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racer_d · 01-03-2008, 11:22 AM

What is it that they think is wrong? Actual damaged gears inside the transmission? Maybe its just bad synchronizers? I would think there are enough "wrecked" boxster Ss that finding a "used one" is a fair alternative.

The likely argument for "replacement" vs "rebuild" is the time it takes. It would cost a dealer a lot more "booktime" to remove, rebuild and re-install than to simply remove bad unit and replace with "new" unit. Whose to say the "new" unit isn't simply a "remanufactured" used one?

I am suprised it hasn't happened yet, but now with 986's being 3-11 years old, you will see a lot more "rebuilds" than "replacements".

Warranty companies are in business to MAKE money, not spend it on claims. I imagine you will have to "fight" for coverage. You don't mention how many miles the car has, or if you are the original owner, but these answers may make the company less likely to happily pay out your claim, imho.

In my 17 years of Porsche experience (356,914,911 and Boxster), I have NEVER driven a Porsche that rewards or appreciates "fast shifts"... Fast shifts usually translate to "hard shifts" which cause damage. The best way to shift is to make it feel like you haven't shifted at all. That takes time, patiences and smoothness.

01-03-2008, 11:22 AM	#2
racer_d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 846	What is it that they think is wrong? Actual damaged gears inside the transmission? Maybe its just bad synchronizers? I would think there are enough "wrecked" boxster Ss that finding a "used one" is a fair alternative. The likely argument for "replacement" vs "rebuild" is the time it takes. It would cost a dealer a lot more "booktime" to remove, rebuild and re-install than to simply remove bad unit and replace with "new" unit. Whose to say the "new" unit isn't simply a "remanufactured" used one? I am suprised it hasn't happened yet, but now with 986's being 3-11 years old, you will see a lot more "rebuilds" than "replacements". Warranty companies are in business to MAKE money, not spend it on claims. I imagine you will have to "fight" for coverage. You don't mention how many miles the car has, or if you are the original owner, but these answers may make the company less likely to happily pay out your claim, imho. In my 17 years of Porsche experience (356,914,911 and Boxster), I have NEVER driven a Porsche that rewards or appreciates "fast shifts"... Fast shifts usually translate to "hard shifts" which cause damage. The best way to shift is to make it feel like you haven't shifted at all. That takes time, patiences and smoothness. __________________ 1976 914 2.0 2000 Boxster 2.7 (sold) 1978 911 SC (sold) 1970 914 w/2056 (sold)