 So, now I understand the cost of Porsche ownership :-O |
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| Amphicar770 |
 Jun 23 2016, 01:20 PM
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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. |
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| Racer |
Jun 23 2016, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sounds like they caught some things that should make you feel confident using the car. Yeah.. likely all labor rates.. $100-200/hr? If you like the work and feel good about the car, just pick it up and go enjoy it! Summer will be gone soon...
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| 914_teener |
Jun 23 2016, 09:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,264 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Racer @ Jun 23 2016, 07:26 PM)  Sounds like they caught some things that should make you feel confident using the car. Yeah.. likely all labor rates.. $100-200/hr? If you like the work and feel good about the car, just pick it up and go enjoy it! Summer will be gone soon... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Why post about something negative you paid somebody else to do? Drive the car and enjoy life! |
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Amphicar770 So, now I understand the cost of Porsche ownership :-O Jun 23 2016, 01:20 PM
rmital really need to see that list :flag1:
maybe once t... Jun 23 2016, 01:28 PM 914_teener I don.t quite understand the point of your thread.... Jun 23 2016, 01:34 PM JRust Always always always make them okay work. Anytime ... Jun 23 2016, 01:36 PM 914_teener Btw....a four wheel alignment goes for around ... Jun 23 2016, 01:37 PM
rmital
Btw....a four wheel alignment goes for around ... Jun 23 2016, 02:06 PM
76-914
Btw....a four wheel alignment goes for around ... Jun 23 2016, 05:55 PM 914_teener
Btw....a four wheel alignment goes for around ... Jun 23 2016, 06:09 PM JOEPROPER Some of my customers say "just fix it and cal... Jun 23 2016, 02:17 PM Woody At my dealership we charge $250 for an alignm... Jun 23 2016, 02:19 PM Last930 For those of us that don't have the time to do... Jun 23 2016, 02:31 PM injunmort ok, $500.00 for alignment, but $1500.00 ... Jun 23 2016, 03:40 PM halmil They had the car for 3 weeks for that amount of wo... Jun 23 2016, 04:12 PM bretth I haven't had my 914 aligned yet but my other ... Jun 23 2016, 04:21 PM mepstein
I haven't had my 914 aligned yet but my other... Jun 23 2016, 04:30 PM Drums66 .......SOS(symbol of success)if you ever get a 911... Jun 23 2016, 04:23 PM bretth I was thinking of taking my car directly to the Po... Jun 23 2016, 04:54 PM mepstein
I was thinking of taking my car directly to the P... Jun 23 2016, 05:28 PM bandjoey No to the dealer unless you're flush. Ask the... Jun 23 2016, 05:00 PM jrblackbox
No to the dealer unless you're flush. Ask th... Jun 24 2016, 05:36 AM era vulgaris It's all about finding the right shop. Some p... Jun 23 2016, 05:09 PM carr914
At my dealership we charge $250 for an align... Jun 23 2016, 05:23 PM matthepcat Sounds like Bay Area prices to me. Its the wild we... Jun 23 2016, 05:29 PM green914 :agree: Always get a written estimate - be very s... Jun 23 2016, 05:49 PM 396 Sticker shock! A few months ago I too experien... Jun 23 2016, 05:51 PM Chris914n6
Sticker shock! A few months ago I too experie... Jun 23 2016, 11:58 PM Amphicar770 Like I said, I will reserve judgement until I see ... Jun 23 2016, 07:12 PM Amphicar770
Sounds like they caught some things that should m... Jun 23 2016, 10:31 PM r_towle Write the check and drive the car. Jun 24 2016, 12:32 AM rmital
Write the check and drive the car.
dam good advi... Jun 24 2016, 06:21 AM somd914 Not the cost of Porsche ownership, just the cost o... Jun 24 2016, 03:50 AM PanelBilly Sorting out issues can be a large project. I'm... Jun 24 2016, 09:09 AM Amphicar770 OK, so I picked up the car and paid the bill.
Fir... Jun 24 2016, 10:46 AM Racer Chris Labor on many items looks high to me.
Over 45 minu... Jun 24 2016, 11:09 AM 2mAn they definitely rounded up on a lot of those thing... Jun 24 2016, 02:35 PM 914_teener
they definitely rounded up on a lot of those thin... Jun 24 2016, 04:30 PM The Cabinetmaker One hour to set timing? Takes under 5 minutes. Ha... Jun 24 2016, 04:55 PM cuddyk Glad they got your car running well...but wow. A b... Jun 24 2016, 05:01 PM Amphicar770
Glad they got your car running well...but wow. A ... Jun 25 2016, 11:26 AM injunmort $250.00 to install two tie rods, that seems a... Jun 24 2016, 05:44 PM Chris914n6 They either gave it to someone who had to learn ho... Jun 24 2016, 06:00 PM Racer Chris
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Everybody pays for knowledge in some way. Don... Jun 25 2016, 08:58 AM OU812 1st agree to an initial price for diagnosis. Anyth... Jun 25 2016, 10:48 AM cuddyk Absolutely right that there's no need to stres... Jun 25 2016, 04:05 PM |
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