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Old 08-07-2008, 01:51 PM
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As a final hip in my C4S purchase negotiation, the dealer threw in a 100.00 credit at the parts dept. What to spend it on?
I need a leather cleaner for the sand beige interior, some spots after 6 months of ownership. Is the Porsche product any good? If so, which one?
Old 08-07-2008, 01:57 PM
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i'd get some cool swag to wear at DE events. with that all wheel drive you'll be thriving in wet conditions and want to stand around in the rain bragging.

you can get cheaper very high quality leather cleaner (lexol or the like) outside the dealership.

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Now that is what I call generous. Tens of thousands of dollars spent and you get a hundy in shop credit. Mine was worse...I got to pick a hat and a free key chain.
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I got nothing - I asked, and they said they weren't allowed to give anything - got a good deal on the car, so I guess I should shut up and sit down
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Not a whole lot you'll get for 100 bucks at the Porsche parts shop.

Maybe a nice key chain, shirt, hat, etc.

I bet you'll be adding more to the 100 bucks once you decide.
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A credit toward an oil change or euro side markers or a K&N air filter.
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I'd put it towards a short shift kit if you don't already have it.
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Get the cool Porsche valve stem covers.
Unfortunately, they come with valves (which you won't need), but the aluminum covers are a nice touch for your beautiful car.
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Originally Posted by rockrich
As a final hip in my C4S purchase negotiation, the dealer threw in a 100.00 credit at the parts dept. What to spend it on?
I need a leather cleaner for the sand beige interior, some spots after 6 months of ownership. Is the Porsche product any good? If so, which one?
Porsche Brake fluid. Stuffs expensive.

And, an oil filter housing "wrench" by MANN if they have it. Has to be one of the good, cast alloy models... not the stamped pot metal cheapos.

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The valve covers are a very nice touch. Get those and the clear side markers.
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Rubber floor mats ... unless you ordered/prefer the carpet ones with the car.
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Get the Porsche tire gauge....it comes in a really nice case, and it's pretty damn nice altogether, and I think it's under $30. I got a few the other day for myself and some great special customers.
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Put it toward a SSK
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I think that should cover a jar of the Porsche label vaseline. I hear that is usefull when they have you grabbing your ankles for that first oil change$$$.
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Originally Posted by 968PORSCHE
I think that should cover a jar of the Porsche label vaseline. I hear that is usefull when they have you grabbing your ankles for that first oil change$$$.

Just documented and change your own oil.
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