Follow up to RMS poll - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

BoxsterSbob · 02-09-2006, 08:59 AM

Porsche should step-up.

It's unthinkable that a company known for engineering can be this lame on a central and basic engineering task.

Subaru makes a couple of flat engine designs, a 4 and a 6. And, in large volume. Does anyone know if those designs have the same, or a similar problem? If they don't there's simply no excuse!

'04S
bob

Perfectlap · 02-09-2006, 10:07 AM

I think its one of those things that happens in business where fixing the issue becomes the issue.

Brucelee · 02-09-2006, 10:36 AM

The Sub 4 is fine, very bullet proof. Early on, they had some cam cover and valve cover leaks but these have been handled.

Perfectlap · 02-09-2006, 11:30 AM

yes that's what sway swayed a few STI owners I know away from the Mitsu EVO.
The Subaru engine is great and the EVO's got some problems.

BoxsterSbob · 02-09-2006, 11:39 AM

Maybe it’s me, but this is the kind of thing that will make me think twice about another Porsche. Don't get me wrong my '04 Boxster S is great! It's a very refined and high quality product that I enjoy very time I turn the key. But I also paid, what some would say is, a steep price for the privilege!

Is it too much to ask for the same level of reliability as a Subrau?

bob

rdancd816 · 02-09-2006, 12:07 PM

As a first time Porsche customer these posts have got me very concerned. I have a '97 with ridiculous low miles and now I look at the garage floor every time I go out there! Does anyone know if PCNA ever looks at this forum? Seems the implications of their marketing efforts to keep us loyal could be in jeopardy if this issue is not resolved by the manufacturer. I love the car and am now considering an extended warranty. (just in case!) I just want to get one year out of this vehicle and buy another Porsche...newer, but still a Box! You guy's got me nervous!

Perfectlap · 02-09-2006, 12:40 PM

Fiero GT? have you ever tracked it? I don't think I've ever seen this car in person.

Brucelee · 02-09-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rdancd816

As a first time Porsche customer these posts have got me very concerned. I have a '97 with ridiculous low miles and now I look at the garage floor every time I go out there! Does anyone know if PCNA ever looks at this forum? Seems the implications of their marketing efforts to keep us loyal could be in jeopardy if this issue is not resolved by the manufacturer. I love the car and am now considering an extended warranty. (just in case!) I just want to get one year out of this vehicle and buy another Porsche...newer, but still a Box! You guy's got me nervous!

I think it is pretty clear that Porsche knows all about the RMS issue and how pissed we all are. I also think it is clear they will keep monkeying with the seal, not the engine, where the fix is.