[worldorg]

Hi all I am new to the forum. I was recently looking at a few options for a 2017 and 2018 718 S. I was wondering what everyone’s experience was with these two models in terms of reliability. What are maybe the more commonplace issues or I guess more major ones I should be looking out for when shopping used.

My concern is regarding the 2017 since that is basically a new model year, which usually is not as good for reliability (please correct me if I’m wrong!). I was wondering if anyone had any personal experience with this.

Also in terms of a used Porsche reliability and the buying process, what are some of the things I should be looking for? For example, over rev count, CarFax, detailed service history, etc.?

Thank you everyone!

 

[RotorOver]

Welcome! Don't think you are going to find any difference in reliability between a 2017 and 2018. Only time will tell if the 2.5L motor is reliable or not over its service life. With a new model year car that is always a gamble, but unless there are big changes in the motor, the proceeding model years will follow suite.

I can give you an example from personal experience of a new model year car that turned out great for me. Bought a new 2001 Lexus IS300, not only was it a new model year design, it was the first year of the car. The 2JZ motor turned out to be one of the best engines Toyota ever built (turbo charged version was in the Supra), and as a whole, that car was ultra-reliable over the 15 years I owned it.

Now, my experiences with our first model year 2006 Jeep Commander with a 5.7L Hemi was the complete opposite. Ten years and 70,000 miles later the car was falling apart. Jeep ended production of that vehicle in 2010 it was such a flop (although I always loved the rev of that engine)!

That said, my hunch is you will be ok with either MY! Picked up a CPO 2017 CS in January and it's been fantastic!

 

[worldorg]

Thank you for your response! That’s very helpful and I’m glad everything is going well with your model.