Warranty extension
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tscaptain is correct.
Porsche Assist is now separate and expensive. I just renewed the warranty and took out AA European cover as I was already a member of the AA to cover other cars that I drive locally. I have heard that there are other warranties available but I stuck with Porsche, Well worth shopping around for either or both.
Porsche Assist is now separate and expensive. I just renewed the warranty and took out AA European cover as I was already a member of the AA to cover other cars that I drive locally. I have heard that there are other warranties available but I stuck with Porsche, Well worth shopping around for either or both.
My Centre referred me to the AA where I renewed Porsche Assist directly. The Porsche scheme will recover cars from track, unlike standard AA or RAC cover. It (now) does not expire on sale of the car as it is related to the car, not the owner.
I don't have Porsche warranty.
I don't have Porsche warranty.
Separate Porsche Assist can be bought for 1 year or 2. The 2 year deal is significantly cheaper per year. But if you subsequently trade the car in to a Porsche Centre, you get nothing back. If you sell it privately, the remaining balance can be transferred to the new owner.
So the price I am told by my OPC is fixed by head office.
1 Year - £1020
2 Year - 1840
Porsche Assist extra at:
1 Year - £169
2 Year - £275
The 111 check was quoted at £216 to 194.40 given PCGB membership. I mentioned that "I am also doing a service with you guys same month (not major)" and then it went to £97.20 - although I was strongly suggesting it should be zero!
1 Year - £1020
2 Year - 1840
Porsche Assist extra at:
1 Year - £169
2 Year - £275
The 111 check was quoted at £216 to 194.40 given PCGB membership. I mentioned that "I am also doing a service with you guys same month (not major)" and then it went to £97.20 - although I was strongly suggesting it should be zero!
I've just bought my first Porsche with 2 years extended warranty included. Is £2k+ warranty/assist plus worth is every two years? Are Porsche's these days still a big problem with big warranty failures? Has anybody considered just saving the £2k along with other expected service costs...or is that too big a gamble just in case? I guess the older the car gets the bigger the gamble too
Steve
Steve
We need to take a view on these things. Porsches are reliable, but when things go wrong they usually do so big time and repairs are generally expensive. For example, PDK's are 12K, petrol pumps £2K to replace and with the Cab, you have the added complication of the roof mechanism to cover.
Money spent on insurance always seems wasted until you have to make a claim. Many members pay up for the peace of mind, but you have the choice to find a cheaper alternative or simply insure yourself. [
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Regards,
Clive
Money spent on insurance always seems wasted until you have to make a claim. Many members pay up for the peace of mind, but you have the choice to find a cheaper alternative or simply insure yourself. [
]Regards,
Clive
When I bought my 991.1 CS2 privately, as he still had three months' OPC warranty remaining, I asked the vendor to get the car 111-point tested and then I paid for a further two years' warranty. There is no way I could take the risk bearing in mind the expense if the engine or gearbox let go or any significant part for that matter. In the great scheme of things £920/yr is not really that dear as warranties go.......I have just today renewed my 2011 Range Rover Vogue warranty with LR and that is £1605 per year! My lad's Defender warranty with LR is £750 /yr. We had only owned that car a few months and it needed a new ABS pump and that was the warranty paid for twice over in one hit! LR don't ask for a 111-point test though when you renew. The build quality of the 991 is superior to the RR though and with Range Rovers it is not whether they are going to break down but when! I have had a few courtesy cars over the years across three RRs! From what I have read, and I did seriously study the reliability of 991s on various forums when considering my purchase, Porsche seem to have really got their act together on this car. Sure there are various niggles but in general the reliability looks rosy.
I'm just about to pay for EW for years 9/10! To date I reckon I am still in credit, adding up the various warranty claims - hp fuel pump, handbrake, premature suspension wear, window glass/regulator, air con rads and few more. They will be having yet another go at fixing my driver's door window which has a habit of closing 2/3 of the way and then opening again!
