The Real Servicing Costs Of My Porsche GT4!
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Published 2023-04-07
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All Comments (21)
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As a Porsche owner ( Same car 11 years now) I feel qualified to comment. Your 'dealer' service prices are extortionate, once your warranty is over go independent. Warranties, I personally didn't bother, I've probably saved £18k. Look at warrantywise accounts on companies house, you will be surprised at their margins ( they are enormous). As for 'N' rates tyres. Don't get me started. Good vid though.
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Finally someone who doesn't brush away an absolutely legitimate question with "if you're worried about running costs, ..."
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Another great video mate, amazing the spread in cost between dealers! Always worth shopping around as you did 👌
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Interesting commentary on prices in the UK. Porsches are not cheap to maintain, and here in the USA it is no different. I recently had an oil change done on my 2017 911 Carrera, which cost $530. Most of that cost was in labor. Major service was well over $1000. Despite the cost, I can’t think of anything else that I enjoy driving more. Thanks.
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Think of it this way - you will be able to sell the GT4 for about the same or perhaps even more than you paid for it. Whereas a BMW will half in value over three years. However, the pricing for that service is extortion. The parts are cheap as is the oil and the brake fluid. You are in effect being hit up for dealer overheads and ridiculous hourly rates - argue with your dealer.
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Nice format/edit mate. Interesting to hear about your running costs. Your tyres have lasted really well especially given the track day, legal limit is 1.6mm. P.s. I’m glad you don’t think 30 is old 😅
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Hi Will. Michelin 4s sounds like a good shout. I’ve got cup 2s and they are certainly spicy when cold. We’re off to the Swiss alps so new rubber it is. My warranty extension was 750 for 12 months from Porsche so it may be cheaper than you thought .
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Hi mate perfect video, on another note not related to video what purple iPhone cover you got any idea of brand . Thanks keep up good work
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One of your best vids ever! Good evening from the UK! 😎
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I'm the guy who bought your old valve controller - great videos - keep up the great work. Really helpful.
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I like the video. Very insightful but you pose the question, what is the MPG and answer a different question, how much does it cost on fuel a week. With no idea how far the super market or your work is from your home it’s impossible to figure that out. What is your MPG since we now know your weekly pattern?
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Can you get a monthly service plan through Porsche and spread out that 2k or does it have to be in one hit ?
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Wondering what was meant by Air conditioning filter change, was it just the carbon cabin filter or the filter drier in the air conditioning system? If it’s the latter then unless you have had a refrigerant leak then the filter drier should be fine for many years, in fact the refrigerant shouldn't need "changing" the key is to use the A/C every few months to lubricate the shaft on the compressor, this keeps the system sealed. 20 years in the industry and certain garages still try it on. 👍
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Is it a good idea to have different tyres front to rear? I know you have to keep the same tyres on each axle but I’m not sure I would mix them up like that.
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Youf car looks amazing man!😎
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Great video, although the first two minutes were perhaps a little bit too much waffle. Would love to know what the Porsche dealer would give you for the car for an idea re depreciation.
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Thanks for sharing the detail Will. It would've been interesting to convert those costs plus the repayment (loan etc if you have one) in to a monthly figure. I suspect when you see it in black and white it's quite astonishing what we pay for our hobbies! Still what a lovely looking car. Cheers, Kevin
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Hi ! Min. 3:50, paused the vid.., why would you sell the Gt4 in the future, and what would be an at least equally fun replacement for it ??! 🤔😀 Regards and keep it up
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1.6 mm is the legal minimum, across the central 3/4 of the tyre, which is about the thickness of the dotted shoulder of a 10p piece. For winter driving 3 mm is usually recommended as the minimum. All this is way outside of issues and parameters of sports car tyres, their use, winter/summer, track/road and so on. I am very disappointed to hear that 5 OPCs quoted 5 different servicing costs- I understood it was all fixed price servicing these days. All a bit Kwik-Fit nowadays, it seems.
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These prices are just crazy. Material for mayor service is 350-400€ at best, everything else is labor. To to the mayor service, it takes about 3-5h for an experienced mechanic. But ofcourse, while the car is under warranty, it's best to do service at official dealer, once this is over, find someone to do it for half a price, you just make sure to document everything. Good video!
