Although the purchase of used cars is the most affordable choice for consumers, there will always be some concerns, fearing that accident cars, water soaking cars, overhaul cars and other issues of vehicles will be selected. In fact, compared with the physical depreciation (tangible loss), the "original car manufacturing quality" factor mentioned in the comprehensive analysis method of used cars is often ignored. In addition, the source of used cars, price trends and recalls are also important factors in judging whether a used car is worth buying. As a leading defective automobile product information collection platform in China, based on massive big data analysis, Car Quality Network will successively conduct a comprehensive evaluation of second-hand models of various brands, so as to provide direct and effective reference information for everyone. The evaluation object of this period is some of the annual models of the Porsche 718, and the detailed analysis can be found below.
First, the model year analysis:
Models 2016-2022 are within the range of options
As the entry-level sports car of the Porsche family, the 718 is one notch lower than the 911, but the price of this sports car is not affordable to the general public. Therefore, being able to own a Porsche 718 is definitely a status symbol. As of now, Porsche 718 has not ushered in a replacement in more than 6 years since it entered the country, and the second-hand car market has accumulated a large number of vehicle sources. Today, we will take a look at which year of this sports car is more worth starting from the perspective of "used car purchase".
At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the fourth-generation Porsche Boxster was officially renamed the Porsche 718 Boxster and officially launched in April of the same year. The new car uses a new source of headlights, coupled with a newly designed front bar shape, the overall front face looks very sporty. In terms of the rear, the 718 also has a strong recognition, and the slightly raised small tail and central exhaust layout are in line with the positioning of its own sports car. In terms of power, the Porsche 718 offers a variety of engines, respectively, equipped with 2.0T, 2.5T and 4.0L engines, of which the 2.0T engine is divided into low/high power versions, the maximum power is 250 hp and 300 hp, the peak torque is 310 Nm and 380 Nm, respectively; the 2.5T engine is also divided into low/high power versions, the maximum power is 350 hp and 366 hp, and the peak torque is 420 Nm and 430 Nm, respectively The 4.0L engine has a maximum power of 500 hp and a peak torque of 450 Nm, and the drivetrain is matched with a 7-speed wet PDK transmission.
At present, in the domestic second-hand car market, Porsche 718 only has a generation of models, although during the introduction of different configuration versions of the model and a variety of special edition models, but the overall appearance of the interior is not much change, the main difference is the power system. In addition, the 2016-2018 model of the car is the European V. emission standard, and it is not a problem for first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen to be licensed, but it cannot be moved in from other places. On the whole, the 2016-2022 models are within the range of options.
Second, the market price analysis:
The 2016 and 2018 models are more cost-effective
Usually, at the time of the iteration of automobile products, the old models sold are greatly preferential due to inventory clearance, and sometimes even the price of second-hand cars is "upside down". Then, how is the current porsche 718 used car market, the car quality network integrated used car home, melon used car and other used car platform quotations, comprehensive market in the sale of car source price range, for consumer reference.
Judging from the above-mentioned used car prices, the overall price of porsche 718 used cars and the guide price are not too different, and the retention rate is good. Among them, the second-hand car price of the 2016 and 2018 models is about 70% of the guidance price of the new car that year, which is relatively cost-effective. The price of used cars after the 2019 model (inclusive) is still firm, and the cost performance is relatively low. Therefore, based on factors such as the difference in the appearance of iterative products, the price of used cars and the use tax of later vehicles and ships, the 2016 and 2018 Porsche 718 used cars are relatively more cost-effective.
Third, the second-hand car source analysis:
The southern region accounts for a large proportion of vehicle sources
In 2018, the proportion of car sources is the highest
When selecting second-hand cars, whether the market supply is sufficient is also one of the key issues for consumers. If the supply of vehicles is sufficient, on the one hand, consumers have more choices, and on the other hand, they also increase the opportunity for further bargaining. If the source of vehicles is relatively insufficient or very few, it may have a greater impact on whether consumers continue to buy the car. With reference to the data of Renren Car and Used Car Home platform, the statistics show that the current national used car source of Porsche 718 is: 78 vehicles released by Renren Car and 1192 vehicles released by Second-hand Car Home. From the perspective of proportion, the 2018 models occupy the absolute market mainstay, with a single model accounting for 49%, while the 2016 and 2020 models also have a certain proportion, and the 2019 and 2021 models account for a relatively low proportion.
From the perspective of the regional distribution of used car sources, the sum of the Porsche 718 used car sources in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Shanghai and Fujian has reached nearly 60% of the national total. Among them, the proportion of models with a age of 1-4 years is relatively high and relatively average, while there is also a certain proportion of models within 1 year and 5 years of age, but it is relatively small.
Fourth, the quality of word-of-mouth analysis:
Overall complaint volume was low
Consumers often ignore the "original car manufacturing quality" factor when choosing used cars, but in fact this is a very important indicator when choosing used cars. To this end, based on a large number of real car owner complaints, through professional data analysis, porsche 718 product quality assessment, from which to find out possible batch quality defects, to provide consumers with more direct and effective reference information.
According to the statistics of the car quality network, from January to December 2021, the car quality network accepted a total of 3 complaints about the simple quality problems of the Porsche 718 model, and most of the complaints came from the 2020 model. From the perspective of typical complaints, it involves two fault problem points of "engine failure lights up" and "chassis abnormal sound", but the number of complaints is single digits. Overall, the number of complaints about the Porsche 718 models in each year has remained at a low level, and there is no common defect problem, and the short-term quality reputation is relatively stable.
From the perspective of the proportion of mileage that failed for the first time, nearly 70% of the faults occurred within 10,000 kilometers, and the side also showed that the Porsche 718 had a higher time to malfunction after the purchase of the new car, but due to the low number of complaints, the overall quality level of the car product was relatively stable.
V. Recall Analysis:
A total of 8 recalls are recorded in China
On two occasions there was a risk of fire
From the data currently available, Porsche 718 has issued a total of 8 recall announcements in China. Among them, the side airbag sensor of the model produced from October 24, 2015 to March 5, 2018 has a fault, and the side airbag may not be deployed in the event of a collision, which cannot effectively protect the driver and occupants. In addition, the front and rear longitudinal girders of models produced from March 2, 2016 to February 14, 2019 may penetrate the front baffle, causing damage to the fuel tank and easily causing fires. There was also a recall for a leak safety hazard in the fuel line, involving a Porsche 718 produced from March 2, 2016 to June 4, 2016. In addition to this, the Porsche 718 has been recalled for 5 different reasons. Here, the car quality network should remind consumers that when purchasing a second-hand car, they need to call the manufacturer's customer service or go to the 4S store in time to inquire whether the vehicle has been handled according to the recall plan before, so as to avoid the vehicle still with "disease" on the road, there are safety hazards.
summary
Through the above analysis, it is not difficult to see that when purchasing Porsche 718 second-hand models, there are complaints about the 2019 and 2020 models, but the number of complaints is single digits, individual reasons are not excluded, and the overall quality performance is relatively stable. From the perspective of the performance of models in various years, the 2018 models perform relatively well in terms of cost performance and market ownership, and it is recommended that priority be given when purchasing. However, you also need to pay attention to whether there is a fault problem before purchasing, and you can query it in time through the Car Quality Network Mini Program or the Car Quality Network App.
*Used car part of the data source: Renren Car, Used Car Home, Guazi Used Car, etc