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YOUR RESEARCHNew neighbor with a 996.2 with 108,000 miles on ODO
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Replace aos and cracked filler tube
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Be sure to explain the 100 modes of failure, the entire IMSB saga, intermix issues, bad AOS, faulty oil gauge, leaky RMS, D-chunking, out of round crank bore, cylinder wall scoring, water pump impeller destruction, overheating hot spots, cracked heads, porous blocks, overpriced parts, extreme repair costs, etc.
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Leading evidence: 'Replace aos and cracked filler tube' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Repair costs, etc' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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For the majority Porsche remains one of the more reliable cars - both in the new and used car market.
New neighbor with a 996.2 with 108,000 miles on ODO
Use motul xcess
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Be sure to explain the 100 modes of failure, the entire IMSB saga, intermix issues, bad AOS, faulty oil gauge, leaky RMS, D-chunking, out of round crank bore, cylinder wall scoring, water pump impeller destruction, overheating hot spots, cracked heads, porous blocks, overpriced parts, extreme repair costs, etc.
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Replace ims
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Repair costs, etc
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Be sure to explain the 100 modes of failure, the entire IMSB saga, intermix issues, bad AOS, faulty oil gauge, leaky RMS, D-chunking, out of round crank bore, cylinder wall scoring, water pump impeller destruction, overheating hot spots, cracked heads, porous blocks, overpriced parts, extreme repair costs, etc.
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Run car is a ticking time bomb just waiting
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"Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil."
New neighbor with a 996.2 with 108,000 miles on ODO
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"Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil."
New neighbor with a 996.2 with 108,000 miles on ODO
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Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil.
New neighbor with a 996.2 with 108,000 miles on ODO
Use right oil, you're
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"Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil."
New neighbor with a 996.2 with 108,000 miles on ODO
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"Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil."
New neighbor with a 996.2 with 108,000 miles on ODO
Suggestion
Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil.
New neighbor with a 996.2 with 108,000 miles on ODO
Use wrong oil
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Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil.
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Just moved in.
996.2 C4S with 108,000 miles on odometer.
He has changed AOS and cracked filler tube.
Other than that the car is stock. I asked him if he had changed the IMS.
He said "what's that".
Then I asked him if he was on rennlist, renntech or 6speed - he said "No, I don't belong to any car forums"
I think he sleeps better than we do.
Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil.
You have got to get this guy on the forum so he can worry like the rest of us. If he asks you about the "marbles in can sound" he heard on the way home from work, it will be too late.
Or, just let him read a few of the threads. He will either join or sell his car.
So many Porsche owners who are not forum regulars are actually enjoying their Porsches every day without any concerns that plague the internet forums. Kind of like having their own imaginary IMS Guardian.
"So many Porsche owners who are not forum regulars are actually enjoying their Porsches every day without any concerns that plague the internet forums. Kind of like having their own imaginary IMS Guardian. "
You mean until they get the class action notice about the failing IMS and then realize their car is beyond the in service date to make any claims?
"You mean until they get the class action notice about the failing IMS and then realize their car is beyond the in service date to make any claims?"
If they never had a problem, why would they care about the class action suit?
Most people who failed to take preventative maintenance in IMSB or cooling also do not read the forums...
There is sleeping better at night, waiting for Porsche to acknowledge known issues and there is taking action based on readily available information.
I engaged with him a discussion about oil. I told him I used Motul Xcess.
He said he just uses regular Mobil 1 every 5K miles at the dealer and didn't realize there were alternatives.
And yes, his side markers are pumpkins.
I decided to stop there and talk about preschool for the kids instead.
Absolutely, why the heck should he be enjoying a 996? Be sure to explain the 100 modes of failure, the entire IMSB saga, intermix issues, bad AOS, faulty oil gauge, leaky RMS, D-chunking, out of round crank bore, cylinder wall scoring, water pump impeller destruction, overheating hot spots, cracked heads, porous blocks, overpriced parts, extreme repair costs, etc.
Dont forget to include the free falling sell prices in case he gets any ideas about selling out.
Just this one comment should cause a total mental breakdown.
He will probably never leave the driveway again once your done. Another 996 owner now informed. Mission accomplished!
