Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:26 pm Post subject: Macan Turbo - Potential Purchase
Hi All, I have located a car which is a an acceptable spec. Its 2017 (17) 1 Owner car 15K miles and still has 4months Porsche warranty outstanding. Its been service 2.5K miles ago and a clean bill of health.
Couple of questions:
Should I get a PPI done by Porsche (I would have to pay for this)? Is it best to get the current owner to extend the warranty to do it closer to expiry? is there anything I need to be looking out for?
Secondly, I have an option of a 2016 (66) GTS, 2 owners, similar mileage, 18months Porsche warranty. Same spec as Turbo less Sports Chrono. I would save £3k this option. Is it worth considering?
As regards things to look out for, I’ve had two, a 16 plate Diesel S and an 18 plate GTS, and I never had an issue with either. I put 1k a month on them and had them both 15 months. I’m just about to take delivery of a Turbo, so can’t comment on that yet, but I’m expecting great things.
I’d go with the best you can afford, so the Turbo gets my vote. _________________ 2019 991.2 C4 GTS - Crayon
2019 Macan Turbo - Volcano Grey
2019 VW Up! GTI - White
Ex 2018 991.2 GT3 - Crayon (Well, for 26 days anyway.....)
Ex 2018 Macan GTS - Volcano Grey
Ex 2016 Macan Diesel S - Black
deMort Dijon
Joined: 21 Mar 2015 Posts: 7573 Location: Brighton
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:52 pm Post subject:
Normally i would just say get a ppi check done ..
In this case .. one has just been serviced by Porsche with no faults and the other has 18 months of Porsche warranty left so i dont feel its needed .
GTS would be my favourite of the two . _________________ .
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j1220 Newbie
Joined: 06 Oct 2019 Posts: 18
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:00 pm Post subject:
deMort wrote:
Normally i would just say get a ppi check done ..
In this case .. one has just been serviced by Porsche with no faults and the other has 18 months of Porsche warranty left so i dont feel its needed .
GTS would be my favourite of the two .
Firstly thanks for the input.
I feel same about the PPI.
Any particular reason why you would choose the GTS? (only reason I ask is to make a informed decision about my purchse)
For me main reasons against the GTS:
1. Less Power
2. No Sports Chrono
3. When the revised GTS is launched current model will take a bit of a hit whilst I feel the Turbo has already taken the hit from the introduction of the new model.
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j1220 Newbie
Joined: 06 Oct 2019 Posts: 18
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:03 pm Post subject:
991.2GTS wrote:
As regards things to look out for, I’ve had two, a 16 plate Diesel S and an 18 plate GTS, and I never had an issue with either. I put 1k a month on them and had them both 15 months. I’m just about to take delivery of a Turbo, so can’t comment on that yet, but I’m expecting great things.
I’d go with the best you can afford, so the Turbo gets my vote.
Thanks for you input.
Would you say its is worth getting an extended warranty or as the cars a reliable its best to keep the money I would pay for warranty set aside for any complications?
As regards things to look out for, I’ve had two, a 16 plate Diesel S and an 18 plate GTS, and I never had an issue with either. I put 1k a month on them and had them both 15 months. I’m just about to take delivery of a Turbo, so can’t comment on that yet, but I’m expecting great things.
I’d go with the best you can afford, so the Turbo gets my vote.
Thanks for you input.
Would you say its is worth getting an extended warranty or as the cars a reliable its best to keep the money I would pay for warranty set aside for any complications?
Good question. I’ve never extended the warranty, but for peace of mind I probably would. I think there are some stipulations though, it has to pass the 111 point test, you can only service it through an OPC, and ensure there are no after market mods or third party parts etc. _________________ 2019 991.2 C4 GTS - Crayon
2019 Macan Turbo - Volcano Grey
2019 VW Up! GTI - White
Ex 2018 991.2 GT3 - Crayon (Well, for 26 days anyway.....)
