996 Ownership costs
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Originally Posted by Orient Express
It doesn't. It only takes 3.5 hours to do an RMS.
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Originally Posted by AndyK
So when I call my local Porsche dealer, they should be charging $435, plus $20 for the RMS part = $457 total? I don't think so.
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So why is it always $1,100? Call any Porsche dealer and ask about RMS replacement. None of them told me anything under $1,000. $150 per hour x 4 = $600, plus $100 for parts = $700.
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When taking peoples pricing for work done, keep in mind prices very wildly based on the area of the courntry you are in.
California tends to have some of the highest labor rates.
I would look for a car with fewer miles.
California tends to have some of the highest labor rates.
I would look for a car with fewer miles.
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Originally Posted by AndyK
So why is it always $1,100? Call any Porsche dealer and ask about RMS replacement. None of them told me anything under $1,000. $150 per hour x 4 = $600, plus $100 for parts = $700.
If you don't know what you are asking the service department to do ("replace the RMS", what does that really mean?) and don't negotiate, then you pay more than you have to. Happens all the time. Ignorance and fear are 2 of a service departments biggest sales tools and revenue generators!
That is what is great about these forums, they teach the huddled masses about the stuff the "man" does not want you to know!
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Everything in life is negotiable. But remember, "da Man" is out to get as much money out of you as he can, and plays the game all day long, so he is a worthy adversary!
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AndyK, which "da man" you talked about?
i think in NJ, p-car dealer rate is 100/hour, 90/hour for PCA member?
where is the $150/hour came from? it's NJ, not California.
i think in NJ, p-car dealer rate is 100/hour, 90/hour for PCA member?
where is the $150/hour came from? it's NJ, not California.
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My Indy charges over $100. Dealers charge $125-$145, I believe. I do have to mention my PCA membership though--always forget when I am buying parts. Never went to a dealer for service, since they have never heard of a 944s2!
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wow, andy, time to shop around.
at least, i didn't pay more than $100/hr for either indy/dealer last year. they may increase the price this year, but i don't know yet.
at least, i didn't pay more than $100/hr for either indy/dealer last year. they may increase the price this year, but i don't know yet.