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

MrRockliffe said:
Im on the fence as to whether it’s worth it. £85 a year and it’s pretty dead from a forum perspective.


But you do get up to 15% off OPC pricing depending on your local OPC, along with some other discounts.
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I can't comment on your region, but mine is *very* active, mainly on WhatsApp. Loads of events.
 
Just had my first quote through for a service at an OPC for the Boxster.

£1400 for:
  • Oil
  • Spark plugs
  • Brake fluid
  • Ancillaries (filters and the like)


I don't mind spending good money if it's worth it - I happily put premium tyres on my car etc, but this seems really poor value, and I really don't like wasting money.
 
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MrRockliffe said:
Just had my first quote through for a service at an OPC for the Boxster.

£1400 for:
  • Oil
  • Spark plugs
  • Brake fluid
  • Ancillaries (filters and the like)


I don't mind spending good money if it's worth it - I happily put premium tyres on my car etc, but this seems really poor value, and I really don't like wasting money.
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Have since had a quote of £1650 and another at £1170, which is closer to what I’d expect.


My local specialist quoting for ~£800 inc for the same work. Don’t mind spending a little more for the Porsche stamp.
 
Dis86 said:
Keeping warranty?
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I’m due to put one on, but it has seriously made me consider the value.


They’ve confirmed that if anyone else touches the car while under warranty, it’ll either be void, or I’d have to prove it wasn’t due to the garage I used.

In addition, upon renewing the warranty, if Porsche haven’t performed all the service work, they won’t renew it until I get Porsche to do a major service on it.
 
MrRockliffe said:
I’m due to put one on, but it has seriously made me consider the value.


They’ve confirmed that if anyone else touches the car while under warranty, it’ll either be void, or I’d have to prove it wasn’t due to the garage I used.

In addition, upon renewing the warranty, if Porsche haven’t performed all the service work, they won’t renew it until I get Porsche to do a major service on it.
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I'm fairly sure this is BS so long as genuine Porsche parts are used?
 
Maccy said:
I'm fairly sure this is BS so long as genuine Porsche parts are used?
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From memory, the warranty terms online state it must be carried out by a Porsche technician, but some of the OPCs were more lenient in that they said it can be serviced elsewhere using genuine parts, but in the event of a warranty claim I’d need to prove it wasn’t due to the non-Porsche technician working on the vehicle.


Jeez, thanks - so kind :p



All parts have to say “Porsche” on them too. No OEM stuff. So even though Banner make batteries for Porsche, if it doesn’t have the Porsche logo, warranty void.


Owning a Porsche is great though I promise :D
 
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MrRockliffe said:
From memory, the warranty terms online state it must be carried out by a Porsche technician, but some of the OPCs were more lenient in that they said it can be serviced elsewhere using genuine parts, but in the event of a warranty claim I’d need to prove it wasn’t due to the non-Porsche technician working on the vehicle.


Jeez, thanks - so kind :p



All parts have to say “Porsche” on them too. No OEM stuff. So even though Banner make batteries for Porsche, if it doesn’t have the Porsche logo, warranty void.


Owning a Porsche is great though I promise :D
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I can attest after I had an argument with Porsche that nearly went legal. Basically I bought the car with warranty on it but was never supplied with the terms of the warranty despite requesting them. Had a service carried out at a 3rd party by former Porsche technicians to current service standards using Porsche parts. Took it in for some completely unrelated warranty work (roof latch failed) and they refused to do the work on the grounds that it hadn't been serviced by Porsche. I pointed out that it was completely irrelevant and EU law (applicable at the time) stated that it didn't matter as long as it was done to the correct standard and correct parts. They argued that it can't be proven it was to the correct standard unless their techs do it in house and basically said 'come at me bra' from a legal standpoint.
 
I had similar warranty thoughts when I first got my 911. The OPC then told me I’d have to remove the Parrot Bluetooth adaptor to apply and I gave up (111 point check, major service, new tyres all round plus the warranty costs also sealed the deal).

