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    12K clutch

    My '03 boxster is currently at the dealership needing a complete clutch job at just 12,000 miles! This car gets only light driving by mature adults who have driven only manual transmission cars (and never come close to experiencing this kind of premature wear). So what gives? Including flywheel replacement, the cost is close to $3K!! Dealer said no hydraulic fluid leaks so I pay (this on a lease that goes back next June). I luv this car but this is crazy. Am I the only one with this problem. Any suggestions on how to deal with Porsche. Are there any issues that this forum is aware of that make this a warranty fix? BTW, no i don't rest my foot on the clutch pedal but I have found that unlike most other manual transmission cars, to achieve a smooth engagement, it's almost always necessary to finesse the clutch action a bit. I could see this possibly resulting in a bit more wear but no way just 12,000 miles. Sorry for the downer 1st post. I appreciate this forum for all the great info.

    Re: 12K clutch

    I had to replace the clutch on my 03 Boxster as well at about 36,000 miles. I did however drive it too hard and allowed others to drive it as well. I learned a hard lesson and have monitored my driving style more since then. I asked around at this forum and alot of people said the clutch can get worn pretty hard in just one sitting. Possibly someone drove it once and burned alot of clutch. From what I am told even just one really bad start can cause alot of damage. Still 12,000 miles in three years doesn't sound like it was driven much at all. I know your pain, my lease is up next May and I have a few things I need to pay on it right now. But like I said, I do drive it hard, just not so bad on the clutch anymore.

    Re: 12K clutch

    Flywheel too?
    Ouch.
    Did you wait a long time when the clutch was slipping to get the new one?
    If yes, you really should have changed it right away and saved 1.5K.

    Just got a new clutch on my 996 at 20K miles, warranty was entirely out of the question.

     
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