I BROKE MY CAYMAN GT4 + PISTONHEADS PORSCHE MEET + FIRST UK 718 SPYDER RS

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In this video I share with you the first problem I've encountered with my 718 Cayman GT4. Unlike nearly every other channel that features Porsches, I'm going to share with you the reality of ownership, good or bad, which I'm confident will prove a lot more interesting than the usual tepid press car reviews from people who are often too afraid to say anything negative or critical even if it's just telling the truth.
This video actually features good examples of the bad and the good - the bad is a problem like this on a nearly new car which most certainly isn't a one off, the good is attending a brilliant Porsche event and meeting other like minded enthusiasts.
This video can be divided into the following sections;
0:00 teasers
0:06 graphics by @haslerdesigns
0:09 why fixing my car under warranty isn't guaranteed
1:11 what went wrong
2:54 heading to Porsche Solihull
3:25 my courtesy car
5:07 car is ready to collect but..
5:44 heading back to Porsche Solihull
6:12 the good news and the bad news
8:51 driving to Porsche Reading and cars at the event
9:44 a tour of the cars including first UK 718 Spyder RS
15:04 sign off with special guests
15:33 graphics by @haslerdesigns
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[@paultaylor9652]

You're quite a gent Andrew, you never pull something to pieces for the sake of it like a lot of other KZbin channels, keep up with the great work.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@indio2710]

Yup, lot of dodgy channels out there.!! Why have one channel when you can have 11 or more "BMW E39 5 Series Airbag Light Reset" That's one of 9,000 Uploads ..

[@patrobinson419]

@710 WT!!!! that shud be pinned! Google search... Bavarian Dominator @ the review centre..... nice guy eh!!! Phhhhh

[@robevans8625]

So you lost the car for two days, made two trips to dealership and it came out still broken? Now face weeks with a broken car as parts on back order? You also mentioned that others have had the same issue just outside warranty and Porsche have refused to assist. Doesn't sound like great service to me

[@nealevo]

My car looks very bouncy in the video, (bloody Ohlins) Black 997 near start M42

[@askiff1415]

If you don’t have warranty no manufacture is legally obliged to repair or replace FOC. why should Porsche be any different. Regarding parts on back order try Mercedes or BMW or others they’re all the same struggling to source spares and even parts for new cars.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

​@@askiff1415 becaise the parts aren't fit for purpose, same issue with the 981 and 911 models. The part short circuits, about a £1k fix per side, when 1 goes l, the other follows. It's part of the sport chrono 'upgrade'. Porsche exhausts also seize up, PDKs aren't fixed, they want a £15-20k for a new trans.

[@davidfisher2359]

I couldn’t agree more sounds like a dreadful service.

[@VK6AB-]

Reflects on the dealer not Porsche.

[@NiceGuyAidey]

I always loved the Porche Cars used in the Disney film Condorman !!!! lol. I remember going to see it in the cinema in the early 80's and loved that car ever since

[@t5jerry]

So Damon lad, the macan T is apparently the " drivers choice" but is it the RACING DRIVERS CHOICE😏😏😏

[@mattlehec]

My 981 Gt4 has same issue to be honest it makes no difference I’ve ever noticed and been driving it like it for 8 months. Non sport chrono have standard mounts which are nearer £300 each which I would swap over to if I could find someone to code the light out. Just spending £1250 on one mount which have been known to last as little as 2 months I just can’t bring myself to do.

[@jamies7398]

I actually sold my Guards Red GT4 to the same company and at the same time that yours was sold by its previous owner to them, fantastic cars and do miss it!

[@uboweeg]

Pretty common and expensive issue, I've had two go in 718 GTS. One at c 5,000 miles and another at c 12,000 miles; both covered under warranty. Risk of these going again alone makes extended warranty seem like a wise choice.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

They got you with a subscription/warranty, thinking your getting value but you're getting a sub par product. It's on back order as its a common flaw and never recalled. Not fit for purpose, that's why it's on back order.