The problem with not having a warranty, and "saving" the money for a rainy day when things go wrong, is that there is always the option to not get it repaired if the car is still driveable and spend the money on something else.[]
The problem with not having a warranty, and "saving" the money for a rainy day when things go wrong, is that there is always the option to not get it repaired if the car is still driveable and spend the money on something else.[
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Great feedback guys...so basically "suck it up" and pay for the warranty as there still actually seems to be TOO many large warranty claims and those claim costs still outweigh the annual warranty cost burden. There are many comments on its 'ONLY' but I guess I'm one owner that has saved a long time for my car and don't have an endless budget available to me but this is another additional ongoing cost that I need to accrue for and not skip however much that may be
This is still the best car forum with genuine helpful responses and sensible topics and input. Really appreciate everyone's input as always
Thanks
Steve
This is still the best car forum with genuine helpful responses and sensible topics and input. Really appreciate everyone's input as always
Thanks
Steve
Steve,
I just don't see it that way myself.
I've owned 14 Porsches over a period of 35 years and the biggest warranty claim I can recall was for a sticky steering wheel!
It's a privilege to own and drive a Porsche car and it is probably the cheapest supercar to maintain too - just ask Ferrari or McLaren owners about that! The extended warranty cost is competitive when compared to equivalent marques.
When you can get out and about to meet more Club members, you will appreciate most of us are just ordinary, grounded people from ordinary backgrounds with jobs, families and mortgages and who just aspire and strive to own one of these cars.
It is a joy of PCGB that its members are generally down-to-earth, approachable and sociable. The friendship and fellowship is one of the lasting rewards of being a member of our Club. []
Regards,
Clive
I just don't see it that way myself.
I've owned 14 Porsches over a period of 35 years and the biggest warranty claim I can recall was for a sticky steering wheel!
It's a privilege to own and drive a Porsche car and it is probably the cheapest supercar to maintain too - just ask Ferrari or McLaren owners about that! The extended warranty cost is competitive when compared to equivalent marques.
When you can get out and about to meet more Club members, you will appreciate most of us are just ordinary, grounded people from ordinary backgrounds with jobs, families and mortgages and who just aspire and strive to own one of these cars.
It is a joy of PCGB that its members are generally down-to-earth, approachable and sociable. The friendship and fellowship is one of the lasting rewards of being a member of our Club. [
]Regards,
Clive
Thank you Clive. I think this is just my early days of understanding more about day to day life and ownership of a Porsche and what needs to be considered.
My first learning was about the need to fit "winter" tyres to my car, which is used all year around, and to be honest is something that I'd never done before on any of my previous cars.
My second learning is now all about Porsche "warranty" and recommendation of being risk-averse because of a "just in-case" that potentially could be large, albeit you'd be one of the unlucky ones []
And...I agree as you already noted Clive "warranty" cover needs to be thought of in the same way as normal car insurance...when something goes wrong you're pleased that you're covered even though you still think about what you're paying out each year for that essential cover.
Best
Steve
My first learning was about the need to fit "winter" tyres to my car, which is used all year around, and to be honest is something that I'd never done before on any of my previous cars.
My second learning is now all about Porsche "warranty" and recommendation of being risk-averse because of a "just in-case" that potentially could be large, albeit you'd be one of the unlucky ones [
]And...I agree as you already noted Clive "warranty" cover needs to be thought of in the same way as normal car insurance...when something goes wrong you're pleased that you're covered even though you still think about what you're paying out each year for that essential cover.
Best
Steve
As I too am getting to the end of the OPC EW for my fantastic 991TT I am also considering a EW from a Porsche specialist such as Paragon. I will ask them about the issues raised by others.
Also, I find the OPC EW very restrictive for some aspects. For instance N rated tyres do not include the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
Also, I find the OPC EW very restrictive for some aspects. For instance N rated tyres do not include the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
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