GT4 G81 Transmission Failure
02-07-2017 | 07:26 AM
#496
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From: Ny
Originally Posted by mooty
wish u were right.
my is 12/2015
my is 12/2015
I guess we will see...
02-07-2017 | 04:51 PM
#498
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Day 78 of the car down from the broken 3rd gear, and my replacement trans just finally arrived at the dealer... BROKEN in transit. They said they need to re-order, and Germany is now out of stock.
Fan-frickin-tastic, Porsche...
Aren't these transmission broken in shipping costing Porsche $10k in parts cost alone??
Fan-frickin-tastic, Porsche...
Aren't these transmission broken in shipping costing Porsche $10k in parts cost alone??
02-07-2017 | 05:03 PM
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Is November 2015 about the time they started a new round of allocations to build more cars? That's about when my SA asked me if I wanted a build slot after telling me 2 weeks prior there were no more.
02-07-2017 | 05:24 PM
#501
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From: Ny
Originally Posted by okie981
Is November 2015 about the time they started a new round of allocations to build more cars? That's about when my SA asked me if I wanted a build slot after telling me 2 weeks prior there were no more.
Originally Posted by trebien
Yes, I think the gearbox over time will be rectified with a better design - it has to. I was referring to a 3-4-5 gearset ratio spreads not being optimal. In fact, Mooty may have some specific thoughts on that subject.I know of 2 non-Cali street cars, also. There is a rumor that there was a manu change around Nov 2015 that caused the issue,but that's just a rumor. I do know of a pre-Nov15 GT4 with 20k TRACK MILES with aggressive suspension, Hoosiers and ~420 HP that is still on the original gearbox - the car gets thrashed.I may know more on this today.See my info above about pre-Nov, but it is just a rumor.
Interestingly, I am pushing for some availability action, and I may have a gearbox in short order (tomorrow) according to prelim reports... but I will believe it when I see it. More info to come today, but I think there are some very interesting recent developments on the production side.
Interestingly, I am pushing for some availability action, and I may have a gearbox in short order (tomorrow) according to prelim reports... but I will believe it when I see it. More info to come today, but I think there are some very interesting recent developments on the production side.
02-07-2017 | 05:52 PM
#502
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Day 78 of the car down from the broken 3rd gear, and my replacement trans just finally arrived at the dealer... BROKEN in transit. They said they need to re-order, and Germany is now out of stock.
Fan-frickin-tastic, Porsche...
Aren't these transmission broken in shipping costing Porsche $10k in parts cost alone??
Fan-frickin-tastic, Porsche...
Aren't these transmission broken in shipping costing Porsche $10k in parts cost alone??
02-07-2017 | 06:32 PM
#504
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From: Ny
As much as I'm struggling to cope with the absolute lack of quality control in " high end " expensive cars of today,I find the numerous cases in which transmissions got damaged during shipping completely retarded and wasteful!
02-07-2017 | 07:27 PM
#506
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Unclear... but they have to pay back your taxes / fees as well as any mark-up paid on the car (my understanding, anyway). Basically, undo the purchase transaction. But if others know more, please share.
02-07-2017 | 07:46 PM
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02-07-2017 | 09:22 PM
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I sent my 6gt3 tranny in an igloo too and fro to Copans- no issues. What Porsche packages it with(duct tape or similar?) or how they drop ship it ie drop it out of the plane still on flight? Mind boggling. Mike
02-07-2017 | 09:23 PM
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I threatened a buyback with a Audi TTRS for a Sirius radio they couldn't get to work after three attempts . The next day a manager from Sirius called me and fixed it over the phone.
Maybe its time to play hardball . Remember when you get them by their bal-s their hearts and minds will follow.IF they think they may have to buy back 20+ cars @ $100k+ over a $2,000,000 write off not to mention the bad press maybe some transmissions will mysteriously show up? carl
Maybe its time to play hardball . Remember when you get them by their bal-s their hearts and minds will follow.IF they think they may have to buy back 20+ cars @ $100k+ over a $2,000,000 write off not to mention the bad press maybe some transmissions will mysteriously show up? carl
02-07-2017 | 11:03 PM
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P.S.
I stayed at a Holiday Inn last weekend.