Do you think this is bad? with pic
#50
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That picture really angers me.
That just simply shouldn't happen to any $80K car at any point in its life cycle ... and the fact that it has happened to so many with little or no broad brand/reputation impact on Porsche is a miracle.
You have to hand it to them. They successfully ignored the problem away. Amazing in this day and age that this can happen.
That just simply shouldn't happen to any $80K car at any point in its life cycle ... and the fact that it has happened to so many with little or no broad brand/reputation impact on Porsche is a miracle.
You have to hand it to them. They successfully ignored the problem away. Amazing in this day and age that this can happen.
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Sure. All machines fail. But an estimated 1% catastrophic failure rate for a known issue on an $80,000+ machine, many with less than 50K miles .... that seems irresponsible at best.
#52
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I have no idea what the failure rate is, if your number is correct I see 99% success. I am aware of the issues, I have been through an engine replacement. They (99's) are 12yr old cars priced in the mid/upper teens, I like the risk/reward. I don't think it can be beat in another car.
Just my opinion, if I had any more room I'd buy another.
Just my opinion, if I had any more room I'd buy another.
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Depends if the oil dropped from your car or it's seeping up through the pavement.
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#55
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I have no idea what the failure rate is, if your number is correct I see 99% success. I am aware of the issues, I have been through an engine replacement. They (99's) are 12yr old cars priced in the mid/upper teens, I like the risk/reward. I don't think it can be beat in another car.
Just my opinion, if I had any more room I'd buy another.
Just my opinion, if I had any more room I'd buy another.
#56
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Failure rate is relative. If 1% of people having surgery died or 1% of flights crashed, we'd be up in arms. On the other hand, most batters in the major leagues fail to hit about 75% of the time, and that's acceptable. The bottom line, anyway, is that no one knows the numerator for sure and so it's not possible to really create any meaningful numbers.
I tend to keep my cars +15 years, and maintain them very well.
I'd buy another 996, or 993, or 964, or 997 (well maybe not a 997) not a hater, love them all.
#57
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go to Ferrari chat dor org and listen what they pay for maintenance, clutch and alike,... you will feel better knoing you could get a whole engine for the price of a valve adjust and brake pads....
and you can get an inexpensive Ferrari too....but it will cost you the price of the car in maintenance for sure
and you can get an inexpensive Ferrari too....but it will cost you the price of the car in maintenance for sure
#59
Race Director
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Sincerely,
Macster.
#60
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Felt too much like piling on or something.
What a horrible situation to be in, though, regardless.
Sincerely,
Macster.