2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA

The auction record identifies this 2011 Porsche Panamera as having an MV-907A salvage certificate, with “UNDERCARRIAGE” listed as the primary damage. This is an unverified auction classification. Stage 1 reports that the undercarriage claim requires a physical inspection; the provided photos do not show the undercarriage sufficiently to confirm or contradict it. The visible exterior evidence consists primarily of minor cosmetic scuffs and does not establish the basis of the salvage certificate. The documented visible damage is limited to minor cosmetic marks. Several light vertical white marks and surface scuffs are present on the left side of the painted front bumper. A light, elongated beige abrasion and paint scuff appear on the front fender area behind the front wheel, adjacent to the driver-side A-pillar. Additional light scuffing is visible along the lower painted edge of the front bumper. The lower rear bumper has a small dark surface mark and light scuffing. No other damage findings were provided. A physical inspection should specifically assess the undercarriage, suspension, steering, drivetrain, and any concealed structural or mechanical damage. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2011 Porsche Panamera sedan, Type 970, manufactured by Porsche in Leipzig, Germany. The vehicle is listed with a 4.8-liter, eight-cylinder gasoline engine and turbocharging, with an engine output of 500 hp recorded in the decoded data. The VIN is WP0AC2A73BL090815. NHTSA recall records list several campaigns relevant to 2011 Panamera vehicles. Recall 19V446000 concerns degradation of the automatic-transmission gear-selector cable bushing, which could allow the vehicle to be left out of Park; the remedy is replacement of the bushing. Recall 19V322000 concerns possible water intrusion into the air-conditioning blower control unit, which may cause an electrical short and increase fire risk; the remedy is inspection and replacement as necessary. Recall 17V368000 concerns camshaft-controller fasteners that may loosen and potentially cause an engine stall; the remedy is replacement of the fastening screws. Recall 12V329000 applies to specified 2011–2012 Panamera Turbo vehicles and concerns possible turbocharger turbine-wheel fracture; the remedy is replacement of the affected turbine wheels. Recall 22V656000 concerns missing low-beam headlight adjustment-screw caps, which may result in improperly adjusted headlights; dealers are to inspect and install the caps as necessary. Recall completion status for this vehicle was not provided and should be confirmed through Porsche or an authorized dealer using the VIN.