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Originally Posted by CJFusco
Yes, I think you're probably right. What does Porsche care if a 10 year-old Cayman has an engine failure in the hands of its third owner? The car got top marks for initial quality, it did fine under warrantee, so its reputation amongst the well-heeled buyers is unscathed. Sure enough, I just saw an article that Porsche has once again rated as the #1 most desirable luxury automaker sold in the U.S.
Meanwhile, the 911SCs, 1980s Volvos and Mercedes Diesels, and millions of Camrys, Carollas, Civics, and Accords just keep chugging along.
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My El Camino made it 300,000 miles on the original 305. I never had the heads off. Just drove it until the rings and valve stems were worn out. I bought a brand new GM crate engine 350 for $1,700 and it bolted right up. I have put 55,000 on the 350 and drive it every day.
No other brand of car can sell a new, not rebuild, brand new engine with a factory warranty of 24,000 miles for that cheap.