2yr / 20,000 mile cost for comparison
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Racer
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2yr / 20,000 mile cost for comparison
Just got my 2017 C2 back after two days at the dealer. She has 3,000 miles but is two years old so I took her in for service. Here's what it cost:
2 Year Maintenance: 845.76
4 wheel alignment: 249.95
1 Left rear P0 tire to replace the one with a screw: 473.25
Got this done at Suncoast. They are 5 miles from my house and took care of my Porsches in the past. Professional lot of guys. I had checked with Ft. Myers and the 2 year service was $980 so I stayed local. Wasn't expecting the new tire, but at least I have road hazard on one tire now
Was also a bit surprised that the alignment had to be done after only 3000 miles, but they said it was "way out". OK -- I trust you until I can't trust you.
All is well. Just FYI.
ps - bad day; bad day; bad day. Back in my 911... GREAT DAY!!!!
2 Year Maintenance: 845.76
4 wheel alignment: 249.95
1 Left rear P0 tire to replace the one with a screw: 473.25
Got this done at Suncoast. They are 5 miles from my house and took care of my Porsches in the past. Professional lot of guys. I had checked with Ft. Myers and the 2 year service was $980 so I stayed local. Wasn't expecting the new tire, but at least I have road hazard on one tire now
Was also a bit surprised that the alignment had to be done after only 3000 miles, but they said it was "way out". OK -- I trust you until I can't trust you.All is well. Just FYI.
ps - bad day; bad day; bad day. Back in my 911... GREAT DAY!!!!
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Figure I'll be putting about 3,000 miles a year on mine once I get it but I'm hoping that it won't be $845.76 per year in maintenance costs. If so then whatever but would rather not be shelling out nearly a grand a year for maintaining a high quality automobile.
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How does a 991 with 3,000 miles have an alignment that is "way out"? The car was either delivered from the factory out of alignment or you ran it over some huge potholes at high speed. And why did the tire need to be replaced, not plugged? And what service, exactly, needed to be done for $845 on a 3K mile car?
Dear lord, what a ream job from start to finish. OP, dealers *love* guys like you.
Dear lord, what a ream job from start to finish. OP, dealers *love* guys like you.
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I would certainly question why I needed an alignment so early but many of us either do not have the means available to do our own service, don't have the time or desire, or simply don't want to get their hands dirty; nothing wrong with any of those reasons to me.
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My point here is that almost none, and possibly zero, of the "services" that were done were necessary. Obviously if you don't have the facility or skills to maintain your own car, take it to a shop. But don't let the shop just make stuff up. When they tell you your 3K mile new car's alignment is "way out," that's a moment for skepticism.
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So we both agree, like in the days for shops would take advantage of women, which probably still happens a lot actually. Nevertheless, if he bought the car used and does not have records I would get the oil changed and maybe the brake fluid but that is lot of money so I am curious as well to see what else was done. Most likely it was "check" about 50 things and that is it.
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I think the 2 year maintenance is change oil, change brake fluid, change windshield wipers, change frunk and cabin filters and 30 point bs inspection, where they check hoses etc. I also think they clean out drains. $845 is the going price for the 2 year maintenance service. This is why I do it myself. Price of the alignment sounds right too, but am wondering as to why it was needed at 3,000 miles.
My dealer tried to hit me up for an alignment when I got my car inspected. They too said it was way off. I told them them I just got my car aligned - by them - a few months earlier when I got new tires put on. They scratched their heads and told me to keep an eye on tire wear pattern. When I got home I noticed that they left the alignment spec sheet in my car which showed they did an alignment check on a 4 wheel drive car. I have a 2 wheel drive car.
I am no mechanic but am assuming big time that the alignment specs for a 4 wheel drive car is a lot different from that of a 2 wheel drive car.
My dealer tried to hit me up for an alignment when I got my car inspected. They too said it was way off. I told them them I just got my car aligned - by them - a few months earlier when I got new tires put on. They scratched their heads and told me to keep an eye on tire wear pattern. When I got home I noticed that they left the alignment spec sheet in my car which showed they did an alignment check on a 4 wheel drive car. I have a 2 wheel drive car.
I am no mechanic but am assuming big time that the alignment specs for a 4 wheel drive car is a lot different from that of a 2 wheel drive car.
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great question. I bought the car two months ago with 1300 miles on it. It’s my DD so 1000 / month is typical. I understand this is the first time the car has been in the shop so I was willing...
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thanks for all the comments.
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I just picked up a 2014 50th anniversary with 8000 miles that had $6000.00 in service cost , as others above stated never let dealers tell you what needs to be done they will take all your money
oil service 4 times
brake flush 2 times
air filters changed
cabinet filters changed
replaced plugs ,tune up
each visit checked the bull****
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i will ill do my own basic services going forward
oil service 4 times
brake flush 2 times
air filters changed
cabinet filters changed
replaced plugs ,tune up
each visit checked the bull****
,
i will ill do my own basic services going forward