987 - Boxster Maintenance

[TopDownTim]

Service advice needed. I have 2006 Boxster S, original  owner etc. I only have 12k miles on it, the last maintenance I had was the 60K, dealer said although miles are low, its old, and that was most appropriate, that was done 2 years ago. 

I've just replaced the tires, spent $1300 & now am wondering what service should I get. Of course the dealer is recommending 80K service, plus a convertible top service, cooling system flush, transmission flush, alignment flush - all extras he suggested, all told $2900. Because of the new tires,  i believe an alignment is in order, so no issue there with that.

[ttocs]

Brake flush, diff oil.

 

Have the water pump looked at. On 986's, the water pump is popularly considered a maintenance item about every 5 years I think, not sure if yours would be different. And please make sure they know the right way to fill an empty cooling system if it's not a Porsche dealer. Some say they know, but a friend only got 20 minutes away from the service shop before his cooling system started puking due to trapped air. They didn't use an Airlift and didn't "burp" it either.

Edited April 25, 2019 by ttocs