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Importance of specialist service history

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i am considering purchasing a 996 Carrera 4 that has had regular services and oil changes but most of them at a mechanic which does not appear have any particular Porsche experience.

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i am considering purchasing a 996 Carrera 4 that has had regular services and oil changes but most of them at a mechanic which does not appear have any particular Porsche experience.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

i am considering purchasing a 996 Carrera 4 that has had regular services and oil changes but most of them at a mechanic which does not appear have any particular Porsche experience.  Is this an issue? The car has about 75,000kms on the clock and I will get a PPI done by a Porsche specialist before any purchase. Thanks in advance

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An issue?  If they knew what they were doing and the services were regular, no issue at all.  There is not much specialist knowledge needed so wouldn't over think it. I'd let the outcome of the PPI guide you.

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You'd want to see that the applicable service regime was being followed.  Therefore the minor, yearly, minor, major (minor and yearly are interchangeable-ish) regime was clearly indicated in the service book.  If it's just oil changes it means that the belt, plugs and filters might still be original !  Di sclaimer: that regime is the one that is applicable for 996.2 up until late 2003.

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It should have oil and filter every year, brake fluid every other year and plugs and belts every four years (to put it simply).

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks everyone for your help.  Most appreciated

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