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SA quoted about 5 hours to do the battery leak test. I am also having a PCM recall/update completed that is another 5 hour or so job. He thought it would be ready today, if it passes the test. He also told me there is no ETA for replacement batteries, so if your dealer keeps your car (if it...

Hopefully the test is the test. PorscheNA seems to be proactively replacing the defective heaters, but only in vehicles in “cold” states. I understand the reasoning behind that, but it does seem that geography plays some into how they handle issues.

Will update tomorrow after I talk to my Service Advisor. I also need a PCM update, so I will see if he can break the timelines out for a better idea.

Appointment this Friday to have the leak test performed for this recall. Need to remind them I am moving out of TX, and back to MN so they should assume more possibility of moisture intrusion.

M5 wagon (estate) will be coming to the US. That is the only long roof coming though. It will be a V8 PHEV, same set up as in the tragically ugly XM. I am watching the A6 ETron closely, if they bring the Avant over, it will be my replacement EV when I am trading the Taycan in.

I had a '23 BMW iX M60, I kept it for 2 months, it was a lemon. Most of the other people who were early adopters have sold theirs as well. Mine would do phantom braking, similar to a Tesla, and had a very large number of tech issues and electrical glitches that were always promised to be...

How plentiful are the charging options around Duluth? Will be (finally) leaving TX next spring to move back to the Twin Cities. Love weekend get aways to the North Shore, but wondering if I will need to stick to my PHEV for them.

Insurance prices are increasing drastically to keep up with repair prices. When my '18 BMW X3 was hit last year (front right fender, tire, and front bumper) the repair costs were a bit over $20,000 (USD). New LED headlight itself was $5500 of that, plus sensors and the radar for ACC...

I have seen new Jeep Grand Wagoneers with the wood panels, so I suppose you can have one that way if you wanted to pay for it. Funnily enough, my Dad had a gigantic 1976 Ford Country Squire when I was young (late 70's early 80's) and it did indeed have the fake wood paneling.

My husband already accuses me of buying new cars too often... ?

I will do a quick list of my personal daily drivers since 2015: '15 BMW X3 '15 BMW X5 '17 Audi S6 '18 BMW X3 '20 Porsche Cayenne E Hybrid (still own) '23 Taycan So a mix of sedan, SUV and wagon. The main reason for the SUVs is that in the US, there aren't options for estates. You can order an...

I paid MSRP on my CT 4S in February this year. ADM was never mentioned, no charge for allocation waiting list, nor deposit on order once it froze. Any dealer still saying "feel lucky to pay MSRP" right now hasn't realized the covid "scarcity" they charged more for is gone. I would cast a wide...

NYT had a good article concerning truck stops installing fast chargers. More locations is a good thing, especially right off the freeway. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/26/business/truck-stops-electric-vehicles.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Multiple notifications pop up every drive now, started a week or two ago. '23 CT 4S.

Mine is showing the recall now too, not in the app but when you log into MyPorsche online. It took me as far as scheduling an appointment for it, but it will not show the recall as a reason, so I will just wait to set up appointment until the recall letters start showing up.

Haven’t posted a photo in awhile. Taycan and Cayenne E Hybrid + the solar panels that help keep them charged.

As a former Auto Claims Adjuster, I can tell you that it would be almost unheard of for the manufacturer to provide any sort of compensation for an accident. Most of the insurance companies source parts from third party vendors, and allow body shops to do the same. No manufacturer has direct...

Fun, my VIN is in the range. Thanks for sharing this. Dealing with a CEL on my Cayenne right now too (Cylinder 3 Misfire), so not super thrilled.

As a woman I find this hilarious. No one would ever accuse me of driving slow and sedately. My son finds it hilarious when I am taking curvy roads at 70mph (edit to add: posted speed is 40mph). Buy your wife a session at a performance driving school and turn her into a speed demon, end of...

I used Britax infant seats with my son (in both a BMW X5 and an Audi S6) he is still in a 5 Point harness booster that is also Britax. Try to go to a store that will allow you to take a demo model out to determine fit, usually an independent store (aka not chain retailer) will do this having an...