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Message: Re: New problem with 2010 Porsche Boxster
Changed By: MikenOH
Change Date: March 11, 2014 10:08AM
Re: New problem with 2010 Porsche Boxster
Change Date: March 11, 2014 10:08AM
Re: New problem with 2010 Porsche Boxster
[quote="Tony in Whittier"]
The battery should have been tested under the CPO. I would try to get them to replace it on their dime. It has a mfr. date on it. If the life is close to the projected battery life (i.e. 48 month battery, etc.), it won't last much longer. Can you use a battery tender? I swear by them.
The real issue for replacing the clutch is... is it slipping? When you accelerate, does the engine rev. with a delay in the car movement? You can feel/hear it slip. If not, the guy is full of it. 33K miles is not a lot of clutch miles for an experienced manual driver. Get a 2nd opinion.
On the stiffness issue, is it difficult for you to push and hold the clutch in? That is the stiffness test for your driving pleasure. That would definitely been an item checked on a CPO. Hopefully, others will chime in on this. Other than a brake and clutch hydraulic bleed, I don't think that there is an adjustment for the pedal pressure.
It seem like this guy make be trying to make warranty work or out of pocket work on you.[/quote]
+1 on the tender--they are worth the $.
Since you've only put a few miles on the car, if there is an issue with the clutch, you would have to think it predates your purchase. A second opinion would be in order here if the diagnosis persists, preferably an Indy. The sales person should be your advocate on this since he's hoping for future sales and references.
The fact that the dealer service guy brought up the notion that the clutch is stiff to your attention and they want to open it up to "look around" is a red flag. Since you're the one driving the car and have had numerous other Porsches, I think it's fair to say you would have known if the clutch had a issue. Sounds like they are looking for business...
IIRC, isn't the clutch one of those items that isn't covered under the CPO warranty (wear item)?
The battery should have been tested under the CPO. I would try to get them to replace it on their dime. It has a mfr. date on it. If the life is close to the projected battery life (i.e. 48 month battery, etc.), it won't last much longer. Can you use a battery tender? I swear by them.
The real issue for replacing the clutch is... is it slipping? When you accelerate, does the engine rev. with a delay in the car movement? You can feel/hear it slip. If not, the guy is full of it. 33K miles is not a lot of clutch miles for an experienced manual driver. Get a 2nd opinion.
On the stiffness issue, is it difficult for you to push and hold the clutch in? That is the stiffness test for your driving pleasure. That would definitely been an item checked on a CPO. Hopefully, others will chime in on this. Other than a brake and clutch hydraulic bleed, I don't think that there is an adjustment for the pedal pressure.
It seem like this guy make be trying to make warranty work or out of pocket work on you.[/quote]
+1 on the tender--they are worth the $.
Since you've only put a few miles on the car, if there is an issue with the clutch, you would have to think it predates your purchase. A second opinion would be in order here if the diagnosis persists, preferably an Indy. The sales person should be your advocate on this since he's hoping for future sales and references.
The fact that the dealer service guy brought up the notion that the clutch is stiff to your attention and they want to open it up to "look around" is a red flag. Since you're the one driving the car and have had numerous other Porsches, I think it's fair to say you would have known if the clutch had a issue. Sounds like they are looking for business...
IIRC, isn't the clutch one of those items that isn't covered under the CPO warranty (wear item)?
Original Message
Author: MikenOHDate: March 11, 2014 10:03AM
Re: New problem with 2010 Porsche Boxster
[quote="Tony in Whittier"]
The battery should have been tested under the CPO. I would try to get them to replace it on their dime. It has a mfr. date on it. If the life is close to the projected battery life (i.e. 48 month battery, etc.), it won't last much longer. Can you use a battery tender? I swear by them.
The real issue for replacing the clutch is... is it slipping? When you accelerate, does the engine rev. with a delay in the car movement? You can feel/hear it slip. If not, the guy is full of it. 33K miles is not a lot of clutch miles for an experienced manual driver. Get a 2nd opinion.
On the stiffness issue, is it difficult for you to push and hold the clutch in? That is the stiffness test for your driving pleasure. That would definitely been an item checked on a CPO. Hopefully, others will chime in on this. Other than a brake and clutch hydraulic bleed, I don't think that there is an adjustment for the pedal pressure.
It seem like this guy make be trying to make warranty work or out of pocket work on you.[/quote]
+1 on the tender--they are worth the $.
Since you've only put a few miles on the car, if there is an issue with the clutch, you would have to think it predates your purchase. A second opinion would be in order here if the diagnosis persists, preferably an Indy. The sales person should be your advocate on this since he's hoping for future sales and references.
The fact that the dealer service guy brought up the notion that the clutch is stiff to your attention and they want to open it up to "look around" is a red flag. Since you're the one driving the car and have had numerous other Porsches, I think it's fair to say you would have known if the clutch had a issue. Sounds like they are looking for business...
IIRC, isn't the clutch one of those items that isn't covered under the CPO warranty (wear item)?
The battery should have been tested under the CPO. I would try to get them to replace it on their dime. It has a mfr. date on it. If the life is close to the projected battery life (i.e. 48 month battery, etc.), it won't last much longer. Can you use a battery tender? I swear by them.
The real issue for replacing the clutch is... is it slipping? When you accelerate, does the engine rev. with a delay in the car movement? You can feel/hear it slip. If not, the guy is full of it. 33K miles is not a lot of clutch miles for an experienced manual driver. Get a 2nd opinion.
On the stiffness issue, is it difficult for you to push and hold the clutch in? That is the stiffness test for your driving pleasure. That would definitely been an item checked on a CPO. Hopefully, others will chime in on this. Other than a brake and clutch hydraulic bleed, I don't think that there is an adjustment for the pedal pressure.
It seem like this guy make be trying to make warranty work or out of pocket work on you.[/quote]
+1 on the tender--they are worth the $.
Since you've only put a few miles on the car, if there is an issue with the clutch, you would have to think it predates your purchase. A second opinion would be in order here if the diagnosis persists, preferably an Indy. The sales person should be your advocate on this since he's hoping for future sales and references.
The fact that the dealer service guy brought up the notion that the clutch is stiff to your attention and they want to open it up to "look around" is a red flag. Since you're the one driving the car and have had numerous other Porsches, I think it's fair to say you would have known if the clutch had a issue. Sounds like they are looking for business...
IIRC, isn't the clutch one of those items that isn't covered under the CPO warranty (wear item)?