cole328

Gents wanted to get some advice on the following issue. My car is an '08 997S with ~ 24kmiles on it, and is a leased vehicle. I have dligently changed the oil every 5-6K miles, and have done at least 3 brake flushes on it thus far due to track events. Rear pads at almost 80% still, and fronts at around 60% or so. The lease is up in 12 months, and I expect at that point I will be around 36K miles on the car.

Since I will likely either turn the car in at lease end and walk away, or lease a new one, is it worth doing (read "necessary) the "major" service at my next oil change, which would likely be the 30K mark?, or do you think if I turned in the car at lease end slightly under the 36K miles mark, I would likely not get tagged, since the booklet indicates that plus, air filter, serpentine belt, etc., don't need to technically be done until 36K.

I am leaning toward the former, as at least I know that for 6-8K miles remaining on the lease, the car will be in great shape, and at lease end, all issues will be buttoned up. My local indie, who I love, quoted me $995, which seemed fair, as it includes oil change, brake flush, plus, air filter and serpentine belt.

Appreciate your thoughts

SS

Frino

Sounds to me like the only items you are missing are the air and pollen filter replacements. That's about all I would do at this point given your lease turn-in scenario. Parts will be about $100.

News to me that the serpentine belt needs to be changed at 36K miles...need to check one that out.

cole328

Does the price sound reasonable?

MyEmily

Think the lease agreement indicated lessee req to maintain the vehicle according to manufacturer's recommended schedule.

abe

But you don't have to do it at the dealership. Take it to and independent and keep the receipts for documentation. It will cost you alot less if you shop around.
abe

limey940

right, you dont have to worry about resale etc, just get it done cheaply somewhere, im assuming you would not be allowed to DIY due to lease terms