are for people who like to make their car dealers rich.
I completely disagree with the v8 turbo claims, I personally have 2 Panamera Turbos and they’ve been the most reliable cars I’ve driven. I’ve had the common AC issue and that was pricey….about $8,000…..but other than that nothing mechanical has failed. I do have a Fidelity warranty so that does help but the warranty alone was $7,000! Already paid for itself I guess, ha.
If i had to choose a car from the VW stables I’d be looking at the VW Golf VR6 instead of the Panamera otherwise I’d be more inclined to go the Lexus. This is one of the few times I agree that slightly bigger wheels suit the car instead of the standard ones. Hullsy looked like he was going to burst into laughter from the way he was talking about how when these shit the bed they shit the bed lol😂 Definitely a surprise to see the car that was reviewed but regardless still brilliant work and as always guys have a great weekend and I look forward to next week’s articles as per usual 👍.
cars that need “routine” timing chain adjustments/new ones….lead to “mechanic owned” “special deal” on Second hand sale sights….Nothing new….its why a lot of these “exotic” luxury cars wind up “cheap” look at most v12 AMG options….ive seen some for 6000$ and OH wow “low miles” too talk about a HOOT of a deal. SMDH. Even more ironic when ppl dont DAILY theirs…and have just as “problematic” repair/maintenence cost to own aspects….which also leads to them selling “low” bc they get to a point where they hate the car/ownership so bad they just want it out of their sight…..and for “US” to think these “GOOD” deal or a “GOOD DEAL” is out there….and it not be one of these “cars” is an insult NGL.
I have had 3 Porsches. I have 2 now. One is 2012 911 and the other 2017 Cayenne turbo. Between the 3, I have had a minor convertible top issue, turn signal error issue (ongoing, sporadic, nobody can fix), random electronic’s error (can fix it by restarting the car), occasional locking of PDK in parking position in 911 and rattling in the rear in high speed, vibration in high speed( due to worn bushings in suspension arms), occasional blacked out parking cams, not recognizing the key when turning on the car, trunk not closing properly (nobody can fix) in Cayenne. So is it worth it owning one? Yes it is. Is it expensive to maintain? Maybe. Everything I have listed except the bushing failure is minor and you can live with them. None of the 3 failed on the road ever and they all drive fantastic. The bushing and trunk issues annoy the heck out of me. Bushing failure requires the entire suspension arm change. And I have to change 4 of them. Easily $5000 in USA. I will have to get it done sooner than later. $5000 is a lot of money and I’m not happy about it at all. But the each one of them cost me $150k. Considering that, maybe it’s ok.
GS-F is my dream car. And I know what I will now say about it is sacrilege but, I wish I had the funds to purchase a GS-F, and swap the V-10 from the LFA, along with it’s exhaust, into the GS-F since the engines are nearly the same size! And with the GS’s better transmission, you could squeeze some nice performance out of the package. I know, typical American attitude with the bigger engine wish!
Agreed, service regularly, have an independent mechanic and warranty, there you go I’ve had the 96 BMW 740il since 2000, 280,000 miles and still going. Yes, I had the vanos gear plastic railing replaced, luckily just opted to fix it instead of waiting, no other issues. Changing control arms now which honestly aren’t that expensive, considering the mileage. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.
Gen 1 Panameras are hideous and plagued with issues. Gen 2 are gorgeous, well made and much much more reliable, BUT still pricey to repair. Trick is to buy one preowned with low low miles and with a full warranty, I bought a Gen 2 4S optioned to 140k US brand new for 78k with only 14k miles AND a 6 yr warranty. I’m only driving it 5k miles a year so it 6 years, it ll only have 65k miles on it. Definitely will trade it in after 7 yrs!
I already own two Porsche’s one I’ve owned for 34 yrs, last year I bought my self a used 911 cabriolet and next year I intend to buy a Panamera preferably the 3 litre diesel. Hank Marvin of the Shadows as lived in Australia for many years and his current ride his a Panamera. I’ve listened to lots of reports from all sorts of motoring journalists with none of them having a bad word to say. If buying used, like any other car, service history and better still, low mileage are very important factors. A cheap high mileage example with poor service history could turn out to be a money pit.
A lot of content on the vehicle just makes more things to replace especially electronics. Then you have issues with build quality, did they use a lot of plastics instead of steel? any known Achilles heel with the design? Really anything Porsche is expensive for parts and labor assuming they’re not out of production or supply. These are nice new cars for the wealthy that can afford to take a hit on depreciation and probably not the best choice for most of us. Just keep driving that boring Toyota Camry. 😂
The CEO of Porsche (at the time) was 6’6″ tall and he forced the engineering team to allow him to sit in the second row behind his own driving position. With that as their lodestar the engineers made the automotive equivalent of Quasimodo: The Hunchback of Weissach. Might be the best used car for an NBA power forward.
Shock horror, some of the cars have gone wrong – how unusual for cars of that age! I like the design but I do think it looks better on darker colours and that the 971 generation is far more attractive. Any large German or Italian 6 or 8 cylinder car needing repair is going to be expensive to fix. As for dieselgate, it’s not a reason not to buy one now (if it ever was). I used to own one of these and the drive was superb.
I have this car and it’s the biggest pile of shit I’ve ever owned. The interior makes me want to vomit. The car always has issues with the motor. Cabin noise is unbearable. The leather on the dash is melting off. Every plastic piece is breaking or falling off. It is poorly designed and out together. Stay the hell away from this car at all costs.
