991 gt3
Mar 18, 2014 | 07:34 PM
#191
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Since many are wondering, I didn't take my car. There is a lot to that story, but for some reason I didn't feel good. A friend of mine bought the car, and he has had trouble with the car since purchase. I'm not saying much more, but I'm glad it isn't mine. I generally have crappy luck, but not this time. I was lucky.
Mar 18, 2014 | 07:37 PM
#192
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Well I hope you find something that makes you happy, this situation is just shitty for real enthusiasts that drive their cars and needs to be remedied.
Mar 19, 2014 | 03:17 AM
#194
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hi jumping horse, when I said prices going up, I should of said Porsche will be having a price hike to re coup the big hit on these engines,guess some of that will be loaded onto the rs!!but this could make that car a lot more desirable due to the gt3 issues, as theres only so many to go round, saying that I'm still hesitant to take one. the doomed 991 era !!
Mar 19, 2014 | 08:50 AM
#196
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Latest news from Porsche:
Porsche to replace GT3 engines due to fire risk - Mar. 18, 2014
Porsche to replace GT3 engines due to fire risk
By Peter Valdes-Dapena @peterdrives March 18, 2014: 5:58 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney)
Porsche will replace the engines in 785 high-performance sports cars because of a risk that the current engines could catch fire. The move was made in response to two engine fires in Porsche 911 GT3s.
The GT3 is a track-oriented two-seat version of the 911 sports car. Prices for the car start at $130,000. It can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 195 miles per hour.
The decision to replace the engines was made after Porsche engineers investigated two engine fires that occurred in Europe. Neither fire caused an accident or any injuries. Porsche had already warned owners last month to stop driving the cars and to have them picked up and taken to a Porsche dealer.
Engineers discovered that the fires were caused by a loose rod inside the engine. The loose rod caused damage that then allowed lubricating oil to leak out and ignite.
Porsche to replace GT3 engines due to fire risk - Mar. 18, 2014
Porsche to replace GT3 engines due to fire risk
By Peter Valdes-Dapena @peterdrives March 18, 2014: 5:58 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney)
Porsche will replace the engines in 785 high-performance sports cars because of a risk that the current engines could catch fire. The move was made in response to two engine fires in Porsche 911 GT3s.
The GT3 is a track-oriented two-seat version of the 911 sports car. Prices for the car start at $130,000. It can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 195 miles per hour.
The decision to replace the engines was made after Porsche engineers investigated two engine fires that occurred in Europe. Neither fire caused an accident or any injuries. Porsche had already warned owners last month to stop driving the cars and to have them picked up and taken to a Porsche dealer.
Engineers discovered that the fires were caused by a loose rod inside the engine. The loose rod caused damage that then allowed lubricating oil to leak out and ignite.
Mar 19, 2014 | 10:19 AM
#197
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True. They aren't perfect. Society expects everyone and everything to be perfect. That's not reality. But, I am siding with Mike S here. Of all cars, they test the crap out of this one. And it's a screw that causes you to get a new engine? That sounds really peculiar to me.
The GT3's have had more than a decade of bullet proof reliability. They've just dumped that reputation down to Ferrari levels from one tiny error...
Mar 19, 2014 | 07:12 PM
#198
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Everyone remembers the mistakes. Not the good.
Granted, with respect due to Porsche, offering a brand new motor immediately to the customer is a full assault attack on the problem. And a good one. Of all things, it's the motor. And that creates a stigma with the car for life.
Granted, with respect due to Porsche, offering a brand new motor immediately to the customer is a full assault attack on the problem. And a good one. Of all things, it's the motor. And that creates a stigma with the car for life.
