View Poll Results: Who Does Your Minor Interval Maintenance Work(15,000 Mi, 45,000 Mi,etc...)?
I do the work myself.
32
48.48%
A Porsche dealer does the work.
14
21.21%
An Indy does the work.
20
30.30%
I do not have the work performed at all.
0
0%
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Who Does Your Minor Interval Maintenance(15,000Mi, 45,000Mi, etc...)
12-24-2009, 05:26 PM
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Who Does Your Minor Interval Maintenance(15,000Mi, 45,000Mi, etc...)
My car will reach the 45,000 mile mark within the next couple of weeks and I’d like to get some opinions on my maintenance options. I have a 2000 C2 and everything is in excellent working order. I do the basic maintenance on the car myself such as oil changes etc. I have my state inspection done every year at the local P dealer.
If I would take the car to the dealer(or indy) to have the 45,000 mile inspection performed, I still plan on doing the oil change and particle filter change myself. All that is left is basically a thorough visual inspection of the car.
I guess my question is, should I still have my dealer do the visual checks so that I can have that logged in the cars maintenance book or should I save the money and do the checks myself.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Eric
If I would take the car to the dealer(or indy) to have the 45,000 mile inspection performed, I still plan on doing the oil change and particle filter change myself. All that is left is basically a thorough visual inspection of the car.
I guess my question is, should I still have my dealer do the visual checks so that I can have that logged in the cars maintenance book or should I save the money and do the checks myself.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Eric
12-24-2009, 05:32 PM
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I did the 96k with myself and a friend. Renntech has the criteria for it, and I checked each item off the list, signed, dated, jotted down any notes, and put that in my maintenance log.
12-25-2009, 09:11 AM
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IIRC its a lot of 'checks' and a oil and filter change. I could tackle it myself, but since I am still under CPO warranty I'm having the dealer do it. I have told them not to do a couple items on the list since I have already done them.
If there are no warranty concerns, and you know how to do everything, do it yourself, or take it to a good indy and document that you had it done.
Merry Xmas!
If there are no warranty concerns, and you know how to do everything, do it yourself, or take it to a good indy and document that you had it done.
Merry Xmas!
12-25-2009, 10:47 AM
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DIY..outside of replacing the oil, air and pollen filter the rest is visual inspection.
Even if you do decide to take it to your dealer. I would first give it a try, this way you can get more familiar with your car and compare your notes vs. the tech
I also use the Porsche form and document it, staple receipts and pics.
http://mysite.verizon.net/resqir1s/P...aintenance.pdf
Even if you do decide to take it to your dealer. I would first give it a try, this way you can get more familiar with your car and compare your notes vs. the tech
I also use the Porsche form and document it, staple receipts and pics.
http://mysite.verizon.net/resqir1s/P...aintenance.pdf
12-25-2009, 11:49 AM
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I also use the Porsche form and document it, staple receipts and pics.
http://mysite.verizon.net/resqir1s/P...aintenance.pdf
http://mysite.verizon.net/resqir1s/P...aintenance.pdf
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12-25-2009, 12:47 PM
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I always have all of my work done at my local Porsche dealership. I have enjoyed an excellent relationship with them for 4 decades. Sadly, as much of a car guy as I am, and as a result of decades of trying, I have no natural skills at performing even the simplest maintenance without some frustration involved. It has always been thus for me. Despite reading, observation, actual hands-on training, and 45 years of "experience", my real experience has been that it is cheaper and faster for me to just go ahead and pay someone who does have the natural skills and profession training. They also bring to the table that skilled eye of experience that notes things that are out of place.
Yes, I am willingly and publicly admitting FAIL as a hands-on car guy. But in my case, it is worth every penny (and as an excellent customer in the sales department, service department, and parts department at my local dealer I get that "secret" discount), especially to see that red stamp in the service book in each square, with the dealer number 930, affirmimg that the maintenance was performed by a certified Porsche mechanic.
Folks around here value that stamp and a complete set of matching service record receipts, far more than a verbal promise from the owner that he performed all of the required services himself.
Just my personal opinion.
I, personally, would not consider buying a used Porsche built in the last 20 years that was not equally well documented and serviced by a dealer.
Yes, I am willingly and publicly admitting FAIL as a hands-on car guy. But in my case, it is worth every penny (and as an excellent customer in the sales department, service department, and parts department at my local dealer I get that "secret" discount), especially to see that red stamp in the service book in each square, with the dealer number 930, affirmimg that the maintenance was performed by a certified Porsche mechanic.
Folks around here value that stamp and a complete set of matching service record receipts, far more than a verbal promise from the owner that he performed all of the required services himself.
Just my personal opinion.
I, personally, would not consider buying a used Porsche built in the last 20 years that was not equally well documented and serviced by a dealer.
12-25-2009, 11:59 PM
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... Sadly, as much of a car guy as I am, and as a result of decades of trying, I have no natural skills at performing even the simplest maintenance without some frustration involved. It has always been thus for me. Despite reading, observation, actual hands-on training, and 45 years of "experience", my real experience has been that it is cheaper and faster for me to just go ahead and pay someone who does have the natural skills and profession training. They also bring to the table that skilled eye of experience that notes things that are out of place...
It has always seemed to me a bit of a false economy, unless you are a fully qualified mechanic, to service a modern, complex car. Particularly one that is built to very tight and exacting tolerances and designed to be driven at high speeds. Don't get me wrong, some people can do this in their own garage. But many cannot and do so anyway. My mechanic has spent tens of thousands of dollars on special tools and diagnostic equipment that most people just do not have lying around for their convenience every year or so. I have always valued the time that my mechanic spends with my Porsches, not just doing the requested maintenance but also inspecting other stuff I know little about. Now, this requires a long-term relationship with a shop that you can trust, otherwise it gets expensive.
12-26-2009, 08:59 AM
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12-26-2009, 09:34 AM
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I second your thoughts on this - right down to the "I'm a car guy who really is not that competent with a wrench" admission. Brave soul!
It has always seemed to me a bit of a false economy, unless you are a fully qualified mechanic, to service a modern, complex car. Particularly one that is built to very tight and exacting tolerances and designed to be driven at high speeds. Don't get me wrong, some people can do this in their own garage. But many cannot and do so anyway. My mechanic has spent tens of thousands of dollars on special tools and diagnostic equipment that most people just do not have lying around for their convenience every year or so. I have always valued the time that my mechanic spends with my Porsches, not just doing the requested maintenance but also inspecting other stuff I know little about. Now, this requires a long-term relationship with a shop that you can trust, otherwise it gets expensive.
It has always seemed to me a bit of a false economy, unless you are a fully qualified mechanic, to service a modern, complex car. Particularly one that is built to very tight and exacting tolerances and designed to be driven at high speeds. Don't get me wrong, some people can do this in their own garage. But many cannot and do so anyway. My mechanic has spent tens of thousands of dollars on special tools and diagnostic equipment that most people just do not have lying around for their convenience every year or so. I have always valued the time that my mechanic spends with my Porsches, not just doing the requested maintenance but also inspecting other stuff I know little about. Now, this requires a long-term relationship with a shop that you can trust, otherwise it gets expensive.
