Basic Service cost
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Basic Service cost
My 2019 Cayenne base is due for yearly basic oil change service. I don’t drive much this year so it’s only got about 2000 miles since last service and this one is based on time not miles. I am in Chicagoland burbs. Basic oil change plus inspections and top off other fluids is now…..$685.00
what are others being charged? These folks get $300/hr now for Porsche service. I think a $700 oil change is just obscene. Thoughts?
what are others being charged? These folks get $300/hr now for Porsche service. I think a $700 oil change is just obscene. Thoughts?
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My 2019 Cayenne base is due for yearly basic oil change service. I don’t drive much this year so it’s only got about 2000 miles since last service and this one is based on time not miles. I am in Chicagoland burbs. Basic oil change plus inspections and top off other fluids is now…..$685.00
what are others being charged? These folks get $300/hr now for Porsche service. I think a $700 oil change is just obscene. Thoughts?
what are others being charged? These folks get $300/hr now for Porsche service. I think a $700 oil change is just obscene. Thoughts?
The $685 price really is outrageous.
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My 2019 Cayenne base is due for yearly basic oil change service. I don’t drive much this year so it’s only got about 2000 miles since last service and this one is based on time not miles. I am in Chicagoland burbs. Basic oil change plus inspections and top off other fluids is now…..$685.00
what are others being charged? These folks get $300/hr now for Porsche service. I think a $700 oil change is just obscene. Thoughts?
what are others being charged? These folks get $300/hr now for Porsche service. I think a $700 oil change is just obscene. Thoughts?
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How much does a guy save by bringing his own oil?
Sounds like bringing your own raw meat to a restaurant, handing it to the waiter and saying "here ya go Dude, cook it for me".
Sounds like bringing your own raw meat to a restaurant, handing it to the waiter and saying "here ya go Dude, cook it for me".
Last edited by Hunky; Aug 14, 2024 at 09:40 AM.
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Life with high inflation. Labor costs in some markets have sky rocketed. I can still get an oil change for around $300. West coast is crazy expensive to service a Porsche. I will probably find out how expensive Florida is this winter as it’s looking like the 30k service will be done there. Best protection is to buy a service plan when purchasing a new Porsche. Too bad you can’t buy a service plan after initial sale.
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The Motul cost me $103.90 delivered. The oil change service at the Porsche dealership totaled $193.00. My total cost was $296.90. The dealer originally quoted me $350 for the overall service if they included the oil (Mobil 1).
My objective was to be able to use a preferred oil product rather than Mobil 1. I ended up saving about $50 (and some extra oil left over if I need to top the engine off later).
The Motul Specific is Porsche certified - the dealer had no questions or issues at all with me bringing the oil in or them using it for the service. The service advisor mentioned that they do it frequently for customers.
I'm fortunate that the Porsche dealer here is an excellent one.
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Originally Posted by Hunky
Personally not convinced that any synthetic oil is really that superior to another and have read many articles from people who know far more than most of us here who agree.
Back to the original topic....
Dealer costs are silly. I do most everything myself but we know these cars are complex and I cringe at going beyond the basic maintenance.
Last edited by 95_993; Aug 14, 2024 at 11:46 AM.