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Crazylampost

Crazylampost

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On 6/11/2020 at 8:38 PM, Vinceng said:

Need to have a deep wallet to own a Porsche.

Porsche Panamera starter replacement cost breakdown in brief -

Towing fee $250

Diagnosis $200

Labour to replace starter $960

Starter $2,000

Total bill = $3,500

 

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This is valuable information. "Literally" haha. Is this your panamera? Is this a common problem for this model? What should I look out for when purchasing one? Will appreciate with any comments Thanks!

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Weez911

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13 minutes ago, Crazylampost said:

Thanks for the offer. I am most likely going to purchase so no need test drive until 10km haha. Just want to know how is the car treating the driver in the sense of fuel consumption, comfort and any typical problems of this model that one should look out for etc. 

Actually, why I choose to buy a COE car is because I purely just want to try it out for maybe a year or 2, before I move on to try R8. 

Congrats! Ours are 4-year-old and low mileage, hence not a lot of issues other than normal wear and tear. I also sent the car back a few times for update/recall.

Please post pics when it arrives.

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BarneyBoo

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Hi gurus, new to this forum. Just bought a used warranty just ended Macan S. Need some advice :

1. I presume for extended warranty, need to go back to stuggart for all servicings etc. 

2. Extended warranty covers only electronics, engine and PDK?

3. Is it worth it for the extended warranty or I’m better off Saving the $4k plus for repairs. 
 

Any advice or workshop recommendations highly appreciated. Thanks!

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jacked

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On 5/23/2020 at 9:51 PM, Turboflat4 said:

All I know is they charged me a heck of a lot for a PPI on a 997 turbo and found a ton of faults (so I didn't go through with the deal). But for all that money, the report wasn't very professionally done.

They may be more keen on $$$. This, despite the fact that my dad (who intro-ed me) had a long standing relationship with the boss from Ngo Hock and Stuttgart days.

My classic Porsche enthusiast friend swears by another place in Carros centre: First Auto. Look for Ah Fai or Robin. You can PM me for the contact. I've met them (I test drove a 996 manual turbo for sale at their place), very nice and competent chaps.my friend's blue 964 (up for sale now) was fully restored by them.

Care to share what were the "ton of faults" encountered?

What might be the important red-flags that a PPI might turn up for a 997.2 C2 (since there's no IMS or rear main seal issue, and only a minute chance of bore scoring)? My guess would be engine or PDK GB leaks?

Thanks.

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1fast1

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20 hours ago, jacked said:

Care to share what were the "ton of faults" encountered?

What might be the important red-flags that a PPI might turn up for a 997.2 C2 (since there's no IMS or rear main seal issue, and only a minute chance of bore scoring)? My guess would be engine or PDK GB leaks?

Thanks.

ADD: if inconvenient, can answer via PM also.

Too long ago to remember all and I can't locate the report. It was more a case of many many small things including leaking steering knuckles/ball joints etc. rather than one big ticket item. It could also have been Weissach just anyhow padding the bill, ostensibly to "help me" negotiate but if I'd brought it back to them to fix, it might have cost that much. 

That was a 997 turbo (non S), FYI, not a C2. I passed on the car, it didn't feel special enough to accept all the imperfections. I got an F430 a bit later (but I sold that too lol). 

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Compie

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On 6/15/2020 at 9:51 PM, Crazylampost said:

Thanks for the offer. I am most likely going to purchase so no need test drive until 10km haha. Just want to know how is the car treating the driver in the sense of fuel consumption, comfort and any typical problems of this model that one should look out for etc. 

Actually, why I choose to buy a COE car is because I purely just want to try it out for maybe a year or 2, before I move on to try R8. 

So did you commit to one in the end?

Am also considering to get a COE 970 3.6, but concerned bout the running costs and any inspection before parting with the cash. Hence want to see if anyone has similar experience.

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inlinesix

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9 minutes ago, shrjun said:

Really stupid question but if the checklist  included manual box and 4 seater what are the models available.

Manual should be extinct now in Sg other than GT car.

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Wt_know

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2 minutes ago, jacked said:

Just got my car last week. Much gratitude to @Throttle2 and @Turboflat4 for their invaluable advice. :D

Here is she, after spacers and alignment yesterday: 

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Hope the monsoon weather subsides soon, cheers!

lovely lady ... my dream GIRL .... still cannot afford yet ...

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41 minutes ago, jacked said:

Just got my car last week. Much gratitude to @Throttle2 and @Turboflat4 for their invaluable advice. :D

Here is she, after spacers and alignment yesterday: 

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Hope the monsoon weather subsides soon, cheers!

Very beautiful. Enjoy her in good health! 👍🏼

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