Maintenance costs?
11-14-2022, 11:26 PM
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Maintenance costs?
Looking to purchase my 1st GT3, a used 992 and wanted to see what the ballpark was for the 10k and 20k service and if there are any other big ticket items that I should know about and consider before purchase.
11-14-2022, 11:58 PM
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Very inexpensive to maintain (for a car of its performance class). And quite easy to DIY, if you are inclined.
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richardbf (11-15-2022)
11-15-2022, 12:00 AM
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Burning Brakes
Ask your dealer for exact costs. Prices will vary (sometimes wildly) across US. Also, 1st yr / 10k is included.
11-15-2022, 05:13 PM
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I would not agree that the DYI's for car are easy. Of course, it is all relative to your level of comfort and skills. A simple example is even taking off the wheels is an entire process especially for the first time besides the cost of the equipment to remove the wheels.
Everything on the car is expensive. In my area the service is $180+ / hour. As @OldGuy mentioned $900 for an oil change is expensive in my book.
Sure, the car is less expensive to maintain compared to a Ferrari or Lambo, but service and parts are not cheap.
Everything on the car is expensive. In my area the service is $180+ / hour. As @OldGuy mentioned $900 for an oil change is expensive in my book.
Sure, the car is less expensive to maintain compared to a Ferrari or Lambo, but service and parts are not cheap.
11-15-2022, 05:31 PM
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I agree the buy in to take off the wheels is steep!
Removing them the first time was a bitch, now easier...
I spent $2200 on the Renntec plus $500 on the Precision tool set up in addition $270 for an extra wheel socket.
If you don't have a torque wrench add another $2oo.
All in $3000 for the proper tools to remove the wheels,which is nuts!!
If you sell the car you probably can sell the tools for 60-70% of what you paid.
With the exception of the wheels basic maintenance (oil change / spark plugs) is straight forward if you have the tools and mechanical knowledge/skills..
carl
Removing them the first time was a bitch, now easier...
I spent $2200 on the Renntec plus $500 on the Precision tool set up in addition $270 for an extra wheel socket.
If you don't have a torque wrench add another $2oo.
All in $3000 for the proper tools to remove the wheels,which is nuts!!
If you sell the car you probably can sell the tools for 60-70% of what you paid.
With the exception of the wheels basic maintenance (oil change / spark plugs) is straight forward if you have the tools and mechanical knowledge/skills..
carl
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11-15-2022, 06:04 PM
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A lot of the DIY maintenance isn't hard. I just started doing mine and youtube videos are extremely helpful. Last time I did an oil change myself was on a 1977 Honda civic in 1984. I just did the oil changes on two of my Porsches 6 months ago for about $180 for both and it was easy. It would have cost me over $1000 for both at my dealership. For the wheels, maybe borrow the torque wrench from a local buddy - that is what I am doing.
Another option is to find a reputable independent shop that focuses on Porsches or euro cars. Ask your PCA club who they recommend. They are about 1/2 the cost of the dealership.
Another option is to find a reputable independent shop that focuses on Porsches or euro cars. Ask your PCA club who they recommend. They are about 1/2 the cost of the dealership.
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11-15-2022, 06:06 PM
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I would not agree that the DYI's for car are easy. Of course, it is all relative to your level of comfort and skills. A simple example is even taking off the wheels is an entire process especially for the first time besides the cost of the equipment to remove the wheels.
Everything on the car is expensive. In my area the service is $180+ / hour. As @OldGuy mentioned $900 for an oil change is expensive in my book.
Sure, the car is less expensive to maintain compared to a Ferrari or Lambo, but service and parts are not cheap.
Everything on the car is expensive. In my area the service is $180+ / hour. As @OldGuy mentioned $900 for an oil change is expensive in my book.
Sure, the car is less expensive to maintain compared to a Ferrari or Lambo, but service and parts are not cheap.
But as mentioned above, You Tube can be very helpful.
$180 is what my Indy shop charges.
My Porsche dealer is more like $250 an hour, but they will never tell you.
Everything is "a la carte" like on a predetermined menu. But $250 an hour seems to be what it dopes out to, at the dealership.
You Tube video by Jeff Strimel:
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11-15-2022, 06:14 PM
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I guess I’m a veteran of Centerlock wheels for several years and already had all the tools before acquiring my latest model. I guess maybe I was too flippant about it, but once you have the tools and a little experience, it’s all quite straightforward (and far easier to do than on any other exotic - many of which make it de facto impossible to avoid the dealer for service).