Penn4S

Just received a quote from German Auto Specialists in Plymouth Meeting Pa. Great price of just over $1300 with me supplying the oil. they are a bit far from me but they did my GT4 short shift install and overall check of my vehicle and did a great job. They will use the Porsche 40K checklist and include brake flush.
Much, much better than what the dealer wanted from me. Great to have solid Indies nearby.

LexVan

That's a good price.

Ask for the engine filters and spark plugs back. Post pictures here.

Also consider doing the serpentine belt early, since the bumper is already off.

subshooter

I have an INDY that used to race Porches professionally and then opened up his own shop after he retired from it. Not my 911 but he just did the 40k service on my 981. $771 which included all parts and labor. It did not include a loaner. I walked down to the local pub and had a beer and lunch instead, while I waited. It also didn't include a wash and a vacuum.

Oil change
Spark plugs
Cabin filters X2
Engine Filters
Brake flush

This is simple stuff. The dealers are a rip off for anything that is just routine. Why pay a high priced highly qualified and trained mechanic to do an oil change? I don't get the dealership's business models.

They need to have a graded approach to assigning techs to maintenance work.

dgoldenz

I had mine done at Trophy Performance in Las Vegas, they charged me something like $650 in labor and I provided the parts which were around $350. Dealer was probably $2k. Also got a discount on exhaust install since the bumper was already off for the service. $1300-1400 seems reasonable enough.

evilfij

What Indy subshooter?

I have my personal mechanic who has worked on all my cars who I trust (he did extensive work on my lotus to a high standard -- guy is a savant), but it would be nice to have someone near the other house too.

Penn4S

Good idea Lex. I will post pics when I get them back.

They will check the belt as I only have 27k on the car should not need much more.

subshooter

Fairwinds Automotive  
Autoshop repair shop in New Castle County, Delaware
Address: 814 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701
Hours: Open today · 8AM–5PM
Phone: (302) 322-5296

evilfij

Thanks!

flatsick

Hope that was Stewart's 😜

991carreradriver

I just performed the equivalent of the 40k service on my GT3 (We do at 10k) . Here was the cost:
6 plugs - $143 - Time 45 minutes
Two engine air filters - $69 - 15 minutes
Rear bumper cover removal and install - 45 mins
Oil change and filter - $80 - time including drain wait time and protective plate removal and install - 1.3
Cabin air filters -Frunk & cabin - $60 - 15 mins
Brake Flush - Motul 600 $34 - 1 hr

Total cost = $396
Total time = 4.3 hrs

None of the above work requires any special tools beyond a basic set of box wrench's; sockets, including Torx and Etorx and a Motive bleeder.

LexVan

Great work, 991carreradriver! Factor in that dealerships charge approx $200/hour, and you can see how the tab quickly becomes a +$1,300 job.

I recently paid $1,500 and that included an early seprt belt change, so, I'm quit happy with my 40K job.

I'd also imagine you're a $200/hour kind-of-guy, so net-net, you're in-line. With the added benefit that the job is done right, the first time, and the pleasure of putting your hands on the car.

991carreradriver

I really enjoy doing my own Mx and saving some $$$ makes me feel like its a worthwhile endeavor.


Here's one clean and one dirty air filter.

Porsche_nuts

That's awesome. Good for you. I plan to follow your lead.

Churchill

This was my experience as well doing the 40K. Pretty simple stuff, and on a 991S there's no protective plate to R&R so the oil change is even quicker. Highly encourage guys to do this work for themselves. It's really not hard, it's fun and rewarding, you'll get to know your car better, and you save a lot of dough.

Joec500

I had mine done at a local San Francisco Bay Area Indie for right around 800-900. So I think you can find cheaper in a market with cheaper labor prices. SF Bay Area is pretty high.