First Service...highest anyone has ever paid so far?
01-28-2017 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by spiderv6
What is a fuel system service?
Do your own. I use Chevron Fuel System Cleaner with Techron prior to every oil change. One tank of fuel prior. About 300-400 miles.
01-28-2017 | 01:01 PM
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brake fluid flush
LexVan, what is your opinion on having a brake fluid flush? (dealer recommending)
My 2015 GTS has under 8,000 kms and is approaching two years since delivery.
Dealer is quoting $800 (canadian) for oil service, brake flush, air filters - which to me is way too high $$$!
I also always negotiate the first service in the deal...
My 2015 GTS has under 8,000 kms and is approaching two years since delivery.
Dealer is quoting $800 (canadian) for oil service, brake flush, air filters - which to me is way too high $$$!
I also always negotiate the first service in the deal...
01-28-2017 | 01:54 PM
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LexVan, what is your opinion on having a brake fluid flush? (dealer recommending)
My 2015 GTS has under 8,000 kms and is approaching two years since delivery.
Dealer is quoting $800 (canadian) for oil service, brake flush, air filters - which to me is way too high $$$!
I also always negotiate the first service in the deal...
My 2015 GTS has under 8,000 kms and is approaching two years since delivery.
Dealer is quoting $800 (canadian) for oil service, brake flush, air filters - which to me is way too high $$$!
I also always negotiate the first service in the deal...
Cabin filter? Or engine filters?? Do the cabin filters yourself. Easy.
01-28-2017 | 01:56 PM
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Any basic mechanic could do a brake fluid flush. Find a good shop that is familiar with motorsports and they could probably flush the fluid for under $200. No need to overpay for the fancy Porsche dealer invoice.
01-29-2017 | 02:06 AM
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That's what the service writer told me, nxt svc is gonna cost ya!!! He said because they do the brake flush. Something I can do myself as well as filters/oil etc. He also said see you next year...don't think so.
01-29-2017 | 01:18 PM
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Just paid $389 for 10K Service including PCA discount. 10K is basically oil change and a minor look over from what i can tell. Before car was delivered back I got an e-mail from the dealer encouraging me to perform some "much needed service", including Brake Fluid Flush and Fuel System service all for the scant total of $2,900. What a racket!!!!
01-29-2017 | 04:58 PM
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For me, maintenance so far has been $0. I do as much of my own stuff as I can. I enjoy bonding with my car. Oil and filters, brake pads and fluid, air filters, pollen filters, etc. And the dealer resets my dash reminders for free.
01-29-2017 | 06:53 PM
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I do as much work and maintenance on my own car as possible too.
However my car goes out of warranty on 2/08/17, and thought taking it to the dealer for a maintenance check prior to the end of the warranty was a wise choice. Little did I know that they would attempt to "scare" me into an additional $2K+ of service. Seems unconscionable to me to try and frighten customers into spending money unnecessarily.
However my car goes out of warranty on 2/08/17, and thought taking it to the dealer for a maintenance check prior to the end of the warranty was a wise choice. Little did I know that they would attempt to "scare" me into an additional $2K+ of service. Seems unconscionable to me to try and frighten customers into spending money unnecessarily.