Buying a Macan
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Its half red half black.
DPF really is not an issue IMHO. We do just under 3 miles each way to work and it regns fine. The issue comes when you run it < 1/4 tank for a week or so it does not get to regen at all as the ECU disables it.
It will probably appear on PH for sale at some point either way if you want it let me know. It will be up for a very good price as I cant be arsed selling cars and dealing with people so it will be sub 40k come and take it away! HTH.
DPF really is not an issue IMHO. We do just under 3 miles each way to work and it regns fine. The issue comes when you run it < 1/4 tank for a week or so it does not get to regen at all as the ECU disables it.
It will probably appear on PH for sale at some point either way if you want it let me know. It will be up for a very good price as I cant be arsed selling cars and dealing with people so it will be sub 40k come and take it away! HTH.
Ken Figenus said:
JayK12 said:
Quite set on petrol to avoid any DPF issues as her trip to work is 4 miles only.
I reckon you should slap some indicators and some plates on a Radical if its only 4 miles - she'd cope - just make sure she never works weekends 
What are peoples thoughts on this one? Seems fully loaded, low miles. Has new brake pads and new Pirelli N rated tyres. Dealer won't budge on price, but 2.0 in this spec year / price seem quite rare.
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red_slr said:
New brake pads at 15k?
Tyres yes, you will only get about 10-15k out of tyres on the Macan but brake pads should last at least 30k if not 40-50k.
Yeah that's what he said. Just waiting for confirmation that it had its first service at Porsche on time. Tyres yes, you will only get about 10-15k out of tyres on the Macan but brake pads should last at least 30k if not 40-50k.
Do you think its a good deal?
Also remember if you are going forward with no warranty that the transfer boxes can fail anywhere from a couple of thousand miles onwards.
Porsche released a new design in Q3 17 but cars built before this date will have the old spec unless its been changed. Inside Porsche warranty period its not an issue of course.
Porsche released a new design in Q3 17 but cars built before this date will have the old spec unless its been changed. Inside Porsche warranty period its not an issue of course.
She has her mind set on a 2.0 now.
The one above had its first service 6 months late at 13K miles and is still until its new car warranty until 01/2019, would a late service cause any issues with a warranty claim for a transfer box etc? Id like to get it on Porsche Warranty when the new car warranty expires.
Thanks for you help.
The one above had its first service 6 months late at 13K miles and is still until its new car warranty until 01/2019, would a late service cause any issues with a warranty claim for a transfer box etc? Id like to get it on Porsche Warranty when the new car warranty expires.
Thanks for you help.
JayK12 said:
She has her mind set on a 2.0 now.
The one above had its first service 6 months late at 13K miles and is still until its new car warranty until 01/2019, would a late service cause any issues with a warranty claim for a transfer box etc? Id like to get it on Porsche Warranty when the new car warranty expires.
Thanks for you help.
Pretty certain that if the car hasn't been serviced within the strict Porsche guidelines the new car warranty will be void. So the 6 month late service means it now has no valid warranty.The one above had its first service 6 months late at 13K miles and is still until its new car warranty until 01/2019, would a late service cause any issues with a warranty claim for a transfer box etc? Id like to get it on Porsche Warranty when the new car warranty expires.
Thanks for you help.
chrisABP said:
JayK12 said:
She has her mind set on a 2.0 now.
The one above had its first service 6 months late at 13K miles and is still until its new car warranty until 01/2019, would a late service cause any issues with a warranty claim for a transfer box etc? Id like to get it on Porsche Warranty when the new car warranty expires.
Thanks for you help.
Pretty certain that if the car hasn't been serviced within the strict Porsche guidelines the new car warranty will be void. So the 6 month late service means it now has no valid warranty.The one above had its first service 6 months late at 13K miles and is still until its new car warranty until 01/2019, would a late service cause any issues with a warranty claim for a transfer box etc? Id like to get it on Porsche Warranty when the new car warranty expires.
Thanks for you help.
Speak to an OPC.
I am assuming you are aware that Porsche don't automatically accept cars onto their warranty scheme and the car will have to pass an inspection prior to them issuing the warranty?
It may be prudent to get this inspection done prior to the purchase, it will have to be done again when you warranty the car but the inspection would pick up anything which may prevent them accepting it on their warranty which you could then address prior to purchase.
I am assuming you are aware that Porsche don't automatically accept cars onto their warranty scheme and the car will have to pass an inspection prior to them issuing the warranty?
It may be prudent to get this inspection done prior to the purchase, it will have to be done again when you warranty the car but the inspection would pick up anything which may prevent them accepting it on their warranty which you could then address prior to purchase.
JayK12 said:
chrisABP said:
JayK12 said:
She has her mind set on a 2.0 now.
