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YOUR RESEARCHPurchasing a 996 next week and need advice
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Although, the one I did contact flat out lied to me about the service intervals to try and get me to change the oil at 8k for $400.
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I am purchasing a 1999 996 with 60k miles next week. I have a couple of questions and need some guidance. I am going to make an appointment with a local dealer for a PPI. What is necessary for a Porsche approved warranty?
Secondly, in Los Angeles, does anyone have experience with independent vs. dealer service? I have taken my wife's Cayenne to Porsche Beverly Hills (found them pretty arrogant and unhelpful) and Downtown LA Porsche (they were pretty good, althoug lousy detailers and expensive) The Cayenne being an '06 doesn't need much so I have not pursued an independent shop. Although, the one I did contact flat out lied to me about the service intervals to try and get me to change the oil at 8k for $400.
thanks in advance.
It would be very interesting to read a 996 buyers guide.
You can find much info here, and quite good advices.
In Total 911 magazine you'll find the guide. I wrote my own particular guide but it's in spanish though perhaps it would help you just watching the pics:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...&showfile=1107
This is not being purchased from a dealer, the info on the Porsche website is unclear about the qualifications for a warranty, does anyone know another warranty option for a '99?
Is it worth seeking an independent mechanic in genreal?
Gracias Joaquin para la guia. Puedo leer un poquito Espanol.
I think it's definitely worth the effort to find a good indy. Of course if your Indy is going to charge you $400 for an oil change you probably want to keep looking around. I'm sure a SoCal member will speak up with a recommendation.
Your only option if you want to get a warranty on a '99 is an aftermarket third part warranty - Porsche will not warranty the car. If you do a search you'll find lots of discussion on aftermarket warranties on this forum.
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