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Old 07-19-2008, 03:31 PM   #1
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But, the potential costs involved with a +12 year old Porsche is very daunting.
Agreed, on my brothers 87 just changing the clutch costs upwards of $2200. Plus the maintenance is much more regular, parts are more expensive, and so is the labor.
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Old 07-19-2008, 03:53 PM   #2
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fragdude, I hear ya brotha!

The clutch on the 993 turbo is engine out service and $3,000 easy. A valve job is also engine out and starts at $12k...plus the "while you are in there" stuff added on.

An oil change at a well respected indy shop in Chicago is +$330. It requires 2 oil filters, removal of an under body engine bay panel, the right rear wheel and part of the wheel well liner and 11-12 quarts of full synthetic oil(they recommend Royal Purple 15W40). And you have to add the oil real-real slowly.
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Old 07-19-2008, 05:27 PM   #3
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fragdude, I hear ya brotha!

The clutch on the 993 turbo is engine out service and $3,000 easy. A valve job is also engine out and starts at $12k...plus the "while you are in there" stuff added on.

An oil change at a well respected indy shop in Chicago is +$330. It requires 2 oil filters, removal of an under body engine bay panel, the right rear wheel and part of the wheel well liner and 11-12 quarts of full synthetic oil(they recommend Royal Purple 15W40). And you have to add the oil real-real slowly.
Bmussatti, I foresee...large bills in your future...and much enjoyment!
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