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Need advice: Driver seat clicks when cornering

TireFan58Community StarterAug 16, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SSalt Lake City

2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 4,800 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate whether the play is in the rail, frame, or motor assembly? If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread.

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RustGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 16, 2026permalink

I would not stare at the monthly. If one piece looks too good on the 2025 Porsche Macan, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Then the comparison gets honest. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If the story changes I'll post the new data.

PistonTech95Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 16, 2026permalink

Yes, with one caveat: Ask for out-the-door on the 2025 Porsche Macan with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. This is from a 2025 Porsche Macan in Salt Lake City with 4,800 miles. Just my two cents from doing this recently. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.

ApexSeller17Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 17, 2026permalink

Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. Two 2025 Porsche Macan quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Then the comparison gets honest. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.

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