[@uboweeg]

@@Jay-xr3sb wouldn't disagree, warranty mainly for PDK gearbox 😀

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@uboweeg padm, pse seizures, pdk failures...all putting me off a 981 S

[@jameslove888]

@@Jay-xr3sb PDK failures are thankfully very rare.

[@marygaleac]

Oh dear…..my 8yr old Jag XF 56k just had its first problem……back left suspension……I’m not happy…..56k…..wtf?

[@hughstultz7849]

Didn’t know you did cycling.. well done!

[@jonasfriis2195]

Does Mr. Volkswizard or anyone else know, if there is a difference to the sound from a boxster 981 S with oem sportsexhaust compared to the 981 GTS? B.R. Friis from Denmark

[@bispal]

Always enjoy your stories. Glad it worked out 👍🏻

[@obsessedcloset2638]

Two days of wasted time but oh it’s always a pleasure to own a Porsche lol.

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

So basically there is an overcomplicated part that is unreliable, and it makes no difference if it's working or not. 🤔🤔🤔

[@mc4130]

The ‘random’ Macan T review makes sense now! Good review, but I was wondering - not your normal choice!

[@ahmedvorajee2430]

Watching your channel helped me make my decision to get a 911 😊. I’ve now got one on order and am on a 2 year waiting list!

[@gtrguyinaz]

Lots of GT4s if tracked hard are blown up… valve train ..

[@kriskalpa]

good to see things resolved and appreciate the time taken to show the cars, inside and out.

[@TheNorville2]

What a great video again Andrew, noticed my friends stickered up Cayman GT4 at Redding. Getting my taste again for a Porsche, I have been looking at a 991.2 hopefully if the stars align I will be in the market for one by the end of this year. My car collection over the last 30 years have included 6 VW Golfs all GTI and one G60 and 3 Porsche 911's. #addicted.

[@VK6AB-]

PADM not a big deal, usually happens with car that don't get much use.

[@volkswizard]

It’s still quite a big bill and there are 2 and replacements don’t/ didn’t last long either

[@obsessedcloset2638]

Microphone disturbance because it needs turned down.

[@philipguacci6452]

Thanks for the great review. Love to see those rare colour choices. But not pink. Mr JWW didn't like his PTS Gt4 RS in Rubystone.Hope your parts come soon. Cheers from me.

[@timgoodman9766]

Great vid, you know your'e at a good event when Denton makes an appearance!

[@billwells6286]

Really great style ‘in journey video edits’ like the quality and effort - great stuff

[@greengrass9572]

The engine is in the wrong place.

[@incasejstn]

Glad it worked out ish... hopefully they get the part and get your new baby fixed up soon!

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Hi Andrew. It’s a shame that your Porsche has a problem but at least it’s easy fixable and most cars seem to have a fault in there early days. It’s so worth having a warranty and always renew every year to give you peace of mind Beautiful car. The dealerships are on another level superb. Let us know when it’s fixed. Can I ask a question please When the mk5 R32 was new what tyres did VW put on back then and what tyres would you recommend. Great episode thank you Vdub

[@malcolmscott4150]

Not sure of consumer protection laws in UK and if only applies to safety items but would owners expect a factory recall to fix this fault? Frozen berry car unfortunately not at the meet - would be interesting to see if paint had been corrected. Do Cayman’s need a rear wiper in uk? I know it’s an option but seems possibly essential in uk climate? Great content as ever 🎯👏🏎

[@kmac5849]

We always need a rear wiper in the uk🌧️but for aesthetic reasons it’s very rarely ticked as an option😊

[@markreading2029]

I have the same issue on my GT4 (5k miles) came up this wk - only purchased a month ago, funnily enough was looking at your car on auto trader at the same time as searching for mine! In the dealer this wk, assuming (hoping) will be covered under the extended warranty :)

[@jonmercer8390]

I'm in the same boat as you, same guards red GT4 just touching 3 years old and failed mid-August, confirmed by the OPC at the end of August. Parts are now in-stock and it's booked in for next week, so fingers crossed it will all be done as we go into winter.

