What Will Annual Service Cost?

First annual service, 2002 Targa, 4000 miles. What are dealers charging for this? Thanks!

Mine was about $400.00, it varies from dealer to dealer. From the Porsche site: 15,000; 45,000; 75,000; 105,000 mile service Required for the Emmission Control System Maintenance every 15,000 miles * Change engine oil Required Maintenance and Lubrication Service Major maintenance at: 15,000; 45,000; 75,000 and 105,000 miles * Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory * Underside of vehicle and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and chafine (wires, lines and hoses) Underbody paneling: Check that the underbody paneling is securely fastened - replace any damaged and/or missing panels. * Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level * Coolant hoses: Check condition. Radiators and air inlets: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage Coolant: check level and anitfreeze * Particle filter: Replace filter element * Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for signs of damage, correct routing and corrosion Brake fluid: Check level * Drive shaft: Visual inspection of the boots for leaks and signs of damage * Tires and spare wheel: Check condition and tire pressure * Door locks, lid locks and safety hook of the front lid, Check to ensure that they are adjusted correctly and function properly * Vehicle lights: Check operation All headlights: Check setting Horn: Check operation * Windshield washer, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings, make sure to check the antifreeze during winter months * All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation * During road or dynamometer test: Brake pedal and parking brake (also operating travel), engine, clutch, transmission, automatic speed control, steering system, heating, air-conditioning system and instruments: Operation-test * Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks Additional maintenance every 60,000 miles * Replace polyrib belt Additional maintenance every 90,000 miles * Manual transmission: Change oil * Automatic transmission: Change ATF and ATF filter * Differentials: Change oil (includes front differential, if equipped) Note: On vehicles which are driven less than 9,000 miles yearly, a yearly maintenance must be performed. A scheduled maintenance with oil-filter change must be performed after 2 years at the latest, unless the mileage for a scheduled major maintenance is reached earlier. If the yearly mileage is more than 9,000 miles, it is recommended to perform the maintenance at the scheduled mileage intervals. Proper care and maintenance will preserve the value of your Porsche and safeguard its functional capability. This will also protect your right to make warranty claims. The terms "inspect" and "check" include all associated work such as checking the condition, adjustments, readjustments, corrections and replenishment. They do not include the repair, replacement or overhaul of components or assemblies. The maintenance points are valid for all vehicle types of the model line in question.

Hi, I ws just quotd 780 for the 15,000 mile service. I opted for a 225.00 filter and oil change <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

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smjjpres - The annual service, for cars driven under 9,000 miles since last servicing, I was quoted $190.00 tax from Paul Miller Porsche in Fairfield, NJ: <a href="http://www.paulmillerporsche.com" target="_blank">http://www.paulmillerporsche.com</a> I also have a 2002 996 that is going in on St. Patty's Day for its yearly maintenance. I actually had the Mobil 1 changed at ~2.8K miles to remove break-in filings. Pages 8

I've never bought a brand new car (always too concerned with depreciation) and therefore have never owned a car under warranty however I've got an order in on a GT3. Are the regular servicings not covered under the warranty during that period!?

I paid just over $400 today (milage is 18,500). The 15,000 mile service was substantially more - I think in the $750 range.

looks like the dealer gets $400 to do an oil change, and checks all the fluid levels, in my shop I do the same thing for $18.00 labor plus the parts and I have over 40 years of german auto experience

My '02 Carrera with 4,000 miles was $250 (for the annual maintenance for vehicles driven less than 9,000 miles, plus oil change).

I went to my dealer today. I've got 2700 miles after a year. and he told me to do NOTHING. Said if I get up to the 6000-9000 mile mark this summer to bring it in fo ran oild change. What do you guys think. Should I cange the oild now anyway??

I would definatley change the oil. I don't know what kind of driving you do(short trips, hard driving will effect oil performance)but having effective oil in your motor is one of the best ways to protect it. It is relativley cheap maintenance and most recommend yearly changes regardless of mileage.

I did my first change at 1,000 miles, but have always known to be aggressive on preventive maintenance. My dealer said wait until 10-15K miles for 1st oil change. My thought is there may be more for the dealer in the long run with by the book oil changes. I think some of that already has occurred with 993's that had long oil change intervals of ~ 15K, and now realizing abnormal engine wear.

Hi Cable Guy - I would change the oil now or soon... If I read your post correctly, you've got the origional oil from when the factory first started it up 2700 miles ago. Mobil One will hold up perfectly well for a lot longer, but changing the oil & filter now will allow you to flush out any metal fragments floating around in there from the initial castings, etc... Scientifically, I don't know how critical this is, but I always feel much better doing it.

Scott5, I think the same way as you, but PORSCHE claims there is no need. They say you can go 15,000 miles before the first oil change. I'll probably change it anyway!