I think they call the Porsche dealers "OPC" in Europe but don't know what it stands for. Official Porsche Center, perhaps?

 

Ah, gotcha. Thanks.

 

 

I replaced the plugs and coils in my 2010 Cayman several months ago, after the car started to throw misfire codes from one of the coils. Several things to consider:

- Dealer charges insane price for parts. Plugs and coils can be purchased online for 50-70% less (try rennpart, suncoast, etc).
- The job itself is somewhat complicated for the inexperienced. Rear end has to be lifted and both wheels removed. Some trim and heat shields unscrewed to get to the coils/plugs.
- Proper tools required to get to the plugs, which are seated very deep. Several extensions and a universal (elbow) joint to get to the innermost plugs.
- Took me 3-4 hours to do the job. It will be faster next time for sure

I think the best option for those that don't DIY, is to purchase parts online and get a good independent mechanic to do the job.

 

Plugs AND coils done here by dealer for $1206. (within 50 miles of Paul Miller) $509 labor and $628 in parts, etc. Coils today should be replaced when the plugs are done as A.) The coils are crappy and have had multiple updates and B.) "while you're in there".

 

 

Paul Miller Porsche told me their price of $1300 - 10% PCA discount did not include the coils. Said the coils would be additional $350 but they were willing to offer an additional discount to offset some of the additional cost. I will be calling other dealers for their price for the plugs AND coils.

 

I found a Porsche tech answering questions online. He said replacing the plugs and the coils on a 2015 Boxster S would take him "45 mins to an hour" after having done the job more than a dozen times. The plugs are $99 from Suncoast. I now realize how ridiculous the dealer price really is. To add insult to injury, getting info from the Paul Miller SA via emails was like pulling teeth. No more business from me for Paul Miller Porsche Service Dept.

 

 

$850 from l.ocal indy Porsche specialist.

 

The only time I use a dealer is because of expediency. Last month my indy was booked solid and I needed coils and plugs done with almost no notice to make an event -- it was worth it for that aspect alone and that is how I use a dealership.... Most dealers seem to have trained techs without a whole bunch to do no matter what they claim. It's the indy shops that are backed up out the door -- with good reason.

 

Over here it's the opposite, appointments with dealers have to be booked 2-3 weeks in advance. Too many soccer mom's driving Macans and Cayennes that need servicing.

 

Called 3 more dealers and got pricing info. It's amazing that the disparity is so much.

Paul Miller Porsche

• Oil & filter change: $625 - 10% PCA discount = $562.50
• Plugs & coils replacement: $1,650 - 10% PCA discount = $1,485.00
• Total: $2,047.50 + tax

Jack Daniels Porsche

• Oil & filter change: $450 ( running a special at $369.99 till the end of the month)
• Plugs & coils replacement: $1,403.08
• Total: $1,853.08 + tax

Monmouth Porsche

• Oil & filter change: $450
• Plugs & coils replacement: $1,100
• Total: $1,550.00 + tax

Flemington Porsche

• Oil & filter change: $410 - 10% PCA discount = $369.00
• Plugs & coils replacement: $900 - 10% PCA discount = $810.00
• Total: $1,179.00 + tax

They all give a free loaner. Guess which one will get my business?

 

Holy mother, $600 for an oil change?? That's nuts. Now I remember why I DIY. I remember years back when I had a 987.1 I wanted to put springs on it and the local dealer quoted me $2,000 just because they did not want to mess with it.

 

Something about keeping that dealer booklet full of stamps.