05 "S' 987 breakdown...so upset. maybe swap to 3.4L?

[jonnycool]

Originally Posted by jonnycool

this happened alot on the first 986 2.5's, i think you either get a great one or a lemon, it's as simple as that!! resale should be fine (you got 9000K for free!! :dance: )

ALWAYS keep your eye on your opponent....AND your temp gauge! (b.lee 1973)

[jwilson95]

It would be nice if they let you pay the difference between the 3.2 and 3.4 so you could get the extra HP/TQ if it was cost effective.

Jeff

[hk987]

Originally Posted by jwilson95

It would be nice if they let you pay the difference between the 3.2 and 3.4 so you could get the extra HP/TQ if it was cost effective.

Jeff

Mr Factory Manager called back. explained (sounded like BS) that if I had bought the car brand new from the factory they could replace a higher-spec engine with me paying the diference, can even drop in a 3.6L. but since I bought it as "the second owner" they will only replace the 3.2L.

...4 weeks...%@(*#^(

[chgolatin2]

Wow That Sucks!

[Brucelee]

This is not unheard of. The box engine has an issue with Intermediate shaft failures. Sounds like that is what you have.

Design flaw like the RMS leak.

[Dr. Kill]

Out of curiosity, do you know how much the "difference" would be that you would have to pay to go with the 3.6?

[hk987]

Originally Posted by Dr. Kill

Out of curiosity, do you know how much the "difference" would be that you would have to pay to go with the 3.6?

he didnt say, he said its not a formal thing, i think maybe if you're a well known client apparently the sales people can organize something. that would be kickass if you could though. sometimes i get sick of 911 owners looking down on a well balanced car. in fact around here you can buy a 5 yr old 911 carerra-4 convertible, with the same money im paying for a 1.5 yr old 987 S. it may sound silly but i really think the boxster looks better...