Butzi

I always love those conversations. An unfazed "wow, that's impressive" from me and change the subject.
They'll beat you up on trade-in value, then make a lot more on sales of a CPO vs non.

Fullyield

CPO cost comprised of two things. Cost of immediate maintenance to bring car up to CPO standards (brake pad thickness, tire tread depth, serpentine belt due, brake fluid refresh, etc.) and premium to Porsche to extend warranty two years. The dealer knows me and that my cars never need any immediate maintenance so they want them. But, CPO can be costly if the trade in needs a bunch of routine maintenance that has been deferred (tires, plugs, brakes, etc.).

jlegelis

This is complete bollocks and exactly the FUD that dealers would want you to believe. At many dealers the techs that do basic maintenance are the lowest on the food chain. The only thing you’ll get from a dealer are absurdly inflated prices on every day meat and potatoes operations.

My strong guidance is to develop a lasting relationship with a quality independent - you won’t be sorry

Fullyield

The only person at any dealership with less experience than the guy changing oil is the guy washing cars.

Hunky

You mean the "detailers" at your local Porsche dealer are not certified professional wax-ologists? Some of these guys are crack head HS drop outs that were 2nd shift Whopper floppers last month.

shrimp money

Sir, the correct term is porter, or lot technician.

Both jobs I held in high school.

Mike818

Over the years I have learned to never underestimate the incompetence of other people working on my stuff. The only way I'm not doing something myself is if It's not reasonable for me to acquire the necessary equipment to do a good job.

Hunky

LOL, so did I and we were certainly not considered "technicians" of any kind.

Hunky

It could not be said much better than this.

Fullyield

And the correct term for the 18 year old “porter” who then gets promoted to change oil and repair, mount and balance tires is “grease monkey”. Ask me how I know.

raaizin

My Porsche dealer put 5W-30 in my car which calls for C40! So much for the dealer service. I service both myself but would take a good Indy over any Porsche dealer. I not concerned with resale value.