[windblow]

@grim, please add mine to the list. I had mine replaced at 13.5K miles on my 2.5 yrs old GTS. I called ahead to request a replacement be ordered in advanced since I'm 100 miles away. My SA was kind enough to do that after I described the symptom in details so I didn't have to come twice. Dealership invoiced Porsche for close to $2.2K in cost, transfer case alone was $1.2K, plus related parts and labor. I'm sure if I had to pay out-of-pocket it would be higher.

 

[ghstudio]

certainly sounds like fun, but in the interest of full disclosure, you need to include how much you are paying for the privilege of of avoiding potential non-warranty repairs.

Of course the savings depend on the cost of those non-warranty repairs. I could buy a long term service contract to self insure..that's another option. Reality is that I just like to change cars...I enjoy driving something new. My wife on the other hand considers a car something that gets her from A to B and I have to convince her to get a new car (she buys into the don't own a car after it's warranty so she changes every 3-4 years. I buy a Porsche, she drives a Subaru. Fortunately we have the financial freedom to just buy with cash if it makes senses...and I recognize that for some, that's not a convenient option so their approach to all this would be different. There is no doubt that keeping a car for 5 or more years is most economical....I put money into a car...others put their money into their golf club...etc. Personal choices.

In the case of my 2017 Macan S....I paid about $72K for my 2017 including taxes. The car is now worth about $50K with 17000 miles....and I've owned it 25 months. using those numbers, the cost has been roughly $11k per year. The lease price when I purchased the car was over $1000 a month.....$12K per year. If I keep the car another year, it will be worth more than $$38K (another $1k/month). Even if I'm off a little, I could sell/trade the car tomorrow and not worry about buying out a lease,etc. I was hoping for the new Macan within the 3 years...but it looks like that's a little further out....so maybe a change in brands is in the cards.

Yes... I can assure you that if I go the Maseratti or Alfa route, it will only be by lease....hopefully the car will stay together until the end of the lease. One can pretty much home in on Porsche resales in the future....alfa/Maseratti, not so easy

 

[Keitho8567]

@grim, please add mine to the list as well.

2018 Macan S, 4500 miles. Transfer case replaced today (Oct 4th). Porsche of Burlington, Ma.
Parts on invoice
1 PO95B-341-010-AX transfer case
1 0B4-409-309-G (vibration damper),
5 N-106-259-02 (multiple tooth screws),
1 N-107-722-01 (hose clamp).

On board diagnostics done, and exhaust system removed and reinstalled (interesting). and full multipoint vehicle inspection (of course).

Cost $0 all warranty. Porsche of Burlington took excellent care of me and repair was done in 1 day.

Thus far it drives 100% better. Smooth as silk, the way I remember the test drive.

Looking forward to logging some miles up in the fall foliage of New Hampshire. Does happy dance.


Keith.

 

[Skutch]

Add me to the list.

2016 Macan S
28k miles

Going in 10/19 for replacement.

 

[losco]

My 2016 S also had that judder from gentle start in 1st-2nd gear. Tried the offroad reverse trick with steering cut all the way, and it is shaking really bad.

My warranty is expiring in month and a half, dodged a bullet here. Called the dealer and booked a spot.

 

[Platinum Jeweler]

Perhaps I missed this. If so many have an issue why no recall?

I have not had a problem with my 2015 Turbo, yet?

Also how long are they under warranty?

Thanks

 

[Guy88]

Perhaps I missed this. If so many have an issue why no recall?

I have not had a problem with my 2015 Turbo, yet?

Also how long are they under warranty?

Thanks

If it's not a safety issue and the majority of transfer cases survive beyond the warranty period, why would they recall?


Here in UK, even if your Transfer Case is replaced under warranty, its warranty still expires at the same time as the rest of the car. (The same goes for any warranty parts/repairs).

 

[FSP]

You can now add me to the list--- my 2017 GTS has a lunched Transfer Case as well. Started noticing the shaking when making tight low speed corners in parking situations. Called my dealer-- appointment to replace is next week.

 

[kellf190]

You can add me to the list.
2015 Macan S 20,700 miles. Replaced today.
95B341010AX Transfer Box,
0B4409309G Vibration Damper

Comments were: Test drove vehicle confirmed jerky gear change. Disconnected Transfer Case and test drove and fault went away. Replaced Transfer case.
Test Drove. Confirmed Repair.

 

[Capnollie]

Advice: I had a Maserati Spyder for a number of years. It was red with black top and beige interior - and a real head turner. BUT... as far as a performance car, the 911 is light years ahead. Straight out, the Spyder did move and was very quick but hard to control in the turns and lots of sway. AND very expensive to maintain though there are thing that you can do yourself if you have the time. It had the Cambiocorssa transmission that ate clutches. The new ones are supposed to be much better. When you turned on the ignition, you never knew what was going to work (radio, power seats, windows, etc.) and what wasn't. The joke around our house was, "hey, it's Italian." Beautiful car that I hated to see go down the driveway when I sold it but a) was expensive to maintain and b) could never really enjoy it in DC traffic.

 

[Shark]

Wonder what happened with the OP. Looks like it was his/her first and last post.

 

[losco]

Had mine replaced over the weekend. Drove it for a month since symptom started, it did get worse but not so bad.

2015 Macan S

43000Km
They also replaced both headlights for hairline cracks, and driver side window switches.

 

[thisisyourlife]

24k miles. Transfer case replaced in just over 3 hours.

Parts used:

 

[jzwu]

What year?

 

[thisisyourlife]

what year?

2017 gts

 

[Bert]

28,000 km (17,300 miles), on my 2015. I noticed shuddering during acceleration last month but thought it was just poor road conditions. Earlier this month ‘thud’ noise became prevalent. Car is now at the dealership. I’m out of warranty so I’m dying in suspense how much this is going to cost.?

 

[jzwu]

You have very low miles so I believe Porsche will offer some goodwill. Push for it.

 

[Brishoca]

With regard to the part numbers and possible updates/ improvements.
I see “thisisyourlife” 2017 GTS the original transfer case part #95B 341 010.
The part # of my 2018 GTS is 95B 341 010 A
The part # of “thisisyourlife” new transfer case is 95B 341 010 AX
So at least 3 different variations, maybe the X denotes a factory exchange/ reconditioned/ updated version of a returned warranty transfer case.
It would be interesting to know the changes/ updates made.

 

[Bert]

You have very low miles so I believe Porsche will offer some goodwill. Push for it.

Parts just ordered; very appreciative of Porsche’s goodwill because the estimate is around USD2,800 with me paying USD650.

Part number is 95B341010AX, so it looks like it is a refurbished part. Still it will take a month for the part to be shipped over.

 

[sergeyb]

@Bert, this is not a refurbished part, it is a revised version that you want that ends in an "AX" and it is brand new with new programming module and it did take about a month to ship. There is extensive precedent to this including this forum so I would push for total coverage. We had both Cayenne and Macan transfer cases replaced and my SA at least for the Cayenne said that he would replace it even out of warranty given precedent and several published bulletins. Either way, 650 USD is a great price to get this fixed so I would say your are very fortunate to have it diagnosed quickly and then ordered.