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Old 04-04-2018, 05:23 PM
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Hello Forum Members,

I need some advice. I have owned several Cayennes but now I am looking for a 2014-2015 GT3. I've been doing some research and found out that there was an engine issue early on. Consequently, Porsche extended the motor warranty on all 2014-2015 GT3's to 10 year 120K miles.

Ideally, I would like to find one that is certified and less than 10K miles but I have found a few with over 10K and not certified for "reasonable" asking prices.

If I decide to go the non-certified over 10K mile route, what should I look out for? Issues, maintenance, etc.

thanks in advance.
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Get a PPI done before hand on whatever your looking at and go from there. GL
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Originally Posted by Sleepy996
Get a PPI done before hand on whatever your looking at and go from there. GL
How much does that typically run?
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Originally Posted by GT3-FL
How much does that typically run?
Probably whatever they charge for an hour but my reference is 5 years old. But worth it if you are spending "xxxxxx".
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Either way you get a 10 year 120k warranty! Get the car and enjoy GT3
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PPI run about 400-600$
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Originally Posted by 0to60
PPI run about 400-600$
Ouch!!!!. - Like I said- been awhile
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Small price to pay for avoiding a big headache. I have bought several airplanes over the years and have voided two deals due to the PPI. Those inspections were a couple of grand a pop. I happily paid and never looked back.
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Originally Posted by 991carreradriver
Small price to pay for avoiding a big headache. I have bought several airplanes over the years and have voided two deals due to the PPI. Those inspections were a couple of grand a pop. I happily paid and never looked back.
I agree 100%. What about the PCCB option? Is it worth getting or is the maintenance/replacement not worth it? I realize there is a performance difference but I won't be tracking it.
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Carbon brakes are worth having and particularly attractive when buying used and benefiting from depreciation. As yours will be a road car only, you can expect extremely long life from both the disks and pads. Less unsprung weight, better ride quality, incredible performance and no brake dust make for a nice option. Yellow calipers are an added bonus if you happen to prefer them to red. Good luck with your search!
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Could I swap out the rotors for iron rotors if I decide to track it?
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Could I swap out the rotors for iron rotors if I decide to track it?
Yupp common swap I think its $3-4k minus labor unless your handy with a wrench.
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Originally Posted by GT3-FL
I agree 100%. What about the PCCB option? Is it worth getting or is the maintenance/replacement not worth it? I realize there is a performance difference but I won't be tracking it.
The GT3's huge Steel Brakes offer far more braking power than you will ever need, are easier to modulate, and avoid the possibility of a future $35,000 Brake replacement in the event of damage or chipping.
Definitely buy a car with a recent Porsche Dealer PPI, preferably from the original owner who should supply a Clean Carfax with no accident or paintwork. If you are concerned with the Engine,
try to find a car with the latest 2016 "G" model engine, which has proven to be extremely reliable. Shamelessly, my GT3.1 meets all those requirements and I have reduced the price to $114,950
to make room for my GT3.2. on Cars.com:
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Originally Posted by FastLaneTurbo
The GT3's huge Steel Brakes offer far more braking power than you will ever need, are easier to modulate, and avoid the possibility of a future $35,000 Brake replacement in the event of damage or chipping.
Definitely buy a car with a recent Porsche Dealer PPI, preferably from the original owner who should supply a Clean Carfax with no accident or paintwork. If you are concerned with the Engine,
try to find a car with the latest 2016 "G" model engine, which has proven to be extremely reliable. Shamelessly, my GT3.1 meets all those requirements and I have reduced the price to $114,950
to make room for my GT3.2. on Cars.com:
I am in Longwood, FL. Not very far from you. I was looking for one that had the front axle lift option but I would like to take a look at yours. How easy is it to remove the center stripes?
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The .1's have 10 yr 120k engine warranty. Look for a 2015 with buckets. Drive the hell out of it. My only fear would be the PDK tranny having problems, but most have been fine so far.


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