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by RichardE
Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:48 am
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Transfer Box Replacement
Replies: 254
Views: 119750

Re: Transfer Box Replacement

Update on my Transfer box replacement Porsche GB refused to give a goodwill contribution to the cost and suggested that the dealer contact Porsche Germany. They did this and obtained a flat refusal to help. I am very disappointed as this is known fault with an established upgraded part and the car h...
by RichardE
Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Transfer Box Replacement
Replies: 254
Views: 119750

Re: Transfer Box Replacement

My 3 year and 3 month old Turbo has started to judder under light acceleration and Sheffield OPC has told me the transfer box needs replacing at an estimated cost of £2k..... As it is out of warranty I will have to pay - which is bit annoying to say the least as the car has done only 14.5k miles !! ...
by RichardE
Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Just bought a 2014 Turbo
Replies: 32
Views: 9159

Re: Just bought a 2014 Turbo

Thanks for all the advice.

I have kept the £2.5k and will be added to the next car fund.

I have also purchased wheel centres of the web for £20 and they look great.

The car is great and amazingly achieving 25 mpg which is above my expected 22 !
by RichardE
Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Just bought a 2014 Turbo
Replies: 32
Views: 9159

Re: Just bought a 2014 Turbo

Thanks for all the advice

I think I will pass on the sports exhaust and put the £2500 in the piggy bank towards the next car...

As predicted, Sheffield OPC refused to replace the wheel centres and I have bought some for £20 off the net....
by RichardE
Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Just bought a 2014 Turbo
Replies: 32
Views: 9159

Just bought a 2014 Turbo

Hi Since the launch, I have been thinking of buying a Diesel Macan but was put off by the waiting time for new and that 2nd hand ones were more expensive than waiting... I was finally persuaded to buy a 3 year old Turbo that had done only 12,500 miles for £20k less than new and also less than a new ...