So, now I understand the cost of Porsche ownership :-O Options

[Amphicar770]

Although I have had my 914 for several years, I have done all work on my own so have not had to use any dealers or specialists. Following the removal / reinstall of my engine along with new clutch, rebuilt trailing arms, brakes, fuel lines, etc. I brought it to a respected shop to have them do the wheel alignment, set the timing, and give the car a general going over.

The good news is that they just called and it is at last ready for pick up (has been about 3 weeks). I'll admit that I was glad to be sitting down when I asked for the total damages .... wait for it ... $2,200 and change.

In fairness I can not yet say if I got a great deal, a fair deal, or got hosed. The person who called said there is a pretty long list of things they attended to. So, until I see the list and see how everything came out I can neither praise or criticize the shop. I am however going, OK how do I split the payment so that the spouse does not know what I just spent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

Will be picking her up tomorrow.

[JRust]

Always always always make them okay work. Anytime you drop off at a shop give them a specific list of work & get a quote for it. Any changes they have to call & check it's okay to do. Otherwise you will end up with surprises. $100 big deal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) $1000 you aren't expecting shouldn't happen period. After a few surprises like this. I am very specific anytime I take my car to a shop. Especially a shop I have never used. A blanket get this working is asking to get kicked in the nuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)