How to choose the right new car in 2023 (full details) | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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I'm not in the market for a new car but I still think this is one of your best videos. A wealth of information about the car industry itself
I find your videos invaluable.
While laying next to the missus, watching this one, I noticed that within the first 120 seconds, she was fast asleep.
Signed....new subscriber.
As a good news story I had a VW Amarok that had many issues with the dpf system. It had 40000km on the clock. I asked for a new one and they agreed. I got a brand new Amarok with brand new warranty. This new car now has 30000km on it and had no problems
And this honest opinion, reasoning and straight talk is why I watch most videos (and I'm not in the market for a car but I did buy my current car through John)
If you're just starting your busines... in my humble opinion.
Buy a second, or third, or even fourth hand Falcon ute in good nick. My AU was a cheap stop gap vehicle, she's got 480,000kms on her, 80,000 of which I put on the clock and it still runs like the Swiss rail network. Paid $5k for her five years ago and I keep saying "I'll get a new ute this year, as soon as the Falcon packs up". But alas the old girl still works as well as the day I bought it. It's never let me down, best car I've ever had and it's paid for itself ten times over.
Particularly if you are able to work on it yourself. Cheap and plentiful spare parts, low amount of electronic crap by today's standards and plenty of accessibility in the engine bay. I have owned 3 Fords with the inline 6 and I wish I had realised how good they were at the time!
Yes,the AU falcon sedan, wagon and ute are excellent along with the BA and BF in a wagon or ute WITHOUT independent rear suspension.
@@americarsqueensland1667 as good as my AUII XR6 handled eith the IRS, it was a pain in the backside replacing bushes all the time.
One issue - I’d prefer to have an accident in any 2022 model car than a 15yo Falcon.
@@jeremybean-hodges6397 That's why I have new cars to transport the family about.
Sounds like the best ute for that dude is actually an old Falcon Wagon. Dropping all that coin on a new ute, in this instance is not needed by any stretch.
An old 4x2 Hilux Workmate, if you must have a ute.
I have a Mazda 2 skyactiv-D and it is serviced every 6 months to the day by a Mazda dealer, eventhough I only do 5000km every 6 months. After 4 yrs an O2 sensor in the exhaust failed causing the DPF warning light to illuminate on a regular basis despite some motorway zooming. Mazda fixed it for free at the next service having pre-ordered the part. Saved me $AUS300. I like Mazda.
This is very balanced advice from John. I think he's quite right about the different manufacturers. It's not always the best brands that are best at customer care.
Many of them seem to forget that the most important person in the dealership is supposed to be the customer.
You don't go to a car dealer for excellence in customer support. If that's what you want, I recommend a Thai massage shop.
I'd add that Subaru's behaviour over the air bag saga was exemplary, it just could not be faulted in the circumstances. Something that cannot be said about some of its larger competition.
IMO the number one step for choosing the right car isn't looking at the brands - that comes later - it's looking at how you have used your car in the last year.
How often have you had someone in the rear seats? How often have you had someone tall in the car? How often have you filled up the whole boot? How often do you drive long distances? How often have you gone off-road?
A lot of people purchase vehicles that are far bigger, more capable and more expensive than they actually need IMO (dual-cab 4WD utes, I'm looking at you). The number one predictor of future usage of your car is previous usage, IMO.
I like what you say but I think that John has got the focus right for this video. I can find cars that suit my needs but it is much harder to get a clear picture of where each brand stands on support. This is where I have little information to work with so John’s expertise in this area is vital to me.
@@markhamer5112 that's very true. Almost nobody deals with the ownership experience, barring John and the excellent used car review channel ReDriven (well worth a search).
If you can't afford extended down time, don't want to be at the mercy of roadside assist, or rely on your vehicle for your daily gardening/landscaping business, first criteria - buy something with a full size spare. I admit I have a loathing for space savers and a greater loathing for those useless goo and puff things that now come with so many new cars. Lack of a full size spare is an absolute deal breaker for me. Utes should be fine (I think).
This latest trend of manufacturers not including a spare wheel is just more cost savings and planned obsolescence crap.
@@labourlawact7826 it is more down to the fact the wheels are getting bigger to a point where there isn’t much room left to accommodate a full size spare without compromising interior space.
