Things I learned from Rennlist
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Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 97
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From: Chicago
1. Definitely purchase the after market warranty. You will save thousands in the long run.
2. Definitely DON’T waste money on an after market warranty. You will save thousands in the long run
3. Major mechanical failures ALWAYS occur days after the warranty expires
And now a more serious one - Porsche will get you through times of no money, but money will not get you through times of no Porsche.
2. Definitely DON’T waste money on an after market warranty. You will save thousands in the long run
3. Major mechanical failures ALWAYS occur days after the warranty expires
And now a more serious one - Porsche will get you through times of no money, but money will not get you through times of no Porsche.
Instructor
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 101
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From: Roseville
You should always do all the maintenance yourself: oil, filters, brakes......but never buy a Porsche that has not been 100% maintained by the dealer, or your car will break down the moment you drive off the lot............
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Washington
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Joined: Jul 2021
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From: Albuquerque NM
If you are considering a Porsche only a MT will be satisfactory as PDKs are for ignorant amateurs.
If you are considering a Porsche only a PDK is acceptable on the track and MT cars will be slow and then crash and burn.
Cabriolets are not real Porsche 911s.
This is a very entertaining thread!
If you are considering a Porsche only a PDK is acceptable on the track and MT cars will be slow and then crash and burn.
Cabriolets are not real Porsche 911s.
This is a very entertaining thread!
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2019
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From: Southern California
What I've learned is the most important thing in a Porsche owner's life is "peace of mind". It outranks everything else; performance, handling, car appearance, and the wife's happiness.
Peace of mind is achieved by throwing money at $300/hour mechanics to replace things that aren't broken, using only "genuine Porsche" parts when doing so, buying aftermarket warrantees that cost 10% of the car's value to insure against a one in a thousand probability event, and worrying constantly despite all this.
Peace of mind is achieved by throwing money at $300/hour mechanics to replace things that aren't broken, using only "genuine Porsche" parts when doing so, buying aftermarket warrantees that cost 10% of the car's value to insure against a one in a thousand probability event, and worrying constantly despite all this.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 143
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From: Seattle, WA
1. Always check for an IMS bearing
2. Always get an over-rev report
3. Bolster wear is a predictor of resale value - be careful getting in
4. Never take photos with the wing up
5. Its frunk, not trunk
6. Aftermarket parts are never ok, unless it’s a forum member that’s 3D printing them
7. Wheel crests point to the stems, or else
8. Wash regularly, but drive sparingly
9. Always get an oil analysis - post the results and discuss
10. Have fun, you’re driving a Porsche.
2. Always get an over-rev report
3. Bolster wear is a predictor of resale value - be careful getting in
4. Never take photos with the wing up
5. Its frunk, not trunk
6. Aftermarket parts are never ok, unless it’s a forum member that’s 3D printing them
7. Wheel crests point to the stems, or else
8. Wash regularly, but drive sparingly
9. Always get an oil analysis - post the results and discuss
10. Have fun, you’re driving a Porsche.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 2,007
Likes: 2,060
From: Southern California
You must take your car to the dealership for absurdly overpriced service like $600 oil changes and four grand brake jobs because "it looks good on a Carfax".
When under warranty you should take your car to a dealership for service despite not being required (by law) because "you can't be too careful".
And the most ridiculous of all, "when shopping for a Porsche you don't buy the car but the owner". Completely non-sensical tripe but it's repeated here ad nauseum.
When under warranty you should take your car to a dealership for service despite not being required (by law) because "you can't be too careful".
And the most ridiculous of all, "when shopping for a Porsche you don't buy the car but the owner". Completely non-sensical tripe but it's repeated here ad nauseum.
