Repair costs at the Dealership

[ninpo4me]

Ok I nearly passed out on the Porsche dealership floor. They handed me a bill for $1895.00 for doing a 60k service. Ok so I know that its a big one and that they change the belts and filter and plugs etc... BUT two grand!!!

That seems a bit high. Labor is $120 per hour I think...

Is this really high or is that normal?

On the bright side I am looking to take the car for a spin and feel the differance with new plugs and what not. Cars always seem so much better right after a service.

Thanks guys

:drive:

[jmatta]

Shop labor rates are around $160 hr here in Chicago. I have an independent handle my needs for a more reasonable $85 hr. Is your car under warranty?

[White987S]

Next time get the price prior to them doing the work, and then you might not be as surprised, can shop around for a better dealer, or negotiate a better price with the Service Writer.

[Boxster02]

Dealer here in So. Cal. quoted me $900 for 60K service. Most Independant shops were $600-$800. I wound up doing it myself. What you paid is just crazy!!!

[djantlive]

it's usually about 900 w spark plug change. this does not include brake fluid, fuel filter change which is often another $350. if you have other issues that needs to be addressed (tires, leaks etc), you are looking at more. the question is, what svc does your bill include for $1895?

[ninpo4me]

it's usually about 900 w spark plug change. this does not include brake fluid, fuel filter change which is often another $350. if you have other issues that needs to be addressed (tires, leaks etc), you are looking at more. the question is, what svc does your bill include for $1895?

Well,

Looks like ALL new fluids, and filters, plugs and belts. Bumper to bumper look over. looks like a lube brakes where checked new pads and the E brake tightend up. So yes I had a lot done. But wow 2k is a lot