@@tomnewham1269 Why is it necessary for wheels to be so big that they become a nuisance, never mind how expensive they are as well? My car has '13 rims, and they work perfectly fine. Tyres are much much cheaper also. Like about 4 times less expensive, for exactly the same tyre in a smaller diameter.
@@labourlawact7826 Bigger wheels equals more grip plus they look good.
@@tomnewham1269 Grip is more than adequate for a small car with '13, and the looking better is subjective. Looks doesn't save me a cent. I'm actually quite chuffed that I can replace 4 tyres for the price of one of the bigger one's. And as far as grip goes, I'm not using the car on a track. Don't get me started on those low profile crap. Here in South Africa, your big wheel with a low profile tyre will be damaged by a pothole, long before the tyre is smooth. And the ride is harsh, hard, crappy and uncomfortable. No thanks. I ❤steel rims with high profile tyres. If I hit a pothole, I won't damage much easily, and even if I do, I just need a hammer to knock the rim straight. Not thousands of $$$$ for a new alloy (looks) and super expensive low profile tyre. And I can carry a full size spare, you don't even know it's there, hidden away, taking very little space.
Thanks for your comprehensive and well-informed commentary.
Nailed it John. Absolutely spot on. Thanks 🙏
Appreciate the honesty man … as always… this is something that is becoming a museum piece faster than I thought it would.
Hey John. Interesting to hear about the relibility your moon-shot "ticker" as my Capricorn-1 watch still works flawlessly... twice a day.
I first and only new car purchase 22 year's ago, I walked into the car dealer to book my ute in for hrs service required, i instantly fell in love with the new shiny Nissan, I purchased her that afternoon, she is asleep in her garage as I write, 😊.
Buying a new vehicle for a new gardening business is a terrible business decision.
Get a decent 2nd hand something that isn't going to financially drain you and you aren't going to cry each time a mower/ rake/ branch dings the thing.
Seen the movie so often... Self employed guys working to pay for a car that's losing value each day
I bought a 2016 hilux single cab work mate for 19 000. It has actually gone UP in value....
@@TheRis81 exactly.
There is an escape, drop out of the race by having a mobile mechanic inspect a used car before you buy it from an individual off Gumtree. Because, despite the opinion of many backsliding revisionary hyenas, a car is just a tool - not a status symbol.
john i agree with you triton its a good ute that was my choice a couple cars ago (lol) but i needed a car instead... I'm a car detailer i see them come back at ex rentals from dusty environments and you know what they hold up well for a ute as a cheaper end of the big brand Ute list. Just a good choice for a
workhorse even if its for a couple of years also the warranty is great on Mitsubishi too ✅✅
In 2016, I didn't take John's advice.
I bought myself a brand new VF Commodore. Now I've done 60,000 klm of mainly city driving. Apart from a new lead acid battery replacement & regular service. Everything else is from new. Original tyres, break pads, light bulbs. Not a single thing has ever failed on this car.
I have owned Toyota's in the past from new, however nothing has beaten this car for reliability.
Most cars make it to 60,000kms trouble free
Same with my VE series 2. Now passing 200,000km, just run in.
@@Whyunounderstand My girlfriend has got a 2017 Mazda 3 with 36,000 klm. She's made 2 minor warranty claims. The electric door mirror failed & the electronic hatch release failed in the first 5,000 klm. However everything has been OK since.
Be careful...those "break pads" may live up to their name.
Install brake pads ASAP!
@@JohnSmith-yv6eq Yes my next service is in November. I inspect my break pads every service. My tyres are about 70% worn & 6.5 years old. I can feel, they are hardening up. I will be replacing both tyres & pads in November. As you can see, for a city driver, I'm not driving the car that hard.
What a great, helpful upload. Thanks 👍
Good advice as always John, i was talking to another aircraft engineer at work today he has a 2014 Ranger man he has been bent over bored and reamed fk he has spent 10 k with a Ford Dealer!!! Ffs when i got into the issue he only drives a short distance and after two years of this his engine light is on. Mmmm i explained to him to take it out and give it a good run one a week i just couldnt belive a clever guy would just keep on handing over money to a dealer. They just keep changing part seamingly as a hope yo fix the issue! Gee some people. Told him to go to another dealers and see how they work for him. Anyways cheers for the entertainment 👌🇭🇲
Maybe he was enjoying it too much to notice.
