Yearly repairs? Thinking of selling - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Vista glass · 07-25-2012, 03:55 AM

I have spent $4200 on maintenance this year. That includes a new clutch ( I knew that going in and budgeted for it based on the PPI , negotiated the price down with the PO based on the PPI) did the IMS while in there, some new brake pads, 2 oil changes, replaced turn signal clockspring.I put a new set of Pilot Sports on (I knew that going in and budgeted for it based on the PPI, negotiated the price down with the PO based on the PPI) Minus PO price reduction I have put $2200 into one fine fun ride. The PPI was money well spent ! it helped me get some of the undone maintenance costs from the PO.

jcb986 · 07-25-2012, 07:00 AM

I went to Pelican to see what the parts cost for your repairs. Couple of hundred bucks for the parts. Labor cost was really high...the dealer may have been cheaper.

BerneseMtnDog · 07-25-2012, 01:06 PM

I bought my 2000 base in May of 2010 at which time I spent about $1800 replacing the clutch, flywheel, RMS, IMS bearing, AOS and other assorted small things like the serpentine belt. Since that time I've had to replace the headlight switch, water pump and motor mount for about $500 or so. The only maintenance I've had to do since May of 2011 is the whistling vent valve for the carbon canister at about $100. My car was well cared for before me by a Porsche mechanic who kept records. I wouldn't own this car if I couldn't do the wrenching myself and I'd never buy a Pcar that didn't have a documented history of owner love.

Steve

Crono0001 · 07-25-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jcb986

I went to Pelican to see what the parts cost for your repairs. Couple of hundred bucks for the parts. Labor cost was really high...the dealer may have been cheaper.

That's a first. My mechanic charges anywhere between $80 to $120 per hour depending on the job.
How much do you guys usually pay for a mechanic to do things?

.. that is, those of you who are like me and not brave (or smart?... or willing due to laziness :P ) enough to wrench it yourself.

Once again, happy to be apart of this community. Lots of informative, helpful folks here.