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I've used Avis, Europcar and Hertz. All have been basically fine. Avis in Europe licenses the name, but is not the same as the U.S.-based company. I used Hertz in Italy last fall, got a competitive rate and they even upgraded us without charge to a Mercedes C-class wagon with automatic. At the end of the trip, however, it was almost impossible to decipher the bill and the agent's broken Engliby longislander1 - Main Forum
I was about to say "amazing," but then I stopped and realized this is coming from Porsche, where no option scam amazes me any more. (Now that I've said that, I fully expect to get a flat in an area with no cell coverage. )by longislander1 - Main Forum
Thanks. Might be worth it for me down the line if I can find a mechanic here on Long Island. Although at around 14K miles (with extreme hibernation this winter), the Boxster may not need a clutch replacement for some time. Plus, I've been thinking of giving it up for something older and more collectible -- an asset that isn't declining in value, but still offers some fun.by longislander1 - Main Forum
QuoteTSS4LSU Total 911 magazine recently had an article on IMS failures and they feel it is rare and exaggerated on message boards. Unfortunately only those who have problems squeal about it on message boards. What we have is sampling error. No one in the Porsche club in Alabama has had this problem that I am aware of. The local indys say they dint see it. Extended warranty.....money much betteby longislander1 - Main Forum
Not to flame anyone on here, but no one -- and I repeat, no one -- knows the extent of IMS failures but Porsche. There are many, many incidences of IMS failures reported. My opinion, based only on my gut from what I've read, is that this is a serious manufacturing defect that can't be ignored and, if you look at the depressed values for used Boxsters, the market seems to be behind me on that.by longislander1 - Main Forum
Yup, the head-spinning depreciation can make these cars great deals . . . but not for stupid people like me, who bought one new.by longislander1 - Main Forum
QuoteMarcW Now, if the IMS did fail I do not know what I'd do. Depends upon many things, some of which are variable. If they line up on one side of the scale I fix the car. If they line up on the other side I sell the car for salvage and move to another brand of car. Unless I'm faced with this decision -- and I hope I never am faced with it -- I can't say what I'd do. Sincerely, MarcW. Afterby longislander1 - Main Forum
Thanks to the lawyers for some very interesting and informative observations.by longislander1 - Main Forum
True, but if we believe the reported incidents, Porsche continued to sell engines with the defective design while it was allegedly working on a fix. My '05, for example, has the same faulty technology as the OP's car, although I have not (yet) experienced an engine failure. Porsche knew this and was still happy to take my money. I recall Subaru having a similar problem with its turbocharged enby longislander1 - Main Forum
If the plaintiff pulled together all of Porsche's lavish pronouncements in recent years about engineering excellence and quality, and then juxtaposed that against the large number of reported incidents posted on various forums, could he have a legitimate argument for fraud? Also, would his argument be bolstered if he was able to document incidents before and after the 2005 model year (includinby longislander1 - Main Forum
I know you're Canadian, but since you bought a car for sale in America, you might also try filing a safety complaint with the U.S. NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. If all IMS failure victims would do the same (instead of pussyfooting around the Porsche service department, begging for some financial assistance), there would be a better chance of action against the manufacturer. Here's a liby longislander1 - Main Forum
I wouldn't let anyone discourage you from taking action. An engine failure at 42,000 km is not normal, no matter what the Kool-Aid slurpers will tell you. And it's downright dangerous if it happens to you on a crowded superhighway. Toyota owners were wise enough to rise up and demand action when the accelerator issue came up. It drew nationwide media attention and the company is still reelingby longislander1 - Main Forum
If you feel you've been screwed by Porsche, you need to go to the news media and make noise. Small claims court is simply an annoyance for a large company in denial over a manufacturing defect. PM me if you want some pointers on this.by longislander1 - Main Forum
These are the OEM metal center caps taken off my '05S with the 18" lobster fork wheels. Used, but in excellent condition except for slight bubbling (but not peeling) on one silver bar of lower left cap in photo below. These would be great for your set of winter wheels. Send me a PM if you're interested. Thanks!by longislander1 - Parts for Sale
Hey, Boxtaboy! Hope all is well with you. I hear you on the FX. You've now got a car that's fun to drive, loaded with amenities, can be parked at the local Wal-mart, probably has superior dealer service and you can take the entire family for a drive. As you know, I've had kind of a love-hate relationship with my Boxster and have felt that there's life after Porsche. I'm not one of those folkby longislander1 - Main Forum
Maybe you should find neighbors who have spare garage space and offer them a few bucks to keep the car until February. There are probably a lot of people who could use the extra money. I know today's cars are better protected against rust and corrosion, but any kind of moisture inside the car sounds nasty. I store my '05 in an unheated garage and have never had the moisture issue you describeby longislander1 - Main Forum