Porsche approved warranty - used cars
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I don't think the differences are subtle, tbh. The extended warranty is quite different, but it's very fair and very worthwhile having. Most seem to find they are covered, bumper to bumper. Can't say fairer than that.
Some moan that you have to fit a Porsche battery and the car can't have non-Porsche mods, but hey. Reading on PH convinced me to buy an OPC car with warranty. So far, it has proved to be as good as they say. It's on 04 car, so I have a year and a few months left.
Some moan that you have to fit a Porsche battery and the car can't have non-Porsche mods, but hey. Reading on PH convinced me to buy an OPC car with warranty. So far, it has proved to be as good as they say. It's on 04 car, so I have a year and a few months left.
AMG Merc said:
Aren't there are suble differences between the original, and the used, warranties.
Yes, the car needs to be owned for 90 days, has to be 100% orignal parts, e.g. porsche battery, discs, pads, N-rated tyres etc. And has to pass the 111 pint check. And you have to keep it that way and keep it serviced in the OPC network.By far the best warranty if those limits are not of concern, but expensive.
They fixed everything that went wrong on mine, whilst it was under warranty (now too old!).
I have a warranty with a used car from Porsche. So far Im very impressed.
Its been in twice with nothing totally major, but I imagine they wouldve charged me quite a bit anyway if it wasnt under warranty.
Always been a very professional service. I was expecting them to try and avoid fixing anything (like some warranties) with excuses of normal wear, but its been as if it was a new car warranty.
Even had a small crack on the plastic part of a key & asked for replacement, they changed it for a new style key straight away as part of the warranty.
I still get the extra little things like a lift to/from work, offer of a loan car if its going to take more than a day, car cleaned inside & out while its there, etc.
So far there has been no corners cut, or having them try to get out of doing anything.
Id def advise anyone buying a used car to get it from an OPC, based on my experiences with the used car warranty.
Its been in twice with nothing totally major, but I imagine they wouldve charged me quite a bit anyway if it wasnt under warranty.
Always been a very professional service. I was expecting them to try and avoid fixing anything (like some warranties) with excuses of normal wear, but its been as if it was a new car warranty.
Even had a small crack on the plastic part of a key & asked for replacement, they changed it for a new style key straight away as part of the warranty.
I still get the extra little things like a lift to/from work, offer of a loan car if its going to take more than a day, car cleaned inside & out while its there, etc.
So far there has been no corners cut, or having them try to get out of doing anything.
Id def advise anyone buying a used car to get it from an OPC, based on my experiences with the used car warranty.
Diesel130 said:
By far the best warranty if those limits are not of concern, but expensive.
It's not dear when you compare it to the competition, at around a grand for year. I just got a renewal letter through for my SL55 AMG, pointing me towards their renewal website, which is very efficient. Here's the quote:Tier 1 Warranty £2979.81 per year (no excess)
A £100 excess reduces this to £2570.38, a £250 excess to £2160.96, Tier 2 cover is about £400pa less across the board.
Cover is good - I had a new starter battery in August and the main battery was replaced last year (Porsche don't cover batteries at all) and it just had a load of work done last week (supercharger pump and front strut) because I made sure it was serviced early and checked before the cover was due to expire
If cover was the same sort of price as Porsche it'd be good value, but it's a lot dearer.
worty said:
Hi Rob
Are you thinking of moving to the dark side?
Bought mine with a warranty but not OPC. I'll be taking it in for the 111 point check before christmas.
What are you looking at?
worty
Hi PaulAre you thinking of moving to the dark side?
Bought mine with a warranty but not OPC. I'll be taking it in for the 111 point check before christmas.
What are you looking at?
worty
You found me out
Yes, am considering a move to the Pork side but didn't want to shock the Nobility 
Looking at 2007 manual 997 turbos. Possibly with ceramic brakes...Re the cover I'd feel better taking out a 2 year Porsche used car warranty (for a reasonable £989 1 year / £1899 2 years) hence my question on the other thread.
AMG Merc said:
thegoose said:
Cover is good - I had a new starter battery in August and the main battery was replaced last year (Porsche don't cover batteries at all)
Goose, "starter battery" - it has a separate battery for the starter?! 
Shouldn't you be the one telling me this, going by your username?
thegoose said:
Yes, under the bonnet, with a label on it saying "starter battery" - the battery for everything else is in the boot. It's a bit like Rolls Royce and Bentley used to do.
Shouldn't you be the one telling me this, going by your username?
Quite - I didn't know the Merc had two batteries!Shouldn't you be the one telling me this, going by your username?
