Stop Sale?
02-22-2014, 04:30 PM
#513
Race Director
Here is the letter. The info in the link referenced in the letter is at the bottom.
Dear Mr. XXXXXXX:
We are writing to you concerning reported engine problems with the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 sports car. Porsche AG, our parent company and the manufacturer of your car, has just this morning released an update and we wanted to share it personally with you. Click here to view Porsche AG’s news release.
As you will see from the news release, we are asking, until we are able to identify exactly the potential problem with the GT3, that you please not drive it. This is because Porsche AG received two reports in Europe of engine damage leading to fires in two brand new GT3 vehicles. Porsche is devoting all possible resources to investigating these incidents, so that it can determine as quickly as possible what engine modifications might be needed, if any, and on what group of cars.
We are not certain that your car is affected at all, but your satisfaction and safety are our first priority. We wish to take all possible preventative measures until Porsche’s engineers have identified any problem and we become able to either repair your car or verify that it does not have a problem. Thus, this request that, for now, you not drive your GT3.
If you wish, we will arrange for your car to be shipped to your preferred authorized Porsche dealer, where any repair that might ultimately be necessary can be made. A Porsche representative will endeavor to call you beginning almost at once to discuss this. Ideally we will speak with you later today, or as soon as convenient for you.
Our representative will endeavor to answer, or quickly obtain the answer to, any questions you may have when they call. If you would prefer to make contact with us sooner, you may call Porsche Customer Commitment at 1-800-PORSCHE, option 3.
We are committed to minimizing your inconvenience and we apologize to you. We only trust we can ask you to understand that we could not have you take any chance while we finish our investigation.
Thank you very much, and we will be in contact again very soon.
Very truly yours,
Tim Quinn
Vice President, Aftersales
Porsche inspecting engines of current 911 GT3 models
Stuttgart. The sports car producer Porsche is inspecting all engines of 911 GT3 vehicles of model year 2014. Porsche is informing the owners of the affected vehicles directly and recommending that they stop using their vehicles. The company is offering to pick up the vehicles and take them to a Porsche Centre immediately.
Safety is a number one priority at Porsche, and the company takes its responsibility seriously. After engine damage occurred in two vehicles in Europe and the vehicles then caught fire. Porsche decided to inspect all 785 delivered vehicles worldwide. There was no traffic accident and no personal injure. Internal studies to determine the cause of the engine damage have not been completed yet.
Porsche will report on any new findings immediately.
Dear Mr. XXXXXXX:
We are writing to you concerning reported engine problems with the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 sports car. Porsche AG, our parent company and the manufacturer of your car, has just this morning released an update and we wanted to share it personally with you. Click here to view Porsche AG’s news release.
As you will see from the news release, we are asking, until we are able to identify exactly the potential problem with the GT3, that you please not drive it. This is because Porsche AG received two reports in Europe of engine damage leading to fires in two brand new GT3 vehicles. Porsche is devoting all possible resources to investigating these incidents, so that it can determine as quickly as possible what engine modifications might be needed, if any, and on what group of cars.
We are not certain that your car is affected at all, but your satisfaction and safety are our first priority. We wish to take all possible preventative measures until Porsche’s engineers have identified any problem and we become able to either repair your car or verify that it does not have a problem. Thus, this request that, for now, you not drive your GT3.
If you wish, we will arrange for your car to be shipped to your preferred authorized Porsche dealer, where any repair that might ultimately be necessary can be made. A Porsche representative will endeavor to call you beginning almost at once to discuss this. Ideally we will speak with you later today, or as soon as convenient for you.
Our representative will endeavor to answer, or quickly obtain the answer to, any questions you may have when they call. If you would prefer to make contact with us sooner, you may call Porsche Customer Commitment at 1-800-PORSCHE, option 3.
We are committed to minimizing your inconvenience and we apologize to you. We only trust we can ask you to understand that we could not have you take any chance while we finish our investigation.
Thank you very much, and we will be in contact again very soon.
Very truly yours,
Tim Quinn
Vice President, Aftersales
Porsche inspecting engines of current 911 GT3 models
Stuttgart. The sports car producer Porsche is inspecting all engines of 911 GT3 vehicles of model year 2014. Porsche is informing the owners of the affected vehicles directly and recommending that they stop using their vehicles. The company is offering to pick up the vehicles and take them to a Porsche Centre immediately.
