718 4.0 GTS ..new engine
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Long time lurker, read lots but tend not to comment
So story so far, bought a late 2023 Cayman 4.0 GTS from an OPC start of the spring, one owner car, 3k miles, supplying OPC agreed to service car before collection as service was due in Dec this year, despite being told it had happened when i collected car, it transpires afterwards it didn’t get serviced. Suppling OPC agrees to pay for service at my local OPC in Dec 25, so alls good, and service will be as per recommendations (2 years)
I have done about 1000 miles in car since i have owned it, no issues and as an allround car its better than the 2020 GT4 it replaced.
A couple of weeks ago, went about 1/2 mile from home, engine started making rattly noises and low oil pressure warning, didn't sound good at all.
Had car recovered to my local OPC who haven’t seen car since i have owned it, but know me as a customer of last 15 years, they arrange loan Macan same day, they then spend a few days ‘investigating the problem’ outcome has been described as metal swarf in the oil, so you will need a new engine, delivery of which is end of November earliest.
I have read the other post on the 2023 GT3 engine, what’s peoples thoughts on later down the line buying a car that had a new engine fitted good / bad / doesnt matter?
Do you think i will get a new service book? Does it need servicing in Dec as it will have a new engine? assume V5C will have to have engine number changed?
I actually like the car / spec as took a while to find, so not really wanting to reject it, i already have 2 years extended warranty, not sure what else i can do?
Having had several GT cars and a Turbo when i sold the GT4 i did look at a McLaren GT as an alternative, but the service and warranty costs are another level compared to Porsche
I like the brand and up until now i have never had any major issues with any of my cars, obviously new engine is fairly major is it just unlucky or are standards slipping at Porsche?
Welcome peoples opinions
So story so far, bought a late 2023 Cayman 4.0 GTS from an OPC start of the spring, one owner car, 3k miles, supplying OPC agreed to service car before collection as service was due in Dec this year, despite being told it had happened when i collected car, it transpires afterwards it didn’t get serviced. Suppling OPC agrees to pay for service at my local OPC in Dec 25, so alls good, and service will be as per recommendations (2 years)
I have done about 1000 miles in car since i have owned it, no issues and as an allround car its better than the 2020 GT4 it replaced.
A couple of weeks ago, went about 1/2 mile from home, engine started making rattly noises and low oil pressure warning, didn't sound good at all.
Had car recovered to my local OPC who haven’t seen car since i have owned it, but know me as a customer of last 15 years, they arrange loan Macan same day, they then spend a few days ‘investigating the problem’ outcome has been described as metal swarf in the oil, so you will need a new engine, delivery of which is end of November earliest.
I have read the other post on the 2023 GT3 engine, what’s peoples thoughts on later down the line buying a car that had a new engine fitted good / bad / doesnt matter?
Do you think i will get a new service book? Does it need servicing in Dec as it will have a new engine? assume V5C will have to have engine number changed?
I actually like the car / spec as took a while to find, so not really wanting to reject it, i already have 2 years extended warranty, not sure what else i can do?
Having had several GT cars and a Turbo when i sold the GT4 i did look at a McLaren GT as an alternative, but the service and warranty costs are another level compared to Porsche
I like the brand and up until now i have never had any major issues with any of my cars, obviously new engine is fairly major is it just unlucky or are standards slipping at Porsche?
Welcome peoples opinions
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