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Porsche Cayenne S 40K service questions

10 messages,  Last post on Dec 17, 2009 at 8:17 AM

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#3 of 10 Re: 04 Cayenne S 40K service Question! [steve_] by Cayenne81

Jan 02, 2009 (4:21 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 02, 2009 2:10 pm)
that's weird . When I call dealer they quote me 950 for the service . You know why is this?

#4 of 10 Re: 04 Cayenne S 40K service Question! [Cayenne81] by steve_ HOST

Jan 02, 2009 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: Cayenne81 (Jan 02, 2009 4:21 pm)
Dealer has a boat payment?
 
Service writers generally are on commission so the more services they sell, the more money they make. So the dealer may be trying to upsell you on some stuff that Porsche says you don't need.
 
If you compare our list with the list of things the dealer wants to do and they match, then the dealer is likely overcharging you.
 
You may want to ask for a quote for an oil change and have to some items inspected instead of saying "40,000 mile service" and see what the quote is.

#5 of 10 Re: 04 Cayenne S 40K service Question! [steve_] by Cayenne81

Jan 05, 2009 (11:37 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 02, 2009 7:43 pm)
What items are important to ask to be inspected?
 
I got a quote for 210 oil change-

#6 of 10 Re: 04 Cayenne S 40K service Question! [Cayenne81] by steve_ HOST

Jan 05, 2009 (12:17 pm)

Replying to: Cayenne81 (Jan 05, 2009 11:37 am)
Everything on the Edmunds' list comes from Porsche. So it's all "important."
 
Maybe it's time to find an independent shop?

#7 of 10 Re: 04 Cayenne S 40K service Question! [steve_] by daddy00

Aug 11, 2009 (9:47 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 05, 2009 12:17 pm)
Steve,
 
I received a combined 36K and 40K service quote on my `08 Cayenne for $750 from Red Line Motors in Purceville, VA (on Route 7, about six miles west of Leesburg). Evidently, they need to replace the spark plugs in the 36K service which is the only thing.
 
Seem pretty good, but a 40 minute drive from Reston, VA.
 
I used to go to Porsche at Tysons Corner, but could never get out of there for less than $1,500

#8 of 10 Re: 04 Cayenne S 40K service Question! [daddy00] by steve_ HOST

Aug 11, 2009 (11:16 am)

Replying to: daddy00 (Aug 11, 2009 9:47 am)
My sister's back in VA and the repair prices seem a bit steep there. Pays to shop around!

#9 of 10 Re: 04 Cayenne S 40K service Question! [steve_] by number8

Dec 17, 2009 (6:19 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 02, 2009 2:10 pm)
Are the plugs that hard to change. Oil changes can be done pretty much by any place for 60- 70 dollars with synthetic oil. The visuals are pretty easy to do yourself.

#10 of 10 Re: 04 Cayenne S 40K service Question! [number8] by steve_ HOST

Dec 17, 2009 (8:17 am)

Replying to: number8 (Dec 17, 2009 6:19 am)
Best let an owner address that one.
 
But in general, plugs are harder to get to these days. There's a lot of stuff crammed into engine compartments, and they are often hidden under plastic shields and other parts. There's one plug on my 10 year old minivan that I've never seen, so I let the mechanic handle it when the 105k change interval came around.

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