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I think I just had a particularly bad one. That said, a neighbour has a Macan GTS, now two years old and last month he returned to the car to find the passenger footwell full of water. Dealer perplexed on the cause.

Hi, the Panamera is ultimately ahead dynamically and over long distance although the G20 still has a pretty good front end and is quite more adjustable down a good road. Pure performance BMW wins all day long, 60 flat in 4 secs takes care of that. Not sure the modern BMWs are as well built as the older ones, one or two things mine needs to go into the shop for. At some point I WILL do a review, just never seem to have the time these days. Thanks.

Cheers

Bought the car because the overall spec suited what I wanted at the time. The fact it was a hybrid wasn’t a decisive factor so once I’d gotten over the novelty, and when arriving home and it’s raining, I really couldn’t be bothered…

Sold at the end of 2020

F30 hybrid was a four pot I thought? And bear in mind the fat rear tyres on mine meant 190hp was insufficient to move the car around in the dry, which is the point I made in the vid I think. Cheers.

I can't really answer this, for a whole load of reasons. What do you earn, where do you live, what APR are you facing etc. Thanks for watching anyway

@@markscars1069 do you think I'll be able to get one if I work 40 hrs a week full time with $15/hr as a dishwasher and I live in Maryland and my APR I'm not sure but each check I make around $850-900

@@markscars1069 also to get a beamer or any bmw how much credit do I need ? I'm planning on getting one by January with my tax return money and my job savings but I'm not even sure how much I need to save up for a down payment I think my credit right now is 500

@@weega9852 I’m a very minor TH-camr. I’m not a financial advisor 😂

@@markscars1069 Oh good to know that. And How much did you put as a downpayment and how much are you paying monthly for this one

you should get it mapped. it costs about 500 dollars and it will give you 245hp

@@do365nic Dollars? just speak about Pound, dude!

@@do365nic, I would not have it mapped if you want the car to last as long as possible. I’d say this diesel power plant is stressed enough as is. It’s already dishing out respectable power. Long story short, it just not worth to have your engine konk out for 65 extra horses.

I’m about to buy one 181bhp 2012 msport 320d is this a good buy and reliable and fun to drive

Did you watch the entire vid? 😂 ICE all the way, 970 generation at least.

You always did enjoy a little Welsh lilt :) Hope all is well with you dude, cheers.

That car was three years old when I bought it. The hybrid system packed up 2 months later. So yes, it was pretty terrible. I sold it end of 2020. Oh and it rusted at six years old. Only ever serviced or attended to by OPCs. But Porsche said anti corrosion warranty didn’t apply as it was a door which was affected and bolt on parts were not covered. Good luck.

@@markscars1069 I am hoping i dont need too much luck, its got a full warranty from a main dealer and now 18k miles. I'll be out of it in 18 months. But sadly would opt for the upgrade pan with 700 hp and the 50% bigger battery. Love to hear what else you'd suggest?

@@mygoogle1482 Sounds like you’ve got it covered. Warranty is way to go with these things, I was just miffed when the rust started.

@@markscars1069 yes that’s really rubbish definitely not what I’d expect either - from a not old car or the wriggling out of warranty for something like rust? Had two mercs and this Porsche in last four years years had problems but all covered by warranties with mercs no probs yet with Porsche. Full dealer warranty makes me feel as safe as possible with things of this value. But always a bit of a risk I guess -

@@mygoogle1482 Just to clarify, the main mechanical warranty was fine and they never quibbled anything on that (even though the car cost them a fortune in the three years I had it). It was the separate body anti-corrosion warranty I was referring to. It basically only seemed to apply to the car's chassis or frame, not the doors, bonnet, boot, wings, roof or sills. All so-called bolt on parts were not covered. That's what they told me. It was all very unfortunate. I will never have another.

If it’s fitted or coded press and hold the lock on the remote. There should also be a button on the door panel ahead of the window lifters.

@@markscars1069 doesn't have button and doesn't work off key suppose doesn't have need to be coded ?

@@zxpug7740 Probably no physical hardware installed to make it work then i.e. nothing in the mirror housings.

Many thanks Douglas, that’s very kind. It was a lovely car to drive just the reliability (and later, the rust, which wasn’t mentioned in the video) which gave cause for concern. Good luck with the sale.

Sorry to hear of your woes but yes it does seem these cars on occasion can generate some quite horrendous bills, totally at odds with Porsche’s robust and reliable reputation. I will never have another one, although in my case that’s more to do with Porsche’s dismissive approach to my comments rather than the fact my car had problems. Should also note that I am in contact with the chap who bought my car and he reports that a year later all is still well. Not sure he’s doing the same mileage I did but still… Again though, I didn’t mind so much the fact the car was unreliable, it was Porsche saying FO which annoyed me. It’s not in the vid I think as it happened later but that one also started to rust at six years old. Porsche said not covered under the anti corrosion warranty as it was a bolt on part (a rear door). It was stuff like that which put me right off. Will do a vid on my M340i replacement at some point…

Yes, generally

Do be fair I do recall the lights being pretty good. Yes, not as paint-lifting as LEDs (never mind lasers) but still pretty good. PDLS plus is the one to have if you can.

Thanks. Check the steering rack was done. Check for rodent damage to the wiring loom. Check for timing chain tensioner replacement, iffy on N47 IIRC

Sold it years ago.

@@markscars1069 thanks for letting me know

Agreed, A mug, cheap clothes lol

It’s not fair really to say that..what is off putting is that he starts his review with..just about.. I’m driving an d reviewing this but I wouldn’t buy one, it’s a depressing start and just gets worse.

You’re somewhat out of touch. Ferrari build cars to fund the market and feed the shareholders. The days of them selling cars to fund racing ended when Fiat took over. And BMW built its reputation on sports saloons. And a 320d isn’t this. You’re using the argument which applies to Porsche building Cayennes then funding 911s but it doesn’t work here.

Not in my view, no.

My comments are in the context of what came before (i.e the flat six) and given what Porsche have released since (GTS) , I stand by the comment. I’d read the complaints about the muted noise from the four but only really understood it once I’d driven it.

@@markscars1069 Thanks for the reply. I do understand that you think it is muted in comparison to a flat six. I just don’t see why that matters. I guess you either want more noise or it doesn’t matter. Obviously to me, I think it sounds fine. I do admit that I drive a 718. but I used to drive an S2000 and the cacophony drove me nuts. It was still fun to drive but not for long distances. I guess I appreciate having a remarkable performing sports car that doesn’t have to rattle your brains either figuratively or literally.

Only if split fold was specified from new.

It’s a flat 4 boxer the golf is an in line 4, totally different design. Please do get informed before making throwaway comments

520d for comfort, 320d for what little fun the N47 is capable of.

@@markscars1069 brilliant, thanks. I'm considering a 520d msport. I believe you've done a 5series review? I'll check it out if so

how did u find it after being remapped did u notice much difference

@@MattHowlett_ big difference. Lots of available power & torque. Effortless. Would definitely recommend

@@joshsymons7524 nice was deciding between the 320 and 330 but don’t fancy pay the extra insurance etc so will probs get a 320 and Remap so still get the mpg when driving casually

@@MattHowlett_ That would be the better option. Decent tyres for good traction and a remap, plenty of power! Would be worth running quotes for a 330 stock and a 320 with a map.. see what is cheaper