I do not believe you have "damaged goods". I do not see that you have any
actionable issues.
I believe you have a vehicle that was built according to specs. The door
went through a mfg. spec check, and it was found that a plate was needed
for
whatever reason. They added said plate, presumably outside of the
automated
mfg line, and after some period of time that modification failed. Now,
they
have to repair it again.
I agree with your position that for the money you paid for the car, you
might expect First Quality goods. With Porsche printed on the hood and
trunk
lid, I'd expect better quality as well, but it is just a car. Let them fix
the car, then decide if you want to keep it or sell it. If you sell it,
resist the temptation to buy another.
If Porsche can not or will not fix it, THEN you might have an actionable
claim. But as long as they agree to put the warranty department to work,
then your subsequent action will arise from those repairs or the lack of
them.
Your claim will be under what we call here in the States, the Lemon Law. A
lemon is a car that is plagued with manufacturing defects, but to make a
claim under the lemon law, they have to attempt repair the SAME THING
three
times. It they can't fix after three tries, then you can make a claim
under
the lemon law, but the manufacturer is only required to buy the car back
for
your purchase price plus any finance charges you might have made.
Depending
on the good will they might want to express, they may elect to compensate
for your troubles, but most buyers are happy to be clear of the piece of
shit, and the related payments. I do not see your case as a Lemon Law
issue
yet, you have not said that they have been given several chances to clear
this up.
"Sir Salman Rushdie" <tellingthetruth@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote
in
message news:1189799656_5347@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Hi,
>
> I have a 2006 Porsche 997C2S, which I have had from new.
>
> I have heard a strange rattling noise within the drivers side door for
the
> last couple of weeks.
>
> Taking the car to my dealer, they telephoned me to say that they had
> discovered that 2 spot-welds on a steel repair plate inside the door are
> weak and will need re-welding.
>
> The only problem is that I haven't been involved in an accident, let
alone
> have a major bodywork repair.
>
> The only person to ever drive the car was me and the delivery drivers
from
> the dealerships.
>
> Would anyone be able to advise me on a legal basis where I stand?
>
> If the damage was done prior to delivery to me, and I had known about
it,
> I would never have paid full price for the car.
>
> Also, the car is out of warranty in 2 weeks. What if there are other
> undiscovered damage/repairs? can I insist on a warranty extension at
their
> cost? or maybe a fully independent inspection?
>
> Can I expect a rebate on the purchase price, or should I instruct a
lawyer
> to deal with this?
>
> Any help/advice would be much appreciated.
>
> BTW, I have no personal proof that I didn't cause the damage and have it
> repaired other than the fact that my insurance company will confirm that
I
> have had no claims since the purchase of the car.
>
> TIA
>
>
>
>
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