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A lawsuit filed in Florida has put Porsche Cars North America and a Pennsylvania dealership under scrutiny, after a buyer alleged that a 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 sold to him as new had previously been used for technician training.

The case centers on Abdul Azizi, described in court filings as a long-time Porsche enthusiast. According to the complaint, Azizi purchased the highly sought-after sports car from Porsche Warrington for $281,940, believing it to be a brand-new vehicle with only 34 miles on the odometer.

But the ownership experience quickly took a turn.

A Surprise Inside the Glovebox

Azizi reportedly asked the dealership for the car’s official window sticker before completing the purchase. Instead, he was told one was unavailable and was provided with a build sheet detailing the vehicle’s specifications.

When the car arrived at his home in Florida, however, the story appeared to change.

The lawsuit claims Azizi later discovered the original window sticker inside the glove compartment. Stamped across it in bold red letters were the words: “PCNA CAR NOT FOR SALE.”

According to the complaint, the car had previously been assigned to the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program. The program trains dealership technicians, and the vehicle was allegedly used as a hands-on training tool for more than a year before being sold.

Electrical Problems Begin

Shortly after taking delivery of the GT3, Azizi allegedly began experiencing electrical issues with the vehicle.

The lawsuit states that he brought the car to a Porsche-certified technician, who reportedly noticed signs of previous mechanical work that were consistent with the car’s suspected role as a training vehicle.

Another technician at a Porsche service center allegedly identified additional concerns. According to the filing, part of the undercarriage appeared to have been removed and reinstalled incorrectly, suggesting prior work had been carried out before the car was sold.

Despite multiple attempts, technicians were reportedly unable to fully repair the problems.

The lawsuit claims the GT3 remained out of service for nearly a year.

Lemon Law Dispute

Frustrated by the situation, Azizi filed a Lemon Law claim seeking relief under consumer protection regulations.

The arbitration process reportedly ruled in his favor and required Porsche to repurchase the vehicle. However, the dispute did not end there.

Azizi still retains the car because the arbitration outcome is currently being appealed. The buyer argues that the settlement failed to account for finance charges and sales tax, leaving part of the financial burden unresolved.

Legal Claims Against Porsche and Dealer

The lawsuit, filed on February 11 in Seminole County Circuit Court in Florida, names both Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Warrington as defendants.

Azizi’s legal team, led by Miami attorney Jacob Abrams, is pursuing multiple claims, including:

• Fraudulent inducement
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Fraudulent concealment
• Civil conspiracy
• Negligent misrepresentation
• Violations of consumer protection laws

Together, the claims argue that the vehicle’s prior use was never properly disclosed to the buyer.

Porsche and Dealership Decline Comment

Automotive News reported that requests for comment were sent to both Porsche’s corporate communications team and the general manager of Porsche Warrington.

Both declined to comment on the pending litigation.

For now, the dispute remains unresolved. What began as the purchase of a dream sports car has turned into a complicated legal fight over transparency, trust, and what exactly qualifies as “new” in the world of high-performance automobiles.