Just hit 100k and dumped $3k into my 15 S. Engine mounts, shock replace, fluids, pcv. Intend to drive this car until it dies ????. Nothing serious yet. Appreciate your insights
They are very good. With air suspension they tow better than they have any right to.
My 996.1 is my first Porsche, and it’s consistently able to make me happy. Even the dumb lights are aging surprisingly well.
If your track focused or canyon carving a cayman is actually the more rewarding drive, especially MT.
Was lucky and found a set of 996 calipers front and back from someone that was parting out a carerra. Couldn't be happier with them, pedal is firm and confident inspiring
I replaced a windshield on a 981 cayman on a windshield insurance claim. The cost was nothing.
The only silly charges are for the cabin and engine air filters (33.90 + 55.34 + 215.00 = $304.24 yikes!) and the serpentine belt replacement (64.46 + 215.00 = $279.46 yikes!).
Changing all three of these things (air filters and serpentine belt) would take about 10 minutes for a high school kid who's changed similar parts on a Ford or Toyota before, or maybe up to 30 minutes for someone with zero experience who watches some DIY videos on YouTube.
I also dislike how serpentine belts have been rebranded into "drive belts" because everyone knows changing a serpentine belt requires one wrench and takes 2 minutes on most cars (including 997's), but nobody knows what a "drive belt" is (but it sounds important if you want to drive!).
$29.53 each for six spark plugs that cost $10.50 each (by exact model number FGR-5-KQE0) at Pelican Parts is also a bit high; I would expect a shop to charge maybe 50% over retail for parts, so maybe $15 - $16 per spark plug would be more reasonable. It's not terribly much money in the long run but gives you an indication that the shop is willing to gouge you anywhere and everywhere.
But overall, a mostly fair invoice.
O range é bem fraco e a relação preço vs performance não se compara aos modelos a combustão da marca.
This porsche has a coolant level sensor issue. Your coolant is low and the sensor is not telling you. Literally just add coolant and it will fix the issue. I had the same exact issue.
Common issue and is the water pump. Covered under extended warranty from Porsche bc its a known fault.
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