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Heads Up on the 997.2 "Issues"

Old 01-16-2009, 07:30 PM
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Default Heads Up on the 997.2 "Issues"

Just back from the dealership where we discussed that many of the cars that they are getting in have quality issues with them that point to a lack of attention to detail. Attached photo for your review. See if you can figure out what minor thing is wrong with that car...
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Old 01-16-2009, 07:33 PM
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The badge is too high up on the decklid.
Old 01-16-2009, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bum
The badge is too high up on the decklid.
Is that your final answer??
Old 01-16-2009, 07:36 PM
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No reflector strip.

If any consolation, I think it looks better this way.
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No reflector stripe on a C4?
Old 01-16-2009, 07:40 PM
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There is supposed to be a reflector strip on all the 4s. (Believe it or not, this Carrera 4 also came with the badge "Carrera 4S" on the lid,--the dealership had to remove the S.)
Old 01-16-2009, 07:41 PM
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Assuming it's a really a 4, it has the "2" decklid (and I won't spell it out for those not yet catching on) otherwise it's actually a narrow body car with an errant "4" stuck on there. Either way, pretty pathetic. Then again, if it's actually a wide body 2WD, that could be cool ... : )
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Yeah, missing reflector strip. Not necessarily an bad thing though!
Old 01-16-2009, 07:42 PM
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Maybe the guy responsible for affixing the hideous reflector strip to the cars at the factory is trying to do new owners a favor.
Old 01-16-2009, 07:53 PM
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The car is a 2009 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
Old 01-16-2009, 07:58 PM
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Error Carrera! Only one in the world! Starting bid...
Old 01-16-2009, 08:12 PM
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I like it.

Then again, I like the Panamera, too. And the Cayenne. And brussel sprouts.
Old 01-16-2009, 08:26 PM
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But with an avatar like yours you can post any comment you like... and you have spectacular taste in horizons
Old 01-16-2009, 08:29 PM
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If the only issues w/ the 997.2 are these, I lose no sleep over it. I'm interested to hear about engine, PDK or suspension issues, if any.
Old 01-16-2009, 08:36 PM
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I think the problem is that it's a cabriolet...

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