I spoke to a motorcycle dealer recently and having asked what the warranty was on X, I then asked straight up 'What's your position regarding Australian Consumer Law outside of the warranty period?'
He had to check with the manager. Came back mumbling something about they only do warranty within the two years factory warranty. I beg your pardon.
Yes I totally agree .Motorbike wise I found BMW totally shit and my Honda dealer would rather stand and argue with you than admit that you're right ,great bikes thank God .I know Consumer Law is what it is but I'm sure dealers just hope you give up in frustration which I think most people do
Love your work John. I just bought a new Mazda and am happy so far. I totally agree that to buy the right car you need to be hard nosed, critical and economically sensible. Thanks for the summary on the top brands. Your videos have really helped my decision making so keep up the "I don't give a f**k" about what the car makers think of your reviews. Nice work!!
nice one J.C
I have to take issue with you on this John. In my case, I have received unbelievable support from my Honda Dealer on the Gold Coast (Von Bibra). I put my car in for a service yesterday ($560 worth of items) and went to pick it up today. One of the Service people said that she had bad news - one of their technicians has damaged the car (panel and paint) and they owned up immediately. They WAIVED the Service cost of $560 and said that they would get the damage repaired and would give me a loan car while this was being done. I have also had some Warranty issues that could have been "line ball", but they fixed them all without the gnarly conversations. Maybe they are an exception, but credit due where it is due.
So appreciate your full time education ing and as a stand out comedian to bewt . . . mate, you booty
Just wish we had the same critique here in berlytee (uk) over the NHS where big boys n girls hand out supply to friends and family at extended prices often over 8 fold.
which ever car: RELIABILITY & REPAIRABILITY should be the number one requirement.
Hey John, probably the best advice I’ve ever got on buying a new car. What about taking it to the next level? Say I’ve chosen the brand, any hints on how to drill down to the actual car in that brand that best fits me? I can get the big stuff like commercial Ute V sedan, 4WD V 2WD, but where to from there.
Distance Raptor / Time Raptor = Veloci (not Veloci Raptor)
Have you considered swimming with the replaced watch since then?
I own a triton 2021 model and the super select 2 is amazing ive only got 4H and 4L range. One thing I don't like about it is that it takes a acouple of minutes to change after you move the selector
My wife's got an Hyundai i30PDSRTurboDCTPremium (bought through you) and it's excellent. As is Hyundai service.
Tiffany is always, always right for you ... trust me on that ;)
I liked this
Good analysis. But where does Mitsubishi fit in then, given your accolade for the Triton?
I will go for matchbox. Are they still going.
Thanks for the enlightenment.
Regards Tony
@Antone Henderson. I'd be careful with Matchbox, don't drive them on sand...I lost count how many cars I lost in the sandpit as a kid, and you can't be too careful. Cheers!
Your watch story: the watch is meant to be water resistant to 100 meters, if I remember correctly. if it got full of water just by a swim, there was something really wrong. if they didn't give you replacement or good repair, then that would be a brand I would avoid.
one of my daily wearing watch is Dive master 500, it is certified for 500 meters water resistance. I took it to swim, hot spring (I know hot water is bad for watch, and I shouldn't do that), etc, just generally a watch I wear to everywhere. it even survived a few falls (from height).
10:13 it is truly saddening how many of the once great Australian car review channels have become biased over the last few months/years *cough* "Car Expert" I mean I even commented on one of their latest videos due to the title, as it was something to the great provocative effect of "MY NEW RANGER HAS BEEN BUILT + a review". Which the film than portrayed footage of the reviewers supposed vehicle making its way through the assembly line. Plus, might I add repeated phrasing of the name of the transport ship it is going to be on, like that is meant to carry some sort of weight and meaning behind it. Being an accountant myself I know completely well certain tactics businesses envisage for brand & product promotion. I mean come on, what honest usage would an average TH-cam car review consumer need of the name of this magical specific freight ship carrying a shitload of rangers from place of manufacture to Australia. Well, I'll tell you why. It's hype pure and simple. it's like Apple introducing a new product. People don't want to miss out. So, after laying out some of these concerns in a simple comment on this honestly once great channel to the effect of. "We don't come to this channel for undisclosed paid content and biased reviews" The producer responded personally fainting ignorance and understanding. I mean it's really abysmal. If you're going to accept endorsement from a company at least own up to it, rather than deceive. My 2cents
The only thing I like about car expert is getting a good look at the cars exterior and interior that's it
@@zarajoe1 But what about the durometer!!
