Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2016 Porsche Panamera (970)
The final year of the first-generation Panamera. Late models, particularly the diesel V6 or the GTS, offer fantastic value for a highly capable, albeit unusually styled, grand tourer.
What changed for 2016
- •Final production year for the 970 generation.
- •Availability of high-specification run-out 'Edition' models.
Common MOT watch-outs
- !General wear and tear on a heavy, complex luxury car.
- !Wear on brake discs and pads, which are expensive to replace.
Buying Tips for 2016 Porsche Panamera (970)
- ✓The 3.0-litre V6 Diesel is incredibly robust and highly sought after; check for oil leaks from the rear main seal.
- ✓Verify a full Porsche or specialist service history; cheap Panameras are often money pits.