Group A have the money to maintain an old Panamera but don’t as they can afford the claimable lease on a new one and all the issues get fixed under warranty. My dealings with relatively new but out of warranty Porsches has been that the rich just drive them into the ground while claiming depreciation and loss on their ACN. I think the Panamera will go down the same road the 928 did, dozens upon dozens of neglected cheap shitboxes bought by Group B till 30 years later only the good ones are left.
When they came out… Arrrrgh, my eyes! But now, hmmm, not bad. Here’s my thoughts on people who buy old luxury euros, if you’re rich, smart and an enthusiast you buy one knowing it’ll cost you to keep it on the road, and if you’re ignorant, think it’s a bargain, and can just afford to buy one it will bankrupt you with its faults and eventually get sent to the wreckers.
Adam, you are a flipping legend mate! I love your presentations, funny, informative and thoroughly entertaining. Please keep it going; you cheek rascal!! Cheers for your practical take on cars we can afford to buy, but not necessarily afford to keep, it keeps us in check!! Well done to you and all your team, you are doing an amazing job, well done!
As A Porsche owner for the last 5 years, 3 years on a MY00 986s (Manual) and 2 years MY14 981s (PDK) I’d comment that Boxster’s at least, are fabulous cars and if properly maintained are largely trouble free. Have even tracked my 981. they have amazing ability. The Panamera and for that matter a 911, not for me. Get 8/10th the fun of a 911 for alot less money in the Boxster / Cayman
@16:40 15k on parts and labor just for a servicing? hahahaha dude if you guys buy one of these expensive cars with some years, word of advice: only do it if you have the knowledge and tools to do it yourself. If your an enthusiast etc else, just skip the nightmare. I bought an used bmw 5 yrs ago and people said “oh be ready to leave your wallet in the workshop every year”. Guess what, been doing repairs and maintenance myself, 5 years, parts, oil, tires, filters etc didn’t spend more than 3K. Surprised? hahahaha dealers and shops always rip you off, that’s how they make money and get rich.
I went from an E60 M5 v10 to a very well specced panamera V8 turbo S fully loaded with 48k miles and I put 50k miles on it over nearly 5 years only both front ball joints and a new water pump had to be replaced on top of regular service and maintenance work. got through 3 pairs of rear super sport cup 2s and 2 pairs of fronts, 2 sets of wheel bearings all round. Very happy with it overall, I don’t get the hate for the looks, it’s a good looking 4 door luxury high performance saloon with huge power on demand amazing levels of grip and awd year round practicality. It drives really well, handles great running costs are part of the deal with a Porsche
Just like all good Porsche models they are horrendously expensive to service & insure. Any example that has any aftermarket bits on it is just asking for trouble. These things are incredibly highly tuned & need a lot of fettling. If you have the money to keep one running they can be ok. Otherwise don’t even bother to run one on a tight budget.
Bought 2011 4S in Feb 2023. 58k miles. Great service records. Maintenance has cost over $10k and it’s only Aug 2023… 60k mile scheduled maintenance. Coolant hose leak Ignition coil needed replaced. Front driver air suspension shock leaking requiring both to be replaced. Plus drinks 1L oil every 1-2k miles. But damn she is fun to drive.
I don’t agree with premature wearing of the interior – that is because of lack of a care. Interior is gorgeous (opposite to modern Panamas) and exterior is controversial though. But everything else… man you are right. Pre-facelifted models are real disaster. The reason for them to be so affordable now – is the cost of ownership. Don’t expect to spend less then 1k$ for an ordinary maintenance. And if 1k$ for brake pads is too high price for you – you should not considering such a car at all. 3-5k$ for a service is a normal stuff. If you want it anyway, it is better to look for a post 2013 GTS – the reasonable balance between speed and reliability (failure of actuators bolts was fixed up to that time). Maybe that is the most reliable and reasonable engine. But in general, everything could goes wrong with this car: PDK, differentials, engine, computer blocks, wiring harness, switches, door locks, spoiler, ignition coils, suspension etc. And everything has Porsche price))) Diesels and hybrids are rare stuff and don’t fit the car’s charisma. V6 just don’t have enough power, V6 and V6 turbo have bore walls scratch problems, pre-facelifts V8 also have scratches and additionally valves lifters actuators problems and cut off bolts at camshafts, transmission barely could digest power of V8 turbos’. I’ve forgotten V6 – is just V8 with cut off two cylinders, so problems are the same in general. And you can believe me I am fixing them for the last two years))) once again, if you decided to buy one of them – try to buy post 2013 example, they are improved substantially.
I’m 18 minutes into your article and you haven’t come up with anything about cost of ownership being a money pit or not. You did not say what the $15k covered, e.g. was there major work outside of new batteries, brakes, suspension, fluids, flushes, tune-ups, or whatever? You present us with a bill that has ONLY $15,000 bucks on it without any specification. I wouldn’t pay that. Maybe you did. I’m really getting fed up with vacuous articles of blah-blah-blah-blah.
Someone at my work in the past had a late 90’s early 2000’s porsche 996. I had to go online and find the exact model number, but I thought it was the best looking Porsche. I really want one just like it, but know that will never happen 😔. His Porsche was a standard base model, but that is what I liked about it. Smooth, slick, subtle styling, very good looking sport GT. Just a nice design from that era. The Panamera is an ugly bastard, and a Porsche is supposed to be a sports car/GT not an SUV or 4 door thing!!!??? Subjective and opinionated I know, it probably is sublime to drive but VW group also owns Bentley and Audi which cater for the super saloon market, Porshe are losing their identity with the SUVs and 4 door puggly mobiles 😬.
I have been perusal articles of the new Panamera for the last four months. Ever since these cars came out in 2009, I always wanted one, but could not afford it. Now, I am retired and finally have the means to get one. I ordered mine in April 2024 and it should be here in mid August and I just can’t wait.
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