Can I get some help please?
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I would consider this car. Sure, you might need to replace tires and seals might fail prematurely due to lack of use, but is that that big a deal? These cars have lots of rear main seal issues and that seal is moderately expensive to replace. Even if you are more likely to need to replace the seal sooner due to low use, you were likely going to need to replace it sometime anyway. The newest version of that seal is likely to work (unlike all the prior versions), which hopefully means you only have to do it once.
And, yes the oil should have been changed annually, but does anyone really know that Mobil 1 goes bad with age? Regular oil does not, and I see no no one warning not to use old bottled Mobil 1.
As for warranties, if you look around at posts, you will see some folks worrying about the rare engine failure. Unfortunately, Porsche won't share any numbers, so it is really hard to tell how rare it is. While I wouldn't buy an extended warranty on virtually anything else, I think I will buy one when my OEM warranty is near expiration.
I am planning to buy a warranty from Warranty Direct when my OEM warranty is near expiration. You might give them a call or go to their website. I have never used them, but from the looking at posts over the past year or so, reviews of that company appear generally, but not completely, positive. As noted, coverage is not available in all states.
Most importantly, have fun with your search. These are really great cars.
And, yes the oil should have been changed annually, but does anyone really know that Mobil 1 goes bad with age? Regular oil does not, and I see no no one warning not to use old bottled Mobil 1.
As for warranties, if you look around at posts, you will see some folks worrying about the rare engine failure. Unfortunately, Porsche won't share any numbers, so it is really hard to tell how rare it is. While I wouldn't buy an extended warranty on virtually anything else, I think I will buy one when my OEM warranty is near expiration.
I am planning to buy a warranty from Warranty Direct when my OEM warranty is near expiration. You might give them a call or go to their website. I have never used them, but from the looking at posts over the past year or so, reviews of that company appear generally, but not completely, positive. As noted, coverage is not available in all states.
Most importantly, have fun with your search. These are really great cars.
Positive note on the latest seal. Mine was replaced on my 04 during CPO certification in July of this year at 24,200 miles. She has 27,500 on her today (yes I did drive it a bit in the past 6 weeks). Service writer told me that the seal is the latest design and also had three additional mounting bolts. I've been checking the oil regularly and still no drop in the level as of this afternoon. I heard that I should expect 1 qt. as normal usage every few thousand miles but so far she is holding tight. Could be good news...time will tell.
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I called HBL Porsche (Tysons Corner - Virginia) and they want $4100 for a 4 year 100,000 mile Porsche warranty. I am going to go find the specifics on that warranty and what it covers etc (was on the phone with them and they do not divulge a lot of information).
thanks all for a wealth of information.
thanks all for a wealth of information.
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I called HBL Porsche (Tysons Corner - Virginia) and they want $4100 for a 4 year 100,000 mile Porsche warranty. I am going to go find the specifics on that warranty and what it covers etc (was on the phone with them and they do not divulge a lot of information).
thanks all for a wealth of information.
thanks all for a wealth of information.
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I called HBL Porsche (Tysons Corner - Virginia) and they want $4100 for a 4 year 100,000 mile Porsche warranty. I am going to go find the specifics on that warranty and what it covers etc (was on the phone with them and they do not divulge a lot of information).
thanks all for a wealth of information.
thanks all for a wealth of information.
I am looking at a "big ticket" item coverage warranty for 4 years and 50K miles with a $100 deductible on a 03 for about $2K. The comprehensive warranty with the same deductible is $4K. I am leaning toward the former coverage.
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Sorry, I missed that Tim. I was watching reruns of ER .....
