Blown Engine

Originally Posted by Brucelee

I love the cars, I am not high on the company. I don't think they value customers very much unless you march to their tune.

Just an opinion and there is nothing like a box.

Your observation is spot on, after all Ferrari wouldn't sell you a car if he didn't like you. I agree it's a piece of the sports car heritage we could do without.

[Paul]

Dealers should provide a loaner car for warranty work that takes more than a day.

Dealers should complete work quickly.

Notice I did not say anything about Porsche, all dealers should do this.

That said, enjoy your car, most of the failures reported on this board have had absolutely nothing to do with the way the car was driven. Warm it up, stomp it!!!

BTW I just put another 2500 miles on my Boxster in less than a week (WI to Rennsport III and back) including many 7000 RPM shifts especially while on the Tail of the Dragon.

[Topless]

I am sorry this happened to you. Sometimes you just get a bad motor...yes in a Porsche or even a Toyota. Thank goodness for warranties. It is very annoying but not uncommon for a dealer to take 2-3 weeks to sort everything out when this happens.

My advice to you is to try to be patient and let them fix it good as new. A Porsche Reman. motor should be like new in every way and should not affect resale value.

Randijo, sorry about the issues you are having. Don't fret about future problems, take that road trip, that's what cell phones are for and roadside assistance, if needed.

Don't forget to properly break-in the new motor. Re-read your owners manual. Negotiate with the dealership and possibly PCNA and see if they will upgarde the engine to the 3.2L. Worth a couple grand out-of-pocket if you asked me.

I would still rather have a Porsche, with a potentail for break down, than no Porsche at all.