@@David_P132 haha I really hate that thing I just skip it
What i find amusing that so many people find that their car is great because it can get to 60,000 Ks with few problems. That, for me, is driving for a year, and probably not a lot of Ks for many drivers. I would expect better reliability than just reaching 60000 Ks.
I am 1 of a few lucky Stinger owners. Greatest car ever made. We have been told that Kia Korea has told all Kia dealers in Australia that no more orders for 2023 models are to be processed as the assembly line has changed for the EV models. Not many cars were sold in Australia so they are going to be rare and because of the rarity will our car value go up over time and if so should we garage our cars?
Thanks. Love ya show.
hi john love your videos funny and helpful im looking at buying a brand new suv later this year i have narrowed it down to a mid spec sportage or x trail. your thoughts please
The right 'new' car is probably a secondhand one.
Exactly.
... I'm not here for car stuff, I'm into (mtb) bikes & they're just so much more enjoyable than the bore of cars.
I came upon you for the review on particle filters (very useful info thanks).
But I'm done now, seems like cars are a ball-ache full stop so I'm off to watch Leogang practice uci DH ;-) !
In 2019 I found Subaru service to be totally disingenuous and the reason I’ll never buy another Subaru. I went for a Mitsubishi last year. Notably I looked at Nissan first and seeing as they have interest in Mitsubishi its surprising they didn’t make the cut for Top 10. Also, for the gardener I suggest speaking to a tax agent in understanding the finance (best to BYO) and setting a reasonable budget as there will be tax claim implications/ considerations. 💰
What I find amazing is in Australia how many people buy a car for the neighbours.
None of my neighbours have bought me a car 🤔
@@LittleWeekendWarriors Should have said I live In Perth and it happens a lot in some suburbs.
John have you heard anything about the noisy direct injectors on the BMW F30 328i. I bought a 2012 328i and the 2.0 litre petrol engine sounds like a diesel. I have had the car looked at and they tell me it's just how they are. A Very frustrated and disappointed punter
Hello, I have very big question, I want new car minimum on 10 years, is RAV4 Adventure good choice? Year 23…thank you so much…or ford kuga 23 bouth hybrids not plugin😊
I wanted to buy the new ford everest then John told me about poor Ford service. Ford reliability issues etc. The pajero sport is probably the pick so guess what...... I bought the Everest.
Sometimes you want what you want regardless of the research pointing you another direction.
Bit like the hot blonde over the marriage material brunette.
You know it's going to end in a shit fight but bugger it.
For me easy. Wagon. Subaru WRX Wagon top spec, bought it, problem solved.
As someone who prefers sedans to SUVs and something with more power than a lawnmower, pretty much everything is overpriced crap now. Even our utes are piss weak unless you spend as much as a house. Looking at the American models and prices make me want to cry.
Agree, I have a spare Commodore in garage for when the one I am currently driving dies. Should see me out.
John. What’s your thoughts on the 2022 Kia Rio ?
Kia make a good car. Kia Rio nothing wrong with it.
Hi John , when will the Tesla Z go on sale in Australia.
The what now?
I would think a truck is the way to go for a gardening business. That's what everyone uses her in the US.
Why do you not look at the new GWM cannon..?,
I didnt watch the video yet.. you pick with your heart, then you forget about it and pick using your vallet !
needs always over wants.
All buyers have different priorities, so a 'right' car for buyer A is a 'wrong' car for driver B. It is entirely subjective.
If the brakes are failing on excitement and Subaru, I want to be part of that metaphorical car accident!
May the exhilaration continue unabated.😊
Australian vehicle selection criteria: 1. Is it tall, long, wide enough? 2. Is it heavy enough? 3. Double turbo 4WD.
You forgot about towing your aluminium shitwa to Dingo Piss Creek!
