2012 Porsche

Let's be honest. You've scrolled past seventeen Panameras today. Most of them need tyres. Several need brakes. At least three have suspension that clunks on full lock and an MOT history that reads like a medical journal. One of them has "full service history" which means a stamp from 2019 and a prayer.

This isn't that car.

This is the one where someone got slightly obsessive about doing it properly. And by properly, we mean this year. As in, about 300 miles ago.

Front lower control arms — replaced 2026. Full rear bush kit — replaced 2026. Full professional body respray in the original Carbon Grey Metallic M9Z by a VAT registered bodyshop — completed 2026. Gearbox oil service — 2026. Fresh oil change — April 2026. Armour Shield ceramic coating — applied April 2026. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofitted through the original Porsche PCM — looks completely factory, not an aftermarket abomination. Professionally installed BlackVue 650 dashcam. LED indicator upgrade. New OEM Porsche crested centre caps. New Panamera and Porsche tailgate badges. Original Porsche factory floor mats.

And then there are the things that aren't just recently done — they're essentially new. Four Bridgestone Potenzas with under 300 miles on them. Brembo pads and discs all four corners — also under 300 miles. These aren't refurbished or refreshed. They are for all practical purposes brand new components on a running car. Oh, and the air filter — on the 3.0D the entire front bumper has to come off to do it properly, so most owners never bother. The bumper was already off for the respray. It would have been rude not to.

Every single item receipted. Full schedule of works included with the sale.

The car itself is a 2012 970 3.0D V6 Tiptronic. 66,635 miles — DVSA officially classify it as Low Usage, averaging under 5,000 miles per year across its life. Carbon Grey Metallic M9Z, which in the metal and under a fresh ceramic coat looks absolutely stunning. Black full leather interior.

Factory options worth knowing about: Sport Chrono Package Plus, BOSE Surround Sound, Bi-Xenon headlights with PDLS and LED daytime running lights, electric panoramic roof, heated front seats, ParkAssist front and rear sensors, privacy glass, power tailgate, seat memory package, high gloss black exterior pack. This was not a base car.

There's also a TDI tuning box fitted offering seven drive settings from economy through to enhanced performance. Currently set to economy for improved fuel efficiency. If you'd rather have it in factory specification it'll come out before handover — just say the word.

MOT valid to March 2027. Clean pass. Zero advisories. April 2026.

HPI clear. No finance. Not stolen. Not written off. CarOwl HPI report included with the car. Full VINAnalytics factory build sheet included with the car — every factory option verified and documented.

One honest disclosure because we'd rather tell you than have you drive two hours to find out: the rear light clusters have minor sun crazing on the lens. Common on early Panameras, doesn't affect function, priced accordingly.

On the registration — the car is currently showing AP10 CAT which is being removed prior to sale. It will be sold on private plate MP10 CAT, included at no extra cost. An excellent plate if you happen to like cats. We're not judging.

£18,250. Open to sensible offers from people who've actually read this far.

Welwyn Garden City, AL8. Viewing very welcome — the car genuinely does the talking.