Newly acquired '05 Boxster S - what needs to be done?

[dagdisco03]

I have to agree the Edmund's labor cost are crazy talk. If you had a Chevy Cruz you would be paying more then what is listed there. I think they must be doing some sort of time cost avg to come up with those numbers. I like Edmund's and always use it while shopping for cars. But those labor cost are simply not realistic. Also for parts they my be generic pricing based on avg spark plug cost for all cars not car specific. I have not bought plugs for the Box yet but in my BMW's I'd be hard pressed to find plugs online for under $15 a piece. I think you would have to find a bargain cheap plug to fit the car at $5.33 each. Your in lawn mower plug cost. Figure first year cost to make the car right if you don't have records 3K to 6K with some of that as diy to lower total cost. I bet your Indy will do an oil change and spark plug change for $800 out the door for example. Same thing diy can be done for $175.

[southernstar]

IMO, dghii's post is spot on the money. When having your oil changed I would ask the mechanic to cut open your oil filter to check for particles of metal/plastic. I would also consider purchasing a magnetic drain plug. Otherwise, there is noting I can add.

Cheers!