What will it take from Porsche to make current GT3 owners feel "right" in the end?
03-03-2014, 12:25 PM
#76
Drifting
I'm unhappy, I'm upset, and I get more upset every time I walk past my car parked in the garage. But realistically, once they've told me they are working on the problem as quickly as they can, and will let me know when they have a solution, what is it that I should expect? Personal messages from F. Piech saying they are STILL working on it as quickly as they can? Daily progress reports on how the investigation is proceeding? I mean, that would be great, but I suspect it won't get my car on the road any sooner.
Unless I think Porsche are dragging their heels and honestly don't care about all the negatives surrounding this situation (something no rational person could possibly believe), then unhappy as I may be, I don't see any alternative to being patient.
If someone has a practical, potentially effective suggestion as to something I can do to get back in the driver's seat more quickly, I'd love to hear it. I'm not above whining, but it has to have a reasonable chance of accomplishing something.
Unless I think Porsche are dragging their heels and honestly don't care about all the negatives surrounding this situation (something no rational person could possibly believe), then unhappy as I may be, I don't see any alternative to being patient.
If someone has a practical, potentially effective suggestion as to something I can do to get back in the driver's seat more quickly, I'd love to hear it. I'm not above whining, but it has to have a reasonable chance of accomplishing something.
03-03-2014, 01:47 PM
#77
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Wishing I Was At The Track
Posts: 13,663
Received 1,889 Likes
on
973 Posts
Wrong. This is the best: http://www.smugglersnotchdistillery.com/vodka.html
Think I'm kidding? Try it then let's talk.
Think I'm kidding? Try it then let's talk.
03-03-2014, 01:58 PM
#78
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
03-03-2014, 02:05 PM
#79
Rennlist Member
Wrong. This is the best: http://www.smugglersnotchdistillery.com/vodka.html
Think I'm kidding? Try it then let's talk.
Think I'm kidding? Try it then let's talk.
03-03-2014, 02:18 PM
#80
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Wishing I Was At The Track
Posts: 13,663
Received 1,889 Likes
on
973 Posts
http://www.smugglersnotchdistillery.com/buy.html
03-03-2014, 04:26 PM
#85
Race Director
03-03-2014, 11:57 PM
#86
Three Wheelin'
Unfortunately, I don't believe Porsche will give you cash or anything really worthy.
An excuse letter and extended warranty is probably as good as you'll get.
The worst part is the resale value for the 991 GT3 is already being hit. I could see people avoiding the 2014 GT3 just because of this. In 4-5-6 years, people looking for a used GT3 will likely avoid the bad batch of 2014 and get the 2015 model. Not everyone is well educated.
Best of luck to all concerned. It sucks to pay for Porsche's R&D on top of the price of the car.
An excuse letter and extended warranty is probably as good as you'll get.
The worst part is the resale value for the 991 GT3 is already being hit. I could see people avoiding the 2014 GT3 just because of this. In 4-5-6 years, people looking for a used GT3 will likely avoid the bad batch of 2014 and get the 2015 model. Not everyone is well educated.
Best of luck to all concerned. It sucks to pay for Porsche's R&D on top of the price of the car.
03-04-2014, 12:25 AM
#87
Rennlist Member
Let's just say car requires total engine swap. So what happens to the bad engines? Do they get refurbished and go to 2015 models or it's secondary engines incase it's needed. What's the policy with existing models. Also with regards to total engine swap ie completely new motor- is odometer reset? Mike
03-04-2014, 12:30 AM
#88
Burning Brakes
If it's just a parts problem than no big deal down the road for these cars but if it's a design flaw than the 2014 GT3 could see being avoided in the used car market.
03-04-2014, 01:10 AM
#89
Rennlist Member
E46m3 survived two major engine recalls and car is worth more now then when I sold mine in 2009. BMW gave owners a 6 year 100k engine warranty on recalled cars, it was the right answer to silence the critics.
Porsche should follow this example...
Porsche should follow this example...
03-04-2014, 01:41 AM
#90
Burning Brakes
At this point Porsche better offer an extended warranty. If I have to sit and listen to my dealer selling me their f**** extend warranty and using this issue I will be calling Porsche North America and canceling my order.