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Old 12-20-2016, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TorqueChap
Great thread. OP, it's because of your targa bar scratch experience, and the resultant cost of replacement, that I wrapped my targa bar. Thank you for the heads up.
How did that come out? BTW I am fairly certain my scratch was induced by a rattle repair attempt...not any normal use. I can't prove it though which is why the repair cost was on me.
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My '17 Targa has no rattles. Your issues may be one of the downsides of getting the first model year.
Oh most certainly. And not just the first model year, it was a launch car.
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I forgot to add:

Wear Items

- One full set of P-Zeros
- One rear P-Zero, as it caught a flat on the way home from the full set (Tire Rack warranty FTW!)
- Another rear set of P-Zeros
- One set of brake pads and sensors
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The glass roof still squeaks and creaks, but it's liveable to me. It's usually not bad, and it often goes away with temperature changes.
Glass roof? Do you mean the rear glass dome?
Old 12-21-2016, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DerekS
How did that come out? BTW I am fairly certain my scratch was induced by a rattle repair attempt...not any normal use. I can't prove it though which is why the repair cost was on me.
Amazing. Used Xpel Stealth. First time anyone tried it and the work's all custom as a result. Pics are on my build thread.
Old 12-21-2016, 03:04 AM
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My car had a ticking like noise from the dashboard - it was the gas tank which apparently is quite common and not a big deal to secure - nice when all you hear is the music from the radio or the motor.
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Originally Posted by TorqueChap
Amazing. Used Xpel Stealth. First time anyone tried it and the work's all custom as a result. Pics are on my build thread.
Wow, that really looks good. You can't tell it's wrapped.
Old 12-21-2016, 02:46 PM
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Wow, that really looks good. You can't tell it's wrapped.
Thanks DerekS! We're incredibly pleased and the added protection gives peace of mind when traveling with Junior.
Old 12-22-2016, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by KenTO
My '17 Targa has no rattles. Your issues may be one of the downsides of getting the first model year.
My '17 Targa does, but only over broken payment.
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a "creak" here and there ....had a rattle and they fixed it.....An LED front turning light blew out .....my radio seems a little odd....wont pick up my bluetooth....Can I switch it for APPLEPLAY model??? LOL.....other than that no issues.....
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I am the Charlie Brown of Porsches.

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14k miles. Original tires still. In shop for one issue, fixed for free & 1 loaner for a day (solenoid something went out).
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2014 911/50 built 3/2014 and purchased 6 months used CPO. Brought it to Germany so warranty ran out at the 2 year point, 3/2016, outside of the USA. When I get back to the US in June, the CPO continues to 3/2020. Fingers crossed nothing major happens. If it does, shipping the car home right to a dealer!

Warranty Work
1. Fuel sensor in gas tank went bad and caused a check engine light. Took the Porsche dealer here two days to figure it out as the sensor is a US Spec only part.

Non-Warranty Work
1. Heater COV failed. My independent Porsche mechanic charged me only 40 Euro for the part. Didn't charge me labor for it or for doing an oil change (I supplied the oil, filter, ring, and seal).

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One set of rear 305s - about 12k miles
Seems to like a top-off of coolant every six months (needle near min mark)
Seems to like a quart of oil about every 8 months



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