Wow. This stop order thing with 5 GT3's going up in flames is really disconcerting. Best guesses are that it is an engine problem. I agonized over getting a GT3 vs my 911/50. As of today I'm glad I made the decision of a 911/50. I've always advised people not to get any vehicle in it's first year of production....and that includes a Macan. That GT3 engine is brand new...don't be the first on your block...wait for a 2015. I never would have bought a 2012 991.

 

^^ agreed, first year of production no matter who the manufacturer is a red flag for me.

The only exception I have ever made was my 95 993 C2 as I did not want the OBDII and the varioram.

So far it has worked out very well. Zero issues since I purchased it and I do not baby the thing either.

 

I've got a GT3 on order, and I may end up backing out if I can't get ED sorted out (although things seem on track as of now).

As for ordering new cars, I'm not worried. I bought my 991C2S in 2012 and it's been rock solid. I'm sure Porsche will sort out the GT3.

 

Why back out of it?

 

There may be nothing wrong with the motors.
Motors don't usually catch fire. They blow up.
Could be loose fuel lines or fitting.s.
I wonder if maybe it's just plastic parts melting from the heat that maybe should have been metal ala Ferrari?

 

Timing of the ED is critical for me because of work and other commitments. Basically, if I can't do ED beginning of April, I wouldn't be able to get away till July, at which point the car would arrive here in September, which would be a waste.

 

lol, maybe they did something stupid like something that drips fluid that will burn or like installing the dry sump or say a fuel pump next to the catalytic converter. I read in one of the fire articles that the driver they noticed it said zero oil pressure before in burst into flames.

 

is there an article discussing this issue you could post up?
thanks

 

I'm not suggesting panic but IF (big if) the engine needs a major rebuild I would refuse it and wait for next year. If I had one I would accept the rebuild and move on. I just wouldn't fork over 150K for a car with a rebuilt engine. Hopefully its a much smaller issue and all will be well. Porsche usually gets it right but no one is perfect. Not all early production cars have issues but I would bet anything they have a higher incidence of "issues"....like Gen 1 PCCB and more.

 

Go on GT3 forums....huge thread.

 

From Pistonheads:

"Gents the story as I have it from PAG contact is that a substandard batch of the the oil cooler/exchanger retain bolts and brackets are the cause for this issue. The Swiss fire I believe triggered the investigation. This has only affected cars built in the 2014 production weeks. My week 47 2013 build ROW car is clear as are most of the cars that are already in customers hands. The fault has been evident in markets closest to Germany where the car has been produced and then delivered shortly after and the fire issue manifets itself almost immediately. I understand there have been a couple of incidences. The factory have put a stop sale on any car in transit to an overseas port for retro fitting of the new bolts/bracket and this will be performed over a few weeks this creating some slight delays. Porsche are having some supply chain QC related issues across all platforms right now and are working hard to ensure these do not repeat. Very few cars in customers hands will be affected and all those with affected VINs will have received a call from PAG very shortly. Its obviously not great press but a batch of faulty bolts isnt a epidemic."

 

Yes - you should read it before you post any more misinformation and come across as an alarmist.

 

Hold on a minute. Verry expensive cars spontaneously combust and thats not reason for alarm from those with firm orders to buy? Seems perfectly valid to me. It's not up to the buyer to show confidence in the product. Thats the role of the builder and where the rubber meets the road. If it quacks like a duck, it's a duck.

 

Haha...its pretty damn serious if Porsche refuses to sell or deliver GT3's; this isn't your typical recall.

 

Oh I agree - I am affected by the wait myself, just saying lets not get carried away with an engine rebuild when that may not be the issue, as previously mentioned, engines let go and not catch on fire. I have seen cars go up in flames due to brake lines - not engine related.

I just prefer to hear about facts instead of acting like chicken little