Mar 28, 2012 8:17:01 PM
- Porsche_lover
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- Loc: Luxembourg , Luxembourg
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997 C2 Catalyst
My car recently developed a rattling noise coming from the back and at idle (not sure whether it is there at 4000 rpm - the engine sound covers a lot 
). Would have guessed at a muffler or some sort of heat shield... Turns out to be one of the catalysts, which obviously is not covered by Porsche extended warranty.
The German dealership indicated that einer der beiden Katalysatoren einen Keramik Kern Abriss hat. Not being a German native, I understand from that the ceramic core is broken off or so (please feel free to correct me). Apparently, this is quite rare and the (German) dealership asked Porsche AG to intervene. Curious to see how that will go... Reparation will otherwise cost EUR 2,100 (there are worse things in life, but being stuck with a bill just for that, I could have done nicer things with the money).
Sow, my questions:
- Do you think Porsche AG will intervene?
- Anyone had this before?
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Big chance that the second will let go in due course (car having a symmetric layout on this I suppose)? I am looking for arguments to convince my wife we should sell before other costs come and trade in for the marvelous 991 I test-drove in the meantime
For information:
- Car is 7 years old
- Always maintained with Porsche
- 92,000 km
- Always fueled at reputable suppliers (Shell, Total) and highest octane level
- Rarely short trips, but since I walk to work, I do not use the car every week, but sometimes do trips of 1,000 km a weekend
- Only bought the cars 2 years / 27,000 km ago (so I do not know how it was driven before)
Personally, this contributes to my perception of the brand as I would not have believed they would do so.
