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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,
I hear what you're saying... and Thank You for Your Support... 
The problem is that you're trying to keep a Lid on a Dirty, Little, Secret that is already Out-of-the-Bag. It's appeared in National Print Mags numerous times and will continue to do so.
You may find some Sucker who hasn't heard of it (so much for Seller Integrity), but in truth, you're much more likely to come across potential Buyers who've done their Homework, such as the Many Prospects who chime in here from time-to-time, not to mention that those performing PPIs will be on the lookout for it as well..
That being the case, wouldn't you be in a Better position if Porsche were urged, through LOUD vocal support of current Owners and Dealers, to come up with a Fix, Extended Warranty, or the like which you could transfer to the New Owner? I suspect you would...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 |
Hi Jim,
Wasn't trying to imply that I would try to sell a vehicle with a defect to another owner. Just that I intend to sell a proper working vehicle, with 1-2 yrs warranty left, to someone who MAY ( or will at some point depending on the source ) need to deal with a RMS leak and possible engine replacement.
It is a shame that the next owner who will pay 20k+ might have to pop for a 11k motor if not under warranty. I don't see how extending a maker warranty a year or so can help alleviate the worry about the possibility of a 50% of the vehicle charge for a known and common defect. To make me feel comfortable purchasing this vehicle used they would have to extend the warranty covering this issue for a long time ( 10yrs ).
Porsche is missing the boat here. I consider myself ( like most others here ) to be their ideal customer. I bought this car new. Was very excited about the Cayman. Have the resources to buy another or move up to a 911 if I'm happy with this one.
However after now fully understanding the problem I can't see that happening. When paying a premium you expect that the maker will be concerned with their product and their customers happiness.
I cannot thoroughly enjoy the vehicle because I'm always thinking in the back of my mind that I hope I won't have a RMS issue. Need to drive this a little conservatively because I don't want any problems. That much harder to sell ( and will depreciate even more ) if I have to disclose the vehicle has already had a RMS issue.
A wise poster here ( B.L. ) once commented that I may not have the personality to own a boxster. I unfortunately think he was right on the money with that.