Who keeps their Turbo beyond warranty??
#21
02-16-2012 | 11:00 AM
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I've been saving my penny's for a higher mileage (20-30k) 997.1 TT but i'm concerned about this exact issue. I have done the research but my fears are for the catastrophic failures... I was reading that a new engine was like 30k - not 10k? But Chuck knows better than me! I can swallow the 10k - but the 30k is pushing it. And I guess i'm trying to weigh the 3-5k for an extended aftermarket warranty vs. the risk of catastrophic failure of some sort.
For an aftermarket warranty - i'm assuming they aren't all "built the same". Does anyone have any other recommendations for reputable companies to look into other than the Warranty Direct already mentioned?
For an aftermarket warranty - i'm assuming they aren't all "built the same". Does anyone have any other recommendations for reputable companies to look into other than the Warranty Direct already mentioned?
#22
02-16-2012 | 12:24 PM
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I've been saving my penny's for a higher mileage (20-30k) 997.1 TT but i'm concerned about this exact issue. I have done the research but my fears are for the catastrophic failures... I was reading that a new engine was like 30k - not 10k? But Chuck knows better than me! I can swallow the 10k - but the 30k is pushing it. And I guess i'm trying to weigh the 3-5k for an extended aftermarket warranty vs. the risk of catastrophic failure of some sort.
For an aftermarket warranty - i'm assuming they aren't all "built the same". Does anyone have any other recommendations for reputable companies to look into other than the Warranty Direct already mentioned?
For an aftermarket warranty - i'm assuming they aren't all "built the same". Does anyone have any other recommendations for reputable companies to look into other than the Warranty Direct already mentioned?
Starting in 997.2 they use the cheap 9A1 motor.
What's wrong with Warranty Direct? If you have heard or experienced something bad I would like to know. My MIL's 740 and my old M5 both were covered by it, and they paid without complaining each time.
#23
02-16-2012 | 12:26 PM
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The GT2, 3, and up until 997.2, the Turbo, all have the same block.
Are you talking about the 9A1 Turbo motors being replaced lots in the 997.2 Turbo?
#24
02-16-2012 | 12:45 PM
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New crate M64 long block is 30 some odd K yes.
Starting in 997.2 they use the cheap 9A1 motor.
What's wrong with Warranty Direct? If you have heard or experienced something bad I would like to know. My MIL's 740 and my old M5 both were covered by it, and they paid without complaining each time.
Starting in 997.2 they use the cheap 9A1 motor.
What's wrong with Warranty Direct? If you have heard or experienced something bad I would like to know. My MIL's 740 and my old M5 both were covered by it, and they paid without complaining each time.
#25
02-17-2012 | 09:59 AM
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On the C4S, granted, it was engine only, but even with a bulletproof, long-term history like we have with these GT1-derived blocks, other crap can break, and in many cases, would exceed the cost of the warranty, so I just usually pay the piper up front.
#26
02-17-2012 | 06:43 PM
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in all honesty, it's "the little things" that add up to more than the catastrophic things; especially when those little things are mods !
but, hey, it's a fun car to drive
- chuck
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#27
02-18-2012 | 04:09 PM
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Keep'em long, enjoy'em long...
(I posted/asked this on another MB. Interested in you folk's tho'ts, too.)
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I really like my '09 Turbo cab. I've had quite a few Porsches going all the way back to a '67 911T when I got out of school. Paid like $4800 for it in 1976 and it pretty much rusted away. But, it was very nice at the time.
Anyway .... I pretty much always lease my vehicles and change them out every 2-3 years for a new one. Since the 991 Turbo is a couple years away, I tho't about getting a 991 S for a couple years. I drove one couple days ago. Very nice car, but not the power of the Turbo. I'd be disappointed driving it for a couple/three years. Hard going from 500 ponies to 400, eh.
So ... I'm thinking of "releasing" my car for 36 more months. When the new 991 Turbo breaks cover ... IF 7 speed manual is available (didn't care for the PDK ... totally did not involve the driver IMO) and it 'speaks' to me, I'll get one of those.
What I wonder is ... how many people buy a Turbo and keep it for more than the warranty years while driving it often? I'd be concerned that a turbo or some other deal sh*t the bed and I'd have to cough up $12 grand or so. (gulp ..)
I drive my cars hard, but don't abuse them. But, can't afford some BIG deal expense when a major part craps out of warranty.
Who keeps their Turbos beyond warranty?
Thanx.
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I really like my '09 Turbo cab. I've had quite a few Porsches going all the way back to a '67 911T when I got out of school. Paid like $4800 for it in 1976 and it pretty much rusted away. But, it was very nice at the time.
Anyway .... I pretty much always lease my vehicles and change them out every 2-3 years for a new one. Since the 991 Turbo is a couple years away, I tho't about getting a 991 S for a couple years. I drove one couple days ago. Very nice car, but not the power of the Turbo. I'd be disappointed driving it for a couple/three years. Hard going from 500 ponies to 400, eh.
So ... I'm thinking of "releasing" my car for 36 more months. When the new 991 Turbo breaks cover ... IF 7 speed manual is available (didn't care for the PDK ... totally did not involve the driver IMO) and it 'speaks' to me, I'll get one of those.
What I wonder is ... how many people buy a Turbo and keep it for more than the warranty years while driving it often? I'd be concerned that a turbo or some other deal sh*t the bed and I'd have to cough up $12 grand or so. (gulp ..)
I drive my cars hard, but don't abuse them. But, can't afford some BIG deal expense when a major part craps out of warranty.
Who keeps their Turbos beyond warranty?
Thanx.
The experience I have speaks for exceptional reliability. Therefore I'm waiting the 991 Turbo to arrive and resist the temptation to make a compromise in performance with the released 991's I would regret. Meanwhile I might just spend some cash to further improve the performance and enjoy the expected waiting time of a couple of years ever more...
#28
02-18-2012 | 06:51 PM
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Had a 2002 Turbo for over 10 years
No issues whatsoever...nothing nada zilch
Spent zero $$ on that car
On my second GT3...first one had engine out 3 times (RMS leak, coolant leak, etc) and still leaked when I sold it. Jury out on #2
As always, depends on the car and owner. But no way would I own a GT3 out of warranty
Bill
#29
02-18-2012 | 08:25 PM
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My experience is just the opposite
Had a 2002 Turbo for over 10 years
No issues whatsoever...nothing nada zilch
Spent zero $$ on that car
On my second GT3...first one had engine out 3 times (RMS leak, coolant leak, etc) and still leaked when I sold it. Jury out on #2
As always, depends on the car and owner. But no way would I own a GT3 out of warranty
Bill
Had a 2002 Turbo for over 10 years
No issues whatsoever...nothing nada zilch
Spent zero $$ on that car
On my second GT3...first one had engine out 3 times (RMS leak, coolant leak, etc) and still leaked when I sold it. Jury out on #2
As always, depends on the car and owner. But no way would I own a GT3 out of warranty
Bill
