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cavanagh

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643 posts

271 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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cylinder head has creaked on my 5 month old turbo has this happened to anybody else and how long does it take to repair

nel

4,830 posts

268 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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Sorry - laughed out loud when I read that trying to work out how a cylinder head "creaks". Then I realised that you probably mean cracked, and stopped laughing. Best of luck with it - under warranty I presume?

cavanagh

Original Poster:

643 posts

271 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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sorry a bit p****d at the the mo under warranty but no loan car 3 week job

simonharrod911

6,792 posts

259 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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cavanagh said:
sorry a bit p****d at the the mo under warranty but no loan car 3 week job


No loan car. More sterling service from Porsche and the OPC network.

nel

4,830 posts

268 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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cavanagh said:
no loan car 3 week job



On a five month old car costing what a 996TT costs I'd consider that unacceptable. If they haven't got a car to lend you then they should damned well hire one! This sort of story makes me wonder how they ever developed any brand loyalty in the first place - either way, they're doing their level best to it up now...

>> Edited by nel on Thursday 15th September 14:39

roshambo

580 posts

274 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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They need 3 weeks to repair it, or there is no hire car for 3 weeks ?
Believe me, if you shout loud enough you will get a car.
I once took home the service managers car after being told there were no hire cars available.
"Dunno what I am going home in" he said....like I care !

Ro.

simonharrod911

6,792 posts

259 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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nel said:

cavanagh said:
no loan car 3 week job




On a five month old car costing what a 996TT costs I'd consider that unacceptable. If they haven't got a car to lend you then they should damned well hire one! This sort of story makes me wonder how they ever developed any brand loyalty in the first place - either way, they're doing their level best to it up now...

>> Edited by nel on Thursday 15th September 14:39


My experiences of buying my first new 911 have left me wondering where to go next. Certainly not the 997 TT that's I put my name down for. I don't want to give Porsche another penny.

But what else is there that combines everyday transport with 911 performance? They know that too.

cavanagh

Original Poster:

643 posts

271 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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opc have been good sorted a car but it is only a 3 series and i have rejected that and asked porsche uk to get me something that resembles what i have spent £110000 i waiting for there call back

nevetas

508 posts

258 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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simonharrod911 said:

nel said:


cavanagh said:
no loan car 3 week job





On a five month old car costing what a 996TT costs I'd consider that unacceptable. If they haven't got a car to lend you then they should damned well hire one! This sort of story makes me wonder how they ever developed any brand loyalty in the first place - either way, they're doing their level best to it up now...

>> Edited by nel on Thursday 15th September 14:39



My experiences of buying my first new 911 have left me wondering where to go next. Certainly not the 997 TT that's I put my name down for. I don't want to give Porsche another penny.

But what else is there that combines everyday transport with 911 performance? They know that too.





997 Ruf R Turbo?

simonharrod911

6,792 posts

259 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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cavanagh said:
opc have been good sorted a car but it is only a 3 series and i have rejected that and asked porsche uk to get me something that resembles what i have spent £110000 i waiting for there call back


Does your OPC make you insure the courtesy car yourself?

cavanagh

Original Poster:

643 posts

271 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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yes they do

simonharrod911

6,792 posts

259 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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nevetas said:

simonharrod911 said:


nel said:



cavanagh said:
no loan car 3 week job






On a five month old car costing what a 996TT costs I'd consider that unacceptable. If they haven't got a car to lend you then they should damned well hire one! This sort of story makes me wonder how they ever developed any brand loyalty in the first place - either way, they're doing their level best to it up now...

>> Edited by nel on Thursday 15th September 14:39




My experiences of buying my first new 911 have left me wondering where to go next. Certainly not the 997 TT that's I put my name down for. I don't want to give Porsche another penny.

But what else is there that combines everyday transport with 911 performance? They know that too.






997 Ruf R Turbo?


It would be a 24 month proposition. I couldn't afford £1k a week depreciation. Although I hear that the Ruf customer service is second to none. No, too much money for me to afford.

danww

6,914 posts

257 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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simonharrod911 said:

nevetas said:



997 Ruf R Turbo?



It would be a 24 month proposition. I couldn't afford £1k a week depreciation. Although I hear that the Ruf customer service is second to none. No, too much money for me to afford.


