porsche dealership experiences Options

[bd1308]

okay, we have a porsche dealership in town...next to the land rover dealership.

if i took my 914 over there, honestly what do you think would happen, and what parts and service could i expect from the dealership with the 914?

something i've always wondered.

b

[bperry]

I would NEVER step foot into a Porsche Dealership with a 914.
They are elitist snobs. I made the mistake of taking my 914 to
one 20 years ago and after many heated discussions and arguing
over parts costs (at the time they were 5X over Auto Atlanta),
and outrageous labor costs, (they did same things multiple times...)
they ended up cracking a head and I ended up having to tow
off the car to a better more qualified local Porsche shop.

For all you interested, that was Town North Porshe in
Dallas.

After that experience I will never ever use a Porsche Dealership
for any type of repair even on a newer car unless it was some
kind of warranty work.

BTW, I did learn some stuff after that experience. Things like
Parts, Service, and Sales are entirely separate businesses.
You are allowed to buy and bring in your own parts and they
have to use your parts and offer full warranty on the service
as long as the parts are genuine Porsche parts.

My advice, especially on a 914, learn how to do it your self.
If it is beyond your expertise or tool capability, find a local
shop from a referal from a trusted friend. And most important
make sure they've worked on 914s before.

If you don't do it yourself, be prepared to open your wallet
fairly wide though.


--- Bill