Dealership Add-Ons
#1
Dealership Add-Ons
After a year long wait, my GTS is here and I plan to take delivery today. I understand that these choices come down to individual needs and priorities, but I’m curious about what packages are considered valuable and/or less desirable. Living in a big city, I am strongly considering the windshield protection package. Possibly the wheel protection package as well.
Any other tips for the dealership would be appreciated as well!
Any other tips for the dealership would be appreciated as well!
#2
Racer
Just remember that the prices are negotiable. If the windshield protection package is about stone chips, etc., doesn't your Auto insurance have that coverage already? Tire/wheel protection probably makes sense if you're going to drive a lot.
#3
As I said in previous threads - I would vote against any dealer add-ons. Only thing I would do it buy the prepaid maintenance (calculate how long you like to keep the car) as these are typically 50% off from when paying as you go. All other packages are overpriced and can be had cheaper and better quality ()PPF etc) somewhere else.
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I might buy the Porsche brand All-Weather floor mats. That’s about it though.
#5
I only took the pre-paid maintenance. Seems like it is worth the cost given that service costs go up.
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After a year long wait, my GTS is here and I plan to take delivery today. I understand that these choices come down to individual needs and priorities, but I’m curious about what packages are considered valuable and/or less desirable. Living in a big city, I am strongly considering the windshield protection package. Possibly the wheel protection package as well.
Any other tips for the dealership would be appreciated as well!
Any other tips for the dealership would be appreciated as well!
#7
Did you damage on that needed replacement?
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I purchased the PPF package from my dealer. I wanted it done before I hit the roads. The independent installer is well known in the area/ Pricing was negotiated to the same level as if I went to the independent installer myself. The dealership made a few bucks and made them happy.
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Nothing offered “in the box” is worth your money. I don’t understand why people spend thousands on this nonsense, more often than not, baked into a car loan.
If you bugger up your wheels, wheel repair is cheap. Road hazard insurance for tires can be purchased after the fact for a few dollars if you’re really worried about such things. Remember that tires can be patched (don’t do plugs). If having to replace a tire on your own dime breaks the bank, do not buy a 911.
Windshield insurance? Your auto policy provides coverage for such things. A do it yourself windshield repair kit costs $12-15, is easy to use, and when used before a chip becomes a big crack, can save you a lot of cash. Keep one in your car.
The “self-insurance” route has served me very well and I drive my cars. I put more than 35k miles on my 992 in 2.5 years. I’ve put 18k miles on my Taycan in 5 months.
Pre-paid maintenance? I also came out ahead with my 992 by paying for the services myself vs the pre-pay. There’s no bargains to be had there. The first one is free anyway and included with the car.
If you bugger up your wheels, wheel repair is cheap. Road hazard insurance for tires can be purchased after the fact for a few dollars if you’re really worried about such things. Remember that tires can be patched (don’t do plugs). If having to replace a tire on your own dime breaks the bank, do not buy a 911.
Windshield insurance? Your auto policy provides coverage for such things. A do it yourself windshield repair kit costs $12-15, is easy to use, and when used before a chip becomes a big crack, can save you a lot of cash. Keep one in your car.
The “self-insurance” route has served me very well and I drive my cars. I put more than 35k miles on my 992 in 2.5 years. I’ve put 18k miles on my Taycan in 5 months.
Pre-paid maintenance? I also came out ahead with my 992 by paying for the services myself vs the pre-pay. There’s no bargains to be had there. The first one is free anyway and included with the car.
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#11
What's the downside of prepaid maintenance? Assuming you don't lose your car.
For example, doing a conservative 2 or 3 yr prepaid maintenance?
I always wonder if there is truly a "discount" or if they are just offering the same price and making you pay 3 years in advance. I guess I have a deep distrust for car dealers but if there is a real discount, is there a reason many seasoned pros recommend against it? (assuming I plan to service at porsche dealer and not buy my oil and bring it to excellent joe down the street- I know this path is cheaper)
For example, doing a conservative 2 or 3 yr prepaid maintenance?
