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S_PILOT · 10-19-2005, 01:14 PM

Hi folks,

we just bought our first Porsche, an '02 S last week. It had just come off lease with 27k miles. The only issue we noticed was a rattle in the rear when moving from a dead stop in 1st or reverse. giving additional throttle eliminates the sound, and it only occurs after the car has warmed up. Does not happen when it's cold.

I just thought it was a heatsheild and didn't worry about it as I'm going to get an aftermarket exhaust so this car will make some NOISE!

My dealer certified the car for the Porsche 6/100k warranty, but I can't understand how they certified it with that noise. It stops once you pull away in 1st gear, and otherwise the car drives and handles like a dream.

I am taking it back to them next week to get it taken care of, but I'm just wondering has anyone else had this before, and what is it?

thanks!

10-19-2005, 01:14 PM	#1
S_PILOT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 47	Rattling in rear in reverse and 1st gear-what is it? Hi folks, we just bought our first Porsche, an '02 S last week. It had just come off lease with 27k miles. The only issue we noticed was a rattle in the rear when moving from a dead stop in 1st or reverse. giving additional throttle eliminates the sound, and it only occurs after the car has warmed up. Does not happen when it's cold. I just thought it was a heatsheild and didn't worry about it as I'm going to get an aftermarket exhaust so this car will make some NOISE! My dealer certified the car for the Porsche 6/100k warranty, but I can't understand how they certified it with that noise. It stops once you pull away in 1st gear, and otherwise the car drives and handles like a dream. I am taking it back to them next week to get it taken care of, but I'm just wondering has anyone else had this before, and what is it? thanks!