30 K MIle Service at the Porsche dealer...?

[calvani]

The estimated $880 for the 30 K service *does not* include changing the plugs. For an '01 Boxster this is recommended at 60 K miles...If the plugs were to be changed the dealer would charge a total of ~$1200! Sigh....

But still, ~ $880 for changing the oil, filters and performing the checks sounds like a rip off to me...

Believe me, I don't like picking my wallet unnecessarily

Humberto-

[Thumper]

Why is changing plugs so much? Do they have to drop the engine to do it?

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by Thumper

Why is changing plugs so much? Do they have to drop the engine to do it?

In the 996, it takes about 3 hours, most of which is removing the various shields and parts that are in the way to get to the plugs. I assume it is similar in the Box but I have never been under there during the plug process.

[calvani]

HI Folks...At the last moment I decided to check the conditions for my extended warranty (which was not purchased through the Porsche dealer), and I found out that I can actually bring my car for service to *any* mechanic (or even do it myself). I simply have to keep all receipts of the service/parts, and naturally, perform the service in accordance with the owner's manual....

That being the case, I took the Boxster to a reputable Porsche mechanic in the Baltimore area (Genady Soykher @ GT Performance). I watched as they performed all the 30 k service checks and changed the air/oil/oil filters...The entire work took only 2 hours for a total of $207!!! So, I really don't know where the 5 hour estimate from the dealer comes from, but I am really glad I decided to take this route...$900 for the 30 k miles service is simply not honest in my opinion...

Humberto-

[Brucelee]

I could not agree with you more. As you can imagine, I don't use the dealer for these services.

Aye Carumba!

Originally Posted by calvani

The estimated $880 for the 30 K service *does not* include changing the plugs. For an '01 Boxster this is recommended at 60 K miles...If the plugs were to be changed the dealer would charge a total of ~$1200! Sigh....

But still, ~ $880 for changing the oil, filters and performing the checks sounds like a rip off to me...

Believe me, I don't like picking my wallet unnecessarily

Humberto-