Picking up our new 2023 Macan S next week. Typical deal push for the maintenance and protection programs.

The new "Term Care" looks interesting but expensive. The pre-purchase services the 2k look like a reasonable price.

What would anyone recommend here? Have read I can find a local shop to do service that does not void warranty etc but the service has to be reported to Porsche? ( I am not a DIY'er)

Here's what I have from the dealer:-The Porsche Term Care Plus extends this 2 years (till May/2029). It also coves one set of front and rear brakes (pads and rotors included), one battery, one set of wiper blades, and one alignment. It is a new program through Porsche so the cost/benefit is in the customers favor. Cost is $4750 (your brakes would cost almost $5000 retail to replace).

-Road Hazard Protection through Porsche. 6 years of tire and rim replacement for any road hazards. Covers repair on rims for cosmetic damage. Also covers dent/ding repair (credit card size), windshield repair and one windshield replacement if needed during term, and lost keys (up to 6 keys). Cost is $4330

-Your first maintenance is free through Porsche (one year/10,000 miles whichever comes first), you can also pre-pay up to the next four years (2yr/20k, 3yr/30k, 4yr/40k and the 5yr/50k) and save 35% versus retail pricing.

2yr/20k (+1) $890

3yr/30k (+2) $2135

4yt/40k (+3) $4310

5yr/50k (+4) $4960

10k (free) oil change

20k (A) oil, cabin filter, brake flush, clean drains

30k (B) oil, spark plugs

40k (C) oil, cabin filter, air filter, transmission flush (expensive component), clean drains, brake flush

50k (A) oil

 

I did the 2yr maint extension as I see value in that. The road hazard is a waste of money unless you are prone to having those issues it covers.

 

I’ll be picking up my GTS soon and would be interested in the first and third programs. Edmunds provides estimates of 5 year repair and maintenance costs in the below link. For a 2023 S the current dollar total is $9,938.

Assuming inflation and investment returns offset over the next 5 years (who knows?) we can compare that to the cost of the first and third programs which is $9,710. The questions then are what, if anything, is covered that is not in Edmunds, what isn’t covered by Porsche that is in Edmunds and what is the warranty extension worth? Also, would the warranty extension affect and compare to other available options as to warranty extension?

On the face of it, it would appear the first and third options are a decent deal, particularly considering they provide a years coverage of major things not captured by Edmonds’ averaging, as well as a sixth warranty year. Before making my decision I’ll try to get answers as to the above questions. I will probably average 10,000 miles per year, but departing from that could affect how much value the programs provide, as would our individual views on inflation and investment returns.

That’s my quick analysis, enough to motivate me as to nos. 1 & 3. If expected costs are similar, which seems to be the case, the coverage of big, unexpected repairs for two extra years would seem to be the decisive factors.

https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/macan/2023/cost-to-own/?style=401951301

 

For me I always buy CPO and I always pay cash. Unless they offer me 0% interest I will pay cash. The first couple years of depreciation are the worst and I am satisfied with a 2 or 3 year old vehicle with low mileage and warranty. I typically change vehicles every two or three years and I maintain them better than the owners manual suggests.

 

The term care plus appears to be a good option.. my dealer is quoting me 5300 for it.. sounds like you are getting a good price at 4750. Does this need to bought from the dealer you purchase the car from or can I shop around with other Porsche dealers?

 

Sounds like a ripoff. I had brake pads / rotors and brake fluid flush done at 25,000 miles for $750 at an indy shop. Battery still going strong at 5.5 years but may get a new one soon (think that might be $500 installed?). I did have the timing chain cover oil leak issue fixed under standard warranty but think that only affects the 2014-2018 Macans. Haven’t needed an alignment on tires — just had them replaced / balanced.

Oil change at Indy is about $200-250, spark plugs $250-350, PDK flush at 40k miles is $600-700. Can’t remember the exact price I paid for the services but the range is close/what different shops quoted.

Make sure you find a good Indy shop in your area to do service. They are more likely to alert you about issues under warranty than the dealer.

 



 

We got the 'wheel protection' plan, though we didnt pay that much! I believe it was a dealer provided option, but not sure.

We got it because my wife is a little unlucky and has broken one wheel and curbed two from our previous AMG. So far we have had zero issues with the wheels on the Macan and they are perfect. The only issue that I did have was a nail through the sidewall - so no repair possible. The tires needed replacing in the next 4000-6000 miles so had to replace all 4. Warranty / insurance coverage only covered one! Ok, so better than nothing, but a little disappointed. They paid out quickly which was nice, but not sure it was worth the money. I wouldnt do it again. I would check coverage and make sure what it covers and how.