[75Carrera]

Where is “Porsche” when it comes to providing factual information about the expensive little cars we pour our hearts and our money into? I have to wonder if this has ever been asked before and what (if any) response have we ever gotten directly from the manufacturer?
I am very grateful for the wealth of information available at places like Pelican and the generous way information is provided (amongst ourselves)…

Porsche has certainly experienced many part failures over its history. The list would be fairly extensive. With things like the 2.7 magnesium engine blocks and 84-89 fan housings just for starters. I’m sure you can all contribute many, many pieces and parts that had basic design, construction and/or material failures.

My question is: What has Porsche ever done to offer replacement parts to correct these issues? I don’t suggest the factory should do this for free but they seem to leave it up to the aftermarket suppliers to generate replacement parts at generally very high prices. It gives the appearance Porsche doesn’t really care. As far as I can tell the factory very seldom even offers the production information we need to resolve these issues with accurate historical facts. Fortunately there are many of you who have accumulated assorted facts over the years through your experience and are willing to share your findings with the rest of us. But where is Porsche? Why doesn’t the proud manufacturer of these fine sports cars take an active role in reproducing improved replacement parts to offset their failures in the past? I’m not suggesting they give the replacements away. But it seems reasonable they would face up to the established issues and (at a minimum) offer specific information to recognize and/or correct the failures, we all know, some of their products have consistently experienced.
Is it even possible to talk to Porsche? As far as I know it isn’t.
I will probably never sell my car but “loyalty” should be a two-way street. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.