General Porsche ownership experience
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There tends to be mainly postings on forums when someone has had something wrong, but I'm interested, what's the general feeling of the ownership experience?
For me, it's been a very pleasant and enjoyable one. The sales, the comfort, the luxury feeling, the noise, the push, the drive, practicality, way you can leave it outside for a month and it doesn't complain next time you get in, the long servicing intervals, the lack of problems (and the way the early problems were dealt with!), the way you can rag it all day on the autobahn then do a couple of hours round the Ring and it still doesn't bat an eyelid and the feeling it gives you every time you drive it!
So much negativity around, but I can see why these things are so popular. They really do seem to have got so much so right...
Is it just me, or do the silent majority agree?
Pikey
PS. Look out for my post tomorrow - "Bloody thing's broken on me, warranty won't cover, blah, blah, blah"
For me, it's been a very pleasant and enjoyable one. The sales, the comfort, the luxury feeling, the noise, the push, the drive, practicality, way you can leave it outside for a month and it doesn't complain next time you get in, the long servicing intervals, the lack of problems (and the way the early problems were dealt with!), the way you can rag it all day on the autobahn then do a couple of hours round the Ring and it still doesn't bat an eyelid and the feeling it gives you every time you drive it!
So much negativity around, but I can see why these things are so popular. They really do seem to have got so much so right...
Is it just me, or do the silent majority agree?
Pikey
PS. Look out for my post tomorrow - "Bloody thing's broken on me, warranty won't cover, blah, blah, blah"
I've had Porsches for 23 years, over 250,000 miles, road and track, in 18 different models, 12 bought new.
Never had a significant problem, always had a very good relationship with OPCs, Porsche AG and a several independents.
Most importantly the cars have been fantastic. Kept the best ones.
Bit disappointing that ownership is no longer as exclusive as it once was, and many of the new generation of owners are often the quickest to whinge and complain.
Never had a significant problem, always had a very good relationship with OPCs, Porsche AG and a several independents.
Most importantly the cars have been fantastic. Kept the best ones.
Bit disappointing that ownership is no longer as exclusive as it once was, and many of the new generation of owners are often the quickest to whinge and complain.
pikey said:
There tends to be mainly postings on forums when someone has had something wrong, but I'm interested, what's the general feeling of the ownership experience?
For me, it's been a very pleasant and enjoyable one. The sales, the comfort, the luxury feeling, the noise, the push, the drive, practicality, way you can leave it outside for a month and it doesn't complain next time you get in, the long servicing intervals, the lack of problems (and the way the early problems were dealt with!), the way you can rag it all day on the autobahn then do a couple of hours round the Ring and it still doesn't bat an eyelid and the feeling it gives you every time you drive it!
So much negativity around, but I can see why these things are so popular. They really do seem to have got so much so right...
Is it just me, or do the silent majority agree?
Pikey
PS. Look out for my post tomorrow - "Bloody thing's broken on me, warranty won't cover, blah, blah, blah"
Well, you know what they say mate - you justify.....For me, it's been a very pleasant and enjoyable one. The sales, the comfort, the luxury feeling, the noise, the push, the drive, practicality, way you can leave it outside for a month and it doesn't complain next time you get in, the long servicing intervals, the lack of problems (and the way the early problems were dealt with!), the way you can rag it all day on the autobahn then do a couple of hours round the Ring and it still doesn't bat an eyelid and the feeling it gives you every time you drive it!
So much negativity around, but I can see why these things are so popular. They really do seem to have got so much so right...
Is it just me, or do the silent majority agree?
Pikey
PS. Look out for my post tomorrow - "Bloody thing's broken on me, warranty won't cover, blah, blah, blah"
Geneve said:
Bit disappointing that ownership is no longer as exclusive as it once was, and many of the new generation of owners are often the quickest to whinge and complain.
Don't think that's quite fair... the 'new generation of owners' has come along at about the same time as internet forums giving people an extremely easy way to complain / ask for assistance.pikey said:
There tends to be mainly postings on forums when someone has had something wrong, but I'm interested, what's the general feeling of the ownership experience?
For me, it's been a very pleasant and enjoyable one. The sales, the comfort, the luxury feeling, the noise, the push, the drive, practicality, way you can leave it outside for a month and it doesn't complain next time you get in, the long servicing intervals, the lack of problems (and the way the early problems were dealt with!), the way you can rag it all day on the autobahn then do a couple of hours round the Ring and it still doesn't bat an eyelid and the feeling it gives you every time you drive it!
So much negativity around, but I can see why these things are so popular. They really do seem to have got so much so right...
Is it just me, or do the silent majority agree?
Pikey
PS. Look out for my post tomorrow - "Bloody thing's broken on me, warranty won't cover, blah, blah, blah"
Pikey, 5 modern 911's been in the brand since 1999 - For me, it's been a very pleasant and enjoyable one. The sales, the comfort, the luxury feeling, the noise, the push, the drive, practicality, way you can leave it outside for a month and it doesn't complain next time you get in, the long servicing intervals, the lack of problems (and the way the early problems were dealt with!), the way you can rag it all day on the autobahn then do a couple of hours round the Ring and it still doesn't bat an eyelid and the feeling it gives you every time you drive it!
So much negativity around, but I can see why these things are so popular. They really do seem to have got so much so right...
