I was quoted by two different local dealers for less than $700. However, I'm not sure if they included the brake flush . I'll be hitting the 2 yr mark in July verse the miles.

My question is, are you guys just adding the brake flush or is it part of the 2 yr maintenance?

 

This is standard Porsche maintenance.

 

Thanks LexVan.

 

Brake fluid flush is recommended every two years but is not specifically tied to a 2 year/20,000 miles service interval. In reality, what we're referring to as a 2/20,000 mile service is really just a traditional annual service per the maintenance checklist.

If you didn't mention it, the dealer likely did not include it in the quote. Just let them know that you need an annual service (oil, filters and inspection items) plus a brake fluid change. $700 sounds a little low for dealer pricing, with the brake fluid flush it'll probably be closer to $1,000.

 

$1800 is about $400 more than I paid for my 4 year service. Find a new dealer.

 

$1800 NY dollars, that converts to about double the rest of the continental USA

 

$1395 in Northern NJ is what I was quoted

 

about $75 in materials and parts and an hour of labor should cover the oil change and brake flush.
Find a reasonable indy. Any can do these DIY operations.

 

Free market system at work.

You owned an expensive car and the cost for dealership service with the free expresso and hot receptionist is catering to the guy/gal who doesnt look at the bill.

They have huge overhead to keep the marketing program and development going. Same work down the street at a good Indy shop doesnt have the overhead, free expresso or hot receptionist but they can do the same work for much less. Free market. As others have said no issue with warranty as long as you have reciepts of work done.

Simpe choice really.

475.00 for oil change at my local P car dealer 997.1
225.00 at my local Indy

 

I just had exactly that service done last week inc. the brake flush for $1,000

 

 

 

Just did 4 year/40k which is the 2yr/20k plus spark plug change and engine air filter change and I had them replace instead of just inspect the serpentine belt 20K/2 years early for $1200 at a dealer in Alabama. I did the two cabin air filters myself. They charge a lot in NYC I guess.

 

 

I can understand why someone would be hesitant to do anything that requires removing the bumper, but most of other kinds of maintenance on these cars is absurdly easy. Oil change takes 20 minutes, brake pads 20-30 minutes a side (15 if you eliminate the wear sensors), oil flush 30 minutes tops. I do around 15 track days a year, and I estimate I'm saving at least $5,000 a year doing all that myself. Even if you don't track the car you'll still save a few thousand during the time you own it.