We Bought A 2017 Porsche Macan S - Ownership Update! (Issues Found After 1k Miles...) (EP. 2)
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Well, we're almost two months into ownership of our 2017 Porsche Macan S and are decently impressed overall. However, there was a glaring issue underneath that both the selling dealership and I missed when we looked it over.
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That is so weird that you mentioned the part about having to put your foot down on the gas to get a quick response. I have a 2015 Macan S and it takes off like a rocket for us. The acceleration is the quickest one we test drove - and we test drove a lot! The only one that came even close was the Jaguar F-Pace.
My wife has the same S model too..Watch out for transfer case issues, it makes the Macan S hesitates during acceleration or from the roll …Her Macan got fixed at 70 thousands mile under warranty ( mechanical warranty expires 100k)…It was estimated at $5k to get had fixed…I think you’re having similar problems if you had to step on the gas to get it to go a little…..it’s not supposed to do that…The Macan is faster now it almost scared me sometime with all that weights…
Yesss! Please keep us updated with maintenance costs!
Little upgrade from a Subaru Forester that’s an understatement!
Please keep us inform on your cost of maintenance. Thanks!
The maintenance costs at the dealer is ridiculous. $1284 for oil change and transmission fluid change. $750 for spark plugs.
Plugs every 30k miles
Oil 10k
Transmission 40k
I'm gonna have to do all my own maintenance lol
So my 2015 Macan S had the same leak and broken bolt issue. Cost was $3200.00 thru warranty. I'm considering a newer Macan Turbo. You get alot of car for the cost. Porsche is considerably descent. Wish they could sponsor me, a normal guy to test their cars in California.
As a bmw owner, oil leaks are just apart of everyday life haha. Looking at a GTS now. I’ll definitely be subscribing!
If your auto stop/start never engages, it's an indication that your battery is going...but you'll need to test it with sport mode off.
Why doesn’t Porsche just put in stronger, steel bolts at the build? After reading up on this problem, it is pretty common & widespread.
I had the oil leak issue on mine, which I bought new. They removed the engine from below and replaced all of the crappy aluminum bolts with steel bolts. It was in the shop for about a week and costed about $4,000 but it would have been twice that amount if not for significant help from Porsche (the 4 year warranty had expired, and I live in Canada). Crappy aluminum bolts were replaced on the timing chain cover, the valve covers, and the pan covering the bottom of the engine.
Thanks for the video! Glad to hear no major issues at more than 100,000 km.
As people noted below broken bolts are a common issue on Macan S/GTS.
What I also disliked during our test drive of Macan S are terrible squeaking brakes (in cold climate, we live in Canada), and terrible rear view camera. After all this we went with Mercedes GLC43.
Timing cover leak is a known issue for the macan, surprise of what you paid for the repair because it should be several thousand dollars for that repair because they remove the engine to repair. Luckily i was cpo and the dealership had the car for 4 days and they gave me a loaner.
The same just happened to my 2017 S, which is under CPO warranty still. They had previously tried to just replace the broken bolts twice (once in 2019 and once in 2020). This time it was clear that it needs to be resealed, which is in fact an engine out service...hopefully the bolts fixed yours but I suspect it’s the same issue.
Same happened to my 2016 Macan turbo after 20K, really disappointed even if dealer eventually took care of costs once I complained, out of warranty by a couple of months. Cost $3500 I was told.
It worries me driving it much in case it happens again. Disappointing for a 100K luxury Porsche brand. Not a fan any more!
Broken bolts of timing cover Macan S 2016 is a recurring problem, very expensive, unless like me I got goodwill coulance from manufacturer in Germany. Since that I take the Porsche warranty program every 2 years for 2500 euros including assistance. PORSCHE repairs are extremely expensive . April 2021
Thanks for sharing!!! I've been thinking about getting one...Love the Disco too!
FYI there are 2 timing covers. Upper and lower. Upper is cake. Lower requires service mode of the front end.
Porsche doesn't stand behind the quality of their vehicles. The transfer case on 2015 Macan S has failed twice now in only 27,000 miles. This is a known issue which caused Porsche to extend their warranty to 7 ys. Their "improved" transfer case lasted only 2 years 2 months and 9,000 miles. I am out of warranty by 6 weeks and Porsche turns their back on problem and sticks me for $3,200 repair. Don't buy a Porsche w/o extended warranty for entire length of time you expect to own it. #1 rated warranty company - Endurance - won't even sell coverage on Macan. That should tell Porsche and all potential buyers something. Customer experience is far from an expected premium car brand experience.
Thinking of buying the same car and model level too - Macan S. Thanks for the info.
FYI, if you see the red auto on/off light , that means that function is turned off .
Excellent report,very honest,i like that. 10/10 , please keep doing reports. :-)
Car doesn't make its peak power until 5500 RPM. I agree it feels sluggish for a Porsche
That interior looks way better in person!
I was a used car salesman a while back. Do not ever buy a used car without an extended warranty. And always get a PPI done before buying a luxury car.
Upps! I bought one.... 2017 Macan S... BUT1 had the "Groß Fahrzeugcheck" done at Porsche. Now it has been 6 months... no problems so far. Last month I had the service... no surprises... BUT2, in order not to have any headaches; next week I'll make a 111 Point check as preliminary for 2 years of "individual warranty" ... This pleasure will cost me 2500€ unless they find anything interesting... ho ho .... fun ahead... :)
Or just buy a decent car?
Have bought many bmws with no warranty and I'm not broke
Beautiful car just stunning but you should have bought the diesel S so much more torque that is unbelievable fun. Anyway appreciated.