Is it just me, or do the silent majority agree?
Pikey
PS. Look out for my post tomorrow - "Bloody thing's broken on me, warranty won't cover, blah, blah, blah"
I am delighted with my Porsche Ownership experience - the cars, the service, the reliability, the performance it is all good.
I have always had brilliant service from my OPC... I can usually borrow a car to try out.
I can appreciate peoples views with regard to exclusivity... but you can't keep a secret safe forever.
[quote=Wanta996(Gotta)]So far so good after 2k miles of driving. Has it lived up to my expectations? Nearly. I think i should have maybe strecthed my bubget for a TT, it does seem a bit too conservative for a sports car BUT i guess thats part of its winning formula.
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I loved my two water cooled (the shame
) models and have nothing but good things to say about OPC east london.
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I loved my two water cooled (the shame
) models and have nothing but good things to say about OPC east london.A
I'm only on my second but I think it will be number 2 in a very long line. It's difficult to think of any other car that offers the same blend of performance and practicality and the feel of the cars is still unique.
My local OPC hasn't thrilled me to date but I'm going to try another for the next service and hopefully that will be a more satisfactory experience - judging from hthis thread, they're not all bad...
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My local OPC hasn't thrilled me to date but I'm going to try another for the next service and hopefully that will be a more satisfactory experience - judging from hthis thread, they're not all bad...
M
Quite happy with my current 20 year old 951. When I'm driving it I am just amazed that it is so old yet feels so young. A bit tired at the moment, but still a great car. Soon to be a "Youngtimer" race car.
I've had Porsches since 1984, and have been lucky enough to have owned some of the best examples of the 911, and driven many of the later models. Each and every one has been a pleasure.
Two exceptions:
A 911 targa that I was thinking of buying years ago. Comfort version with 14 inch wheels, and a warning on the speedo not to exceed a certain speed due to the crappy tyres fitted!
Any tiptronic equipped Porsche.
I've had Porsches since 1984, and have been lucky enough to have owned some of the best examples of the 911, and driven many of the later models. Each and every one has been a pleasure.
Two exceptions:
A 911 targa that I was thinking of buying years ago. Comfort version with 14 inch wheels, and a warning on the speedo not to exceed a certain speed due to the crappy tyres fitted!
Any tiptronic equipped Porsche.
Edited by Hammerwerfer on Thursday 16th August 10:17
Very happy and cheap year of motoring for me.
Minor niggles (but it's a 10 year old car), but most were trivial that I could sort myself (and I'm as far from mechanically minded as you get), and no worse than I've had on other cars.
Loads of support around.
Servicing/maintenance much cheaper than expected.
The only problem I have is constantly worrying about it - minor scratches, dirty paintwork, bad parking etc. Every previous car has just been "a hunk of metal and/or polycarbonate" that I kept mechanically sound but didn't worry about the cosmetics or if it'd be nicked or kicked. I tend to worry a lot more about this one.
Still find it hard not to just stare at it and smile
Minor niggles (but it's a 10 year old car), but most were trivial that I could sort myself (and I'm as far from mechanically minded as you get), and no worse than I've had on other cars.
Loads of support around.
Servicing/maintenance much cheaper than expected.
The only problem I have is constantly worrying about it - minor scratches, dirty paintwork, bad parking etc. Every previous car has just been "a hunk of metal and/or polycarbonate" that I kept mechanically sound but didn't worry about the cosmetics or if it'd be nicked or kicked. I tend to worry a lot more about this one.
Still find it hard not to just stare at it and smile
pikey said:
Geneve said:
Bit disappointing that ownership is no longer as exclusive as it once was, and many of the new generation of owners are often the quickest to whinge and complain.
Don't think that's quite fair... the 'new generation of owners' has come along at about the same time as internet forums giving people an extremely easy way to complain / ask for assistance.burriana said:
My '89 3.2 Carrera was a revelation ... both to me and several other members of our Monaco MegaHoon pack such as Dazren and Shady. It just went so fast and handled so well.
oh, and everyone seemed to love it.
Should never have sold it.
no.oh, and everyone seemed to love it.
Should never have sold it.
You should have waited 1 month before selling it.
Then i could have bought it.
The car is great, love it.
OPC I have mixed feelings about. Latest: call to book in for new front discs & pads, no problem sir here is the price. They call me again & say there has been a slight discrepancy in the parts cost and quote a new price 60 more. No problem I say, done. Then they call me again a few days later, sorry sir the actual price is a mere 600 more than we originally quoted you, and no we can't move on that, not even to supply at cost cos we were idiots in the first place and we want to keep your business... so I move on to the next OPC, hopefully better but probably not. There have been other stupid events as well, more dull than the one above, so dull I CBA to even type them
OPC I have mixed feelings about. Latest: call to book in for new front discs & pads, no problem sir here is the price. They call me again & say there has been a slight discrepancy in the parts cost and quote a new price 60 more. No problem I say, done. Then they call me again a few days later, sorry sir the actual price is a mere 600 more than we originally quoted you, and no we can't move on that, not even to supply at cost cos we were idiots in the first place and we want to keep your business... so I move on to the next OPC, hopefully better but probably not. There have been other stupid events as well, more dull than the one above, so dull I CBA to even type them
Edited by AndrewD on Thursday 16th August 14:34
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