$1300 for spark plug replacement??
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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.
- 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.
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M. Schneider (04-18-2020)
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My new (to me) 2015 BS is nearing its 4-yr/40k service. The brake fluid flush and air filters were done last year as part of the CPO prep so that just the basic annual service (oil service, clear out all roof and ac drains, top off fluids, reprogram computers) and spark plug replacement are called for. The dealer quoted $625 for the annual service and $1300 for the plug replacement. While the annual service rate is within my expectation, the plug replacement seems high to me. Is $1300 for this particular task norm?
The car will be under the CPO warranty until July 2020. I am planning to let the dealer service the car until the warranty expires.
The car will be under the CPO warranty until July 2020. I am planning to let the dealer service the car until the warranty expires.
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M. Schneider (04-18-2020)
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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.
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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.
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M. Schneider (04-18-2020)
#39
Burning Brakes
The plugs are like $40-50 if you buy them from Amazon or Rockauto. They’re just a standard Bosch part.
Hour for an experienced tech sounds about right. Probably took me about two. Not a difficult job if you have a torque wrench and a good set of socket extensions and flex connectors and stuff.
As stated, suggest just finding a good independent shop.
Hour for an experienced tech sounds about right. Probably took me about two. Not a difficult job if you have a torque wrench and a good set of socket extensions and flex connectors and stuff.
As stated, suggest just finding a good independent shop.
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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.
#42
Drifting
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.
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Called 3 more dealers and got pricing info. It's amazing that the disparity is so much.
Paul Miller Porsche
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
- 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
- Oil & filter change: $450
- Plugs & coils replacement: $1,100
- Total: $1,550.00 + tax
- Oil & filter change: $410 - 10% PCA discount = $369.00
- Plugs & coils replacement: $900 - 10% PCA discount = $810.00
- Total: $1,179.00 + tax
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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.
#45
Drifting
Something about keeping that dealer booklet full of stamps.