996 = Smartest Porsche ever made/owned. Risk to reward is strong. I've owned two Audis previous to this 99 C2 and I spent less on the P-car, have more fun, and sleep with a big smile on my face. Learn to stop worrying and love the car.
You're right...I probably get a dozen class action lawsuit notices a year on products or services I've bought and never taken any action on it because it didn't affect me.
"Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil."
some things need to be repeated....
Here is the difference....if there was a "regular car" in my garage, I would not stop to look out the window in the door leading to the garage every time I go in the kitchen so I can look at my beautiful daily driver...getting more beautiful all the time.
Clear side markers on the way, and I love my new anthracite gray wheels!! I will change my profile picture as soon as I replace the side markers....
Yes, it's that good it's worth repeating yet again...
"Imagine the bliss of not knowing that your side markers are the wrong color, that your perfectly-running car is a ticking time bomb just WAITING for an excuse to let go, that you are ruining it by not driving it enough / driving it too much / not driving it hard enough / driving it too hard, and that by using the right oil, you're using the WRONG oil."
Love it. LOL... kind of.
Sometimes I wish I never checked any forums before I bought my first 911, but the same could be said for any car. Forums are a great help when you need it, but they do nothing but strike fear into everyone as everyone highlights a car's faults.
A strong community enhances the enjoyment of a car (and neuroses). One of my past cars and all time favorites was an E39 M5 - truly excellent online community!
Porsche has a similar demographic and hence a similar online vibe
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do you envy his ignorance or fear his anger if he loses the engine next week to IMSB failure and finds out it is a big deal in 'the forums' and you didn't mention it? 😛
I completely envy him.
It is pretty well established a very small percentage (under ten percent) of new car owners actually join car forums.
The percentage goes up as cars get older and second/third/fourth hand owners seek solutions to common problems.
The percentage of car owners on forums in Europe is a fraction of the US.
For the majority Porsche remains one of the more reliable cars - both in the new and used car market.
But seriously, I wonder what's the % toast cars among RL members vs. folks in total oblivion which we will never know cuz they may not decide to suddenly join RL after loosing $20K or the car for that matter. So we may experience some insomnia but are we better off at the end?
You could just ask her to go look in the garage every few hours to see if the Porsche is alright, after that it shouldn't take long before she installs the window!
This is actually a fairly quiet thread so I thought I'd post these thoughts here.
The best forum I ever belonged to was in the late seventies/early eighties, the Alfa Romeo Owners of Southern California. We met face to face once a month, swapped stories, bought and sold used parts, had a tech trouble shoot session, heard an informational presentation, made announcements about track days or rallies or concours, went out for beer and pizza, and got home around midnight.
The next morning (usually a Saturday) we read the paper and had breakfast with our wives, then we went out and washed or worked on our cars... lavishing just enough love on our particular piece of metal to make sure we could drive them to work on Monday.
Each generation of Alfa had its fans and critics. We had mechanics and businesses that offered various solutions to various issues. We had falling values and rising values. We had "old timers" and "newbies." And we had typewritten newsletters that arrived in the mail box sooner or later.
But because our meetings were once a month and face to face, time was more precious and good manners were mandatory. As all of this relates to Rennlist, has immediacy and anonymity made us forget civility? Are pictures of big **** and rants of ridicule how this forum defines itself? Yes there are technical discussions here but I'm not sure they merit the rest that goes with it.
John,
All fair points - well (and politely) made ! You seem to have a fairly thick skin, as is needed on internet forums. Unfortunately, this is the price we pay for instant gratification - you have to take the good with the bad. Just ignore the silly stuff and enjoy the boobie pic's for ***** saek !
Manners and civility are ok but should never be mandatory. If you don't have thick skin a forum of any kind is not the best place to spend time. Since there is no possibility of a physical altercation anything and everything will be said. I like seeing all the different personalities that start to show the more I read the posts. The only thing in common is the likelihood that all the members own and drive similar cars and even that isn't a given. If in the event someone actually does need some kind of help and not an opinion than the forum finally becomes worthwhile. The guys that own the cars and never join the forum usually fall into two groups. Group one: the car is nice but its just a car and if it starts, runs and looks good thats enough for them. Group two: Guys that are way to busy to devote any of what little free time they have to sitting on the computer and getting involved with a forum.
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