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Old 10-25-2010, 02:48 PM
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The problem with mine is that I keep getting these little explosions in the combustion chambers every time I turn the key. One after another, thousands of times a minute. It's just constant. And the whole time, if one set of valves is open, the other set is closed. It just can't seem to get its sh*t together. Stupid Germans.
Old 10-25-2010, 03:01 PM
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I've had to fill my Car 52 times with petrol, It just keeps running out
Old 10-25-2010, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by thirteeneast
I've had to fill my Car 52 times with petrol, It just keeps running out
That sucks. Sorry, man.
Old 10-25-2010, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Tempting fate??



Hey Marc, we really were trying to keep this thread 'optomistic'.
Old 10-25-2010, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by thirteeneast
I've had to fill my Car 52 times with petrol, It just keeps running out
I thought it was just me..... damn, another common problem.
Old 10-25-2010, 03:15 PM
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We prefer the word "issue".
Old 10-25-2010, 08:00 PM
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Looks like we all have the same issue... it's terrible - I think we need to launch a totally unscientific survey to document how terrible this problem is.

BTW, I also have a terrible smell emanating from my passenger cabin... until today I thought it was just a farty 5 year old.
Old 10-25-2010, 08:26 PM
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I have a major issue. I have developed major facial cramps from the big grin plastered on my face whenever I drive mine!

I also solved the "best oil" issue. Since the car holds so much oil, I just add 1 quart of each one of the different brands and weights of oil everyone swears by until full. I sleep better at night knowing I have all the bases covered.
Old 10-25-2010, 08:52 PM
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Mine definitely has a problem... it just wont do the speed limit! No matter how hard I try the darn thing just runs too fast! I've reset the trip odometer, tried several different grades of fuel...even tried changing the oil...no luck! Still goes too fast...and the cop that pulled me over last night seems to agree with the problem too :-/
Old 10-25-2010, 09:04 PM
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I had to replace my light switch, does that count? I'm not complaining, in fact I just bought my '03 C4S and love what I paid for a 7 year old P-car that everybody stares at.
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Old 10-25-2010, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by papachili
Mine definitely has a problem... it just wont do the speed limit! No matter how hard I try the darn thing just runs too fast! I've reset the trip odometer, tried several different grades of fuel...even tried changing the oil...no luck! Still goes too fast...and the cop that pulled me over last night seems to agree with the problem too :-/
Gotta agree - I hardly move the gas pedal and it's already racing way past the speed limit... awful car to control.

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I had to replace my light switch, does that count? I'm not complaining, in fact I just bought my '03 C4S and love what I paid for a 7 year old P-car that everybody stares at.
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Yup, gotta love it - no matter where you go the cars turn heads.
Old 10-25-2010, 10:21 PM
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This is one of the best threads I've read ANYWHERE on ANY FORUM
Old 10-25-2010, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by VGM911
Okay, here's my plan: I'll get rid of both Porsches and buy a nice reliable car - like a Toyota Camry. Oh, wait....they're not reliable, and will keep me up at night worrying.

So, after much deliberation, I'm staying with Porsche.
You could always buy a Ferrari, park it in the garage, not drive it, then say that it has the best reliability of any car that you've ever owned.
Old 10-25-2010, 11:10 PM
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My HVAC, AM/FM/CD, RMS, IMS, TIP, TACH, SPEEDO, BATT, H3'S, ABS, PS, PB, A/C, PW, FI, LED'S, WHLS, CC, PASM - A OK
Old 10-25-2010, 11:18 PM
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I hate my car, the tires are defective and keep wearing out.

...on top of that every Ford pick-up truck in the world wants to race me. Driving to work at 6:15am this morning I passed a Cayman... he responded in kind and we played a little - a pick-up truck thought it looked like fun and floored it to sit on our tails... 3 lane open road and he wanted to sit on our bumpers... these cars are nothing but *** magnets.


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