Major Service $3,000?
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One of the highly regarded Indy shops in SoCal charges….
Service #1 - $320 (oil)
Service #2 - $700
Service #3 - $320 (oil)
Service #4 - $1500
Those prices are reasonable.
Service #1 - $320 (oil)
Service #2 - $700
Service #3 - $320 (oil)
Service #4 - $1500
Those prices are reasonable.
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I'm probably being ripped off, major 30k service including spark plugs, brake fluid change, filters costing $3,000 +/- from dealer. I'm sure I can get it done less at independent shop, but don't have time to vet out a shop. And certainly can't do this all DIY. Does this price sound in the ball park, or crazy high? Sorry if there's a thread on this elsewhere.
all new cars have service intervals that are expensive. can you do it yourself? sure ... but if you plan to sell it, someone like me would walk away if the owner touched it at all. but do what you think is best.
ford charges $200 an hour in my area. porsche is $175-$180/HR.
getting to those plugs takes some time.
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yes.
all new cars have service intervals that are expensive. can you do it yourself? sure ... but if you plan to sell it, someone like me would walk away if the owner touched it at all. but do what you think is best.
ford charges $200 an hour in my area. porsche is $175-$180/HR.
getting to those plugs takes some time.
all new cars have service intervals that are expensive. can you do it yourself? sure ... but if you plan to sell it, someone like me would walk away if the owner touched it at all. but do what you think is best.
ford charges $200 an hour in my area. porsche is $175-$180/HR.
getting to those plugs takes some time.
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Pay a trusted independent to do the plugs as the turbos make it a big PITA. Consider whether you want to go ahead and replace coils while you are there. Not required but some do it anyway when buying from FCP Euro so only incur cost once and then change out with plugs every time. The rest of the service is easy DIY. I would rather buy a used Porsche from an enthusiast who takes good care of his/her car DIY or than the ignorant owner/lessor who only changes oil at the dealer at 10k miles or longer. Look at owner’s oil change interval to gauge how well the car has been cared for…..especially if the car has turbos.
Last edited by Fullyield; Feb 13, 2024 at 08:34 AM.
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It seems working on these cars is a lot more labor intensive. I've done oil changes and plugs on other cars, but even changing an air filter requires jacking up the car and removing the wheel (according to YouTube) on this car. That right there makes DIY a bit too labor intensive for me, and even getting to the spark plugs is not easy, although I can understand some folks are setup and able to handle this type of stuff. I don't think I have all the right tools/equipment to do the work, or do it safely/efficiently. Anyway, seems like the cost is in the ballpark for the work being done. Cost of ownership is what it is on these!
Appreciate everyone's input.
Appreciate everyone's input.
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I am 77 and just completed plugs and oil change on my now 4 year old 992. All the horror stories about plugs are from folks that haven't done it. There is only 1 plug with any difficulty and that is getting the screw loose on the coil, but it can be done.
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in my area i am lucky where i have access to great techs at one of the two porsche dealers. the other dealer (porsche slc) will forget to put wheel bolts on cars and then give it back to ya or shove 8L of MT fluid in your transmission and then look at you weird when you bring it back leaking fluid.. i wouldn't let them touch my car again but the other porsche dealer in my area is a fantastic shop and does great work. i think its worth it.
but then again, i don't do my own dental work, nor do i "google" to sort out medical issues nor do i do my taxes and im a CFO.
i think its great you like to do work on your cars! that's fantastic. i let people who know way more about them than i handle this.
but then again, i don't do my own dental work, nor do i "google" to sort out medical issues nor do i do my taxes and im a CFO.
i think its great you like to do work on your cars! that's fantastic. i let people who know way more about them than i handle this.
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I only use dealer service for warranty issues. Basic Service I do myself in my garage (I enjoy it, actually). For complex maintenance, or anything I don't want to do myself, I use Independent Porsche shops, in the Metro Wash DC area there are several goods ones as they will be less expensive, but more importantly more attentive as well.
PJSD if you post your location, I'm sure you can get recommendations for good shops near you.
PJSD if you post your location, I'm sure you can get recommendations for good shops near you.
