2016 engine testing? Would Guenter buy one? Jim in Iowa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 5:34:15 pm |
OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 5:46:23 pm |
Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Jim in Iowa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 5:55:03 pm |
Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 6:08:49 pm |
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Jim in Iowa
It reminds me of the 2014 Formula 1 engine debacle, with 1.6L V6 turbos that sound like an Accord with a fart-can muffler. Fans and venues up in arms.
Welcome to the CAFE/CO2 future. Low revving, small displacement engines with turbos and batteries for catch-up.
A lot like 1974, when engines were choked off. Everyone loves 1973 911s, 1974, not so much.
If you want the naturally aspirated flat 6 engine, model year 2015 may be it. Get your orders in now.
Re: OMG, you know me too well. If the Boxster sounded like that, I'd have to BLKBOXS - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 6:58:21 pm |
This will fix it.. MikenOH - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 11:02:52 pm |
Sheesh, Mike. Now you tell me Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 12:16:04 am |
The sound would be the least of my concerns SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 4:25:06 pm |
Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 4:57:19 pm |
Re: Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty MikenOH - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 5:11:49 pm |
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Guenter in Ontario
On extended warranty. When I purchased my 981S last year in July, I had the option of purchasing a 2 year extended warranty (good for 6 years or 160,000 km (100,000 mi.). Not sure if that's only available in Canada or also in the US.
Re: Smaller turbo engine and extended warranty Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 5:29:11 pm |
Canada not the only place mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 7:27:08 pm |
Re: Canada not the only place Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 8:12:27 pm |
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mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC
you can buy an extended warranty backed by a Porsche entity above the dealer level. It is a decision of the local Porsche distributor. Does/did he feel that it was needed to sell his allotment.
The UK seems to offer one also just from reading the UK Boxster forum (boxa.net).
More parts? SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 5:15:55 pm |
Re: More parts? Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 5 April, 2014, at 5:36:47 pm |
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SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans)
Two thirds the number of pistons. Two thirds the number of connecting rods. Two thirds the number of associated bearings. I haven't heard of that many problems associated with modern turbos, but I confess I haven't spent a lot of time looking.
Re: More parts? Jim in Iowa - Sunday, 6 April, 2014, at 8:19:06 am |
Great for the "Fast and Furious" set and their Hondas. Hope the S will come with a flat 6 *NM* db997S - Monday, 7 April, 2014, at 10:34:21 am |
Hmmm, Sounds aside.... grant - Tuesday, 8 April, 2014, at 8:41:49 am |
Going to have to wait and see of course, but a 4-cylinder turbo-charged engine is going... MarcW - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 11:46:22 am |
Re: Going to have to wait and see of course, but a 4-cylinder turbo-charged engine is going... Bob G - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 1:12:39 pm |
Reminds me of the mid-70s that almost killed the V-8s with four banger T-brids and Mustangs *NM* db997S - Wednesday, 9 April, 2014, at 2:26:38 pm |