Shall I get Warranty

[Bren51]

Hi Guys,

Got my first S and loving it - hope you can help me with some advice...

Car is April 05, has only done 6.5 miles.

111 check all fine except needed new discs and pads according to OPC (Not done this as discs are fine just not new enough for OPC)

2 biggest issues that I can see for the 987 in general are issues with the roof and the RMS issues...

would I have seen the RMS issue by now or could this potentially come later??? (OPC said it looked fine)

I have also been looking at Warranty Direct who quoted £800 - but after looking at the exclusions not so sure its a good alternative.....

Do you guys recommend getting a warranty and has anyone got good reports of Warranty Direct or should i get get Porsche Warranty....

Thanks in advance

[1schoir]

Hi Guys,

Got my first S and loving it - hope you can help me with some advice...

Car is April 05, has only done 6.5 miles.

111 check all fine except needed new discs and pads according to OPC (Not done this as discs are fine just not new enough for OPC)

2 biggest issues that I can see for the 987 in general are issues with the roof and the RMS issues...

would I have seen the RMS issue by now or could this potentially come later??? (OPC said it looked fine)

I have also been looking at Warranty Direct who quoted £800 - but after looking at the exclusions not so sure its a good alternative.....

Do you guys recommend getting a warranty and has anyone got good reports of Warranty Direct or should i get get Porsche Warranty....

Thanks in advance

Bren:

Don't let your concern for the convertible top take away from your enjoyment of your Boxster. Yours has the later top transmissions ("B Version"), and as such, your top is less likely to give you problems. In any case, if it does give you any trouble, it's relatively straightforward and easy to diagnose and repair.

There is at least one posted case of a Boxster owner with a problem wit Warranty Direct. Apparently they were very good at covering the relatively minor items, but when his motor blew they refused to honor the warranty, even though it was clearly covered. Here is a link to that thread (you may have to register to view it, but it's free and a good source of info) http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14707

Not sure about the RMS situation but that's not the major problem some make it out to be, IMHO.

Unless you are familiar with your dealer's ("OPC") reputation, it's always a good idea to get a second opinion, perhaps from an indie mechanic.

Regards, Maurice.

[Bren51]

Thanks for the reply - appreciate it!

Warranty Direct (UK) called me again today - I raised my concerns about the exclusions and they are prepared to include them - sounds very desperate which doesn't give me confidence!!!

As its done so few miles (6.5k and not 6.5 :) ) I am worried that the time for issues that should have been addressed in the first 2 years (if any) may still happen. Not happy that Porsche want Discs/Pads done even though "they still have a good 15k in them".

Cant find any real feedback for Warranty Direct from Porsche owners on the net - if anyone else can help....?

Cheers

[1schoir]

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Cant find any real feedback for Warranty Direct from Porsche owners on the net - if anyone else can help....?

Cheers

Bren:

Did you read the thread with the link that I provided above?

Regards, Maurice.

[berty987]

Reading the thread and the tech report , i'm not surprised the claim was in dispute. First there is evidence of a long term oil leak , so oil starvation of the bearing is possible. The fact there is no evidence of overheating would rule out excessive expansion of the rod end leading to the bearing spinning of its own accord. A lack of lubrication or infrequent oil changes could cause the bearing to run dry and pick up , especially if the oil was in a poor state. The oil level at time of disassembly bears no relation to previous oil levels in the car , or the condition of the oil prior to the last service. Considering its an 87K mile 2001 engine , its also pretty long in the tooth , so a fully catalogued service record is going to be essential.

My experience with warranty direct (UK) was they were very helpful when my gearbox linkage broke. They paid the claim quickly and in full (minus 25 pounds excess). The car was also repaired at a genuine OPC. The porsche warranty in the UK is probably the most comprehensive , but it costs 1200 pounds plus a 111 point inspection , and ties you in to OPC servicing. Add it all up and it works out about 600-800 pounds more than a 600 pound warranty direct policy (with servicing at an independant), for very little more cover. With a car of the age you have , I would go with warranty direct and save my money. Even porsche have the ability to deline a warranty claim (its not underwritten by porsche anyway) especially if the servicing has not been done in accordance with manufacturers reccomendations. Though warranty direct may not cover leaking seals and gaskets the RMS leak in itself is not a major issue. A 987 model car will log the oil level low faults in the ECU so you have some proof the oil level has never been critical , even if the RMS is weeping. Its better to run a Porsche on a regular basis (at least once a week) and take it out for a good long hard drive rather than infrequent use or lots off slow town driving. Short journeys or infrequent use cause the oil to gum up and damage the engine , especially if it isnt changed until 20k or 2 years are reached.

Edited October 24, 2008 by berty987

[Bren51]

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Cant find any real feedback for Warranty Direct from Porsche owners on the net - if anyone else can help....?

Cheers

Bren:

Did you read the thread with the link that I provided above?

Regards, Maurice.

I did - thanks Maurice, but this refers to US Warranty Direct and not the UK specifically.

Berty987 - Thanks for the info. Probably will go for the cover.

I will get them to send me a new policy document which should include all the issues I raised with them. They said they would cover the RMS issue and also my PCM at no extra cost. I appreciate the advice too.

Cheers

[1schoir]

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I will get them to send me a new policy document which should include all the issues I raised with them. They said they would cover the RMS issue and also my PCM at no extra cost. I appreciate the advice too.

Cheers

Bren:

I am not sure what provisions the UK contract (or the "revised" contract) contains for settling disputes, but at least here in the U.S., WD's contracts require arbitration with the American Arbitration Association.

You should consider whether your "revision" of the contract affects your rights or responsibilities vis-a-vis the warranty company's. In the U.S., the fact that you "negotiated" an aspect of the contract would put you in a different position (i.e., more burdensome to you) than if you were forced to accept the terms of the contract on a "take it or leave it basis."

Just thought I'd give you a heads up as to a possible issue that you might want to inquire into so that you don't end up with a nasty surprise at the most inopportune moment.

Regards, Maurice.