Anyone else: Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
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Anyone else: Porsche Cayman purchase: how much weight do you give a borescope?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 22,000 miles. Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation…
2007 Porsche Cayman — is this actually a good used-car deal?
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, c…
2007 Porsche Cayman S — anyone else: Best maintenance rhythm for 35k+ miles a year
High-mileage work means mileage-based intervals arrive constantly. What do you track proactively besides oil, tires and brakes to keep downtime predictable? An…
2017 Porsche 911 — first HPDE in a stock street car
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 108,500 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pa…
2007 Porsche Cayman S — question: Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…
2007 Porsche Cayman S — anyone else: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 1,200 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried ab…
2007 Porsche Cayman S — need advice: Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both…
1987 Porsche 911 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 202,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer v…
2025 Porsche Macan — water spots keep coming back after correction
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 24,000 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to kee…
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…
MileageWrench30Community StarterMar 17, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SUpstate New York12 replies0 helpful
2025 Porsche Macan — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 21,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp.
FlatSixNerd191Community StarterMar 16, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SCharlotte2 replies0 helpful
1987 Porsche 911 — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 242,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass l…
2017 Porsche 911 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 65,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car somet…
Anyone else: Tune transformed the car, but what should I log?
Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pants though. Which parameters would you log periodically…
2019 Porsche Macan — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior…
2017 Porsche 911 — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S — anyone else: Old car was converted to 12V years ago — wiring is a mess
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 151,000 miles. Picked up a classic that was converted from 6V to 12V by several previous owners. It works, but the harnes…
2019 Porsche Macan — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
2019 Porsche Macan S, about 67,000 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask the…
2025 Porsche Macan — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, and how should I compare lender fees or ince…
HighwayTraveler957Community StarterMar 4, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SWashington DC22 replies0 helpful