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07-09-2014, 07:13 PM
#121
Sorry to hear that you had to go through this.
Porsche engines are not what they used to be. Years ago you could do so much to an engine--build it stronger, modify it, etc. Now, it sounds like anything you do can easily lead to a premature failure.
Trust me, this sort of behavior by Porsche will start to impact their business. People aren't entirely stupid.
Porsche engines are not what they used to be. Years ago you could do so much to an engine--build it stronger, modify it, etc. Now, it sounds like anything you do can easily lead to a premature failure.
Trust me, this sort of behavior by Porsche will start to impact their business. People aren't entirely stupid.
I think Porsche today is where BMW was about 20 years ago. Abandon the enthusiasts in the quest for increased profits. Expand the product line to cover more of the market while riding on the heritage so carefully built up (by enthusiasts) years before.
Yes, today's contemporary GT3s and M3/M4s are outstanding cars targeted at the enthusiast, but I have no interest in owning either one. Both are too far removed from what attracted me to the brands to begin with.
07-09-2014, 10:36 PM
#122
Rennlist Member
I think Porsche today is where BMW was about 20 years ago. Abandon the enthusiasts in the quest for increased profits. Expand the product line to cover more of the market while riding on the heritage so carefully built up (by enthusiasts) years before.
Yes, today's contemporary GT3s and M3/M4s are outstanding cars targeted at the enthusiast, but I have no interest in owning either one. Both are too far removed from what attracted me to the brands to begin with.
Yes, today's contemporary GT3s and M3/M4s are outstanding cars targeted at the enthusiast, but I have no interest in owning either one. Both are too far removed from what attracted me to the brands to begin with.
04-07-2016, 09:33 AM
#123
Former Vendor
Schpee007.... So far Porsche is not willing to replace to split cost... I am still fighting... The dealer offered to knock about $6k off a Cayenne Hybrid S but no word on what they would offer me for the 997s on trade in current condition... I have also call into Body Motion in Ocean, NJ for a rebuild... a few other people have recommended them as well. One thing is for certain, no one I have spoken with have heard of a needing a rebuild on a 25k mile car.... Just my luck! Will keep updated
Building that one this week.
04-07-2016, 11:28 AM
#125
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If I recall, it was out of a cayman with the new 9A engine in it. Customer was bringing it in to do a displacement increase. Jake opened it up and it had some scoring in a couple of the cylinders.
Mike
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04-07-2016, 11:56 AM
#126
Former Vendor
This one is a 997.1 from 2006, its not an elective reconstruction.