The one above had its first service 6 months late at 13K miles and is still until its new car warranty until 01/2019, would a late service cause any issues with a warranty claim for a transfer box etc? Id like to get it on Porsche Warranty when the new car warranty expires.
Thanks for you help.
Pretty certain that if the car hasn't been serviced within the strict Porsche guidelines the new car warranty will be void. So the 6 month late service means it now has no valid warranty.The one above had its first service 6 months late at 13K miles and is still until its new car warranty until 01/2019, would a late service cause any issues with a warranty claim for a transfer box etc? Id like to get it on Porsche Warranty when the new car warranty expires.
Thanks for you help.
You would have to ask an OPC if you could buy an extended warranty when a previous service was carried out 6 months late but I suspect the answer will be no. Even if a service has been carried out by an independent specialist at the correct time I believe to extend the warranty that Porsche insist they service the car first along with the 107 point check....
Waiting on an answer to see what the 12 month warranty covers.
Spoke with my OPC, even though the service was late by 6 months the new car warranty still stands, and there will be no issues extending it.
I'd be tempted to get the dealer to knock of the 12 month warranty and I can use that cash to extend the Porsche Warranty.
Spoke with my OPC, even though the service was late by 6 months the new car warranty still stands, and there will be no issues extending it.
I'd be tempted to get the dealer to knock of the 12 month warranty and I can use that cash to extend the Porsche Warranty.
2 owners in a short time J...
Service is every 2 years or 20,000 miles so mechanically no issues I suspect but if you are keen on a Porsche warranty then its prob a no go.
Check the transmission for shunt in case this is why its being passed on regularly. Other than that good spec - 21" wheels too? - if so make sure it rides well without air/PASM.
Service is every 2 years or 20,000 miles so mechanically no issues I suspect but if you are keen on a Porsche warranty then its prob a no go.
Check the transmission for shunt in case this is why its being passed on regularly. Other than that good spec - 21" wheels too? - if so make sure it rides well without air/PASM.
red_slr said:
Speak to an OPC.
I am assuming you are aware that Porsche don't automatically accept cars onto their warranty scheme and the car will have to pass an inspection prior to them issuing the warranty?
It may be prudent to get this inspection done prior to the purchase, it will have to be done again when you warranty the car but the inspection would pick up anything which may prevent them accepting it on their warranty which you could then address prior to purchase.
He said their own warranty will not cover the transfer case. Yes i normally get it done at MOT time as OPC waive the inspection fee as they do the MOT. You make a good point.I am assuming you are aware that Porsche don't automatically accept cars onto their warranty scheme and the car will have to pass an inspection prior to them issuing the warranty?
It may be prudent to get this inspection done prior to the purchase, it will have to be done again when you warranty the car but the inspection would pick up anything which may prevent them accepting it on their warranty which you could then address prior to purchase.
Ken Figenus said:
2 owners in a short time J...
Service is every 2 years or 20,000 miles so mechanically no issues I suspect but if you are keen on a Porsche warranty then its prob a no go.
Check the transmission for shunt in case this is why its being passed on regularly. Other than that good spec - 21" wheels too? - if so make sure it rides well without air/PASM.
OPC said even though it was 6 months late at 13K miles it stays in warranty and it will have no impact on claims etc. Service is every 2 years or 20,000 miles so mechanically no issues I suspect but if you are keen on a Porsche warranty then its prob a no go.
Check the transmission for shunt in case this is why its being passed on regularly. Other than that good spec - 21" wheels too? - if so make sure it rides well without air/PASM.
Its in warranty so if the transmission has an issue it can be replaced. Yes 21" wheels and PASM. All four tyres just changed so they are wearing evenly lol :P
They are hiding something changing all four tyres at 13k mate... And you know about that one OSF of mine at 14k they didn't change and I found it on the canvas a couple of months in... I think these Macans ar super sensitive to geo... Or just go for a BTCC geo with plenty of bite-y neg camber and happily expect the worst ;-)
OPC's do geo on these for a reason when reselling... Mines just booked in to CoG for peace of mind...
OPC's do geo on these for a reason when reselling... Mines just booked in to CoG for peace of mind...
Ken Figenus said:
They are hiding something changing all four tyres at 13k mate... And you know about that one OSF of mine at 14k they didn't change and I found it on the canvas a couple of months in... I think these Macans ar super sensitive to geo... Or just go for a BTCC geo with plenty of bite-y neg camber and happily expect the worst ;-)
OPC's do geo on these for a reason when reselling... Mines just booked in to CoG for peace of mind...
Tyres replaced at 15K miles. I thought that was reasonable? It takes Simona 4 years to do that mileage so happy with that haha. OPC's do geo on these for a reason when reselling... Mines just booked in to CoG for peace of mind...
Ah let me know how you get one, will take the GTS in next spring to CoG.
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