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Old 06-27-2024, 07:26 AM   #1
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Is the first generation 970 Panamera an "easy" car to work on?

As the title says: I'm looking for a replacement for my Ford Focus as it is a real POS and as I already have a Boxster in the garage I'm looking in the direction of Porsche products.

I do 99% of my own maintenance on both the Boxster and the Focus and it is important to me that whatever car replaces the Focus is something that I can, at least in theory, work on myself.

I would probably go for a bargain basement base model trim with the V6, thought I think I would prefer the Panamera 4 over the 2 if I can find it.

Does anyone have experience working on these cars? Any perspective on what they are like to maintain in your own garage?

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Old 06-29-2024, 02:50 PM   #2
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No direct experience, but similar. I, too, do a lot of work on my Boxster, and we purchased a Cayenne as the wife wanted an SUV again.
i've done suspension, replaced the hydraulic pump (pretty involved job) and basic oil service and coils and plugs. I think your skills will transfer well.

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