CEL On 2005 Boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Rail26 · 01-23-2007, 09:18 AM

Wow, a new engine on a 05. Crap. I have 24k and have been trouble free except for two new bumpers. At least you got a new engine!

SD987 · 01-23-2007, 09:44 AM

I'd definitely be pushing hard for some sort of additional "compensation" for your trouble. Maybe PCM for the price of install or at the other end of the spectrum...umm a sleeve of Porsche golf balls?

z12358 · 01-23-2007, 10:03 AM

I'd have demanded a new 3.4L engine as a 'compensation' for the mismatch -- then settle for a 3.2L.

Seriously, wouldn't hurt to ask for a 4/50 warranty on the new engine. If the engine is still not replaced, inquire how much extra would it cost for a larger engine, then ask them to cover that cost as 'compensation'. The worst you could do is get an emphatic "no" from them.

RandallNeighbour · 01-23-2007, 12:03 PM

My bet is that they'll replace your engine with exactly what is in there now. They're living up to their end of the bargain in their stated warranty and won't feel inclined let alone obligated to give you anything extra for your trouble.

Now having a new engine in the car isn't as bad as you might think in my book. Sure, a purist won't buy the car because the numbers don't match. But a guy like me would love the fact that the motor has already been replaced by the dealership under warranty... the liklihood of it going out again on the car I'm about to buy from you is much smaller.

I bought my 97 boxster and it had a new engine put in it that had about 2-3k on it when I got it. I have no idea if the break in procedures were followed, but it sure is nice to know I have an older Porsche with a newer engine in it.