I’m not sure if this is honest or a joke
I don't think that there is a vehicle that is as durable and reliable like the vehicles before.
Leatherman lifetime warranty . One part broke plyer section 😢 new multi tool given back 😊 skeletons carbon Yes 💪
AAAAAARRRRRRSTALIA! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Don't forget Landrover had this so called advanced all wheel drive technology from 1984, so there's that right?
Certainly not an EV for a multitude of reasons JC has pointed out.
Word on the street is to wait till next year to buy as high interest rates is putting lots of people under pressure to sell the overpriced FOMO priced cars they have bought over the last few years just to keep a roof over their head. Once all these forced sales hit the market prices will crash just like its happening in the US. The smart buyers will be picking up the pieces! Lol
16:40 - Haha you still believe in the moon landing John? 😂🤦🏻♂️
But yeh great point about Omega and customer service excellence 👍🏻
cannon ute ?
I bought a Leyland P76 once wish I kept it now.
There you go again, saying it like it is!
I think the journalists only see the best of cars. Brand new, if any issues they will be fixed before said journalist will get anywhere near them. I've never seen a review that looked at a new car, a similar car, same make that's 3, 6 or 10 years old? Just to see how likely they are to age well, if they were well supported, or if they even exist. I think Australians tend to expect a car to have a long life, and will expect a car to last.
Suzuki isnt in the top 10? I would say im shocked but im frankly not as Suzuki Australia thinks that customers are exceedingly rich so they offer the most expensive models that are in the global lineup. Im surprised they werent offering the Across to one up Toyota , but then again they are slow to act on the shifting market tides. The brand offers great vehicles for a honest price, just not in this market. At least they have a automatic Swift Sport
I'd not get a Triton as a tall person. I'm surprised the guy fits in a corrolla but not a dmax/bt50, they have enough room for my 6'5" self. Tritons are cramped.
I'm 6'4" and find the Triton/Mitsubishi while feel nice with plenty of left room, the top of the windscreen is too low so the transition from windscreen to roof lining is eye level.
JC for PM. 👍🇦🇺👍
I think for the vast majority of Australians it is a simple three step process: 1) How much can I afford each month? 2) With that monthly amount what is the maximum value I can finance? 3) Which car is 10% more than the maximum I can afford to finance?
In the debt paradigm, yes. If you only *buy* what you can actually afford outright, it's different.
Nobody thinks like that when buying a car. People are sheep.
Step 4 - skip servicing the car you can't afford to pay for to save money. Step 5 - complain about the poor quality of that model when it inevitably breaks down due to neglect of servicing.
So how is savagegeese still getting cars? Those guys NEVER fluff up a car more than it deserves.
After hearing all that negativity on the motor industry. I am afraid my motoring days are coming to an end!
Wouldn't the Raptors cancel each other out? e.g. 6x / 2x = 3 not 3x
Take it up with the shirt creator.
Apollo 11? See the official pics of the lander stood on the moon? Explain how that thing brought the men back home safe, through reentry. See the presentation how the cameras on the suits were actually operated? Look up how many (seriously) perfect pics Armstrong took with that contraption and not even a view finder. Fully manual. How many photos for how long a mission? Maybe do the equation on that one, on makes for a boasting t-shirt :)
Tiffany was on the notification .. for sure this time Closed Captions are back 🙃
sorry...what is a trident?
what would it be in America?
L200
Best value high up best leg room cars suv /genesis bit of a standout to but not high I want to overlook the lesser road life eg not high cars .the leg room award goes to?
Mercedes charged $30 for a small spring back in the late 90's, and they have gotten much much worse on way over pricing their crap products.
How? You hit him up on the website for.... ......
..... ....... that.
A little birdy tells me he (or one of his minions) can often save you good money off ya new car.
They saved me $100 off a new i30 last week 👍
Mercedes Benz = steatorrhoea?
GWM Cannon
Make a list not of what you want but what you need and maybe what you think you can’t do without. Dismiss any company that has awful after sales service, dismiss any company who have proven to have no morals, (looking at you VW) and the like. Because if they thought deliberately poisoning the world was a happy idea. Then it’s only a matter of time, before they’ll do something similar again.
Include vehicles that do well what you’ll need 80% of the time. If the vehicle is cheaper than a Tory’s morals but it’s expensive to run, (inefficient motor/engine, parts hard to get and expensive when you can get them or have rip-off dealers. Then a cheap buy will turn into a money pit over the life of your ownership.
Include the ones, that will save you money, while doing what needs doing, as opposed to costing you loads and seldom doing what you need. Don’t just read the good reviews, read the bad ones too. Especially those that show your included vehicle, have known problems, that either the manufacturer ignores or the dealers won’t fix. You can cross this off the list. Not every model year has a crap engine or suspension that breaks every 5,000mi/8,000km. Get to know which model year/s you can include and which ones you absolutely must avoid, (even if the dealer is offering you a seeming sweet deal). If the manufacturer gives a longterm warranty, it’s no good if dealers wriggle out of every warranty claim.
Get it right and you’ll be happy. Get it wrong and you’ll be emptying your savings and unable to work every four days out of seven. Happy or sad, which do you want be?
Seems like car journos are rather like professional politicians.........
I would disagree with the triton open center diff as selling point because I believe the bloke is probably after a lower spec tradie model that doesn’t have the super select II transfer case (most normal people don’t buy the top spec model as a work ute mate)
Ok why are we paying a premium for EVs compared to other western countries?
Ionic sounds like s female personaln product!
Don't choose a Ford Everest or Ranger with its dodgy transmission 😂
Bit of a ramble here John, I think you could cut out 10 minutes.
Buying new cars doesn't make any financial sense. It's just a nice to have, but not financially clever, unless you're wealthy enough nowadays.
I'm cheap, would rather buy a 6/7 year old Camry for halve the original price, while the car still has about 85% of its life left. Work smarter, not harder to pay for a stupid new car that will depreciate faster than you can ever imagine.
Don’t know where you live, but in Aus it’s a lot closer to 70% of its original price right now, model depending, for a 2015 Camry.
I do get your argument, and if money is the motivator then you are right (provided nothing goes catastrophically wrong because no warranty). But it’s the extra safety and comfort that people are buying.
John the kind of guy to believe that man (not the Sun and celestial events) changes Earth's climate, and that Apollo 11 was what it said on the tin 🤣
I was a Lance Armstrong fan for a while. Not all that much better than Neil Armstrong. Lance was prepared to swear on a Bible even if asked I'm sure. Neil and gang were not.
Lance Armstrong had a whole lot of Ball ;) to do what he did!!
It won't be long. The world will be pissed away soon.
There is no “right” new car in 2023. The last “right:” car rolled off the assembly line in 2003.
Show me a car without….
(BSM) Blind Spot Monitoring
(DAA) Driver Attention Alert
(DSC) Dynamic Stability Control
(EBD) Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBA) Emergency Brake Assist
(ESS) Emergency Stop Signal
(HLA) Hill Launch Assist
(LDW) Lane Departure Warning
(RPS) Parking sensors Rear
(RCTA) Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCS) Reverse camera
(SCBS) Smart City Brake Su’pport
(TCS) Traction Control System
(TSR) Traffic Sign Recognition
(TPMS) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
… and change my mind.
I would say 2006 in my own experience, ford falcon although it does have traction control and an abs system, traction control can be turned off 😉😉
@@neillruecroft2160
Agreed. My ‘03 MX-5 (manual transmission of course…) also has ABS. I think ABS is a great feature. It’s been all downhill since then.
We made a list of what my wife wanted. Ie what suited her. We borrowed it down to five. Took each for a drive we got it down to five
Tuscan
Sportage
Rav
Jolion
Venture
We finally decided on the Jolion great suv no regrets
Nice gay t-shirt John!!!!!
Clearance item from Repco?
... no self-respecting gay man would rock up on youtube in a t-shirt like that. High neck, dorky joke...
You being mean to johnny again?
@@yuglesstube I'm never mean to Johnny.
