2017 PORSCHE CAYENNE

The auction record lists this 2017 Porsche Cayenne as “PERMIT NO BRAND – UNFIT” with “MECHANICAL” as the primary damage classification. However, Stage 1 reports that mechanical damage cannot be confirmed from the available photos and requires a physical inspection. The visible evidence shows exterior scratches and bumper scuffing, but the photos alone do not support an unfit determination. Multiple pronounced linear scratches and scuff marks are visible across the front and rear door panels on the visible side, with scraped paint along the lower doors and rocker-panel area. The visible front bumper corner also has several unpainted or lighter-colored scrape marks on the outer corner and adjacent lower bumper surface. The door and lower-side damage is assessed as moderate, while the bumper scuffing is assessed as minor. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a 2017 Porsche Cayenne SUV/MPV manufactured by Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG in Germany. It is listed with a 3.6-liter, six-cylinder gasoline engine, 300 horsepower, five seats, left-hand drive, and a 6,195-pound GVWR. The decoded data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 18V844000 concerns an incorrectly sewn ski-bag fastening strap on vehicles equipped with the affected ski-bag option; the strap may tear during a crash. Recall 22V656000 concerns missing low-beam headlight adjustment-screw caps, which may allow incorrect headlight adjustment. Applicability to this specific vehicle and recall completion should be confirmed with Porsche using the VIN. A physical mechanical inspection and functional check are strongly recommended before purchase, particularly because of the auction’s mechanical/unfit classification.