Safety is a number one priority at Porsche, and the company takes its responsibility seriously. After engine damage occurred in two vehicles in Europe and the vehicles then caught fire. Porsche decided to inspect all 785 delivered vehicles worldwide. There was no traffic accident and no personal injure. Internal studies to determine the cause of the engine damage have not been completed yet.
Porsche will report on any new findings immediately.
02-22-2014, 04:43 PM
#514
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Started up the car a few minutes ago and backed it out into the driveway. Just like the previous 1K miles, no weird noises, no blown oil lines, rods through the crankcase or conflagration which I choose to take as a positive sign. 
Can't drive the damn thing, might as well give it a wax job......
Can't drive the damn thing, might as well give it a wax job......
02-22-2014, 04:50 PM
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02-22-2014, 04:51 PM
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02-22-2014, 04:57 PM
#517
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Me either. Also, not a lawyer, but it might be harder to make a warranty claim against Porsche once they've informed you of a potential problem and advised you not to use the car. Things could get especially sticky if others are injured by your car blowing oil all over the freeway.
Admittedly chances of all this are low, but I'm willing to see how things play out. I'm not interested in waiting another 6 months for a car....I like this one.
Admittedly chances of all this are low, but I'm willing to see how things play out. I'm not interested in waiting another 6 months for a car....I like this one.
02-22-2014, 04:58 PM
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02-22-2014, 04:58 PM
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I agree. That would suck.
Question for the GT3 guys since I'm only a lowly C2S owner with no powerkit.
Is there anything (super small print ) when you are purchasing a GT3 new from the showroom that says anything about this being a race car and leaving it open to interpretation that certain types of owner usage could be grounds for warranty rescission or a Porsche AG loophole to get out something?
02-22-2014, 05:01 PM
#520
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NOPE! Once Porsche warns you not to drive because of fire risk or crankcase failure your on your own if the car burns or crankcase fails. Porsche will not pay for the car. Your insurance company might but they could argue that you drove the car despite the warnings not to compromised their ability to go after Porsche and therefore your policy coverage on the car is voided.
02-22-2014, 05:02 PM
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Me either. Also, not a lawyer, but it might be harder to make a warranty claim against Porsche once they've informed you of a potential problem and advised you not to use the car. Things could get especially sticky if others are injured by your car blowing oil all over the freeway.
Admittedly chances of all this are low, but I'm willing to see how things play out. I'm not interested in waiting another 6 months for a car....I like this one.
I feel very sorry for you guys. Hope this gets resolved and you early owners get compensated quickly.
02-22-2014, 05:04 PM
#522
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I agree. That would suck.
Question for the GT3 guys since I'm only a lowly C2S owner with no powerkit.
Is there anything (super small print ) when you are purchasing a GT3 new from the showroom that says anything about this being a race car and leaving it open to interpretation that certain types of owner usage could be grounds for warranty rescission or a Porsche AG loophole to get out something?
Question for the GT3 guys since I'm only a lowly C2S owner with no powerkit.
Is there anything (super small print ) when you are purchasing a GT3 new from the showroom that says anything about this being a race car and leaving it open to interpretation that certain types of owner usage could be grounds for warranty rescission or a Porsche AG loophole to get out something?
02-22-2014, 05:04 PM
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NOPE! Once Porsche warns you not to drive because of fire risk or crankcase failure your on your own if the car burns or crankcase fails. Porsche will not pay for the car. Your insurance company might but they could argue that you drove the car despite the warnings not to compromised their ability to go after Porsche and therefore your policy coverage on the car is voided.
02-22-2014, 05:07 PM
#524
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For the most part the words "can" and "if" can be very useful.
So sorry you guys have to wait to start driving your cars again.
02-22-2014, 05:09 PM
#525
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Funny you should mention, my daughter is here today for her birthday. First time she's seen the car. I really wanted to take her for a ride and let her drive it but I'm not going to do it. Couldn't live with myself if something happened. Really stupid, I suppose, but some things you just don't take unnecessary chances with.