[mikefocke]

Keeping production open for a could-be-16-year-old engine? Small volume production carries enormous overheads (my overhead was easily 15 times the costs of the materials, not uncommon). And selling a replacement comes with potential warranty costs even after the sale.

I made the argument about 7 years ago that it would be smart marketing for Porsche to have a swap out program. But there is a limit. Boxsters of the IMS era are seldom owned by the original owner and almost all are long long since out of warranty (unless they were CPO cars). Yes Porsche turned some off from the brand because they didn't fix the problem. I presume that was a business decision Porsche made. And yes we owners who sold after the issue was known paid in increased depreciation.

The current cost of these cars means you have a car that probably will never be collectable. You took a gamble as you do on any car. You probably paid less for taking that risk.

I've replaced a transmission and an engine (not Porsches) and in both cases used an independent and didn't collect a dime from a manufacturer even though both causes were well known, common and one even the subject of a recall. After a period of time, the manufacturer is off the hook.

All parts wear or age, good luck on your next car purchase.

But statistically, it isn't as bad as some on the Internet make it out to be and they are wonderful cars. You just know more about potential issues because we care so much about the cars.