Rob
I've not driven one with ceramics but have to say the standard brakes are very good with lots of feel. I was put off ceramics when I was looking at a dancing donkey as they costs something like 12k to replace. Not sure of the cost on the porkers. Suggest you try both and decide if the potential extra replacement cost is worth it.
I've found mine not as involving as the Noble as you'd expect, but an amazingly capable car. The 4 wheel drive and electronics make it easy to drive quickly. I need to get it on an airfield to find the limit and see how hard it is to tame on and beyond the limit. So much more comfortable than the Nob for a long distance hoon with the added bonus of a boot.
The Nob looks like she'll be going in the next week or so which will be a sad day indeed.
Hpe you find what your looking for and don't forget the pics
worty
I've not driven one with ceramics but have to say the standard brakes are very good with lots of feel. I was put off ceramics when I was looking at a dancing donkey as they costs something like 12k to replace. Not sure of the cost on the porkers. Suggest you try both and decide if the potential extra replacement cost is worth it.
I've found mine not as involving as the Noble as you'd expect, but an amazingly capable car. The 4 wheel drive and electronics make it easy to drive quickly. I need to get it on an airfield to find the limit and see how hard it is to tame on and beyond the limit. So much more comfortable than the Nob for a long distance hoon with the added bonus of a boot.
The Nob looks like she'll be going in the next week or so which will be a sad day indeed.
Hpe you find what your looking for and don't forget the pics
worty
My 997 is at an OPC now having work done under warranty (car wouldn't start in P). They picked it up and left me with a brand new Boxster S as a loan car, phoned me to tell me what the problem was and what they are doing about it, found a problem with the suspension while looking for a rattle which will also be fixed and will drop it back to me today. So my experience is that the service is top class and the warranty worth every penny for the peace of mind and level of cover.
worty said:
Rob
I've not driven one with ceramics but have to say the standard brakes are very good with lots of feel. I was put off ceramics when I was looking at a dancing donkey as they costs something like 12k to replace. Not sure of the cost on the porkers. Suggest you try both and decide if the potential extra replacement cost is worth it.
I've found mine not as involving as the Noble as you'd expect, but an amazingly capable car. The 4 wheel drive and electronics make it easy to drive quickly. I need to get it on an airfield to find the limit and see how hard it is to tame on and beyond the limit. So much more comfortable than the Nob for a long distance hoon with the added bonus of a boot.
The Nob looks like she'll be going in the next week or so which will be a sad day indeed.
Hpe you find what your looking for and don't forget the pics
worty
Paul, Yep, that'll be a sad day indeed!I've not driven one with ceramics but have to say the standard brakes are very good with lots of feel. I was put off ceramics when I was looking at a dancing donkey as they costs something like 12k to replace. Not sure of the cost on the porkers. Suggest you try both and decide if the potential extra replacement cost is worth it.
I've found mine not as involving as the Noble as you'd expect, but an amazingly capable car. The 4 wheel drive and electronics make it easy to drive quickly. I need to get it on an airfield to find the limit and see how hard it is to tame on and beyond the limit. So much more comfortable than the Nob for a long distance hoon with the added bonus of a boot.
The Nob looks like she'll be going in the next week or so which will be a sad day indeed.
Hpe you find what your looking for and don't forget the pics
worty
Pork ceramics are around £5500 - they felt a little sharper (and maybe more inspiring?), was told it was the reduced weight. Was also told they are designed to never go wrong. I need to know whether the pads are costly too - will post seperately...
I drove a Blue one like yours recently - it has some scratches, which show through White, what's it like as a colour (apart from looking amazing)?
DickyKnee said:
My 997 is at an OPC now having work done under warranty (car wouldn't start in P). They picked it up and left me with a brand new Boxster S as a loan car, phoned me to tell me what the problem was and what they are doing about it, found a problem with the suspension while looking for a rattle which will also be fixed and will drop it back to me today. So my experience is that the service is top class and the warranty worth every penny for the peace of mind and level of cover.
Sounds as good as you need then DK 
to Porsche UKAMG Merc said:
seperately...
I drove a Blue one like yours recently - it has some scratches, which show through White, what's it like as a colour (apart from looking amazing)?
Its a bit like silver in that even when its dirty it looks ok. My first non black car for a good few years so its nice to have at least one car that can be washed and still looks good a couple of days later I drove a Blue one like yours recently - it has some scratches, which show through White, what's it like as a colour (apart from looking amazing)?
I think the colour helps show off the line of the car more so than black or even silver but colour is a very personal choice.
worty
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