Ex 2018 Macan GTS - Volcano Grey
Ex 2016 Macan Diesel S - Black
Norfolk & Idea Albert Park
Joined: 15 Jan 2016 Posts: 1584 Location: South Yorkshire
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:18 am Post subject:
Just extended the warranty on my GTS. Mainly for resale purposes as I very much doubt it'll break down. Put a deposit down on the new GTS (when it comes out) Excellent cars btw _________________ 2012 997.2 Turbo Basalt Black. Bit of a 9E ing.
2008 Ducati 1098R (Track)
2016 Macan GTS
2019 Vito119 CDI Sport- Household Star!
2018 Ducati Panigale V4S (Track)
I'd certainly go for the Turbo as no Sport Chrono on the other. Drove the Diesel S version and the sport chrono transformed the car from a docile kind of thing to an exciting ride. If it's the same then you may be disappointed.
PPI would not bother with if it's been serviced at Porsche. _________________ 911 GT2RS Build & 981 Boxster S
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Norfolk & Idea Albert Park
Joined: 15 Jan 2016 Posts: 1584 Location: South Yorkshire
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:49 am Post subject:
Sport chrono can be (and often is) specced on non turbo models. The GTS has sport mode as standard. I chose not to spec sport chrono on the GTS. It's not a sports car and it's mainly the wife's chariot. I couldn't see the point. I won't be getting on the next one either.
But I will be getting surround camera's! I dropped a bollock there. And I'm toying with the idea of PCCB's as they're relatively cheap on the configurator compared to retro fitting. _________________ 2012 997.2 Turbo Basalt Black. Bit of a 9E ing.
2008 Ducati 1098R (Track)
2016 Macan GTS
2019 Vito119 CDI Sport- Household Star!
2018 Ducati Panigale V4S (Track)
j1220 Newbie
Joined: 06 Oct 2019 Posts: 18
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:51 am Post subject:
Well!!!
not sure what to make of this.
I had arranged to meet the seller at 10:30 this morning. We had already finalised the price over the phone and subject to viewing I had intended to make the purchase. I sent him a message telling him I would be 45mins late. He called back saying he's not going to be in as he has got work to do and he cant wait round all day for me!
Am I at fault here? or am I expecting something out of the ordinary? the transaction is over £50k and the whole process of going over the car, hpi checks, payment transfers etc etc could up to 2 hours at least.
Not happy!!
Norfolk & Idea Albert Park
Joined: 15 Jan 2016 Posts: 1584 Location: South Yorkshire
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 1:39 pm Post subject:
Stroppy b@st@rd! Thought he could have rearranged another time and not been so rude.
Brick his windows and run off _________________ 2012 997.2 Turbo Basalt Black. Bit of a 9E ing.
2008 Ducati 1098R (Track)
2016 Macan GTS
2019 Vito119 CDI Sport- Household Star!
2018 Ducati Panigale V4S (Track)
Has there been a lot of to-ing and fro-ing between you?
Maybe he's got to the point where he thinks you are wasting his time...
Some people just don't have the patience for it. _________________ 996 C4s (Gone)
997 Turbo
S3 Daily Driver
j1220 Newbie
Joined: 06 Oct 2019 Posts: 18
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:35 pm Post subject:
Update: Had a call from the seller with an apology. He had too much going on and lost the plot.
On the fence now about a re-scheduling a visit ☹️
Norfolk & Idea Albert Park
Joined: 15 Jan 2016 Posts: 1584 Location: South Yorkshire
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:34 am Post subject:
j1220 wrote:
Update: Had a call from the seller with an apology. He had too much going on and lost the plot.
On the fence now about a re-scheduling a visit ☹️
I wouldn't worry about his wee diva strop. You'll never see him again. If you like the deal, do the biz.
Then brick his windows _________________ 2012 997.2 Turbo Basalt Black. Bit of a 9E ing.
2008 Ducati 1098R (Track)
2016 Macan GTS
2019 Vito119 CDI Sport- Household Star!
2018 Ducati Panigale V4S (Track)
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