Touching wood, given how little has gone wrong during my ownership (and how little I’ve been able to drive it) I’ve definitely been better off without the warranty. Next drive out, the engine will lunch itself now and I’ll be in for a rebuild (or LS3).
 
embargo date is up for the Porsche Macan EV.

Internet comments are full of typical internet commenter BS but for me it looks a no brainer. The porsche macan target new customer is the yummy mummy brigade who want something with a designer badge and a luxury interior to drive the kids back and forth from school. They don't do offroad - the nearest they'll get to offroad is when they get parked on the kerb outside school. Nobody is driving a v6 automatic SUV for driver engagement so there's no manual or astounding V8, V10 or V12 to be missed. And it's not like the EV version is slower - if anything the EV versions will feel faster to 99% of buyers who just like the instant torque. Range isn't going to be an issue either for this sort of buyer who barely get the ICE macan up to proper operating temperature taking the kids to school and driving it to the shops. Macan being a BEV seems to make perfect sense to me.

Not so sure about the BEV boxster / cayman however.
 
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And then, it was gone ... 996.1 C2 replaced with a 987.1 Cayman S

Cayman is lovely. its a 2006 with...... (I think these are all options...)
19" Sport Design Wheels
Sport Chrono Plus
PCCM with Bose & CD Changer
Cruise
Rear parking sensors
Short Shift
Sports steering wheel
Rain sensing wipers
16 way electrically adjustable & heated hardback sports seats
Xenons
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Extended leather
.... and I think thats it? Silver with black leather.

Its got a Dansk backbox on it which is just about perfect for a naughty sound up top but sensible around town and no motorway drone.

Its a 3 owner car with 71k miles, a huge history file with loads of great preventative maintenance. Feels really fresh.
 
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Need some real advice from some owners!

I am *shock* considering a tiptronic 987 3.4s that has come up for sale local to me. I currently have a 2.5i E85 Z4 but looking to change it out.

Reason for the tip is that my knee isn't quite what it used to be and constant clutch use leaves me with a dull ache for a few hours.

My question is, I've noticed it's a 5 speed box. My E85 is a 5 speed and on the motorway it sits at around 3k RPM which tends to put me off taking it on long journeys. Is the tip box similar? How good is the 987 for occasional road trips?

Budget is around 12k, and I plan on setting aside 2-300 each month for a slush fund incase of any big bills. I have checked and not sure I can stretch to a PDK box that doesn't have over 100k miles (if that matters?).
 
AiiR said:
Need some real advice from some owners!

I am *shock* considering a tiptronic 987 3.4s that has come up for sale local to me. I currently have a 2.5i E85 Z4 but looking to change it out.

Reason for the tip is that my knee isn't quite what it used to be and constant clutch use leaves me with a dull ache for a few hours.

My question is, I've noticed it's a 5 speed box. My E85 is a 5 speed and on the motorway it sits at around 3k RPM which tends to put me off taking it on long journeys. Is the tip box similar? How good is the 987 for occasional road trips?

Budget is around 12k, and I plan on setting aside 2-300 each month for a slush fund incase of any big bills. I have checked and not sure I can stretch to a PDK box that doesn't have over 100k miles (if that matters?).
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From memory, the auto box in the 987 isn’t great. You’ll also want a gen 2 987 to reduce risk of bore score.

One of the best things about Porsches is the manual box. A PDK is a good compromise but still best to get a manual if it’s an occasional car.
 
You can do a paddle shift mod on the tiptronics if the mood takes you. I don’t think they’re all that bad, but personally I’d be looking at a different style of car for a torque converter auto. Can’t comment on the gearing - I’ve only ever driven a tiptronic round a track (997 turbo, very fast and didn’t really need more than 3 gears given the power on offer!). It was absolutely fine, just an auto.

Don’t be put off by internet opinions, go and drive it and see how you get on. You’d struggle to have more fun for your £12k, especially if an auto box is mandated.
 
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