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Originally posted by s_wilwerding
I'm not sure where kaisen is getting his information, but I have been frequenting Boxster and 996 Boards almost daily for the past few years. I have never heard of any serious issues with 996 transmissions. I suppose there are a handful of people that have had issues, but I have never heard of anyone on any of the Boards having transmission issues. It is most certainly not a widespread problem.
Ditto for the 996 engines eating themselves alive. Yes, I have heard of people who have had failed engines (just like people used to have chain tensioners fail). But, they are few and far between.
Unless kaisen works at a Porsche repair facility, I have no idea how he can substantiate his claims.
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Originally posted by RallyJon
Read his other posts. I think he's Executive VP of Quality Control and Design Innovation at GM. 
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Originally posted by onewhippedpuppy
 I was going to suggest a jilted lover of German cars, burned deep by making a bad purchase. Either way, he sure as hell doesn't like foreign cars for participating on a BMW & Porsche forum.
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Hmmmmm..... thanks guys!
I like Pelican. In fact, it is the only automotive forum that isn't clogged with pimple faced teenager wannabes posturing about their dad's rides or their pimped out ricer. I usually find Pelicans to be polite and informed. If Tabs and Mulholland are the worst instigators among us, then I feel safe here. I really do like it here.
That said, there is always a marque elitism that pervades a marque forum (Porsche here, BMW to some extent). That's why we are here. But there are often misconceptions about other marques that are interesting to discuss. Perhaps discussion will dissolve some myths. We are ALL automotive enthusiasts. At least that's the way I feel.
If you knew me, perhaps you'd see my perspectives from a different, er, perspective.
Here's a brief overview of Kaisen:
I'm a thirty-something, divorced white male living happily in the Midwest. Father of two adorable boys. Formed my love of all things automotive at a VERY young age, and it never escaped me.
I've spent my adult life in the automotive industry, mostly in management. I've worked with Ford, VW, Mitsubishi, Audi, Honda, Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep, Isuzu, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Cadillac, Hummer, Buick, and Saturn. I've been around almost every 'normal' car sold in the U.S.
Here are cars I've personally owned (in no particular order):
1972 BMW 2002tii (converted to Webers)
1981 Fiat Spider 2000 5spd
1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5spd
1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary (one auto, later a 5spd)
1989 Pontiac Trans Am 20th Anniversary Turbo (Indy Pace Car)
1977 Chev Caprice Classic 350 4bbl (rod bearing at 204K miles)
1974 Olds Vista Cruiser Wagon 455 4bbl (still going at 220K when sold)
1981 Pontiac Bonneville DIESEL (two actually, built four motors myself)
1984 Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon DIESEL (built motor and trans, 30mpg, tow rig)
1988 GMC Suburban 4x4 (built two motors, and one trans - sold at 155K)
1977 Mercedes Benz 240D Diesel (rusty 5 spd, sold at 340K)
1967 Mercedes Benz 250S (rusty)
1969 Mercedes Benz 280SE
1977 Mercedes Benz 450SEL
1976 Mercedes Benz 6.9 (Euro - complete resto, owned 10 years)
1977 Mercedes Benz 450SEL Euro
1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL
1977 Mercedes Benz 450SL
1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD TurboDiesel (sold at 157K)
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL
1983 BMW 533i 5spd
1986 BMW 535is 5spd
1988 BMW 735i (sold at 180+K)
1992 BMW 750iL (money pit)
1992 BMW 325iC Convert auto
1999 BMW 750iL
2001 BMW 330CiC Convert 5spd
1986 Audi 5000CS FWD Auto
1987 Audi 500CS Turbo Quattro 5spd
1990 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro 5spd
1991 Audi 200 20V Turbo Quattro 5spd
1993 Audi S4 Turbo Quattro 5spd
1995 Audi S6 Turbo Quattro 5spd
2001 Audi A6 2.7T Biturbo Quattro 6spd
1991 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4
1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4
1996 Ford Explorer Limited V8 4x4
1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4
1999 GMC Suburban 4x4 Geneva Conversion (sold at 127K - no probs)
1992 Mazda Protege DX Auto
1995 Mazda Millenia L
1990 Toyota Celica Auto
1988 Saab 900S 16V 3dr 5spd
1987 Saab 9000CS Turbo Auto
1983 Jaguar XJ Series III
1974 Jaguar XKE V12 Convert auto (13K miles)
1984 Plymouth Horizon Auto
1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi 5spd
1995 Ford Taurus LX sedan 3.0
1997 Ford Taurus LX sedan 24V
1998 Ford Taurus LX sedan 24V
1999 Ford Escort LX sedan Sport
2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 V6 auto
2002 Mazda Tribute ES 4x4 V6 auto
2003 Jeep Liberty Freedom Edition 4x4 auto
1998 Chev Camaro SS Convert auto
2001 Chev Camaro Z28 Coupe 6spd
2000 Chev Camaro SS Convert 6psd (sold 1 yr ago with 3800 miles)
2001 Chev Corvette Convert 6spd
2005 Chev Corvette Convert 6spd
1988 Porsche 928S4 5spd
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe G50
I'm sure there have been more, but...
Company cars have been everything from Ford Escorts (my first) to Escalades, Hummers, Impalas, Corvettes, Town & Country minivans, Ford F150's, Mazda Miatas and 6's, Buick Park Aves, Saturn VUEs, VW Jettas and Passats, Mercedes CLK's, etc, etc.
Sooooooo.....
I've learned that there are all kinds of good cars and bad cars. I drive about 50,000 miles every year, and my (ex) wife drove 30,000. We wore cars out. Lots of experience.
I've raced cars on different types of tracks, mostly for fun or business, never for a championship.
My opinions on cars are formed from lots of different information, just like you. Magazines, internet articles and forums, owners, dealers, engineers, and lots of personal experience.
I frequent other forums too. If someone is bashing Porsche, I set it straight. If someone is bashing Ferrari, I do the same. Same with ANY marque. They all have there good and bad. Most often, any good and bad is well documented. We love what we love and I understand.
I'd be happy to back up things I say on this (or any) forum. There are times when I'm wrong. I think it's funny when I do produce facts and people chastise me for cut-and-pasting or googling. I thought quoting sources was the point of backing up opinion.
Anyway, enough about me. At least now you know a bit more.
Thanks for taking the time to read this rant.
E