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Old 10-01-2009, 05:34 AM   #1
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I commend Jake for his time (which could be better spent) and efforts to educate the rest of us on the pitfalls of these engines (M96) and the new breed of snakes which have arisen looking to prey upon those less knowledgeable (and think they can get away with it).

Just remember, that shiney new "used" Boxster you just purchased could house one of these frankenstein engines...better to have the right questions to ask before you write the check.
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Old 10-01-2009, 05:51 AM   #2
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Just remember, that shiney new "used" Boxster you just purchased could house one of these frankenstein engines...better to have the right questions to ask before you write the check.
You got that right!! It would amaze you to know how many instances arise with phone calls where Boxster and 911 oweners have experienced engines failures and ALL they want to do is screw the next guy!!!
They ask me "Is there any way I can repair the engine cheap so I can just sell the car?"

I typically then go ballistic and remind them that Porsche people don't screw each other and they obviously aren't an enthusiast at the level they should be to own one one.

Nothing fires me up more than that!
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Old 10-01-2009, 10:33 PM   #3
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jmatta is absolutely correct - any purchaser of a used Boxster (and there are many of us who can ill afford a new one) could have a similar engine lurking under the hood......
I think both pcs5978 and Jake both have a legit argument - we are not talking peanuts here & I'll bet there is some serious money having to be spent. Imagine this happening to you......
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Old 10-02-2009, 04:37 AM   #4
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In all seriousness, I think that I may have been the recipient of a "fixed" engine also (in the car that I bought). Nothing to do with this seller or anything like that though. I am preparing a reply in the appropriate posting soon though.

Jake has helped me a lot so far with this, and I am 99% sure that I will be buying one of his 3.6 engines before spring.

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Jake has helped me a lot so far with this, and I am 99% sure that I will be buying one of his 3.6 engines before spring.

If I didn't have one child in college and another just about to start, I'd be all over the 3.6 upgrade...just have to wait for a while.
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"If I didn't have one child in college and another just about to start, I'd be all over the 3.6 upgrade...just have to wait for a while."

Ditto on the cost of children/college sorts of things these days. I think I could have bought about 4 of Jake's trick 3.6's on what we have had to spend recently. But hey, its a great time to get a new morgage and refinance the house, we just did and got 4.3%......

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Thanks guys...

Just wait, the story is getting better!

Anyone have Jerry Springer's phone number??
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Old 10-04-2009, 01:05 AM   #8
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Anyone have Jerry Springer's phone number??

Im pretty sure I could come up with it if you could come up with a monster (400+hp) 3.6 for me...


I am also checking this a few times a day.. Bruce should start charging a viewing fee for such great material.
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These are the only boots I've ever worn...
Not very fashionable, but effective.


Like millions others, I did it to defend this country... Unfortunately that meant also allowing people like the "seller" and "Phantom Mechanic" to carry out dishonest transactions through their "freedom" to do so..
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