new engine for 02 cab
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The engine failed under warranty and they replaced it. Seems to me you now have a brand new engine in it, increasing the car's value. I just don't see a horror story there, nor do I see why they should be expected to replace the entire car. What was wrong with the rest of the car? If some future buyer gives you grief over having a newer, fresher engine, they are just using that as an excuse to see if you will lower the price. (Gee, I'm sorry the engine doesn't have more miles on it ...)
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Originally posted by dakar34
.... If some future buyer gives you grief over having a newer, fresher engine, they are just using that as an excuse to see if you will lower the price. (Gee, I'm sorry the engine doesn't have more miles on it ...)
.... If some future buyer gives you grief over having a newer, fresher engine, they are just using that as an excuse to see if you will lower the price. (Gee, I'm sorry the engine doesn't have more miles on it ...)
(Gee, I'm sorry the engine doesn't have more miles on it.... this means you had a new engine.....probably because its been beaten to death....so what could go wrong next I wonder?.....[running away very fast]....)
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What Porsche should do is build much more reliable engines ... hmmm, ok, low compression, two valve, pushrod motors with no variable valve timing ... all parts beefed up and heavier ... and best of all, then we can run regular gas in them ... seriously though, I see no evidence that there is any systemic problem with their motors ... but if they'll give you a brand new car if some part in the motor fails, I'll take one ...
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I love my P-Car, but like all of you, am concerned about the longevity of the engine. I don't care if it is a high performance engine or a Honda Civic 4-banger, there is no excuse for the rear main seal issues that are all too prevalent on these cars. I am on my second P-car (2000 Boxster S-RMS fixed twice) and a newly purchased 2002 C4 Cab with 27K miles - (RMS just "fixed").
Porsche should acknowledge that they have an RMS problem and just flat out warranty this part of the engine for 100K miles - or some number as other manufacturers have done if a car has a problem that has become prevalent in their product. This should be done whether the car is under its original warranty or under a certified warranty-or out of its warranty period.
Now that I have said that, has anyone considered contacting a product liability attorney to see if there is a cause of action against them for product defect? This would be a big step, but we all love our cars but don't want to spend a small fortune if the RMS goes and the car is out of warranty.
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Porsche should acknowledge that they have an RMS problem and just flat out warranty this part of the engine for 100K miles - or some number as other manufacturers have done if a car has a problem that has become prevalent in their product. This should be done whether the car is under its original warranty or under a certified warranty-or out of its warranty period.
Now that I have said that, has anyone considered contacting a product liability attorney to see if there is a cause of action against them for product defect? This would be a big step, but we all love our cars but don't want to spend a small fortune if the RMS goes and the car is out of warranty.
Thoughts????
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I will say that I bought an extended warranty for mine - a '99 cab I bought in May of 2003 with 17K miles. Not that I expect there to be trouble, but the cost of repairing high-end cars is so great that I felt it worthwhile. Certainly I agree that a problem like the RMS should be covered by the maker, a la BMW's problem with alusil and US high-sulfer gas in the mid-90's. They replaced numerous engines, and covered the cars for that specific problem well beyond the expiration of the original warranty. Fortunately my local dealer (Pioneer, San Diego, CA) has thus far done an outstanding job whenever I have had a warranty-related issue.
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(Gee, I'm sorry the engine doesn't have more miles on it.... this means you had a new engine.....probably because its been beaten to death....so what could go wrong next I wonder?.....[running away very fast]....
This seems more like it.
Like I said, out of the 2 dozen+ calls about the car, only 2 actually wanted to see it after they found out about the engine. Not "I want extra money off because off the engine replacment". Just "Ok thanks anyway", or "Oh no that does not sound good, bye", etc. They wanted NOTHING to do with the car. True the fact that the engine has been replaced should make the car worth more for having a new one", But the perception on the engine problems were a BIG turnoff to almost everyone.
(Gee, I'm sorry the engine doesn't have more miles on it.... this means you had a new engine.....probably because its been beaten to death....so what could go wrong next I wonder?.....[running away very fast]....
This seems more like it.
Like I said, out of the 2 dozen+ calls about the car, only 2 actually wanted to see it after they found out about the engine. Not "I want extra money off because off the engine replacment". Just "Ok thanks anyway", or "Oh no that does not sound good, bye", etc. They wanted NOTHING to do with the car. True the fact that the engine has been replaced should make the car worth more for having a new one", But the perception on the engine problems were a BIG turnoff to almost everyone.
