[CourtneyNYC]

You can buy the extended warranty at anytime during the period the original warranty is in place.
The cost may go up… The cost may go down. I would agree that an increase is more likely. But it won’t be enough to offset financing something you were not using for three years.

I don’t know about automobiles but for Harley Davidson motorcycles there was tremendous leeway for dealers to negotiate on the price of extended warranties.

Be sure to look into the Geico MBI. It’s simply can’t be beat… They are so easy to work with and they cover virtually everything up to 100,000 miles or seven years. Cost almost nothing.

 

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My 2018 Macan is hitting its 4th year this June and wanted to survey anyone having the car for more than 5 years, and maybe more. How has your Macan fared in terms of issues cropping up after the warranty expires.
Also, toying with the idea of getting extended warranty. Any recommendation, through dealer or others? Would love to hear what you've done.

 

[wwahl]

My 2018 Macan is hitting its 4th year this June and wanted to survey anyone having the car for more than 5 years, and maybe more. How has your Macan fared in terms of issues cropping up after the warranty expires.
Also, toying with the idea of getting extended warranty. Any recommendation, through dealer or others? Would love to hear what you've done.

I have had zero problems with my Macan S 2018. When the OEM warranty got short I went for a five year extended warranty for up to 75,000 miles for $4,879 through a dealer in OR (no sales tax) with $250 deductible through Safe Guard. I was not going to go bare without a warranty coverage as the stories here have been frightening. I drive less than 5,000 miles per year and spend more time on the CTEK battery tender than on the road.

 

[Willie Web]

I , too, have no problems...MY '16 - 18,000 miles
I got it at 4,500mi
Done the transfer case (warranty)

Bought the extended thru the dealer - took their advice for my selection

As has been said - you may never need the coverage but you have peace of mind.

Like wwahl.... I use the charger more than the roadways

 

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I have had zero problems with my Macan S 2018. When the OEM warranty got short I went for a five year extended warranty for up to 75,000 miles for $4,879 through a dealer in OR (no sales tax) with $250 deductible through Safe Guard. I was not going to go bare without a warranty coverage as the stories here have been frightening. I drive less than 5,000 miles per year and spend more time on the CTEK battery tender than on the road.

I'm guessing I can

I have had zero problems with my Macan S 2018. When the OEM warranty got short I went for a five year extended warranty for up to 75,000 miles for $4,879 through a dealer in OR (no sales tax) with $250 deductible through Safe Guard. I was not going to go bare without a warranty coverage as the stories here have been frightening. I drive less than 5,000 miles per year and spend more time on the CTEK battery tender than on the road.

Just tried getting a quote from Endurance Warranty Services after doing a google search, quote is expensive in my opinion. $9,440 for 5 years or up to 112K miles. I'll ask the Porsche Dealers for quotes as well.

 

[wwahl]

I'm guessing I can

Just tried getting a quote from Endurance Warranty Services after doing a google search, quote is expensive in my opinion. $9,440 for 5 years or up to 112K miles. I'll ask the Porsche Dealers for quotes as well.

Why don't you get a Safe Guard quote from the company that wrote my deal? Go to Beaverton Porsche so you are on the same program that insured me.

 

[iconoclast]

My 2018 Macan is hitting its 4th year this June and wanted to survey anyone having the car for more than 5 years, and maybe more. How has your Macan fared in terms of issues cropping up after the warranty expires.
Also, toying with the idea of getting extended warranty. Any recommendation, through dealer or others? Would love to hear what you've done.

My MY2016 Turbo has 17K miles. I have had 0 expenses for mechanical failures after warranty expired 8-2019.
Obviously, I paid for maintenance. I'm still on original battery but, use A CTEK maintainer 1x/week.
I had the recalls done & a few items while under warranty.
Did not have an oil leak or transfer case issue. Not even the exhaust bracket crack issue.
I do not, nor will I ever purchase an extended warranty for my Macan or any car or appliance. Statistically, the #s are NOT in my favor if I purchase such warranties.
Yes, there are anecdotal stories of people who saved a zillion dollars with their warranty. But, if these were the rule rather than the exception, these warranty companies would go broke.

I do, however, always purchase road hazard warranties for new tires I buy, including the new tires that came on my cars (Discount Tire will sell this, even when you did not purchase the tires from them.) This is very different & MUCH cheaper than the Porsche wheel & tire insurance. You can pay for any road rash rim repair out of pocket. Check costs. Not bad.
If you destroy your wheel, it probably is an insurance claim anyway.

 

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Why don't you get a Safe Guard quote from the company that wrote my deal? Go to Beaverton Porsche so you are on the same program that insured me.

Will contact Beaverton to see what they'll quote me.

