My new Kia...

[Shahpor]

4 hours ago, DavidCM said:

Without wishing to dampen your enthusiasm and excitement,you will be repeating that many times....I did over my 7 years!

I am not planning on keeping it for that long, but your point is well made 🙂

Perhaps I am being naïve, but I am hoping for not much more than routine maintenance and wear and tear costs during my ownership.  Granted, those are also very expensive, but at least they can be accounted for in advance.

Having said that, servicing costs aren't too bad when you consider that the next major service isn't due until 2028!

[DavidCM]

One more thing,Shahpor-if your car has the water and air con radiators to left and right of the front lower bumper,you need to keep them clear of leaves and general debris.My early/mk 1 car had a plastic grille with wide slats that didn't achieve much.I made a small attachment to fit on the end of my hoover pipe to keep the area clear as accumulated debris when wet corroded the radiators.O got a friendly mechanic at Porsche Reading to make up a metal mesh grille to prevent muck getting in there.

The problem has been around for years,from the start of the Booster days,but never correct ed by Porsche.The cynic might think it sells more replacement radiators.

[Shahpor]

Thanks David 👍

I did wonder about the radiators as there are wide open slots on both sides of the front bumper, so it wouldn't take much for a stone or something similar to damage them.

It is surprising that Porsche didn't fit some mesh, but as you say, you could be quite cynical about such things.

I will investigate what aftermarket solutions there are out there 👍