Cupola981 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi there I've just bought a used 981 and although fundamentally sound and great to drive there are just a few minor niggles and wondered if anyone has experienced these or has any advice - the car has come with a Porsche extended warranty and also wondered which items below this is likely to cover: 1) The heated seats don't seem to get very hot on the highest setting - just warm - is this how they are? Having had various BMWs and Audis over the years these have always been much hotter. 2) same as above but with the heated steering wheel - just warm compared to BMW 3) the interior door trims seem creaky and a little loose when using the internal door/grab handles - is this normal? 4) When the roof is lowered down on the near side the fabric bulges out slightly and just catches the body work - you have to manually poke it in slightly. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm obviously going to take it to the local Porsche dealer but as I haven't dealt with them before wanted some expert thoughts first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Can't speak for the 981 as have a 986, but the heated seats should get pretty hot on high. If In doubt ask the OPC if you can compare your various niggles against an equivalent model they'll have in the showroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 I've just bought a used 981 and although fundamentally sound and great to drive there are just a few minor niggles and wondered if anyone has experienced these or has any advice - the car has come with a Porsche extended warranty and also wondered which items below this is likely to cover: well done on the purchasewhere are the pictures! 1) The heated seats don't seem to get very hot on the highest setting - just warm - is this how they are? Having had various BMWs and Audis over the years these have always been much hotter. I dont think they get super hot although I have noticed that in warmer temperatures you notice it less...they work better in the cold if you know what I mean 2) same as above but with the heated steering wheel - just warm compared to BMW have a heated wheel on the Cayenne and would say the same as my comment above 3) the interior door trims seem creaky and a little loose when using the internal door/grab handles - is this normal? no, and doubt it would be covered under warranty 4) When the roof is lowered down on the near side the fabric bulges out slightly and just catches the body work - you have to manually poke it in slightly. it shouldn't do that... Any advice would be appreciated. I'm obviously going to take it to the local Porsche dealer but as I haven't dealt with them before wanted some expert thoughts first! OPC all the way, just ask them what is and isn't covered under warranty...make it clear you need to know before work is done and you'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi Cupola981. Boxsternoob56's comments are on the money, in my experience. The interior trim is all as tight as a drum on my 981 and there's definitely no flex when you pull the door shut. The roof folds neatly and sits just clear of and below the leading edge of the bootlid, although there is a fold/peak in the fabric that is just visible, symmetrically on each side, about 150mm inboard from the corners of the lid. (In this regard it is slightly less neat than the 986 and 987, which had a separate cover partly covering the folded hood.) The heated seats are certainly more subtle than some, but very comfortable and effective in normal use. In contrast, the heated seats in my former F-type convertible were so fierce, even on the lowest setting, that I had to switch them off after a few minutes, even on very cold days. Good luck with your new Boxster and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J & F Hux Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 (1) know what you mean but never fiercely hot -eventually you just feel too warm to be comfortable and adjust down or switch off (2) haven't got this cant comment (3) No never experienced this, I'd have thought worth a go under warranty. (4) Not right as others say get it in to OPC at soonest. Do we know age/mileage? but all the same its going to be a relatively new car, just curious that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanatoid Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 I have a daughter who loves heated seats so much she had them on tonight, in August, real t-shirt weather, on 2 of 3 in the bmw, they're so fierce that I turn off a 1 setting in January after a few mins.... One of the gadgets I have is a laser guided infra red remote temperature gauge, that'd give you a clue what temps yours is hitting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Yours is ex-NATO then? Think it will be laser but not laser guided Mine is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorsh Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I agree with Boxsternoob on all his comments - except to me the seats are quite hot on high (too hot to keep them on high for long) and just comfortable on low with roof down in winter. I wonder if they feel hotter on mine due to the Alcantara seat centres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 My 987.1 seats are fierce for the first minute but then calm down. I tend to warn passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 14 hours ago, Menoporsche said: My 987.1 seats are fierce for the first minute but then calm down. I tend to warm passengers. corrected for accuracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 14 hours ago, Menoporsche said: My 987.1 seats are fierce for the first minute but then calm down. I tend to warn passengers. wimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 As I'm currently tree-felling in my parents' woodland, that pic is closer to home than usual!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antjrice Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Menoporsche said: As I'm currently tree-felling in my parents' woodland, that pic is closer to home than usual!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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