 

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My MY2016 Turbo has 17K miles. I have had 0 expenses for mechanical failures after warranty expired 8-2019.
Obviously, I paid for maintenance. I'm still on original battery but, use A CTEK maintainer 1x/week.
I had the recalls done & a few items while under warranty.
Did not have an oil leak or transfer case issue. Not even the exhaust bracket crack issue.
I do not, nor will I ever purchase an extended warranty for my Macan or any car or appliance. Statistically, the #s are NOT in my favor if I purchase such warranties.
Yes, there are anecdotal stories of people who saved a zillion dollars with their warranty. But, if these were the rule rather than the exception, these warranty companies would go broke.

I do, however, always purchase road hazard warranties for new tires I buy, including the new tires that came on my cars (Discount Tire will sell this, even when you did not purchase the tires from them.) This is very different & MUCH cheaper than the Porsche wheel & tire insurance. You can pay for any road rash rim repair out of pocket. Check costs. Not bad.
If you destroy your wheel, it probably is an insurance claim anyway.

I think you raised a good point. I wonder how many of those who purchased VSP or other extended warranties who have actually benefitted from doing so, i.e. cost of repairs ended up more than the warranty cost itself. Would love to hear them.

 

[meyecul]

I think you raised a good point. I wonder how many of those who purchased VSP or other extended warranties who have actually benefitted from doing so, i.e. cost of repairs ended up more than the warranty cost itself. Would love to hear them.

Another view. Purchasing an extended warranty is buying peace of mind. Anyone buying a warranty in hopes of benefiting from it (or having it pay for itself in repairs) is looking at all wrong in my personal opinion. If one was to spend $5k+ on a warranty and never ever needed it all for its full duration, then to me they got every penny's worth. All depends how much money peace of mind is worth to an individual. No right or wrong. Some are for them some are against them.

 

[wwahl]

Another view. Purchasing an extended warranty is buying peace of mind. Anyone buying a warranty in hopes of benefiting from it (or having it pay for itself in repairs) is looking at all wrong in my personal opinion. If one was to spend $5k+ on a warranty and never ever needed it all for its full duration, then to me they got every penny's worth. All depends how much money peace of mind is worth to an individual. No right or wrong. Some are for them some are against them.

+++++++I love your summation+++++. It isn't who wins, it is who sleeps the best.

 

[iconoclast]

Peace of mind is having the money (in part due to not buying extended warranties on every single product where it is offered
to pay for any repair that is needed, out of pocket.

For those who cannot do this, buying an extended warranty may be the best choice, although if you are that tight on cash, perhaps buying a new Porsche is not in your best financial interest.

A CPO Porsche is perhaps a better option. Or a less expensive new or used car & save, invest & be patient.

This comment is not meant to offend those who bought extended warranties but, to make them think.

 

[Phil47]

Peace of mind is having the money (in part due to not buying extended warranties on every single product where it is offered
to pay for any repair that is needed, out of pocket.

For those who cannot do this, buying an extended warranty may be the best choice, although if you are that tight on cash, perhaps buying a new Porsche is not in your best financial interest.

A CPO Porsche is perhaps a better option. Or a less expensive new or used car & save, invest & be patient.

This comment is not meant to offend those who bought extended warranties but, to make them think.

IMHO, those who can afford to pay $5k+ immediately to extend their warranty just for the peace of mind are probably not hurting for cash…

 

[meyecul]

IMHO, those who can afford to pay $5k+ immediately to extend their warranty just for the peace of mind are probably not hurting for cash…

This is not really true. Many buy an extended warranty at the time of purchase so they may roll it into their monthly finance payment (any brand, any car). Hopefully they do it with the intention of keeping that vehicle for the full duration of such a warranty. These buyers may not be able (or want to) pay the $5k upfront, but do want the peace of mind that they have coverage for the long term beyond the factory warranty.

 

[Phil47]

This is not really true. Many buy an extended warranty at the time of purchase so they may roll it into their monthly finance payment (any brand, any car). Hopefully they do it with the intention of keeping that vehicle for the full duration of such a warranty. These buyers may not be able (or want to) pay the $5k upfront, but do want the peace of mind that they have coverage for the long term beyond the factory warranty.

I agree some buyers may extend for those reasons. My point is I know many buyers (myself included) who are not remotely hurting for cash who still appreciate extended warranties. It’s another form of insurance for me.

 

[wwahl]

IMHO, those who can afford to pay $5k+ immediately to extend their warranty just for the peace of mind are probably not hurting for cash…

I did the extended warranty for those numbers. But I am also contributing to a sinking fund as well for the replacement of the existing car. What do you think a 2018 model 'S' with AS and PSAM might trade for in five years? I have about $80 k in the account already, probably will have the value of the trade plus $100,000 by that time. The trade will be nine years old.

 

[CourtneyNYC]

Purchasing an extended warranty is buying peace of mind.

