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2nd March 2002, 19:42
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One unhappy 996 Turbo Customer...
Got a mail:
Hi Gustav,
I sold my M5 for the turbo and it was the worst mistake I ever made.
I sold the turbo, it wasn't near the car the M5 is and costs a lot more
money. The turbo is way over priced. The M5 had no rattles and
the Porsche was full of rattles and build quality was poor on the
Porsche.
My best regards,
Soo, at least one that regrest the switch...
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2nd March 2002, 20:20
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Maybe a Mondaymorning car! Have driven a few Porsches, more of the new 996 type and all were very good cars, same built quality as the BMW. So he probably bought an M5 again?
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3rd March 2002, 03:37
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A reply:
I don't think it was a Monday morning car. They all have rattles. The
diverter valves on the turbos made a honking noise as well as the
car being full of rattles.
This will be interesting to see how many people flame me. They
flamed me on the turbo board, so I don't really care.
Best regards,
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3rd March 2002, 16:04
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I don't see any reason to be flamed. Some why or another the car has rattles, can't the dealer sort it out. If you buy a car in that price catagory you can expect it to be properly built! Good luck anyways. Take care,
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3rd March 2002, 23:15
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Different people will always have different experiences. No need to get flamed here -- you're not making statements that aren't backed up by real experiences. You're obviously having issues and if you can't get them worked out or don't want them worked out, then time to look for another car! Good luck.
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4th March 2002, 22:17
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Gustav,
You didn't write that yourself, did you? 
If you are an M5 owner faced with the decision of changing your car, what are the choices?
1. Another M5
2. 996TT
3. Qvale
4. ?
Andy
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4th March 2002, 23:45
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Qvale ? What the f**k ?  
Martin
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4th March 2002, 23:47
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Quote:
Originally posted by farcknorf
Qvale ? What the f**k ?
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It would not be one of my choices.
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5th March 2002, 01:53
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Actually, it probably wouldn't be mine either but I just threw it in there ... (I like Healeys and it's loosely related I think since Jensen made the last Healeys and Qvale bought Jensen, I believe) ... my choice looks more and more like another M5.
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6th March 2002, 17:38
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That sounds like a lemon tt..getting changed for a new one..otherwise get back to your m5!
all the best
Adam
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