Drove the GTR today.

[PlayersExpress]

Originally Posted by spine911

The very reason why another auto maker (Lexus) always tops customer satisfaction surveys--commitment to quality,and customer service.

That is where I believe that youre wrong Spine... overall satisfaction includes everything and Porsche tops all the other brands.

http://www.motorauthority.com/new-study-finds-porsche-the-most-recommended-brand.html

There Really is No Substitute.

[spine911]

Originally Posted by PlayersExpress

There Really is No Substitute.

True, that is why im an avid Porschephile regardless of the accompanying gremlins.

It's just interesting to note that even though on that May 09 MotorAuthority/ AutoPacific "Most Recommended cars" list which Porsche topped...Lexus/Toyota dominated the list with 8 cars. It is a documented fact that Porsche's customer base (that's us) has always been the most loyal amongst any other car manufacturer...

I just wish that Porsche is MORE proactive with the well known RMS/IMS issues it's loyal customer base are experiencing.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/lexus-leads-hyundai-improves-while-infiniti-drops-in-j-d-powe/

[PlayersExpress]

I think I have their business plan figured out, and why they do little for the IMS RMS issues....

1. It allows the private sector to prosper.

2. It frees up men and materials for newer, better innovations.

3. If you think of Porsches in a different term, lets say for easy comparison Marijuana ( I am not promoting the useage or sale of drugs, its for comparative reasons alone). Porsche sells the best kind of weed, but as with the best you have to pay for it. Even if you get some soso or not so good things in your stuff from Porsche.. its still the best and youre addicted. They know you will keep coming back for more no matter the cost or problems.

Ironically, Ive never done drugs before.... other than prescription.

At least Im addicted to the best... and not Mustangs like my mother (shes had 14 of them so far )

[CRCGuy]

Food for thought, what if Porsche outsourced the engine to say Honda/Toyota and leave the rest to internal R&D? Lotus obviously learned their lesson....

It will be interesting to see what happens for the 2011 Boxster which will have a 4 cylinder turbo. Will they really remove two cylinders from the current motor (it was engineered for such) and build a whole new motor? Or take the already brilliant powerplants from Volkswagen?

I guess the question is, IMS/RMS issues aside, do Porsche's engines have better performance than ones Honda or Toyota builds? hp/L, flexibility, weight, heat transfer, fuel economy etc... What if Honda designed a 3.4L boxer engine? how would it compare? Or would Porsche lose their "pedigree" if they did that?

I read an article recently that said there has never been a single warranty claim for a Honda VTEC engine--not one failure. Amazing. Why not outsource a truly bulletproof motor and keep the rest all Porsche. I wonder how it would influence your decision as a consumer? I certainly would have more piece of mind---but it would absolutely, positively have to make the same glorious noise!!!

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by CRCGuy

Food for thought, what if Porsche outsourced the engine to say Honda/Toyota and leave the rest to internal R&D? Lotus obviously learned their lesson....

So long as it made that amazing growl, I'd be completely fine with it. I don't want my Boxster sounding all screechy like an S2000 (which is actually the 2nd biggest reason why I didn't get the Honda over the Box).

[Steve Tinker]

Can you honestly see the Porsche Board allowing the company to go to a Japanese manufacturer for its next generation engine???? C'mon, who are you kidding.
Porsche believe they are THE premium car manufacturer bar non, probably vying with Ferrari as the dogs nuts in performance cars. Pride would not allow this to happen.

[CRCGuy]

I know I know....but they can keep Porsche under the lid of their flagship--the 911. I just want the Honda one in a Boxster