Purchased a CPO 2010 GT3 in 2013. CPO documentation states the car has been lowered and center muffler delete.

Fast forward to 2016 and I need to get the car smogged as part of my registration renewal. Car did not pass visual inspection since the center muffler is gone.

Do I have a right to go back to the dealer and have them install the factory center muffler? Has this happened to anyone else? I figure if I ever wanted to sell, it would be best to have it stock.

Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

 

The current laws require a much more vigorous visual inspection and your car can fail even if emissions are fine....since the missing center muffler was disclosed to you I don't think you have any recourse with the dealer...it probably easily passed smog under the old law...post a wtb for a center muffler in the marketplace...a lot of guys (not in California) have removed or changed them and you should be able to find one at a reasonable price...good luck, had a hell of a miserable time smogging my GT3 after the law changed

 

Go to another smog shop, preferable not star certified unless u r required to do so.

Most shops don't really know what's stock. Some won't really care. Usually a ghetto shop is best

 

that might work if the first shop did not send in a fail to DMV...I believe if they sent in a fail you will have to make an appointment with the local referee and they will give it a complete check

 

Really appreciate the feedback.

I called my dealer today and explained the situation. They were really great about it and their only concern was that I could have installed the center muffler delete myself. I explained that I had documentation stating it was purchased with the vehicle CPO.

The sales manager (great guy) said he'd discuss this with the pre-owned manager and get back to me. Fingers crossed!

I'll update when I hear back.

 

Sounds like you might have a good dealer...good luck

 

When I traded my 10 GT3 for my 15 GT3, a part of me wishes I had kept it, I had a Sharwerks center delete on the car. The dealer told me I had to have the original exhaust on the car in order for them to CPO it to another customer.

 

Update - The dealer wants me to come in with the car and they will take a look at exactly what parts they need to order. I'm going in next Monday. I'll keep you posted on how smooth this goes.

 

Hey, while you are there have them check obd2 for readiness set..that is the next possible stumble after you pass the visual

 

Update:

Dropped off the GT3 at the dealer 2 weeks ago after they agreed to install a stock center muffler at no cost.

Took a while to get the part from Germany but I finally picked up the car today all stock. Sounds crazy but the car is "so quiet" now. Also replaced my cup tires with S-02 Pole Positions. Feels like a totally different car!

For the past two weeks, I was given a 2016 Cayenne Diesel which was such a great car that I will give up the Range Rover soon for a GTS! Great sales pitch for dealers to give Porsche loaners.

Thanks everyone for the feedback. Also, props to Auto Gallery Porsche in Woodland Hills, CA for making this right by me!