Macan V6 - how reliable?
02-08-2022, 08:45 PM
#31
Thank you
I put a lot of miles on my daily drivers and your post is good information. Thanks
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02-08-2022, 09:25 PM
#32
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02-09-2022, 01:00 AM
#33
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I am also looking at purchasing a 2022 Macan S and was interested in hearing if anyone does their own maintenance on the vehicle and if so how difficult it is to do services like oil change, differential/transfer case fluid changes, brake services and things like that on the 2.9 L engine. I have always done most of the maintenance on my cars so I have a pretty good understanding of working on cars. This is going to be my first Porsche and being at the lower end of Porsche buyers age demographic at 22, I am hoping to be able to do much of the maintenance myself to save some money.
Regarding the V6 (3.0 or 2.9), I haven’t read or seen any derogatory reports. They appear to be rock solid power plants otherwise the talent at VAG would not use them in their cars, Porsche or Audi.
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02-09-2022, 12:48 PM
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Just do an online search. I have a ‘22 GTS on order and checked out a few “how to” videos because I was bored. I’m a DIYer myself and routine maintenance looks pretty trivial. I once owned a 991.2 GTS and the oil change was easier than on most cars. Porsche stealership would charge over $500. Ridiculous!
Regarding the V6 (3.0 or 2.9), I haven’t read or seen any derogatory reports. They appear to be rock solid power plants otherwise the talent at VAG would not use them in their cars, Porsche or Audi.
Regarding the V6 (3.0 or 2.9), I haven’t read or seen any derogatory reports. They appear to be rock solid power plants otherwise the talent at VAG would not use them in their cars, Porsche or Audi.
02-09-2022, 01:52 PM
#35
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08-20-2023, 11:29 PM
#38
how about the transfer case issue? I heard it is still ongoing, even for the latest 2023-24 models?
08-21-2023, 12:33 PM
#39
Haha. True. Although the two Porsches I’ve owned/own have been very reliable. Both the 3.4 in my previous Boxster and the turbo six in my C4S didn’t/don’t even drink any oil.
i had two Audis back in the day with the 2.8 V6. Nothing but trouble.
But once the 2.9 is inserted into a Porsche, it will magically transformed to a much better product. Which is why I am planning to order a Macan S.
i had two Audis back in the day with the 2.8 V6. Nothing but trouble.
But once the 2.9 is inserted into a Porsche, it will magically transformed to a much better product. Which is why I am planning to order a Macan S.
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08-21-2023, 01:23 PM
#40
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Insufficient information on the new t/case because it is relatively new. Used on Cayenne and Audi models also.
08-21-2023, 01:50 PM
#41
No, the Macan Transfer Case is the same design as introduced in 2015, other than improved durability/hardened clutch discs (used since sometime in 2018).
This Transfer Case is unique to the Macan, not used in any other Porsche or Audi.
The improved Macan Transfer Case seems to have fixed the original problem, but there still are a few cases of late-model failures.
This Transfer Case is unique to the Macan, not used in any other Porsche or Audi.
The improved Macan Transfer Case seems to have fixed the original problem, but there still are a few cases of late-model failures.
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08-23-2023, 10:48 AM
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Just picked up a 2018 GTS with 38K miles and here's the list of known issues that I've been able to assemble:
1. Transfer Case failures (warrantied)
2. Cam Cover Gasket oil leaks (I 've have this and will be repaired, warrantied)
3. Air Suspension (this too, will be repaired, warrantied)
4. Leather Dash lifting up (yep, this too, warrantied)
5. Coolant Line Hoses (will crack and leak out fluid)
6. Water Pump failures
7. ...
1. Transfer Case failures (warrantied)
2. Cam Cover Gasket oil leaks (I 've have this and will be repaired, warrantied)
3. Air Suspension (this too, will be repaired, warrantied)
4. Leather Dash lifting up (yep, this too, warrantied)
5. Coolant Line Hoses (will crack and leak out fluid)
6. Water Pump failures
7. ...