Woww you S model is pretty complete, previous owner pay a lot for all of things, because i have a 2017 S too and doesn't came with suspension control like standard, also looks like has a front distance sensor for automatically break system support.
Hey guys. Thanks for the video. Just purchased a 2017 Macan S from a reputable dealer here in ATL. I have purchased from them before and was treated good on an Infiniti Q50. Would you recommend that I still get a pre-purchase or post-purchase inspection done by a different shop to make sure there are no problems? I have been recommended a Porsche mechanic by my neighbor who drives a Cayenne Turbo and have been thinking that when I pick up the Macan to get it inspected even though the dealer has stated they did a full inspection. Would love to hear your advice.
Definitely a repurchase at another shop.
I'm here in ATL. I'M ALSO LOOKING AT AN INFINITI QX80 and a Macan. Would you still pick one brand over the other?
@@stayquietregretful552 Macan
@@AddictedMotors thank you for the confirmation.
@@stayquietregretful552 you're asking someone what car to buy? lol
Thank you for this video. And congratulations. Crazy looking compact suv/ hatchback whatever this is called lol. #Porsche
Thanks!
is it a 6 or 4 cylinder engine? Good Video
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Auto stop start is called ASS for a reason.
Any issues with water entering the driving cab or in the trunk by the battery and fuse boxes? My Cayenne had problems with the drains plugging up in the A pillar.
so it is a good one this macan? im thinking about getting a gts.. im scared of the oil leaks and expensive repairs
I heard that broken bolts in a Porsche is common because they use weak aluminum bolts instead of steel.
Hey , where’d you get the timing cover repair done? I am getting charged an arm and a leg for the same thing on my 17 Macan GTS.
It ran us around $400 at the dealer.
@@AddictedMotors can you put me in touch with your dealer please and thank you
@@j0s3nny Euroclassics Porsche
@@AddictedMotors thank you will be giving them a call tomorrow!
@@j0s3nny Are you local?
This was really helpful. Thanks
Congrats at getting over 500 subscribers ...good content, good getting your gf opinion too 👍
Thanks
You should have got a cayenne if you wanted a bigger SUV.
would you recommend buying a used petrol Evoque 2018?
@@ChubbyReviewss no
In the market for 70-90k mileage Macan S. Will definitely be getting PPI done. Did you do PPI, or was it a CPO?
I regret not doing a PRE PP instead of POST PP.
Did you end up getting one? With high mileage?
I'm looking into a gts model with 80k on it. So far dealership say everything inspection is done and needs nothing. All history records state serviced at porsche dealership. What's a pre pp inspection?
Where do Porsche put their USB ports?
Great update! There are about 20 bolts holding the timing chain cover. Do you know the location of the 2 broken bolts? Thanks.
Found it in another channel
@@maxim4458 there are 2 options, drop the engine or remove the front end to get to the timing cover. If only 2 or 3 broken bolts near the top of cover then replacing them might not need require an engine removal. I believes once the leak has soaked up the compressor and the under panel, this might imply the leak has started a long time ago and more broken bolts are popping. At this stage, dropping the engine, removing the cover, and redoing it with new seal and bolts!
Look at my post with photo of the broken bolts and engine out of car body
if your budget is so low to get a high mileage 2017 S why not just get a newer base?
Who wants a base Macan?
So complicated! Imagine having front AND rear wipers!
Power windows too!
you still prefer your classic RR yes.
This is a bit better on the highway haha
Have you updated the infotainment system to have Apple CarPlay? Ive read you just take it to a dealership and its a simple software update.
It came with it honestly.
nevermind, she just said she loves the apple car play lol
Any additional repair costs ? Still loving it?
Check out the rest of the video series!
@@AddictedMotors i was trying to see if you had more!
@@mikebuchholz347 That should have been it.
Oil leak is engine out job, should cost around $3000, surprised u were quoted so little! Transfer case next ;( such disappointing cars!
Gorgeous
I negate any comments from this channel due to the fact that you have a Land Rover Discovery in the driveway! 🤪
Many land rovers.
What are the top 3 things that frustrate and annoy you the most?
Turbo lag, key fob, trunk space
@@AddictedMotors Thanks for responding :)
Is this the 3.0 diesel?
Gas
Other than that how’s it been ?
Sold!
You are very lucky. That is normally an engine out repair that costs up to $12k on the 3.0 L engine.
If my golf clubs fit, I'm cool
I would LOVE to drive a Macan. Why? Just because. If it is the base, only with the so-called launch control because the four is not that quick. I have been thinking about it for quite a while. I read up on it. Watched a lot of videos like this one as well. I have come to the conclusion that it is wayyyyy overpriced. Double the maintenance cost of a Lexus or Acura (or Audi for that matter, which I have owed). This business with the timing belt (chain?) where oil leaks, same with the transfer case. I forgot exactly but there are two spots where leaks can occur or DO occur. They use aluminum bolts (for a reason I guess but still) that break. They break! That will cause a catastrophe. I MIGHT consider a CPO; basically where I can get 5+ years and unlimited miles on a warranty and for sure sell it before I am on my own.
2 bolts on timming cover replace.....$420? Can you say rip off? Find an independent repair shop, not the dealer.
Again, the selling dealer paid the bill.
@@AddictedMotors Awesome.
It’s not a rip off. This requires removal of the engine in most cases and usually the bill is couple grand. So 420$ is a fair price for this repair.
you like these wheels? seriously ??
Not aesthetically. But functionally.
Um, you say um, 'um' a lot! Um, an awful lot. Um.
Um.