30K mile service???????

Originally Posted by ekam

I don't follow those 30K or 45K service... they're designed for the dealer to make money.

What is on the 30K service anyway? I can't imagine anything more than wheel alignment, oil change, check coolant level, check brake fluid level, etc etc.....

You are going to wish you did, one day, when you go to sell your car. You drive and own a performance sports car, but you don't know the maintenance requirements. Seems kind of silly to me.

There is so much information here, to be unknowledgeable about such an important subject is irresponsible.

[ekam]

I think everyone said everything needed to say... 30K service is simply a glorified oil change.

I follow my own intervals for spark plugs (60k), oil change (6k), brake fluid (2 yrs), alignment (1 yr), air/cabin filter (30k), coolant (5 yrs).

I don't need a stealer to tell me I need new rotors or brake pads because "they're almost done" without telling you the actual thickness of the rotors & pads. They're hurting and will try to make you buy unnecessary replacement parts just because.

Pay $1300 if you sleep better letting some trainee at the dealer do these basic visual "inspections" for you. I certainly would spend the money somewhere else.

[Jaxonalden]

As you can see, if you’re capable of looking under your car and identifying leaks and changing the obvious consumables that you'll be fine. I'm not going to give a dealership my money to do what I should be doing anyway. Preventive maintenance is part of car ownership; it's also one way to bond with the one that's slinging your ass around at 110mph.

$1000 to do these things? Please.

Boxster (986) Maintenance Schedules - Major Maintenance US (from MY04)
Major maintenance after: 30,000, 60,000, 90,000, 120,000 miles etc. (48,000, 96,000, 144,000, 192,000 km etc.) OK
Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
Polyrib belt: Check condition
Change the engine oil and oil filter
Replace the spark plugs
Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses)
Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, installation and damage
Coolant hoses: Check condition;
Radiators and air inlets at front: Visual inspection for external contamination and blockage;
Coolant: Check the level and antifreeze protection
Air cleaner: Replace the filter element
Particle filter: Replace the filter element
Fuel system: Visual inspection for damage, routing and secure fit of line connections
Power steering: Check the fluid level and bellows
Parking brake: Checking the free play of the parking brake lever
Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear
Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion. Checking the brake fluid level
Clutch: Check the play and pedal end position
Steering gear: Visually inspect the bellows for damage
Tie rod joints: Check the play and dust bellows
Axle joints: Check play, visual inspection of dust bellows for damage, check screw connections of running gear adjustment facility, front and rear, for secure fit
Drive shafts: Perform a visual inspection of the boots for leaks and damage
Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage, check suspension
Tires and spare wheel (collapsible wheel): Check the condition and the tire pressure
Check the door locks, lid locks and safety hooks of the front lid to ensure that they are secure and functioning properly:
Check lid lock, front and rear; Check safety hook, front lid; Function test, check door lock; Check door and lid tightening torques
Seat belts: Check function and condition
Vehicle lighting: Check function; All headlights: Check adjustment; Horn: Check operation.
Windscreen wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings, pay attention to antifreeze protection in the winter months.
Electrical equipment as well as warning and indicator lights: Check operation.
Test drive:
Remote control, front seats, foot and parking brakes (also actuation travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, ParkAssist, automatic speed control, TC/PSM switch, heating, air-conditioning system and instruments: Check operation.
Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks

[gRed04]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

You are going to wish you did, one day, when you go to sell your car. You drive and own a performance sports car, but you don't know the maintenance requirements. Seems kind of silly to me.

There is so much information here, to be unknowledgeable about such an important subject is irresponsible.

I agree, you wont be able to get 15k for your car and will have to settle for 14.5k.

Really all that is needed is oil and filters change. You want to pay a dealer 1k additional to visually inspect about 20 items then that is your choice.