1st Service Completed - 06' - 987

[tomk17]

Just had my first ever Porsche dealer service. Car is a 2006 987 with 8,600 miles (summer car only). The "Service Reminder" message pops up on the message display when you approach the 2yr time interval regardless of mileage.

They took it easy on me; changed oil and filter, checked air and cabin filters (both were OK and not replaced), tire pressure and other basic stuff. Grand total $225. Not terrible and although cheaper options may have been available (thought about doing it myself) it's the first $ I spent on the car since new. Car has been flawless.

[RobZ]

Not too bad. I needed more things done so I just serviced it myself and paid $200 or so. I don't have a dealer near me.

12 quarts M1 0w40 (2 extra Q) $75
Oil filter $15
Drain plug & new washer $5
Cabin filter $20
Air filter $25
Serpintine belt $30
Bosch wipers $30
Six pack of Michelob Ultra $6
Feeling manly because I had $75 worth of clothes ruined by grease and oil: Priceless (so much for saving money)

I think this is outstanding. You have had the car about 2 years and drove 8,600 miles for an operating cost of $225 during that time period. That is about 2.5 cents per (s)mile.

[RobZ]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

I think this is outstanding. You have had the car about 2 years and drove 8,600 miles for an operating cost of $225 during that time period. That is about 2.5 cents per (s)mile.

Very true. Especially after hearing about people who've spent thousands on repairs within the first year.

[bigb]

Originally Posted by RobZ

Very true. Especially after hearing about people who've spent thousands on repairs within the first year.

Well, most repairs that get posted about and cost $$$ are done out of warranty - the in-warranty repairs either go unreported and/or don't pinch as much because they are free. I don't know many owners who have had to spend thousands of dollars in repairwork in the 1st year of buying a new boxster!

Of course, had the OP driven 20k miles or so, he would've been looking at a set of tires if not more.

That said, ~$200 for 2 yrs of ownership is nothing to sneeze at. Good looking car too

[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.