Hi...got a question. Will need to take my MY99 996 in sometime within the next 6mos for 15k "reccommened" service...the local dealer/service guys at HBL quoted me about $800 for the whole thing...while Porsche of Silver Spring (Tischer's) quoted me $575 approx. Why the big difference in price quotes? Do they dealers do that much a superior job than an independant mechanic/technician? Anyway any referrals of shops in the area with experience that do good work would be appreciated. Also please include contact #'s and/or addresses as I got a name of a shop once but no number and couldn't find it listed in directory assistance or white pages. Thanks for the input before hand...it's nice to know what prev P-car owners think and have experienced since I am still a newbie. Mdrob ===================== MY99 996 (mine) '01 BMW 325xi (mine) '04 ML350 (herz) 3y/o daughter and 5 y/o son (Ourz)
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I've been to Intersport (Spring Hill Road in Vienna, VA) for small tweaks but like you am a relative newbie here. I now have an extended warranty and Intersport said they accept my policy. I've also heard great things about Curry's. There's a Porsche vs. BMW hp shootout at Curry's today; if I can get the clan together in time I'll make a run up there. Intersport [phone removed] 1524 Springhill Rd Units Arlington, VA 22201 http://www.currysauto.com/ Also look at www.dorkiphus.com a great DC area Porsche board
Thanks I'll have to check them out and give them a call.... Mdrob ===================== MY99 996 (mine) '01 BMW 325xi (mine) '04 ML350 (herz) 3y/o daughter and 5 y/o son (Ourz)
mdrob...I will second that (just moved from McLean) and the general consensus is Intersport is the place to go.
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