Unless you want to be flamed, you might want to spell Porsche correctly.

 

I guess it depends on the size of your porch.

 

I have a veranda

Maintance is pretty cheap cause I only buy the $5 gal paint.

 

Jokes aside for 4 years expect around 3-4k for reg maint stuff (brakes, oil, checkups, etc.). Oil change is anywhere from 250-400 a pop at porche stealership. Tires cant be rotated (staggered setup) so will need to be replaced often, especially the rears. Expect around 300-400 per OE approved nspec tire x 2 for both rear tires depending on 19"~21" every 15k miles or so.

 

That's what I found to be the case for my Cayman S- prices for the oil & tires are a good estimate. Rear tires on these cars don't last long. The most I got was 18K and I did a lot of highway driving.

If you don't know Porsche they have their own spec tires (N-spec tires) so no doubt the prices are higher. You can shop around if you're lucky enough to be near a few Porsche dealerships. I found there was quite a difference for standard services. Just don't bring it into your local cheap oil change place. Google Porsche oil change overfilling for example. I'm risk adverse with a $70K car so have the dealership do all the maintenance. When I was driving a VW I did most of my own work but not much downside to that.

A final note- Porsche now offers a maintenance plan so you could price it out as well. Buy that an you know exactly how much it will cost you if you're trying to budget it. I have until December to decide if that maintenance plan is worth the cost.

 

I wont go to dealership to do maintenance

 

about the same price at a reputable Porsche specialist at least where I live.

 

You can change your oil yourself. It's not difficult.

 

Quality oil (as rec by Porsche (Mobil 1 ESP))- is about $7-8/qt. Some of these engines take up to 7 qts. So figure $50-$60 for the oil, the another $30 for a genuine Porsche oil filter element. So, you're about $90 all in for parts to do the oil change. If you enjoy doing it - there's no reason you can't save on basic service items. Keep good records, receipts, etc.

Diagnostics is better left to the dealer or specialist who have the right equipment.

I have always done my own changes on my GTI. I bought the best oil VW recommends (Motul) and OEM filters from an aftermarket supply. I'd buy 4 gallons and 4 filters at a time and have them shipped to me. It's a simple 10 minute job (30 if I include lubing various items, tire pressures, inspections, etc.). I enjoy doing it.

 

Some of these engines take up to 7 qts. .

Oil change for Macan is way cheaper than Porsche boxter cayman or 911.. because their engines are at the back of the car(means you need a lot of oil). Macan is front engine so.. cost only 1/3.

Huh? Does anyone actually read their manual?

And the front engined Macan only contains 1/3 the oil of the rear engined cars?

Seriously?

I suggest you read your manuals rather than I just tell you the answers. Hint: You are wrong.

 

Oil change for Macan is way cheaper than Porsche boxter cayman or 911.. because their engines are at the back of the car(means you need a lot of oil). Macan is front engine so.. cost only 1/3.

 

Please explain how the location of the engine matters in the oil capacity?

 

I never mentioned macan has 1/3 of oil of rear engined car

if shop charges you $100 for your Macan, they will charge you around $300 for

rear engined car

The location of the engine has little to do with the crankcase oil capacity. The type of engine determines that. The air cooled 911's prior to 1999 had full dry sump lubrication systems and held 15 quarts of oil. The oil circulation also served to partially cool the engine. Current labor costs are $177 per hour at Porsche dealerships in the Chicagoland area. My 2016 Macan S cost $318.15 for an oil change yesterday. They billed a full hour of labor although a seasoned mechanic could do it in half that time. The 9 quarts of oil @ $7.95 ea. was a little high but not too bad.

 

Have anyone thought about the maintance cost on the Macan. Oil changes? Brakes? Tires? Headlight bulbs? General repairs? How much does this all cost in the long run? Also are porches generally easy to repair and maintain yourself?

I come from BMW and was able to figure most repairs from Internet forums. I think maintainace was costing me $400 a year on average.

On my BMW's all I ever paid for was tires at 30K miles or so.

I'll compare the Macan with my previous Cayenne to give an estimate . Tires were the largest expense on the Cayenne . They were replaced three times in 35K miles and were $550 plus alignment and tax. Oil changes were cheap enough to not even recall the price . When it came time for brakes I was about to trade in the car and it also needed 4 tires so I took it to a local tire shop and it came out to 2300 . I opted for the OEM pirelli as they were cheaper and only did front pads as suggested by the tire shop. So for two years , 35K miles , and 3 sets of tires, brakes and oil it cost about 4K a year but keep in mind that the car was driven high mileage for the timeline.

 

Yikes, I am hoping my Macan S does not cost 8K per 2 year period. My 2012 S4 cost 0 over 18 months/19K miles. One oil change at 10K and nothing else. Dealer through in audicare which was 4 years free maintanece which covered filter and oil. Tires/wheels were OEM summer 19's Continentals and they still had tread on them when I traded in.

Tires for the S look like 1100 a set for 20's All Seasons. Oil changes $200-300. Tires should get 15-20K or more? Maybe $1K if taken average over 4 years? a year at 12000 miles a year?

 

991's also need their rear bumper removed for an oil change, if I'm not mistaken. Macan's should cost a lot less, you'd think.

 

Bumper removal is required for the air filters (and it's quite easy), but not for the oil filter.

An oil change on a Macan may actually be more expensive than a 911. The 911 filter housing is easily accessible on the top side of the motor. On the Macan it's on the bottom/rear and covers need to be removed. Both vehicles take about the same quantity of oil.