I always wonder if there is truly a "discount" or if they are just offering the same price and making you pay 3 years in advance. I guess I have a deep distrust for car dealers but if there is a real discount, is there a reason many seasoned pros recommend against it? (assuming I plan to service at porsche dealer and not buy my oil and bring it to excellent joe down the street- I know this path is cheaper)
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>> What's the downside of prepaid maintenance?
IMO, unless the 992 is your primary vehicle and you're doing 'commuter miles' then you'll likely never hit most of the service milestones so you'd be quite literally paying 'money for nothing'. Besides, it's just basically oil and filters plus a series of dubious 'inspections' which any competent corner gas station with a clue could handle. While these are amazing cars there's nothing 'special' about them (thankfully) from a maintenance standpoint, though Porsche would love you to think otherwise and despite people's tendencies to fetishize things like oil changes, etc. So the only 'downside' is you'll be wasting money on services you'll likely never use. Remember, until extortionate ADM most dealers make their $$$ on service not sales, so as with all things 'follow the money'....
IMO, unless the 992 is your primary vehicle and you're doing 'commuter miles' then you'll likely never hit most of the service milestones so you'd be quite literally paying 'money for nothing'. Besides, it's just basically oil and filters plus a series of dubious 'inspections' which any competent corner gas station with a clue could handle. While these are amazing cars there's nothing 'special' about them (thankfully) from a maintenance standpoint, though Porsche would love you to think otherwise and despite people's tendencies to fetishize things like oil changes, etc. So the only 'downside' is you'll be wasting money on services you'll likely never use. Remember, until extortionate ADM most dealers make their $$$ on service not sales, so as with all things 'follow the money'....
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#13
>> What's the downside of prepaid maintenance?
IMO, unless the 992 is your primary vehicle and you're doing 'commuter miles' then you're likely never hit most of the service milestones so you'd be quite literally paying 'money for nothing'. Besides, it's just basically oil and filters plus a series of dubious 'inspections' which any competent corner gas station with a clue could handle. While these are amazing cars there's nothing 'special' about them (thankfully) from a maintenance standpoint, though Porsche would love you to think otherwise and despite people's tendencies to fetishize things like oil changes, etc. So the only 'downside' is you'll be wasting money on services you'll likely never use. Remember, until extortionate ADM most dealers make their $$$ on service not sales, so as with all things 'follow the money'....
IMO, unless the 992 is your primary vehicle and you're doing 'commuter miles' then you're likely never hit most of the service milestones so you'd be quite literally paying 'money for nothing'. Besides, it's just basically oil and filters plus a series of dubious 'inspections' which any competent corner gas station with a clue could handle. While these are amazing cars there's nothing 'special' about them (thankfully) from a maintenance standpoint, though Porsche would love you to think otherwise and despite people's tendencies to fetishize things like oil changes, etc. So the only 'downside' is you'll be wasting money on services you'll likely never use. Remember, until extortionate ADM most dealers make their $$$ on service not sales, so as with all things 'follow the money'....
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Definitely not. You should do an oil change every 10k miles or 1 year.
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#15
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What's the downside of prepaid maintenance? Assuming you don't lose your car.
For example, doing a conservative 2 or 3 yr prepaid maintenance?
I always wonder if there is truly a "discount" or if they are just offering the same price and making you pay 3 years in advance. I guess I have a deep distrust for car dealers but if there is a real discount, is there a reason many seasoned pros recommend against it? (assuming I plan to service at porsche dealer and not buy my oil and bring it to excellent joe down the street- I know this path is cheaper)
For example, doing a conservative 2 or 3 yr prepaid maintenance?
I always wonder if there is truly a "discount" or if they are just offering the same price and making you pay 3 years in advance. I guess I have a deep distrust for car dealers but if there is a real discount, is there a reason many seasoned pros recommend against it? (assuming I plan to service at porsche dealer and not buy my oil and bring it to excellent joe down the street- I know this path is cheaper)