05-28-2010, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Tranlm
Hey Oaktown,
I live in the Bay area as well. Interested in doing what you're doing as well. Let me know if you'd wanna work together. I could meet you at your place with my car as well.
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Right; well, today would be a great day to meet each other as well as an indy mechanic. I'm heading from the City at 2:30 to Oakland to 23rd where Bauer Repair is to have him check out my 99. Wanna meet up around 4ish there? I have to make a quick trip to my e. bay crib to pick up the car after I get done working...
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1999 Porsche Boxster 5 Spd
Stock, with GAHH A5 Glass top.
Previous Toys:
2005 RX-8, RIP
1989 GTA, 5 Speed, Procharger Supercharger and 2 Core Intercooler, 1 3/4" headers, 3" Flomaster Exhaust, cat-delete, digital ignition, bigger fuel injectors
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05-28-2010, 09:52 AM
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Moving our convo to PM.
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Originally Posted by Oaktown 986
Right; well, today would be a great day to meet each other as well as an indy mechanic. I'm heading from the City at 2:30 to Oakland to 23rd where Bauer Repair is to have him check out my 99. Wanna meet up around 4ish there? I have to make a quick trip to my e. bay crib to pick up the car after I get done working...
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Parts for sale: 4-spoke Steering wheel, air bag, and leather cover ($350 + shipping), Rear zipper storage bin ($100 + shipping), CDR-210 Factory OEM radio, casing, and keys ($100 + shipping), Hand brake handle and hand brake sensor ($50 + shipping), Manual factory leather shift knob ($Free + shipping)
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05-28-2010, 06:23 PM
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... and this is why I have scheduled with a local LN Engineering listed dealer to install the new bearing retrofit with my new clutch and RMS next Wednesday before I start enjoying the new Boxster S I picked up for the summer... 
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David - San Jose, CA
Current: 2010 Touareg V6 TDI, stock for now... 
Current: 2000 Boxster S, stock for now...
Former: 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo... too many issues! 
Former: 1999 996 C2, sorely missed 
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05-30-2010, 01:48 PM
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I'm a dealer for LNE in Austin, Texas.
If you're in the Texas area and are considering the IMSR
or if you've suffered an engine failure and want to pursue
your options. We'd be happy to help you out,
Mike at lone star rpm dot com
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05-31-2010, 02:14 PM
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Got the call from the dealership and they told me Porsche is willing to cover half the cost of new engine. They gave me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Most positive thing is I'm getting car back end of next week. :dance:
Last edited by ekam; 05-31-2010 at 02:29 PM.
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05-31-2010, 02:56 PM
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Dickson,
I just read your thread and I feel terrible. That is just brutal! I'm glad to hear that PCNA is going to help you out ... best of luck getting the car back on the road ASAP!
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1984 - 928S - The loudest one.
2001 - Boxster - The best one.
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05-31-2010, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ekam
Got the call from the dealership and they told me Porsche is willing to cover half the cost of new engine. They gave me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Most positive thing is I'm getting car back end of next week. :dance:
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Congrats!! Great news getting the car back on the road so soon!!
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05-31-2010, 04:08 PM
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Half the cost of the engine (including labor?). Isnt half the cost of the engine still around $7k? Guess that's better than no assistance. Glad you at least got some help.
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06-24-2010, 09:55 PM
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do you know WHY Porsche agreed to foot half the bill?
you were well out of warranty... is this just something you think you were able to obtain because:
a) you knew someone
b) you threatened them with something
c) you were just so nice they felt sorry for you / sob story letter / phone call
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are they starting to treat these types of failures differently? your car was "newer" than many of the older 986 here...not sure they would do the same for a 2000... ??
I'm curious..if you know..what it was about your situation that got them to help out financially with it?
glad to hear you have the car back on the road!
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2007 MDX - Wife's mommy mobile
2006 RL - My daily driver
2000 Boxster - Ocean Blue Base 5spd on Black Full leather. 18" wheels and M030.
Boxster mods I've added: Rear speaker kit, Painted Calipers, Painted Bumperettes, Painted Center Console, 987 Shifter Assembly, 3 Spoke Steering Wheel, Clear side markers, 03+ rear lights, de-snorkeled.
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06-25-2010, 04:01 AM
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Porsche called me old
When I began to have engine trouble at 44k miles I called porsche who called the dealership and then called to tell me that my car (2000 Boxster S) was too old and they would not participate even though the mileage was so low. I had no luck complaining further. Now the engine is for sale in the parts section here.
Warranty Good!
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do you know WHY Porsche agreed to foot half the bill?
you were well out of warranty... is this just something you think you were able to obtain because:
a) you knew someone
b) you threatened them with something
c) you were just so nice they felt sorry for you / sob story letter / phone call
OR
are they starting to treat these types of failures differently? your car was "newer" than many of the older 986 here...not sure they would do the same for a 2000... ??
I'm curious..if you know..what it was about your situation that got them to help out financially with it?
glad to hear you have the car back on the road!
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06-25-2010, 04:21 AM
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I'm sure a newer model year has something to do with it. MTS is the lucky one here who got Porsche goodwill to cover full cost of the engine.
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06-25-2010, 04:29 AM
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It's actually very surprising, IMO. You were the second owner, and the car was what...2 yrs out of warranty already? Maybe after VW takeover, and hearing all the buzz about these engine failures, they decided on damage control. Or maybe they just like your avatar. 
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06-25-2010, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 23109VC
do you know WHY Porsche agreed to foot half the bill?
you were well out of warranty... is this just something you think you were able to obtain because:
a) you knew someone
b) you threatened them with something
c) you were just so nice they felt sorry for you / sob story letter / phone call
OR
are they starting to treat these types of failures differently? your car was "newer" than many of the older 986 here...not sure they would do the same for a 2000... ??
I'm curious..if you know..what it was about your situation that got them to help out financially with it?
glad to hear you have the car back on the road!
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Unfortunately, I don't think they're starting to treat these failures [much] differently.
As such, not so sure we'll find out the answers to your questions above either.
Since we haven't heard much of the story other than the car is back w/ new motor and Porsche helped w/ the engine [an offer he couldn't refuse]... I suspect ekam may not freely disclose all the particulars...
If I'm wrong, please tell us, ekam, how you did it 
Otherwise, congrats
Last edited by Burg Boxster; 06-25-2010 at 05:39 AM.
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06-25-2010, 05:38 AM
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I don't think there's much else to be said. As I said they did cover 50% on the cost of new engine, I had to pay the labor for the install, plus the cost of my first diagnosis at an indy mechanic and 2 tows. And 3 weeks without the car.
They did stress that every incident is treated on a case to case basis. It depends if you're the first owner, year/mileage of the vehicle and if the vehicle has been serviced at the dealer. They also want full history on the vehicle.
I did not threaten them, and I remained calm when I was dealing with both the dealer and Porsche.
Last edited by ekam; 06-25-2010 at 05:45 AM.
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