New transmission needed on 2003 X50: Porsche refusing to cover under warranty
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Originally Posted by Alexander Stemer
The interesting thing about Dock's position is that it is immovable.
I pass along information from PCNA that is available to anyone out there, and somehow it's "my" position? You guys need to get off this "Dock is the problem" thing...because it's not my warranty program.
If you have problems with the dealer, take it up with the Regional Rep. If you have problems with him, take it up with PCNA. If you have problems with them, get a lawyer.
This isn't rocket science...
Last edited by Dock; 02-13-2006 at 12:35 AM.
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Originally Posted by Dock
Porsche treats the Boxster to the CGT the same in terms of warranty coverage.
Mike,
The days where Porsche steps up to cover any ‘spirited’ driving related warranty coverage is OVER.
This is a new company bent on making $ via clever advertisement based on their OLD racing heritage.
I still have my 03 Porsche, but will never buy another new one.
In fact, I’m their worst walking advertisement. – When ‘any’ asks how my Porsches are doing.. I tell them NOT to buy, if they intend on going over 55 mph ,which will void any warranty concerns they might have.
My 02 cents
#228
Originally Posted by SciFrog
Different suspension with stiffer setup, torque curve more adequate for track, higher rpm limit, less weight, less electronics (no PSM), dry sump pump...
I think Porsche was wrong to diss you, don't get me wrong, and their attitude unbeleivable.
But you can't use GT3 quotes from Porsche to justify the trackability of the turbo.
I think Porsche was wrong to diss you, don't get me wrong, and their attitude unbeleivable.
But you can't use GT3 quotes from Porsche to justify the trackability of the turbo.
I think Alex again put a fine point on it, most people who can afford this kind of car don't think it is worth their time to pursue legally. Whether it has legal merit has not been decided.
If you think the fact that Porsche has been doing this for a while unscathed is proof there is no legal merit, you really must not follow class action law suits. You shouldn't be expected to, of course, but you would be making an erroneous assumption.
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Dock - looking this whole thing over, it made me wonder. I presume that PCNA technical staff know what sort of 'abuse' can make an X50 transmission fail. Since we are told that there are photos showing the results of said abuse used to diagnose a failed unit there must be a body of knowledge already accumulated. I'm speculating that the photos are the result of many failures and a factory analysis of same.
Would you ask your contact what it takes, based on the evidence they have to wreck the transmission and post the results here? Knowing what not to do might help us avoid similar problems.
Rgds,
Would you ask your contact what it takes, based on the evidence they have to wreck the transmission and post the results here? Knowing what not to do might help us avoid similar problems.
Rgds,
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How do I escalate my warranty claim? Help please ...
After reading this thread, I have decided to take DOCK’s advice and push my claim further up the management chain at Porsche. I’m not sure how to do this. Ian Ritchie, the Southern California Regional Representative, is not good at returning his calls. His office, for obvious reasons, doesn’t give out phone numbers. I can't figure out what to do. Help please.
How do I escalate my claim?
What is the process?
Who do I call or email?
How do I escalate my claim?
What is the process?
Who do I call or email?
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I thought this morning that I would add a little something for those who are tuning in to this bloated thread late. There is a philosophical argument going on somewhat separate from the issues specific to Mike in La Jolla's difficulties.
In a nutshell, I think all "some" of us believe Porsche needs to do is to change the way it markets its cars, not necessarily change the warranty policy. For example, now they claim in their marketing that at least some cars are made for tracking and that the cars come with a four year 50,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.
What you find out AFTER you buy the car, unless you do special research beyond Porsche's ads, your test drives and what the dealer tells you, is that if you track the car your warranty is void.
So as to not mislead consumers, Porsche needs to make an open public disclaimer wherever it brags about the car being designed for track use that using it like that voids your warranty.
"Some" others here, believe the warranty details are available if you do you due dillegence before you buy the car and that it is the buyer's responsibility to look beyond what Porsche puts forth in its catalogues, ads, and sales presentations, and get the details of the warranty if you are concerned about it. If you don't find out about the policy to void the warranty if you track the car until after you buy it and they finally give you a copy of the owner's manual containing the warranty (remember there is no "cooling off" period for California car purchases) too bad for you, you should have insisted they show you the warranty before hand instead of just believing the printed catalogues claiming a bumper to bumper warranty. And, if you don't like the policy, don't buy a Porsche.
The first faction thinks that way of doing things is playing hide the ball and a consumer should able to reasonably expect that if the ads say the car is built for tracking, the catalogue says it is built for tracking, the dealer tells you it is made for tracking, and they all say it has a bumper to bumper warranty, then the warranty should still apply if you track the car.
