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2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 3800 | reported howl under a "CPO" warranty claim. had owned vehicle for a couple months. dealer replaced tires and rear brakes (and charged me on my certified car!)and a wheel bearing. howl still there but better | |
| Nov | 2010 | 400 | none. i tried to trade the car in at another dealer and was told the transmission was shot. returned to the P dealer and was told warranty was no longer in place. transmission estimate is 14,000. attempting to get porsche to honour warranty | |
| Mar | 2011 | 61380 | 1000 | front brakes including rotors |
| Porsche 911 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 20000 | 10 | replaced defective ignition switch |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche 911 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 44000 | 1700 | two of the ignition boxes went bad. Replaced all six and changed plugs while they were in there. Also did tune up. |
| Mar | 2011 | 47000 | 200 | Porsche windows have sensors that raise the window 1/2 inch after door is closed to make a tight seal. Sensors go bad and window doesn't close tightly. Have to replace sensor. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 500 | Transmission Mount | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche 911 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 32000 | 2500 | steering lock assembly defective leak radiator fluid under engine area window regulator defective |
| Porsche 911 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 33000 | 65 | Oil Pressure sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche 911 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 21545 | Engine failed due to IMS bearing giving out. Only fix was to replace entire engine with new crate engine Porsche. | |
| Dec | 2012 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche 911 in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 400 | New ignition switch | |
| Aug | 2010 | 350 | New Headlight Switch | |
| Porsche 911 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 175 | replaces Clock spring for airbag | |
| Apr | 2011 | 60300 | 2600 | RMS Leak fixed, IMS leak fixed, IMS Update bearing installed, New Belts |
| Jun | 2011 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche 911 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Front sway bar endlinks were making noise so they were replaced under CPO. |
| Jun | 2011 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 96720 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 100060 | 200 | Replaced rattling muffler with used part. |
| Jun | 2011 | 107880 | 200 | turn signal would not self cancel one direction and would not lock in the other. bought replacement module, installed mdoule. problem solved. |
| Jun | 2012 | 116560 | 1000 | clutch failed due to collapsed pressure plate - replaced dual mass flywheel with single mass light weight flywheel, sport clutch, rs motor mounts, gbox 2nd gear detent, air oil seperator |
| Dec | 2012 | 120900 | 80 | Replaced drop links |
| Mar | 2013 | 123380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 57660 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 65100 | 550 | The ignition stopped working. When turned off the engine would shut off, but the parking lights would remain on as if the key was still in the ignition. Steering wheel lock wouldn't engage either. Replaced the ignition. |
| Jun | 2012 | 70060 | 990 | Alternator failure, replaced the defective unit with a non-rebuilt, brand new one. |
| Sep | 2012 | 71920 | 980 | Clutch bearing was damaged, installed a brand new clutch kit. |
| Jan | 2013 | 72540 | 200 | Driver side window wouldn't drop down 1/4" while opening and closing the door. Needed a new door latch. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche 911 in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 68 | replace mass air flow sensor(charged for part only. no labor) CEL -- readout of fault codes | |
| Oct | 2010 | 52000 | 2493 | clutch and slave replaced. Intermediate Main Shaft (IMS) bearing upgraded (mod). RMS (Rear Mail Seal) renewed (OK, butdone while have access). GT-3 RS engine mounts installed (mod) shifter adjusted and transmission fluid changed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche 911 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 66700 | 300 | Car was in for service and Porsche noted the front discs and pads being worn to excess, took car away and replaced the items myself |
| Jun | 2011 | 68000 | 0 | Noted an oil leak from the engine, found to be cam chain tensioner washer leaking, loosened, cleaned and re-tightened (without removing tensioner) now good. |
| Oct | 2011 | 70000 | 300 | Replaced the AOS (burning oil on start up and exessive engine vaccum when running) and also the cam lifter sensor (leaking oil) on the left cylinder bank. |
| Dec | 2011 | 72000 | 150 | Alternator clutch pulley faulty, but replaced whole alternator with a Bosch fully reconditioned unit with new clutch pulley fitted, as i got a very good price. |
| Jun | 2012 | 76000 | 80 | Replaced R/H front coffin arm |
| Apr | 2013 | 79000 | 100 | Downpipe to catalyst bolts and studs corroded and joints opened causing bad exhaust blow, replaced studs, nuts and gaskets and 2 sleeves. |
| Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 38440 | 5 | Caliper seized, repaired |
| Jun | 2011 | 52700 | 50 | Window regulator |
| Porsche 911 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 96000 | 1891 | front strut mounts and stabilizer links were replaced to fix rattle, 1424.36 windshield washer pump and switch assembly were replaced to fix intermittent problem, 467.01 |
| Jun | 2011 | 101000 | 465 | CV boot was replaced because it was cracked |
| Jul | 2011 | 102000 | 1914 | car running hotter than usual in very hot weather, radiator fans and relays were replaced, 1507.98 unable to switch between trip meter, mpg, temperature, etc. multifunction display column switch assembly was replaced, 406.07 |
| Aug | 2011 | 104000 | 1002 | The car was in for a minor adjustment to CV boot replaced earlier and mechanic noticed water pump was leaking. It was recommended that I have it replaced with an OEM part. The part was delayed, which is why the car was in the shop for 8 days. |
| Mar | 2012 | 109000 | 3020 | Front differential was leaking and making noise (gear whine). It was removed and rebuilt with new bearings and seals as well as a new viscous coupling. Parts were ordered from Germany, so the car was in the shop for a few weeks. |
| Mar | 2013 | 123000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche 911 in Singapore | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 28180 | 200 | front sway bar links makes clunky noises. Bought parts and replaced DIY. No more noise. |
| Aug | 2012 | 30060 | 900 | coolant pump noisy and leaking. Purchase pump and gasket from Stuttgart and DIY. Quite a straight forward job with tips from rennlist. |
| Nov | 2012 | 31600 | 300 | Both doors takes a few pulls to open. Dismantled locks and found catch sticky, a bit of cleaning and greasing solved the problem. Also preventive replacement of serpentine belt and idle pulley & engine mounts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Porsche 911 in Belgium | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 87420 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 91140 | 2750 | I had the check engine light and a rough idle. First the coils and spark plugs were changed. This didn't fix the problem. The Porsche Centre replaced 6 valvelifters/tappets, problem solved ( eur 1.500 for labour + 1.400 for parts). |
| Jan | 2012 | 97960 | 0 | Leaking water pump replaced. Exhaust tips replaced (one had fallen off). |
| Mar | 2013 | 105400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche 911 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 66000 | 500 | Water pump replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| Porsche 911 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1300 | new coolant expansion tank | |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche 911 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 4400 | Replace rear main seal on crankshaft (RMS) | |
| Sep | 2012 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Porsche 911 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 47300 | 0 | Passenger side, molding over rear side window split. Molding piece was replaced.Dealer said they had seen this before on other cabs. |
| Nov | 2011 | 47700 | 0 | gasket around transmission was leaking, very small amount. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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