you know, i'd really like to...

[antonyb]

...hear from people who have 996's and haven't had any RMS troubles.

I literally just bought the thing (havent even picked it up officially yet) and all i hear is negativity about the cars.

come on people, cheer me up! tell me some good stuff. :type:

[fulham911club]

not a single problem (have had MY03 from new) ... but I guess now I've said that it'll blow up tomorrow.

Just remember what statistics are...

[kamal996]

You may want to hear from people who havent suffered from engine failure aswell

Saying all this I had a 99 996 C4 that had covered 33k miles (or so) without engine failure or rms seal leaks.

[silversurfer]

No grief from my 1999 C2.

[DanH]

This is getting like the TVR forum!

[antonyb]

i've come from the TVR's... in fact i still have one for a few weeks until my 996 is ready. i never had any probelms more than a fuse going. i must say im slightly concerned and disappointed that all i read is so negative. owning my (3) tvr has been a mechanical pleasure. practically its been a bit of a pain, i went to porsche because i didnt want the problems of the tvr speed 6 in the tuscan mk1... was i wrong i wonder.

>> Edited by antonyb on Thursday 6th October 14:08

[rob05]

I've had four boxsters and at present a 03 C2,my first boxster had 70k on the clock when i sold,my C2 now has 26k,which i bought in may when it had done 14k.never had any rms issues in any of them.Buy a porsche warranty and forget about it.

[verysideways]

I still miss my starmist blue Chim, mainly for the exhaust note. Good as gold that car was.

[sleep envy]

Same old adage applies, you only hear people moaning when things go wrong.

If the engine doesn't go pop why are people going to post about RMS and cracked or slipped liners??

AFAIK posts about that are relatively few and far between but possibly because people round these parts mostly own 993s

[rob05]

Did that have RMS?is that why you had to sell?I don't know about anyone else but this topic is zzzzzzhhhhhhhh,i do feel for the guys who have been shafted,but how many times can you cover the same topic?

[antonyb]

if i could afford to and had the storage space, i'd keep it... starmist and doeskin hide in my case. one day i'll have my 3 car garage. minimum.

it would appear that my only option for the porsche is to buy the warranty.

that said my intention was not to cover old ground here. i want to hear why people like them, the fun they have, the places they go in them...

the other side of the coin!

>> Edited by antonyb on Thursday 6th October 14:24

[baboon]

I'm new to porsche ownership but surely all part of owning an amazing car is a slightly higher risk of things going wrong. All supercars are going to have a small percentage risk of having mechanical problems... RMS has affected some unfortunate people but the vast majority of owners (outside of these forums EVERY owner i know) have never had a single set back. Buy the car, get a warranty for peace of mind then go enjoy yourself!

[rob05]

I was just taking in general and my coments were no way aimed at yourself.As a new guy here you should ask the questions that concern you most.Just buy the warranty,anyway welcome and hope you enjoy what looks like a very nice car,looks a bit pricey though,has it got alot of extra kit?

>> Edited by rob05 on Thursday 6th October 14:40

[antonyb]

Metallic Basalt Black. Full Black Leather sports seats Stiched In Red With Red Seat Belts - Sports Chassis, Sports Exhaust, GT3 Aerokit, 18" Sport Design Alloys, Sunroof, Sound Upgrade, 3 Spoke Steering Wheel, Aliminium/Carbon Packs Plus facotry Engine Power Increase To 320 BHP... new brakes, discs, pads etc



>> Edited by antonyb on Thursday 6th October 15:02

[verysideways]

antonyb said:

if i could afford to and had the storage space, i'd keep it... starmist and doeskin hide in my case. one day i'll have my 3 car garage. minimum.

you see, that's what i want, a 2 deep, 2 wide garage with a large open-plan flat above, and a 2 wide driveway for access.

[sleep envy]

verysideways said:

antonyb said: if i could afford to and had the storage space, i'd keep it... starmist and doeskin hide in my case. one day i'll have my 3 car garage. minimum. you see, that's what i want, a 2 deep, 2 wide garage with a large open-plan flat above, and a 2 wide driveway for access.

[rob05]

Now i can see why you paid top dollar.The power increase sounds interesting,i have'nt seen any eary 996's with that option.Sure you dont fancy that gt3 sideways?

[rob05]

Antonyb.post some pics if you can inside as well,i really like the sound of this car.

[antonyb]

will do, it's being prep'd at the moment, i'll take some on saturday. then its off for its 111 point check for the warranty.

ant

[verysideways]

rob05 said:

Sure you dont fancy that gt3 sideways?

I love my 993tt