In a nutshell, I think all "some" of us believe Porsche needs to do is to change the way it markets its cars, not necessarily change the warranty policy. For example, now they claim in their marketing that at least some cars are made for tracking and that the cars come with a four year 50,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.
What you find out AFTER you buy the car, unless you do special research beyond Porsche's ads, your test drives and what the dealer tells you, is that if you track the car your warranty is void.
So as to not mislead consumers, Porsche needs to make an open public disclaimer wherever it brags about the car being designed for track use that using it like that voids your warranty.
"Some" others here, believe the warranty details are available if you do you due dillegence before you buy the car and that it is the buyer's responsibility to look beyond what Porsche puts forth in its catalogues, ads, and sales presentations, and get the details of the warranty if you are concerned about it. If you don't find out about the policy to void the warranty if you track the car until after you buy it and they finally give you a copy of the owner's manual containing the warranty (remember there is no "cooling off" period for California car purchases) too bad for you, you should have insisted they show you the warranty before hand instead of just believing the printed catalogues claiming a bumper to bumper warranty. And, if you don't like the policy, don't buy a Porsche.
The first faction thinks that way of doing things is playing hide the ball and a consumer should able to reasonably expect that if the ads say the car is built for tracking, the catalogue says it is built for tracking, the dealer tells you it is made for tracking, and they all say it has a bumper to bumper warranty, then the warranty should still apply if you track the car.
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Originally Posted by faterikcartman
There is a philosophical argument going on somewhat separate from the issues specific to Mike in La Jolla's difficulties.
Originally Posted by faterikcartman
...if you track the car your warranty is void.
Originally Posted by faterikcartman
"Some" others here, believe the warranty details are available if you do you due dillegence before you buy the car...
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faterikcartman - One correction. I would say that if you track your car the warranty "may" be void. Otherwise I agree with your summary and I'm in the "the warranty should apply faction" unless there is abuse or competition use.
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faterikcartman - Here's what 30 seconds of due diligence produced. From PCNA's web site...
"Note: Components and/or parts that fail during racing or driving events
(including Porsche sponsored events) will not be covered by the
manufacturer new car limited warranty."
"These express warranties are provided by Porsche Cars North America, Inc., and are in lieu of all other express warranties of Porsche Cars N.A., Inc., the manufacturer, and selling dealer."
"Note: Components and/or parts that fail during racing or driving events
(including Porsche sponsored events) will not be covered by the
manufacturer new car limited warranty."
"These express warranties are provided by Porsche Cars North America, Inc., and are in lieu of all other express warranties of Porsche Cars N.A., Inc., the manufacturer, and selling dealer."
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Dock - I've bought a lot of cars. I have never, ever had to perform due diligence on the warranty before purchase. The dealeer says - 4 years x thousand miles and that's it.
Fact is, the warranty statement and advertising/marketing claims seem contradictory to me. I am not a lawyer so I won't even attempt to say whether that's a naughty thing in the eyes of the judicial system.
By the way, if PCNA is reading this, I suggest that you reconsider. PCA driver's ed events are one of the best sales and marketing tools of the brand. The ability of a Porsche to perform on a track is one of the distinguishing marks that puts Porsche ahead of Mercedes, Jaguar and other so called "sports" cars. Note too that Ferrari warrants their cars even if used on the track in non competitive events.
Regards,
Fact is, the warranty statement and advertising/marketing claims seem contradictory to me. I am not a lawyer so I won't even attempt to say whether that's a naughty thing in the eyes of the judicial system.
By the way, if PCNA is reading this, I suggest that you reconsider. PCA driver's ed events are one of the best sales and marketing tools of the brand. The ability of a Porsche to perform on a track is one of the distinguishing marks that puts Porsche ahead of Mercedes, Jaguar and other so called "sports" cars. Note too that Ferrari warrants their cars even if used on the track in non competitive events.
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Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau
Fact is, the warranty statement and advertising/marketing claims seem contradictory to me.
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Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau
Dock - I've bought a lot of cars. I have never, ever had to perform due diligence on the warranty before purchase.
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Dock I called a friend at GM who tells me the warranty excludes competition. Drivers Ed or open track days are ok as far as he is concerned. Apparently the GM warranty does not refer to track use the way PCNA words it. Still I don;t much care what GM does, I love Porsches.
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Bob - My point was that all three manufacturers (GM, Ford, and Porsche) advertise their cars in "race"/"track"/"competition" terms, while their warranties don't provide coverage for all of those activities.