New Porsche tax?

All Porsche Macan Related Discussion
Gtr_drifter
Posts: 7
Joined: Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:45 pm

Post by Gtr_drifter »

Hi All,

Just received a quote from local OPC for a 4 year major for my turbo 29k miles.

590 major - just a fancy name for oil and filter change!
131 OP - brake fluid
47 OP check water drains - sunroof
65 OP check water drains - front check and clean
301 OP check water drains - door sill check and clean

I assume the Op stands for optional. My concern is if I turn down the drain work that subsequent issues won't be covered under future warranty. The last item seems to be something new, but I have had water trapped before on my drivers door sill which was sorted under warranty (not sure if the fix is for that issue or not, but water was collecting on the painted part so effectively on the outside of the cabin). Additionally they have already modified my drains for which a paid maybe £100 for.

Has anyone turned down this work and subsequently had issues claiming for warranty items due to drainage? Don't mind paying a bit but an extra £400 nah....

Winryn
Posts: 162
Joined: Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:31 pm

Post by Winryn »

Are water drains a real issue on these cars ? Maybe I should remove the sunroof lol
User avatar
Wing Commander
Posts: 19871
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:43 pm
Location: Wiltshire

Post by Wing Commander »

Brake fluid replacement is primarily time-based, rather than mileage-based. Two years, Or more often if you regularly ‘track’ your car ;) So brake fluid should be changed at 2 years, 4 years and so on, even if you’re not at 20k, 40k, 60k miles etc.
Last edited by Wing Commander on Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Simon

Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
User avatar
Wing Commander
Posts: 19871
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:43 pm
Location: Wiltshire

Post by Wing Commander »

Winryn wrote: Mon Sep 06, 2021 3:50 pm Are water drains a real issue on these cars ? Maybe I should remove the sunroof lol
Crops up as an issue quite often on here. I’d order a new Macan without the sunroof, but others value the pano roof highly...
Simon

Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Deleted User 4436

Post by Deleted User 4436 »

If it helps, I just had a “major service” on my mini ( oil, filter and plugs, and it was £394. So the prices you have shown don’t seem unreasonable
gasgas1
Posts: 588
Joined: Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:35 am
Location: Devon

Post by gasgas1 »

what is wrong with just testing the brake fluid for moisture? as it may not need changing and a test stick is only a few pence.
Deleted User 4436

Post by Deleted User 4436 »

gasgas1 wrote: Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:11 pm what is wrong with just testing the brake fluid for moisture? as it may not need changing and a test stick is only a few pence.
Pretty much the same with everything though. Why fix or test when it’s straight forward to simply replace?
gasgas1
Posts: 588
Joined: Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:35 am
Location: Devon

Post by gasgas1 »

if test with litmus paper about 10p , why spend £000s to replace?
Col Lamb
Posts: 9323
Joined: Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:38 pm
Location: Lancashire

Post by Col Lamb »

Porsche is not doing anything that other marques are not also doing.
.

IMG_4793.jpeg

.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Post Reply

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post