I thought I'd post this link, in light of all the Boxster discussion around here a month ago. 50k mile car with new crate engine.
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Feb. 20, 2009 5:00 p.m. Woody Dork
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Feb. 20, 2009 7:25 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Yes, there are some deals on Boxsters right now.
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Feb. 20, 2009 7:55 p.m. Woody Dork
Actually, my point was that it needed a replacement engine at 50k.
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Feb. 21, 2009 9:33 a.m. joey48442 Dork
Of course it needed a new engine. All the check engine lights are in!
Joey
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Feb. 21, 2009 11:17 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork
3.8 litre?
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Feb. 21, 2009 12:49 p.m. Dashpot New Reader
Woody wrote:
Actually, my point was that it needed a replacement engine at 50k.
My bet - Intermediate shaft failure.
It's a semi-rare, but known problem on 996 and Boxsters, and results in a catastrophic engine failure. I ran into a guy at a track day with a 996 under warranty that suffered one. The dealership ran the datalog on his ECU, told him he had "been racing" and voided the warranty coverage. He had to pay out of pocket for a whole new motor. Ouch.
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Feb. 21, 2009 2:20 p.m. gamby SuperDork
^ cripes.
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Feb. 21, 2009 9:31 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
I am still curious about the "3.8" litre engine.. is that a typo or does he have something larger than stock in it?
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Feb. 22, 2009 12:42 p.m. Xceler8x HalfDork
Dashpot wrote:
The dealership ran the datalog on his ECU, told him he had "been racing" and voided the warranty coverage. He had to pay out of pocket for a whole new motor. Ouch.
He should've known better than than to "race" his porsche! Everyone knows they aren't made for that!
