Reliability issues like that are few and far between on the Porsche forums (apart from the radiator/coolant issues which is with lots of use/stone chips). It does seem to be a car that needs driving to be at its best.
golf gti with a body kit and badged a scirocco or this its a toughy, which way to go, which way to go
do they not make the toureg anymore? surely you can spend more and still have a vw? possibly 60k even? genuis
You don't seriously like the Caymen surely? wierd looking with a funny shaped rear, driven by affeminate men who spend too long doing their hair!
might have been posted allready but i would be after this and youd have a shed load of change .....http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1285906.htm
RMS issues ar all too common - had 3 of them leak oil Cam Chain Tensioner washers - had 4 of them leak oil Radiators corrode on C4Ss due to the leaves and crud getting in the vents in the bumper (not the best idea) - had both of those corrode and leak Sporte Exhaust box mechanism seized up - although that was probably my fault as I bypassed the electronics that made it go 'quiet'. Air conditioning radiator changed as the leaking coolant had corroded that - caused by above. Holed an Air Con radiator - stone - no fault there. 2 x Coil Packs failed and left me stranded - not much you can do there. The seals may hav eleaked less if I'd used it more...fair enough. but thinks like corroding radiators? WTF? On a car of that cost? Personally, I reckon I had the value of the extended warranty in 'free' work each year...and I wouldn't run one without the watertight warranty.
its a boxter (one of the best handling cars about) that isn't a convertible (dont look like a show off) and laps quicker than a bogo 911. I like it's looks, but would have one just for how they drive (only been a passenger but was enough to convince me how good it is) You can get decent 3.4' for a smidgen over 26k
if the rads are that bad then a finer mesh in the bumper ducts would probably sort it, or get them remade in bulletproof format by Pace or some race rad manufacturer seals always leak if cars are stored. Andy did you lose much in depreciation on the skyrocket?
A lot of people do the mesh in front of the rads, 99% of cars in the 'ring car park have it, and a guy on the Porsche forums offers kits. The RMS thing, according my mate who is an independant dealer is like M3 VANOS issues, i.e very rare but blown out of all proportion on the internet. He also says he doesnt know of anyone thats had it done more than once as long as its replaced by the upgraded part/next revision. So I'd suggest your local dealers may to be blame there if its had the issue 3 times!!! RIP-Mk3 - I agree with your Cayman sentiment, I think they are awesome.
People are free to believe what they want...but a good mate of mine is a Porsche Tech, and I know how many RMS issues a small dealer has had... The revised seal does however seem to cure it. Mine was fine after that...but had two before the revised 997 seal was fitted. You could fit mesh to stop leaves entering your bumper...or you could remove the bumper to clear it out. But it's a 70k+ car...you shouldn't have to. As for seals...sure, they dry out. But my 13 year olod 16v Mk3 did under 80 miles last year and doesn't leak any oil...and it gets used/started far less than the 911 did. So why can VW do it on a 18000 hatchback when Porsche can't on a 70,000+ sportscar? I'm disapointed by the leaks/unreliability...but overall I loved the car. I would rather others who may be tempted go in with their eyes open though...
The Tech I know said the same as you Glen, that no issues after the 997 seal is stuck in there. Mind, should that have to be done on a 70K car? No. Same with the bumper/mesh. It should be done as a recall after the design error comes to light.
Lost about 3.5k on the inc the mods (map, springs and airbox) Can't really complain at that i don't think. Plus with a private Sale and cash in my pocket i feel i'm now in a better position if i go for a Scirocco R or something as i've no trade in.
Buy this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK1-GOLF-2-8V...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2556fada09 and this http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...ry=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200939342559477 and have money left over for a loads of other crap..
600bhp and 4wd or 400bhp and rwd for my rado. if i got some spare cash id have a cossie or a mk1 golf too. maybe a porsche 944. or if it was just one car, probably an old school 911 turbo 1989. yum
pretty sure its been up for sale before, a v6 turbo in a mk1 wouldn't be something i'd be after. plus i'm put off by the its a 1.3 on the log book comment.
