Nov 11, 2005 2:53:51 AM
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AS said:
go for lexus if you want a car w/out any squeaks & silky smooth transmission.
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AS said:
i've not taken apart my car's interior, so can't comment on the fasteners..
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John H said:
Placed alongside the driving thrill, exhaust note and handling of the 911, it is simply no contest. What we get in our cars is summed up in one word - 'character'
IMVHO - John
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bstew said:
I am not a big fan of Lexus. My point is cars are made by man, they are not perfect (although we would like for them to be).
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harlandoc said:
'06 997 S Cab.-4000 miles-roof still leaks, multiple squeaks despite multiple service visits, still have a grinding sound upon releasing clutch (of course, dealer says I'm not clutching properly despite my twenty years of manual transmission experience), DON'T DO IT! Save $20,000; go for BMW M5.
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JimFlat6 said:
If they could build rattle and squeak free 914's and 911's in the early 70's why cant they achieve that now? Lots of 90's 964's and 993's were very well built.
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harlandoc said:
'06 997 S Cab.-4000 miles-roof still leaks, multiple squeaks despite multiple service visits, still have a grinding sound upon releasing clutch (of course, dealer says I'm not clutching properly despite my twenty years of manual transmission experience), DON'T DO IT! Save $20,000; go for BMW M5.
Go for BMW M5
As if BMW where known for good quality... The 5 series in particular is known for tons of problems. Typical M5 problems are gear box, electronics, interior quality.
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harlandoc said:
'06 997 S Cab.-4000 miles-roof still leaks, multiple squeaks despite multiple service visits, still have a grinding sound upon releasing clutch (of course, dealer says I'm not clutching properly despite my twenty years of manual transmission experience), DON'T DO IT! Save $20,000; go for BMW M5.
Nov 11, 2005 2:42:24 PM
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RC said:Quote:
harlandoc said:
'06 997 S Cab.-4000 miles-roof still leaks, multiple squeaks despite multiple service visits, still have a grinding sound upon releasing clutch (of course, dealer says I'm not clutching properly despite my twenty years of manual transmission experience), DON'T DO IT! Save $20,000; go for BMW M5.
I'm not sure you got a lemon. The clutch noise (sort of whining) is well known, just have your dealer exchange the clutch on warranty, this doesn't have anything to do with proper clutch operation. Show your dealer my post.
Regarding the leaking roof, your dealer should be able to fix it sooner or later. I wouldn't allow him more than two or maximum three tries to fix the roof.
I'd say this is a dealer problem, not necessarily a manufacturer problem. There is no PERFECT product (maybe my wife's Boxster S, almost 5000 km now and not a single complaint) and little things can happen but the dealer shouldn't need an eternity to fix them. Sorry to hear that.
BTW: I'm not quite sure how somebody buying a 997 Cab would buy a M5, totally different cars.
I understand your frustration but like I said before, talk to your dealer. HE is the problem, not the car.
Nov 11, 2005 3:08:33 PM
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easy_rider911 said:
RC, although there should not be, in practice is there any difference in quality between Zuffenhausen and the other Porsche factories? Your wife's 987S being a good example.
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harlandoc said:
'06 997 S Cab.-4000 miles-roof still leaks, multiple squeaks despite multiple service visits, still have a grinding sound upon releasing clutch (of course, dealer says I'm not clutching properly despite my twenty years of manual transmission experience), DON'T DO IT! Save $20,000; go for BMW M5.
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JimFlat6 said:
If they could build rattle and squeak free 914's and 911's in the early 70's why cant they achieve that now? Lots of 90's 964's and 993's were very well built.