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I disagree. They didn't ignore it. They setup an unprecedented process for re-manufacturing engines and were turning them around and doing engine replacements in every dealership in the world, save some of the smaller ones. Anyone that bought their car new usually got a new engine past the warranty period, especially if you were a repeat customer, or at the very least free labor. They wouldn't do anything for those of us who bought the cars used. That's not unusual for manufacturers but it sure contributed to the depreciation levels of the cars. The headlights didn't help either with the purist crowd, nor did the plasticcy interior, but every enthusiast considering buying a used Boxster or 996 became aware of the issues. In any event it's now possible to buy a really good modern used Porsche that can be daily driven for quite a bit less than a 30+ year old 911 that's not really a good DD for most people. I love those old 911s and still have an 80 model, but I wouldn't drive it back and forth to work 70 miles round trip every day, especially in the summer. Spending an extra few thousand to make the engine reliable is a pretty small price to pay IMO. Going further and making power the chassis is designed for is just gravy.