Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)

helpimcrap said:
Indy = Oil and filter 159.34+vat (using Shell Helix 5w40)
OPC = Oil and filter change £277

I will get a major at some point at get things adjusted but I had it a PPI a couple of months ago and nothing flagged up.
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Brand new Porsche for the day.

Priceless.
 
Guys, I'm looking at possibly getting a Gen 2 Cayman S. Now, the rear tyres need replacing (265/40/R18). I can't find a lot of options for that size and the N rated ones are older tyre models. Do I need N rated tyres?
 
Helios1234 said:
Guys, I'm looking at possibly getting a Gen 2 Cayman S. Now, the rear tyres need replacing (265/40/R18). I can't find a lot of options for that size and the N rated ones are older tyre models. Do I need N rated tyres?
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If you plan to keep/renew/run a Porsche warranty then yes. If not, no.
 
Does anyone know if they check the date stamp on the tyres come warranty renewal time? If they don't ill keep the P-Zero's at the back of the shed.
 
olv said:
If you plan to keep/renew/run a Porsche warranty then yes. If not, no.
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Renew - Yes.

Run - The tyres themselves do not void the mechanical warranty on the car but if they themselves caused an issue that issue would not be covered.
 
Had my Cayman S in for service with Porsche today, rather pleased to get a brand new 718 Boxster S as my courtesy car (one of their demo cars):

My thoughts roughly as I can remember them:

If I'd never driven a 6 cylinder Porsche before, I think I'd have probably put a deposit on one (if I had the cash), it's a bloody quick car and in the right mode it does feel very very good to drive

However, the whole reason I was sold on buying into a Porsche was the 6 cylinder naturally aspirated experience you get. The 2.5 engine is great, probably the best 4 pot I've ever driven, however it's still laggy down the bottom end. On startup and revving under low load, it actually sounds quite good (better than expecting), but it's just not what I want to hear in a Porsche! There's quite a lot of turbo whistle you hear when under part load and top down.

The PDK in this was the best bit, shifts are wonderfully quick, my PDK feels like an old slushbox by comparison. The coasting feature works pretty well, coasting works a lot better than on BMWs with similar feature.

Did a mixture of rural, town and motorway miles, averaged 21mpg (I normally average 22mpg in mine), I generally drove as I would my own car, with the odd bit of testing out things, so realistically I'd probably get much more as I do longer runs

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The car looks a lot more orange in real life!
 
RSR said:
Does anyone know if they check the date stamp on the tyres come warranty renewal time? If they don't ill keep the P-Zero's at the back of the shed.
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I've spoken the the OPC about this matter and it seems, as part of the 111 point check they do check the date stamps on the tyres. However, I've been advised that as long as they not excessively old like 8 years. So the P-Zero's are going to the back of the shed for warranty renewal time! :D

N-Rate Options

Pirelli - P Zero
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Non N-Rated

MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport
MICHELIN Pilot Cup 2's - These will be a non standard size.

So ill be ordering some MPSS tyres now. :D

I was also advised that the warranty renewal costs, which I thought wasn't too bad but that's a while off yet for me:

£1190.00 - 2 Year Warranty
£275.00 - Porsche Assistance

However, these are subject to a 111-check beforehand.
 
So the 718 Cayman reviews are starting to come out today.



AutoExpress - http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/cayman-s/96305/new-porsche-718-cayman-s-2016-review

The new 718 Cayman S is faster, even sweeter handling and more efficient dynamically in every way conceivable compared with its predecessor. But there is one key area in which it isn’t as thrilling – and that’s the sound and delivery of its engine. Depending on how much you value such things, therefore, it’s either a mild disappointment or a big step forwards.
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Evo - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/cayman...-review-still-the-best-sports-car-you-can-buy

The 718 Cayman has enjoyed a more successful transition to turbocharging than the Boxster. Porsche has polished the Cayman's mid-engined chassis to an even higher level of brilliance than before. But, a car's engine is an integral part of the experience, and just as with the Boxster the new Cayman has lost some of that magic with the switch to four-cylinders and turbocharging, hence its drop from a five to 4.5 star car.
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I see the GTS second hand market is still going well. :D:p:cool:
 
Had a drive in a 997 Turbo yesterday. So so quick and incredibly planted. The noise and interior were disappointing though. The interior seemed identical to my mates Cayman and didn't feel special at all considering the cost of the car. Actually has less power than the RRS but obviously much better power to weight!
 
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