For those DIYers out there, 5 quart Mobil 1 0w40 jugs are on sale at Walmart for $22. There is a mail-in rebate going on for $10 off, leaving a net price of $12 for 5 quarts. My first oil change that I will do at 2k will be about $50.

 

Would going 19" be much cheaper the 20" in terms of replacing tires?

In regards to oil, so $90 DIY?

Are brakes DIY?

I'm a hands on guy so I like to fix myself if possible. I owned 2 100k+ BMW and only had the shop fix it once because I was busy to replace some vacuum tube that would take 4 hrs labor.

 

The cost of oil change isn't due to the motor being in front or back, it has to do with the amount of oil the V6 takes compared to the flat 6, and the cost and accessibility of the filter. The 997s take almost 10 liters, and the filters are on the bottom of the motor.

 

Wow, 55,000 mile warranty. What are the odds they will they last that long?

 

I had my BMW at a chain store. Great price for tires, friendly service, but they scratched the **** out of my wheel. Also left dirt prints all over the car. When I realized the scratches on the wheel, they had no problem fixing it and it came out perfect via the wheel repair guy they use.

I guess it's a give and take. Dealers also can mishandle cars.

 

Hourly rates differ geographically. You can compare three dealers and will get a different price for any given service.

 

Hi all, I've been looking into the Macan/Cayenne and wanted to know what the maintenance looks like for these cars, as I will be a low mileage driver since I work from home.


For reference, our 2019 Lexus RX currently sits at ~7,800 miles since purchased new in May of 2019 so we're looking at less than 5,000 miles per year. I see Porsche's recommended service interval is 10,000 miles or one years, whichever comes first. Is it as simple as taking it in every year for service?

Also, looks like MY22 is announced and I think it looks a bit better than the 2021. However, I don't think I would mind the 2021 if there's a good deal on it, which I don't think will be too crazy with the car shortage going on.

TIA for everyone's input.

 

Hi all, I've been looking into the Macan/Cayenne and wanted to know what the maintenance looks like for these cars, as I will be a low mileage driver since I work from home.


For reference, our 2019 Lexus RX currently sits at ~7,800 miles since purchased new in May of 2019 so we're looking at less than 5,000 miles per year. I see Porsche's recommended service interval is 10,000 miles or one years, whichever comes first. Is it as simple as taking it in every year for service?

Also, looks like MY22 is announced and I think it looks a bit better than the 2021. However, I don't think I would mind the 2021 if there's a good deal on it, which I don't think will be too crazy with the car shortage going on.

TIA for everyone's input.

First, you will need a battery tender as your mileage won't maintain the warranty on the battery (generally about $800 with the battery and having it registered, less if you have a good indy) well worth the small cost and plugging it in, Other than that, maintenance is pretty standard, just assume 2-3x the amount you'd pay for your RX.

Really depends on what trim as for MY21. If you are looking at a base or maybe S, you probably will start to see some deals as the MY22 start shipping. GTS/Turbo in the 21 are scarce right now. Keep in mind things sort of bump up in the 22, as there is no Turbo. It's not an exact match, but easier to think in that manner.

Hello,

Tried to look up old forums but some were posted in 2016.

My first Porsche service is coming up... I have the base Macan and wondering the prices people have been paying recently for this service. I don't believe I need spark plugs, believe that's the 40k service besides you having the turbo then its 30k service.

• Looking for mainly oil change- filter change
• Tire rotation
• Cabin air filter change (probably can do this myself)
• cowl drain cleaning
• Multi point inspection

Am I missing anything?

Thank you for your time

I don't have a base, so I can't tell you the cost, sorry, but a couple notes. 1) was the first service included? That used to be a thing, may have gone away. 2) Do not pay anyone to change a cabin filter, it's easy. Same with cleaning drains, (use string trimmer line). 3) I think even the base has staggered tires? If so, and they are directional, you can't rotate them.

 

Hello,

Tried to look up old forums but some were posted in 2016.

My first Porsche service is coming up... I have the base Macan and wondering the prices people have been paying recently for this service. I don't believe I need spark plugs, believe that's the 40k service besides you having the turbo then its 30k service.

• Looking for mainly oil change- filter change
• Tire rotation
• Cabin air filter change (probably can do this myself)
• cowl drain cleaning
• Multi point inspection

Am I missing anything?

Thank you for your time

 

My 2018 base, purchased in May, had its 30k maintenance completed when I got it.
Just checked the service records:

Oil change
Spark plugs
Multi point inspection
Tires are different sizes on front and rear so no rotatio

Oil changes are around $200, not sure about spark plugs. Should be cheaper from an Indy.

Hope that helps.

 

My 2018 base, purchased in May, had its 30k maintenance completed when I got it.
Just checked the service records:

Oil change
Spark plugs
Multi point inspection
Tires are different sizes on front and rear so no rotatio

Oil changes are around $200, not sure about spark plugs. Should be cheaper from an Indy.

Hope that helps.

I heard and read spark plugs are only changed at 40k mile service as well as the PDK fluid. Why 40k is so expensive. They say if you have a turbo model then 30k with spark plugs. But that’s good noting. I want obviously oil and multi point inspection.

also yeah cabin air filter can be changed by me for sure.

 

I believe the 2022 Macan base also has more power than the 2021 base. It might be worth the wait to order one.

 

Porsche makes everything more complex than other cars. Even oil change reset interval is a PITA. Staggered tires is another PITA (and -50% of tread warranty due to no rotation). Changing serpentine belt - major pita.

With Porsche it is obvious that service is their cash cow and they did a good job designing the car to make sure they get as much of you as you can.

 

Opt1k strikes again. Can’t say anything nice about Porsche but spends a lot of time here and provides a lot of “advice”. Interesting.