[@whoisgoogle]

Hi mom

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

Hi xx

[@danl4252]

Ah that’s frustrating. I’m a service tech at a VW dealer. And it’s so annoying when parts go on back order. I just want repairs done as soon as possible so my customers can be happy and on their way. I guess in your case, at least you’re still mobile. Hopefully the part will be in soon and it can be sorted!

[@nickhill941]

Amazing that shit loads of Porsche owners have had this exact thing happen and Porsche are still fitting the same part!! A component that fails regularly at such low mileages should definitely be investigated by the manufacturer but it very much sounds Porsche can’t be arsed!! An annoying time consuming defect if in warranty, even worse from a financial standpoint if out of warranty..

[@UltimateAccuracy]

The new iteration of the PADM unit is starting to arrive at dealers, hopefully this will solve this longstanding issue and you'll have them installed shortly.

[@jameslove888]

It is crazy how long it has taken to, hopefully, get a fix. Over a decade at this point it’s been going on.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

Crazy, so we all have to pay £2.5k to replace a part that was not fit for purpose, or hope it fails under a pricey warranty?

[@jameslove888]

@@Jay-xr3sb pretty much…

[@ghowells5433]

Had a PADM fault on my gt3 at Millbrook, luckily covered under warranty. They did ask whether I’d done a track day though, which I thought was strange given the nature of the gt cars, but said no just in case and was covered

[@volkswizard]

That's very naughty of Porsche to try and pin it on track use, especially on a GT3. There's a recall on 718 GT4 to supply a supplement on owner's manual that tells you what to do if driving on track, so it'd be a very short discussion. To be fair to Porsche Solihull, they have said track use is irrelavent, it's just a bad component.

[@itsjoel]

Really enjoying the videos with your GT4 detailing the ownership experience!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks so much Joel, really appreciate it. Your videos helped a lot with the purchase process. Wished I'd seen Pinky when it was all one colour like you did. And thanks to your Dad's undercarriage for reminding me bucket seats aren't ideal 😉

[@MashPedal]

Not a bad result all in all. You have a really nice GT4 there Andrew. Also, Is there a part 2 to the road trip? (Really enjoyed the part 1!).

[@audiconvertible]

Lucky guy. I had the same go on my 2018 991.2 GTS, 10,000 miles. 11 weeks later there is no ETA on the part and no real sense of urgency to resolve my situation. A lot of other on various forums are experiencing the same. Porsche say its safe to drive, but my issue is that I cannot sell the car until its done.

[@s10lucky]

Just had the same, though mine was a yellow warning saying PADM fault. Apparently still fine to drive until the parts are in. Unfortunately she is a 10 year old 981S so not covered 😢😬

[@jameslove888]

Yeah it does no harm. If I remember right it essentially locks the transmission mounts into the sportier of the two modes when it fails. Spenny to fix though at 1300 per side and a reason I do run the extended warranty on my 981. It is nice peace of mind albeit then having to stick to Porsche’s tight rules.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

​@@jameslove888they got you either way, your funding the faulty part, or you buy it yourself later. The replacements fail, so warranty is cheaper, but they won't recall

[@RickGTI2019]

Great tutorial on Porsche issues. It’ll get repaired eventually. Thanks for the meet video, RickGTI….. 🇺🇸🌴

[@crocoman776]

I find it odd that you are so praiseworthy of the service when you have wasted time and money going to Porsche Solihull when they quite obviously could have told you those parts were not available to order but chose not to. And you don’t have any indication of a timescale. I understand you got some nice KZbin content and as your are a car aficionado, you enjoy spending time in places like that regardless but for Joe blogs, I’d say that was poor service.

