The Most Unreliable Older Car

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SmallWheels
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According to What Car magazine the Macan is the most unreliable older car.
https://www.whatcar.com/news/the-25-mos ... /n22862#26
(Although I think their definition of older is a little confusing)
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The other factor in their conclusion is they have looked at repair costs as well as fault rate. if you look at their reported fault rates the LR and BMW SUV's have higher rates. Also not clear whether they are taking repair rates from OPC's or independents which those owners out of warranty would typically be using. Also, no comment on how many Macan owners extend the warranty at what they consider a reasonable cost to control the risks
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Post by Northnoble »

Would you guys stop breaking your cars.....you are giving us a bad reputation :roll:

More seriously, I do wonder if the average Porsche owner is more fussy and less tolerant, so runs back to the dealer with the slightest of complaints....most Land Rover owners are quite happy to live with warning lights etc!
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Looking at the detail in the article it seems to me that the well known problems with the transfer box and DPF have taken their toll on the overall ratings.
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As said ......the high repair costs do not help the survey.

Unreliable would normally mean cars that break down .......I would have thought :? :?
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Post by Rigger »

It’s the cost of all those panoramic roof repairs 😱
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Probably shouldn't say anything ........ but I've not had any problems with my lovely panoramic roof :D :D :D
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Me neither,pan roof is great.
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