Surely not 1k a WEEK? Wouldn't that make it more or less free after 24 months?

Maybe I could afford one then.

simonharrod911

6,792 posts

259 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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danww said:

simonharrod911 said:


nevetas said:



997 Ruf R Turbo?




It would be a 24 month proposition. I couldn't afford £1k a week depreciation. Although I hear that the Ruf customer service is second to none. No, too much money for me to afford.



Surely not 1k a WEEK? Wouldn't that make it more or less free after 24 months?

Maybe I could afford one then.


I thought the ruf cars were much more than the standard. I've got £1k a week in my head because someone I know has just been bid £65k by an OPC that supplied him his 996 TT S (£110k) 9 months ago with 8k on the clock. Frightening.

danww

6,914 posts

257 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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simonharrod911 said:


I thought the ruf cars were much more than the standard. I've got £1k a week in my head because someone I know has just been bid £65k by an OPC that supplied him his 996 TT S (£110k) 9 months ago with 8k on the clock. Frightening.


OMG!

I guess you are right. That is just shocking.

I have no idea what the price of a RUF VIN car would be, maybe adamt or GuyR would be able to provide a guide.

Obviously in a different league but I keep thinking about a BTR conversion for my 993, which is around 30K (Euros).

Dan

silver993tt

9,064 posts

266 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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simonharrod911 said:

nel said:


cavanagh said:
no loan car 3 week job





On a five month old car costing what a 996TT costs I'd consider that unacceptable. If they haven't got a car to lend you then they should damned well hire one! This sort of story makes me wonder how they ever developed any brand loyalty in the first place - either way, they're doing their level best to it up now...

>> Edited by nel on Thursday 15th September 14:39



My experiences of buying my first new 911 have left me wondering where to go next. Certainly not the 997 TT that's I put my name down for. I don't want to give Porsche another penny.

But what else is there that combines everyday transport with 911 performance? They know that too.


This is all a UK OPC problem - they want to make a quick buck and don't care if you come back or not. The sales people probably won't be around when you come to upgrade so they couldn't give a shit.

By your UK Porsche at a German OPC, might even save a bit. You'll get great service and the same (or even less) waiting time.

The sales people in the UK give Porsche a bad name.

800

1,973 posts

263 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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cavanagh said:
opc have been good sorted a car but it is only a 3 series and i have rejected that and asked porsche uk to get me something that resembles what i have spent £110000 i waiting for there call back


Sorry to hear of your engine problems and poor service.
And I though the GT1 based TT, GT2/3 engines were bomb-proof. Is nothing sacred!

A good friend of mine has a Bentley Continental GT (£115K) he has had a few problems but has always had an Audi A8 4L (delivered and collected) and at present has another GT delivered direct from Bentley in Crew.

rob05

1,194 posts

255 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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Demand a loan car if they still say no ask for the GM then demand the same, be loud and dont give in till you get your own way, ,in the end they will give in. After spending all that cash they treat you like a jerk,its a joke!

>> Edited by rob05 on Thursday 15th September 19:07

DanH

12,287 posts

287 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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simonharrod911 said:

danww said:


simonharrod911 said:



nevetas said:



997 Ruf R Turbo?





It would be a 24 month proposition. I couldn't afford £1k a week depreciation. Although I hear that the Ruf customer service is second to none. No, too much money for me to afford.




Surely not 1k a WEEK? Wouldn't that make it more or less free after 24 months?

Maybe I could afford one then.



I thought the ruf cars were much more than the standard. I've got £1k a week in my head because someone I know has just been bid £65k by an OPC that supplied him his 996 TT S (£110k) 9 months ago with 8k on the clock. Frightening.


Perhaps they just don't want the stock that much. If its a 9 month old car, it strikes me they are looking for even more than the usual 10k spread at this price level. I'm sure he could sell it privately for considerably more, or even get more from another OPC.

Vesuvius996

35,829 posts

298 months

Thursday 15th September 2005
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I would be asking for a replacement car. Full stop.

Google for "rejecting car" and "sale of goods act."

All you need to know.