It's New So It's Better - Right?
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chassis (04-28-2024)
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^label above indicates it was printed March 2023^
Strong evidence that it was produced for .1 Cayennes.
This thread supports another example of de-contenting and product changes during the .1 lifecycle.
De-contenting: rear floormats (this thread) and removal of bright trim on seat control buttons.
Product changes: PCM6 introduction.
Strong evidence that it was produced for .1 Cayennes.
This thread supports another example of de-contenting and product changes during the .1 lifecycle.
De-contenting: rear floormats (this thread) and removal of bright trim on seat control buttons.
Product changes: PCM6 introduction.
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I have a 2019 Cayenne that I decided needs new (replacement) floor mats - so I ordered them.
When they arrived, I immediately noticed that the design of the new rear mats had the anchor connectors removed from them. (The male portion of the connector is of course present on the floor of my car and causes the mat to not lay fully flat.)
This is an example of what happens when a company permits accountants to make final product decisions.
How many other things (that you can't see) have been similarly "updated" in order to reduce cost?
I think a Porsche is worth owning, but things like this give me a bad feeling about the company.
2019 Cayenne. New rear floor mat on the left. Original on the right.
There's a German accountant with a pocket protector and handheld calculator that I need to thank for this...
When they arrived, I immediately noticed that the design of the new rear mats had the anchor connectors removed from them. (The male portion of the connector is of course present on the floor of my car and causes the mat to not lay fully flat.)
This is an example of what happens when a company permits accountants to make final product decisions.
How many other things (that you can't see) have been similarly "updated" in order to reduce cost?
I think a Porsche is worth owning, but things like this give me a bad feeling about the company.
2019 Cayenne. New rear floor mat on the left. Original on the right.
There's a German accountant with a pocket protector and handheld calculator that I need to thank for this...
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Tedster (05-02-2024)
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Having never broken a set of anchors in my life, I’m inclined to agree. Though wife did manage to bust the male anchor in our 4th gen 4Runner.
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The rear floor mats in my 992.1 do not have anchors either. I notice that they’re always out of position after my kids have been in the car. When the cayenne comes I may look for all weather mats that are more likely to stay in-place.
Having never broken a set of anchors in my life, I’m inclined to agree. Though wife did manage to bust the male anchor in our 4th gen 4Runner.
Having never broken a set of anchors in my life, I’m inclined to agree. Though wife did manage to bust the male anchor in our 4th gen 4Runner.
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Not a coupe, but good to know thanks. I wonder if double sided velcro hooks could help secure? Thanks for the tips on aftermarket options. Will dig in when the turbo EH gets delivered in a couple months.
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chassis (04-29-2024)
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Seems an easy job to punch a hole in the new mats and transfer the old female sockets to the new mats.
If the old female sockets break, spending more than 15 seconds that I spent, would yield the right Volkswagen or Audi part:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/32595164493...RoC8_kQAvD_BwE
If the old female sockets break, spending more than 15 seconds that I spent, would yield the right Volkswagen or Audi part:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/32595164493...RoC8_kQAvD_BwE
Seems to be a good match for the Porsche OEM ones.
I just need to figure out a good / clean way to cut the holes in the new rear mats...
Update - this may be a good way to get holes in the mats...
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