KINGSRULE

And this is the kind of response that gives Porsche reason to say "see, most don't care"......thanks for that.

mwar99

He's not saying he doesn't care, he's saying he hasn't had issues, along with the majority of owners. Big difference.

I'm not thinking about it until something happens. Until then it's a get out and drive the car (and hard on the track) mentality. Otherwise how can you enjoy the wonderfulness of the GT3?

ipse dixit

I think you're reading doublerux's response wrong; or perhaps you just didn't read it.

Nothing was said to suggest that people don't care. In fact, people probably care too much.

I think the point that was trying to be made by doublerux is that if you read these forums enough you start to believe these cars will simply break apart in a stiff wind.

Just not the case.

Yes, there have been issues. And many of them. And for the most part Porsche has addressed them.

There will always be issues with mechanical things like cars. We shouldn't be concerned so much with whether the car will break down, but whether and how Porsche responds when the car does break down.

Jimmy-D

I do not disagree. I had no issues with my GT3 other than the original "stop sale" that my car sat at the port but Porsche kept me whole and the replacing of the Thermostat which I am not hearing any more issues from others' so hopefully this has been rectified.

My trade to the GT4 was more motivated by returning to the third peddle, and I have always found the Cayman to be the prettier of them both dating back to my first Porsche in 2006 which was a Cayman S. The GT3 is awesome and may trade back when they put a Manual in it but the GT4 would be very difficult to surrender now because it has spoiled me

doubleurx

I do really care or I wouldn't even be reading this thread. I love this car, and I want the potential issues addressed by all means. I was more addressing the comments that make the car sound like it is an unreliable piece of crap. Heck even most of those that had the major issues come up were able to drive it to the dealership.

Also I just realized I forgot about my coolant hose blowing off, so I guess I did have one issue. It was the main hose on top of the motor that has a clamp. The clamp was simply not engaged and it wiggled free...............doh! Boys at the factory installing the new motor a little too quickly?

Quadcammer

Thank you. Its amazing what people will put up with. Every single engine porsche produces has one issue or another. Its unreal that people consider this company a pinnacle of engineering. They build **** and charge out the *** for it. Its truly pathetic.

It will be perfect until its not. Have you examined your rockers or camshafts? Do you know what condition they are in? Perhaps in another 100 miles you will have a major issue arise.

Luckily all this stuff has come up prior to the end of the warranty period. Porsche goodwill is an oxymoron.

neanicu

Quad,how are your 993TT and 997TT doing? Lol!

Quadcammer

They are fine. But i'm sure my 993 valve guides are worn, and my 997 is a few miles away from a spun camshaft sleeve or water fitting issue.

I mean I'm not expecting toyota sedan levels of reliability here, but these are basic engineering/material quality scenarios that porsche seems to continuously have issues with. maybe its purposeful to drive their service departments. who knows.

Macca

Yes u may be re,actively new to Porsche. Every Porsche I've owned over 20 years has a weakness in design apparent over time. The plastic bracket in the PDK has been there since 2011 and as far as I'm aware the PDK transmission has proven to date very reliable. The weakness in design may even have been addressed in the PDK production already. The gearbox specialist I spoke with had torn down a 2012 box for inspection. The LFB issue with the brake switch has only been mentioned by three folks on this board since the board started so I would not say its wide spread. I often LFB my car and never had an issue. I suspect it's something to do with cruise control hardware/software and I don't have cruise control. When you consider the number of GT3 on this board and others infrequent and the use these cars are getting on road and track (they are on average doing much more mileage than prior GT3 generations) then comparatively the sues are very minor as there were issues with prior gen GT3 as well (my 996 GT3 suffered from split header tanks, noisy rear diff with frequently worn diff plates and an interior that wore way too quickly, brakes that weren't quite up to the task and a failed abs unit). The 993 suffers accelerated valve guide sleeves and on US cars the SAI system causes accelerated carbonisation of the ports etc. anyone who has been in this game long enough knows these are things that happen. The single stand out area of reliability concern for the 991 GT3 was the E/F engine Maladys the subject of discussion here...

Macca

Great to hear Levd. To be honest RFB is very easy to do, it's how 99% people drive 2 pedal and it will become natural almost instantly. It requires less relearning of the foot because the right foot is already accustomed to subtle pressure application from many years on the accelerator where as the left foot has historically only stabbed the clutch...

I hope you do better than a t shirt for compensation. Push hard on them.

I'm sure the engine will now be bullet proof with the new designed heads. Take it to the track and push it hard :-)

Macca

My pleasure mate, we are all in this together...

robmypro

When I buy a street legal race car I expect to experience some issues. I am just happy a company like Porsche builds such a machine, and warranties it for track use to boot!

But I also understand how frustrating it can be when problems arise. It sucks, especially for that money. I am just not willing to crucify Porsche for it. Essentially...

991 GT3...Best.Car.Ever.

Just not perfect.

bronson7

Me as well. Thanks Macca!!!

bronson7

Great to hear you finally have it back. You've certainly been put through the ringer and now let's hope for endless interruption.

doubleurx

Aren't you the negative nelly...Lol.

I've got three 911 cars and I love them all. They have been by far the most rewarding cars I've ever owned. TEIO