I am looking to buy a 2002 or 2003 996 Cabriolet sometime in the next month or so. My goal is to get one with few miles, less than 30K, but I was hoping to get an idea of what type of maintenance costs I should expect. The costs I am interested are for regular maintenance for such a car made duing these years. Additionally, would you suggest the Porsche dealer to complete these or would you suggest another Porsche mechanic. My guess, if it holds true with Porsche like other car, is that the dealer would be the most expensive and another shop would allow more direct communication with mechanics. On another posting I remember reading that simple, regularly scheduled oil changes were $300 at the dealer where they could be done much cheaper at another Porsche shop.

I look forward to your replies.

Thanks.