I’ve driven manuals the majority of my life and have never once had any issue with rapid clutch wear.
Yesterday was driving 2018 boxster in stop and go traffic up hill, and after about 5 min in traffic, noticed the burning clutch smell. As I was maneuvering to the side of the road, heavy smoke started coming out side air intakes, and almost no resistance on clutch pedal. No problems whatsoever prior to that time. About 40 min later, while waiting for tow truck, started engine again, but did not move car, more smoke. When tow truck arrived about 30 min later, started engine again, no smoke and slightly more better resistance on clutch pedal.
Had car towed to dealer last night, this morning dealer called and said clutch seemed perfectly fine when he moved from parking area into service area. Calls back an hour later to say it needs a total clutch replacement and possibly flywheel, due to wear and tear, no warranty coverage at all.
I don’t drive the car abusively, and it’s only seen 6k miles in about 10 months. I find this to be absurd. Any other experiences with such rapid and sudden clutch failure?
Yesterday was driving 2018 boxster in stop and go traffic up hill, and after about 5 min in traffic, noticed the burning clutch smell. As I was maneuvering to the side of the road, heavy smoke started coming out side air intakes, and almost no resistance on clutch pedal. No problems whatsoever prior to that time. About 40 min later, while waiting for tow truck, started engine again, but did not move car, more smoke. When tow truck arrived about 30 min later, started engine again, no smoke and slightly more better resistance on clutch pedal.
Had car towed to dealer last night, this morning dealer called and said clutch seemed perfectly fine when he moved from parking area into service area. Calls back an hour later to say it needs a total clutch replacement and possibly flywheel, due to wear and tear, no warranty coverage at all.
I don’t drive the car abusively, and it’s only seen 6k miles in about 10 months. I find this to be absurd. Any other experiences with such rapid and sudden clutch failure?