1st Service Completed - 06' - 987

[LoveBunny]

That's not bad for maintenance and repair costs over the first two years.

This may sound like a stupid question, but does it in any way affect your warranty to have an independent shop do regular maintenance while the car is under warranty? I have a shop I'd rather go to than the dealer if I have a choice.

[kavlono]

That is not true that at 20k miles you need new tires. I had my first dealer service on a new 07 at 20k miles adn the bill was jus about $225, My next service is at 40k when the dealer siad I will probably need new tires. I think this priciing and service schedule is outstanding and one of the better features of the Porsche. Imaging buying a corvette and haveing to go back to a Chevy dealer every 5k miles?
Yuck!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigb]

Originally Posted by kavlono

That is not true that at 20k miles you need new tires. I had my first dealer service on a new 07 at 20k miles adn the bill was jus about $225, My next service is at 40k when the dealer siad I will probably need new tires. I think this priciing and service schedule is outstanding and one of the better features of the Porsche. Imaging buying a corvette and haveing to go back to a Chevy dealer every 5k miles?
Yuck!!!!!!!!!!!

Kavlono, you are one of the few people who has had a set last 40k miles. If you look around (there are threads on this and other boards on this topic), you will find that most rears go out around 20k miles -- the fronts do tend to last a bit longer.

[bigb]

Originally Posted by LoveBunny

That's not bad for maintenance and repair costs over the first two years.

This may sound like a stupid question, but does it in any way affect your warranty to have an independent shop do regular maintenance while the car is under warranty? I have a shop I'd rather go to than the dealer if I have a choice.

LB, since laws vary by state, I can only tell you about CA -- you can take your car to any authorized mechanic for servicing. There is no requirement to go to the dealer, or even use factory parts (you are allowed to use OEM equivalents).

Also agree that a mere couple of hundred bucks ain't too bad for owing a porsche for a couple of years

[Quickurt]

I'm at 20,600 on my '06. It is a Porsche Certified car and the first 20K maintenance was done as part of the certification process at 10,200, so it's not due any maintenance until 30k, or Oct. 2009, whichever comes first. I took it in at 20k becasue I just have a hard time with running any oil 20k miles and was almost insulted by the service department telling me I was foolish for not trusting Porsche service intervals. I said okay, Porsche is certifying this car to 100k miles so if they don't want me putting new Mobil1 and filters in it every 10k, so be it.
My Mazda gets oil every 5k (Mobil1 also - 6 qts.) and maintenece at 15k and 30k intervals. It feels "funny" with a Porsche you don't spend more money on than a Mazda......

[super66]

$225 for the the service is dirt cheap! I'm too lazy to check but I think the 20K runs closer to 4-500 at the illinois dealers....now if I get a lot of no ways, I'll go get the invoice and double check

[LoveBunny]

Originally Posted by super66

$225 for the the service is dirt cheap! I'm too lazy to check but I think the 20K runs closer to 4-500 at the illinois dealers....now if I get a lot of no ways, I'll go get the invoice and double check

That sounds cheap to me too. I was under the impression that I'd have to have my car serviced after a year for around $500. Mine is a daily driver though.

[Quickurt]

Originally Posted by LoveBunny

That sounds cheap to me too. I was under the impression that I'd have to have my car serviced after a year for around $500. Mine is a daily driver though.

That's what I've been told to expect for the standard 20k maintenance.

[PWebRPH]

This does sound cheap, and reading this post made me dig out the first service the previous owner of my 05S did at around 17k. The receipt states the 20k service performed = $465, plus cabin air filter ($82.39) and air filter insert ($46.74). Out the door with labor, taxes, etc. = $909.12 courtesy of Beverly Hills Porsche.
Sounds like you got a good deal.