Sometimes Porsche makes me very angry
02-26-2008, 03:30 PM
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02-26-2008, 04:23 PM
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My wifes 4-Runner got a hole in the headlight lense from a rock, new lense from Toyota - $160. Just replaced both lens on my 993 for $120. Seems like no ryhme or reason sometimes.
02-26-2008, 04:32 PM
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LOL! Well that is what you get for getting a rare model car! If this part was on every 993 then it would be like $85-100, but since it's a Targa only part it's a ton more!
But at least you have a Targa! I really wanted one.
But at least you have a Targa! I really wanted one.
02-26-2008, 04:32 PM
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FYI, sunset allows returns with a receipt. i ordered the wrong parts once and they took them back no questions asked; they were special order, too. that place is great.
02-26-2008, 04:41 PM
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Cool, I did not know that. I usually order from them anyway, that fact will make everything I order go through them.
02-26-2008, 04:44 PM
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Wow, I thought headlight lenses were much more than that. I may have to replace mine, at that price.
02-26-2008, 06:04 PM
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The first time I saw a 993 targa, I said that the mechanical roof will be an expensive future item to repair which is exactly why I bought a coupe.........good to know I was right......................ZP44
02-26-2008, 06:36 PM
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The first time I saw a 993 targa, I said that's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen which is exactly why I bought one.......good to know I was right...............
02-26-2008, 07:57 PM
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http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...2796@Headlight
Also got rotors for my daughter's 944 from them, free shipping too.
02-26-2008, 08:24 PM
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Angry? Imagine being one of the people that bought a Porsche - Mooney (Single engine aircraft) Developed in the mid 80's in an effort to modernize the archaic engine design of General Aviation. It should have been a great success and a shame it did not continue. Production stopped in 1988 and Porsche maintained they would support the fleet.
Mooney gavve notice in 1999 that it would cease all parts and support in 2005. Porsche has since destroyed all remaining parts and will not release any tech information to facilitate parts re-manufacture. They will eventually ground all planes by one means or another.
They deny there is any problem and calls to their HQ are told "We are a big company so sue us".
The claim to be dedicated to their customers but they have deserted the owners of the Porsche Mooney.
It is no surprise that last year Porsche profits were approx $9 billion and CEO Wendelen "Mr Wonderful" Wiedeking was awarded a $100 million salary.
While this regrettable situation affects few aircraft owners it should be of concern to all Porsche customers and consumers in general as it is a wake up call about how vulnerable we all are to companies that don't homor their committments to their customers.
Which model is next?
Mooney gavve notice in 1999 that it would cease all parts and support in 2005. Porsche has since destroyed all remaining parts and will not release any tech information to facilitate parts re-manufacture. They will eventually ground all planes by one means or another.
They deny there is any problem and calls to their HQ are told "We are a big company so sue us".
The claim to be dedicated to their customers but they have deserted the owners of the Porsche Mooney.
It is no surprise that last year Porsche profits were approx $9 billion and CEO Wendelen "Mr Wonderful" Wiedeking was awarded a $100 million salary.
While this regrettable situation affects few aircraft owners it should be of concern to all Porsche customers and consumers in general as it is a wake up call about how vulnerable we all are to companies that don't homor their committments to their customers.
Which model is next?
02-26-2008, 08:43 PM
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Porsche's formula for coming up with prices for simple parts like that is quite simple... They bring the part to a machinist and get a quote for how much it would cost to make a "one off" and they charge you the same price for it even though it would cost them 10% of the sale price to produce. Whatever the market will support is what they'll charge.
02-27-2008, 10:41 AM
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fwiw, doesn’t have anything to do with Targa top parts failure. But, had the right front air strut on my '05 LS430 fail a few days ago, cost to replace $1500. The good part, with one email the GM at the dealer stepped up and took care of the cost completely. Needless to say, signed up for the extended warranty immediately. I can't even imagine what some of the electronics on this car would cost to replace.
02-27-2008, 12:44 PM
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I just replaced a small sunroof transmission. New, $466. I freaked!
Picked one up used from a dismantler in Hayward, CA...Parts Heaven, for $150.
Is there a list or thread of all the dismantler/used parts sources?
Picked one up used from a dismantler in Hayward, CA...Parts Heaven, for $150.
Is there a list or thread of all the dismantler/used parts sources?
03-14-2008, 05:57 PM
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Angry? Imagine being one of the people that bought a Porsche - Mooney (Single engine aircraft) Developed in the mid 80's in an effort to modernize the archaic engine design of General Aviation. It should have been a great success and a shame it did not continue. Production stopped in 1988 and Porsche maintained they would support the fleet.
Mooney gavve notice in 1999 that it would cease all parts and support in 2005. Porsche has since destroyed all remaining parts and will not release any tech information to facilitate parts re-manufacture. They will eventually ground all planes by one means or another.
They deny there is any problem and calls to their HQ are told "We are a big company so sue us".
The claim to be dedicated to their customers but they have deserted the owners of the Porsche Mooney.
It is no surprise that last year Porsche profits were approx $9 billion and CEO Wendelen "Mr Wonderful" Wiedeking was awarded a $100 million salary.
While this regrettable situation affects few aircraft owners it should be of concern to all Porsche customers and consumers in general as it is a wake up call about how vulnerable we all are to companies that don't homor their committments to their customers.
Which model is next?
Mooney gavve notice in 1999 that it would cease all parts and support in 2005. Porsche has since destroyed all remaining parts and will not release any tech information to facilitate parts re-manufacture. They will eventually ground all planes by one means or another.
They deny there is any problem and calls to their HQ are told "We are a big company so sue us".
The claim to be dedicated to their customers but they have deserted the owners of the Porsche Mooney.
It is no surprise that last year Porsche profits were approx $9 billion and CEO Wendelen "Mr Wonderful" Wiedeking was awarded a $100 million salary.
While this regrettable situation affects few aircraft owners it should be of concern to all Porsche customers and consumers in general as it is a wake up call about how vulnerable we all are to companies that don't homor their committments to their customers.
Which model is next?
There is $100 million dollar law suite going against Porsche in Florida regarding this plane engine. Not good for the Porsche reputation. "We care about our customers...... "
