Hi, I'm looking at getting my first Porsche and still deciding on new versus used. I was wondering what kind of maintenance can I expect on a '04 996 C4S?

Thanks.

 

Wow.....that is a question that can have as many answers as people that post this thread.

 

blow up your engine and pay $15K.......blow a tire and pay $350.......blow a fuse (and not knowing about it) $175 (Dell you love this answer don't you??)

If I were you I would be more worried about the money you are going to spend on mod's for your P!!

Depending on the mileage of the P...and oil change every 7500mls at $300 (approx)......about $1K every 30.000mls...

But a set of carbon fiber mirrors ($800) carbon fiber console ($1400) sport exhaust ($1000-2000) lowering of the P ($1000-4000) need I go on???

Buy the car, drive it.....enjoy it and make sure you get a extended warranty or a P warranty.

AND post images when you bought it!!!

 

You are looking for service inteval?

Oil change and inspection every 15k or 1 year. Plugs lasts 60k, brake fluid every 3 yrs, air filter/cabin filter every 30k.

Cost is $300-700 dep on whether it's a 15k oil change or a 30k service.

 

I wouldn't wait 15K for an oil change!!! The dealer advices 7500K.....eventhough the manual says 15K....for 300 bucks won't take a change!

 

Good one
I forgot about the $175 fuse check

 

This is a great forum. Thanks Gang, I was looking for pretty much looking for both service intervals and what are common things that would need replacing in a used 996. I think I got what I was looking for. Will post pixs once I decide which one to get.

 

Make sure you get a PPI performed..........

 

The 996 is no different from a Toyota Corolla as far as maintenance goes. Oil and filter at 15K miles, air filter at 30K, plugs and serpentine belt at 60K.

Soft-palmed Girlie Men can expect to pay through the nose to have these things done for them. Real Men will DIY and spend under $100 for the same thing.

 

Well put OE! I think you hit the nail on the head.

 

you can always tell the real men buy the scrapes on there knuckles after changing the back two spark plugs!

 

That is one possibility. The other is their knuckles drag on the ground when they walk. Scrapped knuckles + one continuous eyebrow = knuckle dragger!