.....OUCH!....
01-08-2010, 01:44 PM
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01-08-2010, 02:42 PM
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Burning Brakes
Putting aside the tiresome internecine 996/993 owners' pissing match, I have to say I am appalled at the way Porsche has handled the outrageous 996 debacle. I thought the 996 troubles were the stuff of internet lore, until my coworker's pristine, babied 26k mile '99 cab cracked it's block internally a few months ago and required a new engine. I counseled her through the painful, expensive process, and Porsche just acted like it was normal to replace the engine at this stage in the car's life (regardless of its very low mileage) and refused to assist in any way (they did however charge her $200 for the diagnosis). At the turn of the 21st century Porsche completely changed its culture and became merely a profit seeking entity. They are now squandering the culture and reputation that managed to convince people to shell out huge $$ for their soulful little cars in the first place. Oh well. It was awesome while it lasted!
01-08-2010, 07:06 PM
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Putting aside the tiresome internecine 996/993 owners' pissing match, I have to say I am appalled at the way Porsche has handled the outrageous 996 debacle. I thought the 996 troubles were the stuff of internet lore, until my coworker's pristine, babied 26k mile '99 cab cracked it's block internally a few months ago and required a new engine. I counseled her through the painful, expensive process, and Porsche just acted like it was normal to replace the engine at this stage in the car's life (regardless of its very low mileage) and refused to assist in any way (they did however charge her $200 for the diagnosis). At the turn of the 21st century Porsche completely changed its culture and became merely a profit seeking entity. They are now squandering the culture and reputation that managed to convince people to shell out huge $$ for their soulful little cars in the first place. Oh well. It was awesome while it lasted!
01-08-2010, 07:26 PM
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Putting aside the tiresome internecine 996/993 owners' pissing match, I have to say I am appalled at the way Porsche has handled the outrageous 996 debacle. I thought the 996 troubles were the stuff of internet lore, until my coworker's pristine, babied 26k mile '99 cab cracked it's block internally a few months ago and required a new engine. I counseled her through the painful, expensive process, and Porsche just acted like it was normal to replace the engine at this stage in the car's life (regardless of its very low mileage) and refused to assist in any way (they did however charge her $200 for the diagnosis). At the turn of the 21st century Porsche completely changed its culture and became merely a profit seeking entity. They are now squandering the culture and reputation that managed to convince people to shell out huge $$ for their soulful little cars in the first place. Oh well. It was awesome while it lasted!
I don't disagree....drag
01-09-2010, 03:27 AM
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Three Wheelin'
I agree, and it's a real shame. I recently went shopping for a new sports car, and looked at the new 997. The Porsche "feeling" just wasn't the same as it used to be. It's a shame, because I had always wanted to buy a new Porsche (I bought both my 911s used). I went elsewhere for my new car, and Porsche could have had my business.
01-09-2010, 12:52 PM
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That feeling of stoutness from the air cooled engines, came about unintentionally, I think. Porschephiles and historians please correct me, but the porsche engineers designed the 911 engine, grandfather to the 993 engine, with motorsport reliability in mind. The 2.2 and 2.4 were bumped up in displacement over the years, but the the same basic design.
The 996 and its engine was designed with cost savings in mind. That in of itself is huge difference in design. Even so, no reason for a more "commercial" engine to die at 26k miles?!?! That speaks of a serious design flaw. I agree, just terrible!!
The 996 and its engine was designed with cost savings in mind. That in of itself is huge difference in design. Even so, no reason for a more "commercial" engine to die at 26k miles?!?! That speaks of a serious design flaw. I agree, just terrible!!
01-09-2010, 02:33 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ8mNVI9_G8
01-09-2010, 02:50 PM
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can anyone tell me what could have caused my suspension on my 2003 C4S feel floaty lately. It is not as tight as before. Especially when I turn or drive on uneven streets. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
01-09-2010, 03:05 PM
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You may want to think about starting a new thread for that question.
Phil
01-09-2010, 03:40 PM
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Unfortunately I think there have been turbo's that failed as well, just a lot less common.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ8mNVI9_G8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ8mNVI9_G8