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Originally Posted by Mr. Boone

Hello All,

Despite my love for the little car (2002 Boxster S), she still breaks down more than I would like her to. Car has now begun to make a sort of whop - whop - whop sound with each revolution of the rear tire..... A good independant has diagnosed the issue as a failing passenger side wheel bearing. Wants about $500.00 to replace it. Car has 46K Miles and CPO Warantee.... (2) local dealers, after much deliberation say "its not covered" I checked my workshop manual and the job looks to require more than a few special tools......

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Any thoughts on how I am going to get out of this one????

Keep in mid this is after laying out $1,400.00 for new Michelin Pilots and I still need an alignment for $200-$300......

Help, Oh Great Ones, Help.

I still love the little car, I do, but I loved it more before the factory Warantee wore off......

If it makes you feel better, my bearing went out at about 33,000 miles. If all they are charging you is $500 that is good because dealer price for the bearing alone is about $70 on up. If you have a tie rod puller you can do it yourself and take it to a machine shop to have them press out and press in the new bearing and the charge less than 50 bucks to do it. I'm curious why your warranty will not cover it especially if it is a cpo. Arent those CPO warranties suppose to mirror the factory warranty?