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Why should I NOT buy a 996? - 2/26/2008 10:50:52 AM

Iwanna996

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Hello,

Can anyone tell me how much a 996 would cost yearly in maintenance alone? A Buddy is telling me that it costs 5-6 thousand a year " Oil changes are almost a $1000, and disks and pads are $3,000 "

Is changing the oil on this car that hard? I am not sure what warrants 940-960 dollars in labor.. Any other reasons caveats about this car? The cars I am looking at in particular are 1999, and 2000 Carrera 4 Coupe's

TIA

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RE: Why should I NOT buy a 996? - 2/26/2008 6:19:09 PM

cmilam

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Your buddy must giving a big tip. I only pay about $120 for an oil change at an independent dealer and use mobile 1 synthetic oil. Dealers may charge a bit more. Changing it yourself is not that hard.

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RE: Why should I NOT buy a 996? - 2/28/2008 6:29:44 AM

porschesales225

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wow he is grossly over estimating that. you only need one to two oilchanges a year depending on mileage and why would you replace the breaks every year? only the pccbs take that kind of money to work on.

The only reason i had for ya was that i think the 996 is ugly and the 99 is the ugliest with the old school boxster looking headlights. other than that its a great car.

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RE: Why should I NOT buy a 996? - 2/28/2008 6:38:37 AM

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Lol, an oil change takes 15 minutes, and 9 quarts of oil, and 1 oil filter. Less than $100. Obviously your buddy does not know what he is talking about.

Pads are maybe $75 for the fronts or rears, and rotors about $150 each. They are easier to change than any american car.

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