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hemeoncdoc

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    Charleston, SC
  • Porsche Club
    PCA (Porsche Club of America)
  • Present cars
    1968 911
    1999 996
    2014 GT3 (on order)
  • Future cars
    GT3
  • Former cars
    1979 911SC

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  1. The RMS issue is not related to blown engines, just one more quality/design flaw we 996 owners will look forward to paying to fix. In response to the earlier reply re recalls on American cars, at least they DO recalls. Porsche has a poor reputation to owning up to design flaws. They leave the hapless owner to either pay up, or ***** enough that Porsche may cover "parts not labor." That is, if you are lucky. The RMS issue is one of them.
  2. I have a 1990 964 C4. the SRS light keeps coming on, even when reset. the mechanic claims I need to replace the unit, at approx. $3360 at dealer price. Does this sound legit? HELP!!!
  3. does anyone know the part number for the reported microswitch connected to the handle in the doors of the 996 that trigger the window to lower a bit to clear the window gasket? I have a 1999 996 coupe. THanks
  4. Apparently I misread your reference to "marketing direction." I share your thoughts re Pasha's article. Only time will tell if there really are improvements in the reliability of 996 engines. The use of Mobil 1 alone should buy you 100 K miles.
  5. As the owner of my third 911, a 996, I take exception to the notion that concerns re engine/reliability issues may have sth to do with a shift in buyer demographics. True, Porsche may have expanded it's market in recent years. I would suspect, however, that more of their newbies are driving Boxters, not 911's. At any rate, as the owner of a 1968 911 my father bought new, and the former owner of a 1979 911SC (my wife only lets me have 2 at a time), I can tell you that the concerns re Porsche engine reliability are real. I have driven Porsches now for 23 years. I personally am sick and tired of the many glitches, flaws, reliability concerns not covered by the factory, etc one sees with Porsches and at the prices they command. You name it - leaking engine seals, chain tensioners going bad, leaking valve covers getting oil in heat exchangers, head studs, RMS leaks, etc. the list is not a short one. I have a RMS leak now! - which the dealer will fix at my expense whenever the clutch goes bad. THis is clearly a design flaw. Whatever the excuse, they should fix it, no questions asked. I am not an apologist for the marque, as so many seem to be. It is only because these persistent quality control issues come with the extreme joy of driving one that I remain a loyal owner.
  6. I have the identical problem with my 1999 996 passenger door. Various recs to date - possibly a "microswitch in the door handle" vs the regulator. I can't find any solid reference to the location of the purported microswitch, however. If you find out, please let me know. I will do likewise.
  7. I considered today changing the plugs on my 996. I can't imagine how to get to the middle and rear plugs without pulling the exhaust. Has anyone done it, and if so, what tools/extensions, etc are required?? Thanks
  8. My father has the Millennium edition car. The paint is exotic- but can be accurately reproduced locally (he had a minor fender repair). Would get the lower mileage car - if you intend to keep the low miles. If not, assuming regular maintenance, it's a matter of whether you can afford the low mileage cost differential. I have a 1999 996 with 36K miles, no issues. Re the millennium edition car, I would not modify it. It is loaded with all options, but many are somewhat over the top. It might command a slight premium, but mods may affect that. If you intend to modify it, buy a standard issue 996, at a slightly better price, perhaps.
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