2019 Porsche Macan — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
2019 Porsche Macan S, about 86,500 miles. There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear.
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2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S — apartment charging without a dedicated garage outlet
I can charge at work sometimes but not at home. For people living in apartments, what combination of public charging, workplace charging and occasional fast charging has actually been practical? Tryi…
2017 Porsche 911 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 54,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years.
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No vibration cruising, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Is rotor thickness variation the usual culprit or should suspension bushings be checked…
WrenchHunterCommunity StarterMar 2, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SOrange County0 replies0 helpful
2007 Porsche Cayman — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without randomly adding foam everywhere?
2025 Porsche Macan — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
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2007 Porsche Cayman S — anyone else: New model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 48,000 miles. A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling…
Question: Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me wonder whether too many systems now depend…
HybridShopper45Community StarterAug 14, 20262017 Porsche 911 Carrera SNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful
Question: Porsche Cayman purchase: how much weight do you give a borescope?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 96,000 miles. Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation. For someone vetting listings, what wou…
Weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 78,000 miles. Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets…
Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 14,500 miles. System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. W…
2019 Porsche Macan — rolling negative equity into another car
2019 Porsche Macan S, about 116,500 miles. Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference into the new loan. I am trying to underst…
2025 Porsche Macan — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 12,500 miles. Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to c…
QuietWeekend186Community StarterJul 31, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
2017 Porsche 911 — buying versus leasing when I change cars every three years
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 132,500 miles. I usually change cars every three years and do not drive huge mileage. I am comparing total cost rather than just payment. What assumptions make leasi…
2007 Porsche Cayman — dyno numbers changed more than the car feels
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 96,000 miles. Two dyno sessions on different days show a noticeable power difference, but the car feels the same. How much can temperature, correction method, tire pressu…
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S — question: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and service downtime than the purchase price…
Low-voltage battery warning after software update
A software update finished overnight and this morning I got a low-voltage battery warning. Main battery is charged. Before scheduling service, is there anything safe to check in the app/service menu?…
MileageNomad25Community StarterAug 17, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SPennsylvania4 replies0 helpful
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After a year, the things I care about aren't horsepower or 0–60 anymore. Seat comfort, camera behavior, storage, rattles, HVAC logic and service experience matter way more. Curious what surprised oth…
Anyone else: Porsche Cayman purchase: how much weight do you give a borescope?
Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation. For someone vetting listings, what would make you walk away before spending money…
2019 Porsche Macan — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay.