# \#porsche **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/porsche/1809.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Porsche Paint Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-paint-advice/199220)
**Author:** [@Gooner2216\_192923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gooner2216_192923)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-paint-advice/199220 "2025-02-20T20:00:28Z")
Hi people! I have a beautiful 991 from 2013. I bought it from a family friend (old lady) who unfortunately mistreated the car badly. The paint was scratched all over and it had started to loosen up in some of the corner… --- ## [A payout for some Porsche owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-payout-for-some-porsche-owners/198353)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-payout-for-some-porsche-owners/198353 "2024-12-14T14:32:31Z")
If you currently own, lease, previously owned, or previously leased a 2015-2023 Cayenne or Macan, or a 2014-2023 Panamera equipped with a sunroof, you can file for a cash settlement, because of water leaks that damaged t… --- ## [If your Porsche sunroof is leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-your-porsche-sunroof-is-leaking/198194)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-your-porsche-sunroof-is-leaking/198194 "2024-11-29T16:16:12Z")
… you may be eligible for a cash settlement, as a result of this Class Action Lawsuit. This applies to 2015-2023 model year Cayenne or Macan vehicles, and also 2014-2023 model year Panamera vehicles, and is the result … --- ## [Porsche's newly-patented SIX STROKE engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-newly-patented-six-stroke-engine/196340)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-newly-patented-six-stroke-engine/196340 "2024-10-20T21:35:47Z")
I would hate to imagine how much it would cost to repair one of these engines with their varying-length stroke. --- ## [2006 Porsche 911 - Airbag light worries me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-911-airbag-light-worries-me/195988)
**Author:** [@KarlSchaarschmidt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarlSchaarschmidt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-911-airbag-light-worries-me/195988 "2024-08-29T19:42:05Z")
“System Fault Airbag” light came on. I presume either a faulty sensor or computer issue. How extensive of a repair is this, cost? --- ## [Porsche 911 cost of maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-cost-of-maintenance/49293)
**Author:** [@otto\_g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otto_g)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-cost-of-maintenance/49293 "2024-08-04T02:54:14Z")
I am considering purchasing my colleague?s 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera. It has low miles and seems to be well taken care of, except that it may need a new clutch. 1) I have never owned a sports car, and was hoping some… --- ## [2016 Porsche Cayenne - Big problem way too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-porsche-cayenne-big-problem-way-too-soon/194137)
**Author:** [@TomMcClure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomMcClure)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-porsche-cayenne-big-problem-way-too-soon/194137 "2024-01-09T23:14:28Z")
I have a failed Transfercase at 42000 miles --- ## [2014 Porsche Panamera Hybrid - New battery may help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-porsche-panamera-hybrid-new-battery-may-help/191539)
**Author:** [@alotash4u2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alotash4u2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-porsche-panamera-hybrid-new-battery-may-help/191539 "2023-07-06T20:14:13Z")
2014 porsche panamera hybrid wont start brought a new battery --- ## [2018 Porsche Panamera - How do I find a good Porsche shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-porsche-panamera-how-do-i-find-a-good-porsche-shop/190392)
**Author:** [@Tennisbum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tennisbum)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-porsche-panamera-how-do-i-find-a-good-porsche-shop/190392 "2023-05-06T13:30:56Z")
I am trying to find an independent Porsche garage in my area (zip code 94404). I don’t think that $485 is reasonable. Can anyone help me? --- ## [A new Porsche Panamera for $18,300?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-porsche-panamera-for-18-300/188936)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-porsche-panamera-for-18-300/188936 "2023-02-03T13:41:37Z")
Was this an honest mistake by the dealer, or an attempt to attract attention and gin-up foot traffic to the dealership? :thinking: --- ## [Porsche 911 S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-s/183220)
**Author:** [@susan657628](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susan657628)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-s/183220 "2022-03-28T04:08:24Z")
I sorta freaked out on the 407 when there was blue smoke coming out of my 911 along with the check engine light. There were also issues of coolant leaking. One visit to Van at right tech and a few days later, I was ready… --- ## [Porsche Cayenne (2002)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-cayenne-2002/183185)
**Author:** [@susan657628](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susan657628)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-cayenne-2002/183185 "2022-03-25T00:29:56Z")
With a lot of engine issues, I couldn’t get my Cayenne to start consistently. The car would sometimes start but then stall out. Van quickly identified the problem and made sure I was able to get a new fuel pump. --- ## [Car. Fires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fires/182581)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fires/182581 "2022-03-01T22:03:46Z")
The title is a bit misleading A RO-RO ship from Emden Germany to a Rhode Island terminal is on fire. The ship carries a lot of Porsches and VWs, and was abandoned by the crew a couple days ago. It will be towed to port … --- ## [Soon, you will be able to buy Porsche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soon-you-will-be-able-to-buy-porsche/182691)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soon-you-will-be-able-to-buy-porsche/182691 "2022-02-25T19:54:41Z")
… stock shares: --- ## [1998 Porsche Boxster - Seeking vcar cover advice for outdoor storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-porsche-boxster-seeking-vcar-cover-advice-for-outdoor-storage/182411)
**Author:** [@jon.bourn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jon.bourn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-porsche-boxster-seeking-vcar-cover-advice-for-outdoor-storage/182411 "2022-02-11T17:10:14Z")
Hi what is the best out door car cover to put over my old Porsche Boxster in the UK. Thank you. --- ## [Wheel size for winter driving—how important?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-for-winter-driving-how-important/181592)
**Author:** [@switters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/switters)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-size-for-winter-driving-how-important/181592 "2022-01-03T06:24:30Z")
I just ordered a vehicle that comes with all-season 21" wheels and tires. I live in the mountains in Utah, and we get a lot of snow in the winter, so I always have a different set of winter wheels & tires for our vehicle… --- ## [1982 Porsche 928 - Gas leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-porsche-928-gas-leak/178816)
**Author:** [@Ph0n3Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ph0n3Guy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-porsche-928-gas-leak/178816 "2021-09-03T19:28:57Z")
I have a 1982 Porsche 928 with small slit in gas tank dose anyone know what type of plastic the tank is made of? Thanks for any help --- ## [2011 Porsche Panamera - Security is odd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-porsche-panamera-security-is-odd/178353)
**Author:** [@kath01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kath01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-porsche-panamera-security-is-odd/178353 "2021-07-29T19:35:01Z")
I own a 2011 Porsche Panamera and I have this issue that when I press lock on the car-key, the car isn’t beeping but it is locking. Although it’s not completely locking because I can still open the car door, although the… --- ## [2021 Porsche Cayenne - Squeaky brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-porsche-cayenne-squeaky-brakes/178135)
**Author:** [@chip37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chip37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-porsche-cayenne-squeaky-brakes/178135 "2021-07-22T00:28:52Z")
The brakes on my new Porsche Macan squeak! I called the dealer. He said that Porsch has high performance brakes and squeaking is normal. Is this true? --- ## [2009 Porsche 911 Turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-911-turbo/177841)
**Author:** [@agam\_is](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agam_is)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-911-turbo/177841 "2021-07-08T00:29:26Z")
2009 Porsche 911 turbo - all wheel drive. At speeds greater than 85 mph, there is a low frequency vibration that gets louder as speed increases. It feels like a harmonic and the frequency does not change with speed, only… --- ## [Taycan Did you know that the title must be at least 10 Characters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taycan-did-you-know-that-the-title-must-be-at-least-10-characters/177806)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taycan-did-you-know-that-the-title-must-be-at-least-10-characters/177806 "2021-07-03T03:59:55Z")
I saw one on the road yesterday driving home from work. Approaching from behind, I thought it was a very large 911. Then I saw two doors on the left and read the model on the back end. Good looking car. --- ## [Porsche Top $$$!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-top/176942)
**Author:** [@urbrummbaer2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/urbrummbaer2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-top/176942 "2021-05-20T04:56:43Z")
Had our 2003 911 for over 15 years w/just over 35K miles. Recently the convertible top began giving problems when going up/down. Slow, favoring 1 side then the other. Finally quit in the down position. Dealer estimat… --- ## [Porsche's new strategy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-new-strategy/176386)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-new-strategy/176386 "2021-04-28T04:12:17Z")
--- ## [2005 Porsche Cayenne info panel is too faded to read](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-porsche-cayenne-info-panel-is-too-faded-to-read/175879)
**Author:** [@Avatar1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Avatar1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-porsche-cayenne-info-panel-is-too-faded-to-read/175879 "2021-03-31T16:10:28Z")
My 2005 Porsche Cayenne S information panel on the instrument cluster is faded. The writing can be faintly seen when I first start up in the morning. But within a few minutes, it’s all faded to a dull orange. How do I fi… --- ## [2009 Porsche Cayenne - problem vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-cayenne-problem-vehicle/175870)
**Author:** [@PaderewskiJoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaderewskiJoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-cayenne-problem-vehicle/175870 "2021-03-31T00:52:26Z")
Was told that the 2009 Porsche is a real PROBLEM vehicle and will cost owners a lot of money to drive and to maintain. Is this true? --- ## [1999 Porsche Boxster - Security system is locking me out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-porsche-boxster-security-system-is-locking-me-out/174847)
**Author:** [@galpalsal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galpalsal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-porsche-boxster-security-system-is-locking-me-out/174847 "2021-02-09T16:49:49Z")
secuity system got wet, water under seat, car won’t start, how do i fix? --- ## [2014 Porsche Boxster - Tires rubbing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-porsche-boxster-tires-rubbing/164387)
**Author:** [@KathyAlden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyAlden)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-porsche-boxster-tires-rubbing/164387 "2020-05-18T17:45:47Z")
i have a 2014 prosche boxster with the original goodyear tires with 23,000 miles. for about a year now every time i make a sharp turn, like backing out of a parking space, i hear a loud noise like the tires are rubbing … --- ## [2013 Porsche Cayenne - dealer won’t change shift points back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-cayenne-dealer-won-t-change-shift-points-back/164134)
**Author:** [@Paul55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-cayenne-dealer-won-t-change-shift-points-back/164134 "2020-05-11T19:14:53Z")
My vehicle was subject to a recall, I agreed to having the modifications done. One of them was to change the shift points . This is very annoying and I would like to have them changed back, but the dealer will not do it. … --- ## [1984 Porsche 911 loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-porsche-911-loses-power/162492)
**Author:** [@Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burnett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-porsche-911-loses-power/162492 "2020-04-06T06:04:55Z")
My engine is losing power and when I took the oil filler cap off the engine stalled out. I did it twice with the same result. What could my problem be? --- ## [2013 Porsche Boxster - What's next](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439)
**Author:** [@NielMalvetti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NielMalvetti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-porsche-boxster-whats-next/162439 "2020-04-05T21:08:11Z")
Greetings – Though I really enjoy driving my 2013 Boxster S (my third in the past 15 years), at 73 years of age I’m thinking that it might be time to become a bit more practical. A backseat (to help with transporting gra… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/porsche/1809.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=porsche)