Wayne - that did sound harsh and I apologize. But I really don't think you offered a pragmatic view - only an example of one car with a bad motor. Before I bought the 996, I researched well and spoke at length with the Hans at RAC here in Dallas. As a service writer for a Porsche dealer and shop owner for many years, Hans has had thousands of 996's through his shops. He told me that he used to see a few with the problem motors, but not that many any more and the hysteria was way overblown to begin with. This is real world experience and not internet rhetoric. What people not tuned into the 996 don't understand and what I've tried to convey is that there is a simple and relatively inexpensive retrofit available that takes much of the worry out of 996 ownership. At sub $20K for a low mile car and with the performance they offer, a 996 is a bargain. I'm not trying to convince anyone as I don't need to. Just correcting misinformation. Now I'm done and will let Procan decide what color Cayman S he wants. I want a ride...
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Originally Posted by wayner
Gee wiz Mark, I expected to get attacked for my comments on 993s, not for offering a pragmatic view with options for dealing with this risk, perceived or otherwise.
Not being aware of a risk is much different than knowingly accepting it.
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