Originally Posted by Olddragger

No it is not nonsense but I appreciate the respect🙂. My turbo has been down for 5 months. Two nationally known Indies have not been able to fix it. I had to buy the parts from a junkyard because Porsche will not sell them to others. A Porsche dealership in Atlanta Ga wanted $2000 just to do a full diagnosis...non reimbursable ......but told me that it would need a new transmission after a basic eval. I have a 2015 turbo with 67000 miles, bought at that dealership. I was also told no goodwill will be available. I cannot afford a $20000 repair on a car that wholesale will bring around $36000. I wish I had obtained an aftermarket warrenty! Transmission problems are more frequent than one may think.
As cars age the more likely it will need a significant repair. People need to be aware that our engine and transmission are not rebuidable.....no matter how many miles are on them.
The transmission we have is the same transmission that just had a class action settlement award in VW/Audi about 2-3 monthes ago. The Macan has more transmission trouble than any other model Porsche makes.....this is according to 2 major metropolitan Porsche dealerships general service managers. I just received word from an associate that Porsche is taking a second look at transmission claims.......just like they did with the transfer case. There has been that many. What will happen..I don't have a cue. But, enough repair orders have been filed to warrent a look.
Most people that have Macans don't come on the forum, but if one was to collect real world statistics I do believe some would be surprised at the number of repairs that are needed, not just transmissions but other things also. I have seen of course transfer cases, also seen some differentials, wheel bearings, oil leaks, air conditioner problems, air suspension problems, cracked/ hazed headlights, exhaust flex pipes, water pumps, cracked coolant lines, air oil separator, and drive belt tensioners that needed repair. Yes I am around cars a lot.!
Now Macan is not the only car that has their share of problems. Look at others...they too have problems. But, the way Porsche handles repairs is different. Porsche restricts parts needed for some of the repairs needed and they restrict the full diagnostic software needed to mate parts ensuring they will work well with the rest of the car. This forces a person to go to the dealer in some cases. Many people simply do not have access to a good indie that has full PIWIS 2 or 3 capacity.
People are free to believe what they want, and I respect their beliefs. Still, I do believe if you own a Porsche have a warrenty or the cash reserves on hand for a major repair....just in case.
Oh and I could get the name of the DSG specialist that repaired the Macan that was mentioned ...I would love to contact them.

Originally Posted by mb1

Obviously, the seller of an extended warranty is cumulatively making money on these policies at our expense.

Originally Posted by Highline-Autos.com

You're lucky the manager was able to get you a favor a couple years ago, times sure have changes since then... If you had purchased the above quote on each of your vehicles, you would have still been $8,500 in the green with just the PDK failure, not to mention the little repairs and dealer labor along the way.

Originally Posted by mb1

But I wouldn't have been in the green because I DIDN'T pay the $23k for the transmission.

I certainly agree that you or any other vender should make money while providing a service.
Maybe I wasn't paying close attention earlier in the thread, but I take it that you are personally profiting from selling these policies? I guess that would make your opinions completely biased in favor of your own financial gain?

Originally Posted by Brian_C

Biggest fear is electronics!