997gt3 Lemon! ! !
#16
02-24-2007, 03:08 PM
In Michigan there is a three strike rule for lemons.
The dealer get 3 chances to fix the problem and on the fourth try the lemon law is enacted....
My X-3 was replaced by BMWNA on the third try- what a fabulous experience I had and can only say that I hope Porsche is as good as BMW was...........
The dealer get 3 chances to fix the problem and on the fourth try the lemon law is enacted....
My X-3 was replaced by BMWNA on the third try- what a fabulous experience I had and can only say that I hope Porsche is as good as BMW was...........
#17
02-24-2007, 05:30 PM
Originally Posted by AzGT3
So far my new car is a LEMON. Towed in at 60 miles after blowing all cooling fluid. Paint peeling off front bumper cover in 3 inch chunks. Both front schocks need to be replaced because they clunck on any bump. The gas guage is useless because when it says empty it can only take 12.5 gal. Rattles in the doors and dash. It has been to the dealer 5 times in two months of ownership of ownership. Anybody else have this leval of frustration?
#18
02-24-2007, 05:36 PM
Originally Posted by ssarchi
In Michigan there is a three strike rule for lemons.
The dealer get 3 chances to fix the problem and on the fourth try the lemon law is enacted....
My X-3 was replaced by BMWNA on the third try- what a fabulous experience I had and can only say that I hope Porsche is as good as BMW was...........
The dealer get 3 chances to fix the problem and on the fourth try the lemon law is enacted....
My X-3 was replaced by BMWNA on the third try- what a fabulous experience I had and can only say that I hope Porsche is as good as BMW was...........
I would call PCNA.. I am 100% sure they want to know about it and FIX IT!
#19
02-24-2007, 06:20 PM
paid for my 997 GT3 2 weeks ago , and it lost oil pressure on the pre delivery drive . sent all the info to germany , they sent out a new engine . oil pump failed , should have the car next week . 3 of my mates have their cars already with no problems .
#20
02-24-2007, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by AzGT3
So far my new car is a LEMON. Towed in at 60 miles after blowing all cooling fluid. Paint peeling off front bumper cover in 3 inch chunks. Both front schocks need to be replaced because they clunck on any bump. The gas guage is useless because when it says empty it can only take 12.5 gal. Rattles in the doors and dash. It has been to the dealer 5 times in two months of ownership of ownership. Anybody else have this leval of frustration?
#21
02-24-2007, 10:53 PM
Originally Posted by AzGT3
So far my new car is a LEMON. Towed in at 60 miles after blowing all cooling fluid. Paint peeling off front bumper cover in 3 inch chunks. Both front schocks need to be replaced because they clunck on any bump. The gas guage is useless because when it says empty it can only take 12.5 gal. Rattles in the doors and dash. It has been to the dealer 5 times in two months of ownership of ownership. Anybody else have this leval of frustration?
I hope things start to get better.
As far as car companies to work with a few have mentioned BMW issues and they received money back or new cars. BMW is head and shoulders above any other mfg. in handling issues (ask any lemmon law lawyer). Unfortunately Porsche is at the bottom of the barrell.
Look for your dealer to get you the name and phone number of the regional rep. Get them involved right now, so they can see the history and what is done from this point forward. That will be helpful in working with Porsche in the long run. The Reg. Rep. weighs in heavily on the outcome of your cars repairs.
Also call customer service and lodge a complaint and let them know what issues you have had. You want to start building your written record to fall back on later if you need to.
Above all be nice to the dealer, the regional rep, the customer service person etc. As frustrating as it is, always remember they are the ones who have to go to bat for you. So being nice will keep them on your side. Doesn't mean you can't be focused on a fair resolution, but you can get there more than one way.
Finally get advice from a lemmon law lawyer early so you are doing all the right things. That way if you end up at that point and at odds with Porsche you will have the best possible case.
Good luck,
JCM
#23
02-25-2007, 03:02 AM
sad part of it is the dealer may just buy it back w/o you having to lemon law it. then get it all spiffy again and sell it back for a premium!
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02-25-2007, 11:18 AM
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02-25-2007, 02:24 PM
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That's horrible. Just hang in there. Everything will be worked out. Think this way: This is better than having some problems that wouldn't show up immediately. You save yourself the long term hassle by dealing w/ this lemon right now.
Hopefully you'll get a new car!!!!
Hopefully you'll get a new car!!!!
#29
02-25-2007, 05:14 PM
Originally Posted by Jim911
Paint problem, you may need a park warning bumper, the shocks are normal, gas guage is just anticipating track time, Rattles, thats what track cars do! Sounds like you need Boxter.