[@TheWackyRacer]

Great video. Lucky you did that shakedown trip. That fault might have stayed hidden for a while 😮

[@huwd2292]

It’s a great car but there’s something subliminal about making sure the Mk2 TT gets a look in. ❤

[@nick7602]

I seem to recollect Audi S5 B8 model having active engine hydro mounts, and they always fail and is a known issue, Im on my second Porsche now……I find the whole ownership experience like roller coaster of expense, and a test of ones patience, I personally have never had a car that has been in the dealership so many times and cost me a shed load of money for known issues as a Porsche

[@Jay-xr3sb]

What other issue have you had? I'm looking at 981 S, but all I see is PADM fails c£1250 for 1 of 2 mounts, PSE seizing £3k for a new exhaust/labour. PDK fails that lead to £15-£20k new trans. Porsche wriggling out of warranties if you have grills to protect the naked radiators at the front, which are open for stones to make a hole. Feel like I'm asking for trouble

[@nick7602]

@@Jay-xr3sb the list literally would be to long for me to mention……Im not sure how long I will keep the second porsche, very very disappointed, and its silly poorly designed things like poorly fitting plastic trim in the front trunk area, its a continual round of expense, the only other car that has this amount of issues that I can think of are Range Rovers……

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@nick7602 sorry to hear. Perhaps the forums only tell the worst. Maybe a 981 S manual, with no options (except PSE!) The other thought was an E92 M3, seems like Rod bearings will always go, potential engine rebuild, plus very expensive to run. F-Type, ties into your range rover comment, recipe for disaster and massive depreciation. Lastly, z4 mk2, not a true sports car but looks nice...aside from cracked alloy issue and a few engine problems! I give up

[@nick7602]

@@Jay-xr3sb to be fair, as you point out many cars have issues that I understand, Ive had about 54 performance cars over the years, but none went back to the dealers as much as my Porsches, I will say one thing though when they are working the drive is sublime, you will if you get a Porsche get to know every fault with the car and become very knowledgable very quickly…….981 is a very handsome car and will drive beautifully…….just be aware you need to keep on top of the faults…..and find a great dealer or very knowledgable Independent they will help cut any bills to a minimum

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@nick7602 thanks, the 981 is first choice, i have driven the 981 and 981 S. Interests rates and inflation have killed my savings and paying the Porsche premium and repair costs is making me think twice. Thinking the MK2 Z4, half the upfront cost and lower cost repairs...perhaps I have sold out my current dream! Tc

[@Collioure232]

Good move in getting that extended warranty. What a lot of people who are thinking of buying a Porsche don’t necessarily factor in is just how much it costs to service these cars, especially when something goes wrong (and it most probably will). You need to budget for it. Also, f companies like Porsche still blaming covid for extended wait times for parts if indeed that is what they tried to pull with you. I know for a fact that’s a blatant lie and nothing short of gaslighting at this point. We pay through the nose for this hobby and we shouldn’t have to put up with this shite

[@volkswizard]

COVID was just my guess at the reason for delay, ongoing Ukraine war would have been a better guess but still a guess. £690 for extended warranty is a no brainer although there would have been a time when you'd have expected a nearly new VW Group car to not go wrong at all for many years.

[@dasautogt]

Never a dull moment at yours, Andrew...... C'mon, back to poor people cars, we all aren't uber rich like yourself owning Porches'. 🤭😁

[@GreenMeanie76-jp8bp]

Are Porche cars really unreliable? Whatever they still look cool.

[@jameslove888]

981 and 718 (essentially the same car underneath) are fairly reliable cars. They can throw some big bills like PADM failure but mostly solid. Things like engine and gearbox are robust units and rarely if ever fail on them.

[@Eddison548]

Volkswizard must be on the porsche payroll….if not why not? He’s doing more for the brand than any advertisement.

[@misterdroneboy8999]

Didn’t realise you ride mtb! What bike do You ride?!😊

[@ahmedvorajee2430]

Oh mate I’m so sorry! 😢

[@volkswizard]

Could be worse !

[@s10lucky]

@@volkswizardyup. Mines not warranty covered 😬.

[@alivekicking6247]

I used to be called, "mungo", on PH. If anyone remembers him 😊

[@bootneck401664]

Not broken at all 😂😂😂😂 the car drives exactly the same and has no effect on this 😂 also this is a very very very common fault across the Porsche sportscar range. Pure clickbait 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@bootneck401664]

Also there’s an updated replacement part in the pipeline to alleviate this common issue which is why the parts are on “weeks back order”

[@Jay-xr3sb]

An issue since the 981 in 2012