RJMDAD996

Amigo's I am now approaching the 30K mark, My question is what is the Avg Cost of the 30K service ?

P.S. 30K and All is PERFECT !

TT Surgeon

About 800$ at the dealer.

Riad

I've been quoted as high as $1500.

TT Gasman

I'm due for my 30K service this fall. My car is long off warranty, my thoughts are this will be the final trip to the dealer for service, after this I'm going to start using an independent shop. Or maybe I should just do it now.

Cupcar#12

i used an Indi shop and it was 600.00 something and that was here in overpriced Wa.

djantlive

You should flush brake fluids if not done in the last 3 yrs. Expect around $750 and add another $150 or so for brake fluid.

teflon_jones

The 30K service is really over priced. All they do is look at a bunch of stuff and change your oil. You can do it yourself and save a lot of $$$.

Ray S

Great looking Targa......got any more pics w/the GT3 wing?!?

RJMDAD996

Ray S - send me your e-mail address and I will send some more pics of my black beauty.... Thanks again all -

Orient Express

The local Porsche dealer here in San Jose charges $399, and $130 for brake fluid flush (every 2 years).

But it is such a pity to pay even that much. The 30K is no different from a 15K maintenance except for changing out the air filter. Both the 15K and 30K are definitely DIY jobs that don't take more than 2-3 hours (if you are real slow)

All of the DIY instructions you need are here

The fluids and filters will set you back about $110.

Most dealers (especially on the east coast for some reason) look at the routine maintenance as a way to make some easy money, and seem to have good cooperation with the typical Porsche owner in getting away with it. Anyone that pays $800 or more for an oil and filter change is being robbed.

Take the money you save and treat yourself to something you want.

rxinc

It defies logic that there could be such a difference for the same service but the three closest P dealers to me quoted - 600.00 (Rizza) , 900.00 (Napleton) and 1000.00 (Exchange) for the 30k with brake flush last year.

Cupcar#12

i forgot to include that a brake, and tranny flush + a replacement of the S-Belt were in my 30k Service. as well.

Orient Express

With the possible exception of changing the brake fluid (if the car has 2 years since the last change) All of those things that were done to your car were unnecessary. The oldest trick in the dealers "stick it to em" book is to cut the maintenance interval of things in half, therefore being able to charge the customer twice. This has been going on since the first dealer service bay opened, and people are still falling for it.

sorry to say, my friend, but you were punked by your dealer.

teflon_jones

Tranny fluid replacement at 30K miles? Talk about unnecessary! And why replace the belt? That dealer is a joke.

ajc8888

I just paid 744.40 at Downtown L.A. Porsche.