Precisely …..you are buying peace of mine not parts and labor. If you spend $0 at the end you, with Porsche, may have won if you never lost a nights sleep over a $12,000 transmission or $42,000 motor ( both numbers from forum posts … no clue if they are accurate. The $$3,500 I just paid for a replacement LED headlight is accurate)

+++++I love your summation+++++. It isn't who wins, it is who sleeps the best.

Bingo.

We seldom keep them that long but I racked up some quick miles doing pandemic 3,000 to/fro commutes and knew better than to own an out of warranty exposure like the Macan.

It’s not entirely a “who can afford”…. Close friend, with about $50 net worth, buts everything …. Glass protection, window tint, tire and wheel just cause she feels “safer”.

 

[THX_ZORA]

Peace of mind is having the money (in part due to not buying extended warranties on every single product where it is offered
to pay for any repair that is needed, out of pocket.

For those who cannot do this, buying an extended warranty may be the best choice, although if you are that tight on cash, perhaps buying a new Porsche is not in your best financial interest.

A CPO Porsche is perhaps a better option. Or a less expensive new or used car & save, invest & be patient.

This comment is not meant to offend those who bought extended warranties but, to make them think.

IMO, there's having the money for a repair(s), and there's the desire to use the money for that purpose. We are waiting for our 2022 GTS to arrive in the next 3 weeks or so, but I have VSP pricing from our dealer. VSP Platinum for 60 months, 100,000 miles, $100 deductible, $6k. The way they explained it to me, we can buy that warranty at purchase, or anytime within the original OEM warranty period. So if we get it in year 4 (realizing, of course, that the cost will likely go up), that would give us 10 total years of protection. I have been reading this forum for months in preparation for getting this car, and the issues that pop up, even on very late model Macans are pretty astounding. Yes, I know, the only people that post on forums are those that have problems, and you can't take that and assume that any appreciable percentage of total cars have these problems....but boy, the costs of component failures for Porches is just astronomical. If our infotainment system dies for instance, that will likely clear the $6k cost of the plan with just one claim. A PDK failure....$25-30K possibly?

As someone mentioned, I really don't want to keep $10k plus set aside for possible out-of-warranty work on this car. I want the piece of mind knowing that if something breaks in a 10 year period, we are only out $100.

 

[fastfreddy]

My dealer is trying to sell me this: I am in NY area, FYI

You must add a maintenace package below as well;

Add year 2 for. $890
Add years 2 & 3. $2135
Add 2,3, & 4 $4310
Add 2,3,4 & 5. $4960

The prepaid maintenance is a Porsche Cars North America product, honored at any dealer. We provide Porsche loaners at no charge here.

It saves you money and you avoid future prices increases. Prices will go up over time.

** Note the big jump from year 3 to year 4.
** That one service at year 4 is $2700 on its own!

I add this to my macan and I works here. It still saves me money.

I would recommend doing all five years if you are keeping the car.

Or do three years total and trade it in before the 4th service.

The more you prepay the more you will save.

It stays with the car if there is any left when you trade or sell

Let me know which maintenace package to add please.

 

[iconoclast]

IMO, there's having the money for a repair(s), and there's the desire to use the money for that purpose. We are waiting for our 2022 GTS to arrive in the next 3 weeks or so, but I have VSP pricing from our dealer. VSP Platinum for 60 months, 100,000 miles, $100 deductible, $6k. The way they explained it to me, we can buy that warranty at purchase, or anytime within the original OEM warranty period. So if we get it in year 4 (realizing, of course, that the cost will likely go up), that would give us 10 total years of protection. I have been reading this forum for months in preparation for getting this car, and the issues that pop up, even on very late model Macans are pretty astounding. Yes, I know, the only people that post on forums are those that have problems, and you can't take that and assume that any appreciable percentage of total cars have these problems....but boy, the costs of component failures for Porches is just astronomical. If our infotainment system dies for instance, that will likely clear the $6k cost of the plan with just one claim. A PDK failure....$25-30K possibly?

As someone mentioned, I really don't want to keep $10k plus set aside for possible out-of-warranty work on this car. I want the piece of mind knowing that if something breaks in a 10 year period, we are only out $100.

You would not only be out $100.

Whether you have ANY post factory warranty repairs or not, You will be out the $6,000 premium for the VSP Platinum extended warranty.

Yes, some few people with extended warranty coverage will have a very expensive repair & will post bragging about how much money they saved. Some do save a lot. Most do not. If most did, the warranty insurance companies would go out of business.

Over the years, I have heard people brag about how much money they "Won" in Las Vegas.
While some may have won big on 1 night or 1 trip, I doubt 99% of them are ahead, even a small amount, when all their gambling nights or gambling trips are considered, as a whole