stellman

Was quoted $325/hour here in Austin for Porsche dealer labor rate. Is that the going rate around the US?

It just seems... like a lot. heh

pirahna

And that's at book time, not actual time, Find a good indy.

Rudyr

idk, i paid $400 w/ pca discount at a midwestern porsche dealership for an oil change. $125 in parts, the rest labor. since i barely drive the car, i'm like **** it, just keep it up at the dealer, but tbh i was kind of shocked when they quoted that amount. i might go indy moving forward.

cds4402

It is a lot. I got the same quote from South Austin. I’m looking for an Indy between San Antonio and Austin.

stellman

Check Longhorn Region PCA for recommendations of an Indy in the corridor. The shops I know of are all in Austin, with the "south-est" being Moorespeed.

dlbehrns

WHAT? $125 for a f'ing oil filter. Porsche Engine Oil Filter - Mahle OX1281DECO | FCP Euro

Rudyr

No, parts = oil, filter, gasket, etc.

stellman

Forgot about Esses Racing in Buda.

RocketGuy3

Gatdang, I think my local dealer wants about $250/hour IIRC? Though that was a couple years ago, probably higher now. I usually go to an independent mechanic I've used for 15 years, but during that time, his labor rates have about tripled. They're now at $190/hour, which I think is still too high, but maybe that's just what you have to deal with when you want good service on a Porsche these days...? That or DIY, I suppose.

FWIW, the aforementioned indy wants half an hour of labor for an oil change and about 90 mins for a brake fluid flush. The latter seems like a bit much to me, but the time for the oil change is reasonable.