As Alice Copper Famously said, Only Car Markers and Dealers Bleed. Buying a car, people are basically in two categories: 1)Car People 2) Non Car People. For Car people this episode is largely irrelevant. Why would one own a Jeep or a Porsche. One has questionable long term reliability, the other costs a shit load of money to maintain. Now here is this, for non car people is prestige important, if so then Lexus / BMW or Mercedes and put up with running cost. If a car is just a Fridge on 4 wheels, then pick a model and stick with your Toyota / Hyundai / Kia / Mitsubishi / Mazda. Auto Experts, Expert opinion on dealers also has merit. Lucky to have great dealers for both my Jeep and 981. As an example the 981 had a dash warning come on today: PSM Failure - Auto Stop/Start Disengaged. Contacted GC Porsche. They are putting car on Diagnostic Free to confirm an issue or just a probable gremlin. Pro tip, treat people (dealers) with respect and intelligence and maybe results will follow, though agreed sometimes you do have to push.
I'm shcocked John. An owner of a 981 who actually has his car serviced..... :D I'm the owner of a 987 S and still playing a little bit of catchup on delayed maintenance from previous owners. I'd never think of selling it though. They even skimped on putting decent tyres on it when they had to fit some. Overall maintenance was fine, just some things not done correctly. I hitnk I've spent ~$12k in two years and 40,000km including tyres. Once I finally fit my motrosports AOS I should be good for just oil and filters for at least the next 2-3 services.
Previously owned a 986s (manual). Car purchased with 10 year old Michelin Tyres, busted armrest and sun visor, leaking RMS and dodgy engine mount. Couple of thousand putting things right and then completely reliable. 987s from all reports a significant step up from 986. Really happy with my 981s PDK. Only a Porsche nutter would understand. If in Qld make sure you do the Porsche Drive Day at Mt Cotton. It's a hoot.
@@johnbambo9036 Yeah I'm down in Vic (only a few km from the Winton race track). I bought the car from a guy in QLD sight unseen :D Covid restrictions prevented travel at the time. The car was exactly as described. I love it. The only thing initially "wrong" with it was a broken switch to open the bonnet. Front tyres were old hard michellin. Rears were brand new Nangkangs. Not knowing any better I thought he nagkangs were pretty good, but was unhappy with the age of the chiselling, even though they had heaps of tread left. I replaced them with new michellins and all of a sudden got schooled by the car as to how comparatively bad the nangkangs were. I destroyed the rears in about 10,000km and fitted PS4S on the rear as well. Those have now done about 25-30,000km and still are looking good.
I have had to do a water pump, AOS (which was leaking when i got it and is now leaking again) Brakes (they were on the minimum when I got it), split boots on the rear suspension, front bump stops, gear shift cables, I broke the rear left transmission mounting bolts (drove it for 2,500km with only a single bolt holding the assembly together....), replaced the broken switch assembly for the boot and bonnet. I suspect I have a dogy engine mount now as the exhaust sits too low in the opening. i think the whole assembly is tilted backwards (engine and geabox). I dont thnk I would want a DK. I love shifting manually too much. Perfect drivers car as it stil has hydraulic power steering and not the electronic one the 981 has. I'd love to get a 3.8 into it at some point.
I've put over 40,000km on it in just over two years. It was out of action for nearly three months with the waterpump faiure (happened at christmas the first year I had it) and with the covd restrictions I couldnt do much driving.
The 6 speed manual in my 986 was fantastic and in a perfect world I'd have the manual in the 981, and in fact test drove a Yellow 981s 6 speed. Manual still fantastic but I got my Black 981s PDK for $12k less than what I could get the manual for. They were both second hand 2013 models with less than 50,000km. Let me say that if you had to have an auto gearbox the PDK is fantastic, better around town and geeze its marginal in the country, manual by a whisker. Yeah the 986 had brakes redone, 2 split boots and the bump stops redone as well but the 986 was an MY00 car and thats just general maintenance in my opinion. In the real world the electric steering in the 981 is still v/good. 986 was maybe more chuck able/twitchy but overall 981 is superior in all aspects as it should be as a third gen. I fitted new Yoko's all round to the 986 and they are a good cheaper alternative to the Michelins. Have Michelins though on the 981 and yes they are the tyre of choice I'd say. The good folk at GC Porsche also had a drive day some months ago when they let me loose in a 2022 Boxster PDK GTS for 40 minutes Driving public roads on GC. Nice but that was $210,000.00, bit hard to justify Enjoy your car mate and join your local Porsche Car Club.