Porsche Car Connect
#16
12-21-2015, 07:24 AM
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 255
Rep Power: 21 
I bought a new Lexus last year, hated it, sold it, but I (think I ) can still start the car from my i-phone and get emails / texts when the new owner leaves it unlocked...I can also see where the car is parked. I have not tried to start it, and in fact, will remove the app from my phone, but as a non tech person, I can clearly see the obvious security issues with this system.
#17
12-21-2015, 04:52 PM
IMO, the app is completely useless. I mean, it's nice to know how many miles I have put on the car, and how full the gas tank is, but then again, I get this data as soon as I get behind the wheel. Can't lock doors, or fold mirrors - not an option for my vehicle apparently.
I can see the potential for using apps like this to actually notify me of things (like when my tire tread may be low, or when I need a scheduled oil change or service, but for routine use, I have no idea what the utility of this app is...
I can see the potential for using apps like this to actually notify me of things (like when my tire tread may be low, or when I need a scheduled oil change or service, but for routine use, I have no idea what the utility of this app is...
#19
12-26-2015, 08:16 AM
I have PCC for my 2015 Panamera GTS and had same problem. What I was told, in a nut shell, was that it was a liability issue and was not offered in the US. This also included being able to put windows up if left open.
#20
02-10-2016, 04:30 PM
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 255
Rep Power: 21
Just checked and my LOCK option now shows on PCC (it didn't before)...so they must have updated it to add that functionality to the units that didn't initially have it.
#21
02-10-2016, 05:22 PM
Good to hear...but it's still only "LOCK" - there's no "UNLOCK" capability like OnStar provides.
#22
02-12-2016, 07:30 AM
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 255
Rep Power: 21
I am happy to gain the lock option. Would be perfect to lock the car if you forgot. Definitely too slow of a process for unlock even if that was available.
#23
04-25-2016, 09:30 AM
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Age: 51
Posts: 126
Rep Power: 26
My renewal is up (after the free trial after purchasing the car) and I am having a hard time justifying spending $479 for 2 years of service. I think I used the app once in a real-work situation to ensure that the car was locked. There is just not enough functionality to justify virtually any spend on this option.
#24
04-25-2016, 09:35 AM
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 255
Rep Power: 21 My renewal is up (after the free trial after purchasing the car) and I am having a hard time justifying spending $479 for 2 years of service. I think I used the app once in a real-work situation to ensure that the car was locked. There is just not enough functionality to justify virtually any spend on this option.
Definitely wouldn't pay $480 for the limited (slow) functionality it gives. Maybe you will get lucky like me and a few months after the subscription ends and your functionality goes away.... it will all come back w/o paying $1. Ha...not sure how that happened.. but has been working for a few months now and everything is working like during the trial period.
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