It's been 5 years since I took delivery of my Porsche Boxster GTS, and the second inspection cost me a whopping $520,000!
Release Date: 12.10.2020
Inspection of 981 Boxster GTS
My husband's first Porsche, a 981 Boxster GTS; I was there when he took delivery of it in 2015. "I will definitely buy a Porsche in the future.I still remember how excited my husband was when we finally got the Porsche of our dreams after many years of deciding to buy it.
I still can't believe it's mine, it feels so strange. It's been a long time since I've driven a manual transmission, and the clutch is so heavy and difficult...!
I remember I was a little nervous and went for a mid-distance drive on that leg of the trip, saying things like "I'm sorry, I don't know.
In fact, I had already had my AT license removed when I took delivery of the Boxster, so I was ready to drive a manual transmission car. My husband had told me in advance that he wanted to drive the Boxster.
I want to get my AT license removed before I take delivery of my Boxster. It's more fun if you can drive it!
I kept being told again and again that I had toNo, I'll never drive, so there's no need for that (-_-)Despite saying, "I'm not interested in cars at all at the time," I took time off from work to go to a driving school.
And during the discernment course, the instructor told me, "Why did you decide to cancel your AT license again?He was asked, "Actually, my husband is buying a MT car and he told me I should get my limited license by then.When I spoke with the "Oh yeah, by the way, what kind of car is it?He asked me, "What do you mean?"It's a Porsche Boxster or something like that.The moment he answered, "I'm sorry.
Oh yeah! A Porsche! I don't care if it's another MT car, I can't drive like this in a Porsche! I'm going to take an extra class!
I was so shocked when I was told that (explosion).
Although I managed to get my driver's license removed, I was so anxious about driving that I have not driven the Boxster for almost 4 years since I took delivery of it...........................last year!I've since bought myself a BMW 320i with MT.I finally got to ride in a Boxster.Participated in Porsche driving schoolorHe is now able to drive himself to Hokuriku and back.
Meanwhile, her husband wasTouring to Tohoku in a Boxstergoing to and froRunning on Fuji Speedway andThe car has been on many other roads, but before I knew it, it had been five years since delivery, and I recently had to have the car inspected for the second time.
It all seems to be happening so fast!
What does the 981 Boxster GTS include in its inspection?
My husband has been a fan of the Boxster ever since he received the information about its inspection.
今回のボクスターの車検はめっちゃお金かかりそうやな…前の点検の時に、I'll have to change the front brake dics and pads at my next service.I think it's equivalent to what I was told. Porsche's parts cost a lot of money.
I was mumbling something like this. So, I would like to first write about the actual cost and contents of this inspection.
The main contents of the Boxster GTS inspection are
(981 Boxster GTS (MY2016) with 42,840 km)
Basic Inspection and Maintenance
Headlight Focusing
Rear brake caliper bolts replaced
Engine oil change (7.3L)
Brake and clutch fluid replacement
Wiper blade replacement
Air conditioner filter replacement
Front brake pads and disc rotors replaced
Spark plug replacement
Battery
Replacement of smoke flares (due to expiration)
Replace puncture repair agent (due to expiration date)
Weight tax
Liability insurance (24 months)
Remaining brake pads F: new, R: 8.0mm
Remaining tire groove F: 4.1mm, R: 4.7mm
Total: 523,300 yen (parts, labor, and tax included)
520,000 yen!
You could buy a used car (*_*)!
Among other things, batteries and brake discs seem to be quite expensive.
Boxster Vehicle Inspection
My husband has had every Porsche he's ever bought new inspected at the dealership.
Frankly, the dealerships are expensive though.I want to keep the new car warranty extended and continued for as long as I have it.（I want to keep my car in good condition (up to 15 years), replace parts as much as possible, and always drive it as close to a new car as possible, not repair it.
This was the case.
I also said, "Porsche's maintenance cost is amazing. I'm not saying you have to sell it before the inspection, but if you drive it for a long time with a certain amount of mileage, it will cost a lot of money. I said, "I don't mean that you have to sell it before the inspection.
Well, yeah, but...The money you'll spend depends entirely on what kind of condition you want to ride in.I think so. If you think that you can pass the inspection, you may not need to change any parts. If you don't think about the extended warranty, you can do it as a DIY or go to a general maintenance shop.
But I want to keep this car as close to new as possible, so that's why it costs so much.
After riding this much distance, you should not think about selling it, but keep on riding it, and I hope I can keep it in this condition and ride it carefully.
He said. It's really great that you keep your car. It was a great reference for when I buy a Porsche myself someday (LOL).
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Thank you very much for all your valuable information. My Macan GTS has just under 50,000 km and the front man told me that the pads and discs will be replaced at the next inspection. When I asked him if I could just replace the pads first, he told me that his sales representative, who used to be a mechanic at a Porsche center, said that he thought it would be fine to replace the discs once every two pad replacements. I am wondering what I should do considering the cost, although it would be better if I replace the discs. I would appreciate your opinion.
Mr. 991-2 GT3 MT
Thank you for everything you do for us too!
>My Macan GTS has just under 50,000 km and the front man has told me in passing that the pads and discs will be replaced at the next inspection.
Oh, I see...!
I asked my husband about it.
'I changed mine because obviously the brake discs were getting thinner, ears were showing, and the squeal was getting louder. So, rather than pre-determining that every two
I think you should actually look at what's going on at the time and change it if there's an obvious decrease.
If you don't drive on winding roads or circuits, you probably don't need to worry about it, but I think it's best to do it under the circumstances. But it would probably cost something like 700,000 yen..." He said!
Porsche's small parts often break compared to Japanese cars and the parts cost is very expensive. The cost of parts is very expensive. 8 liters of oil cannot be changed and drained, so it costs about 80,000 yen just to change the oil. Brake pads are often worn out. Please be aware that the maintenance fee is double that of a Japanese car!
It's been a while. I am glad to hear that you are doing well. Also, I'm late, but congratulations on the birth of your first son. I️would like to see your car inspected for 500,000 yen. I'm a little scared because I'm going to have my first car inspection next year. I know AMG is also having their car inspection at the same time. By the way, how much did you pay for the first inspection of your Boxster? Please let me know for reference. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
potential acid
It's been a while! Thanks to your help, I had a successful delivery and my son is growing well.
>I was a little freaked out because I will be getting my first car inspection next year. I know that AMG is also having their inspections around the same time.
Wow! That's a horrible story about the overlapping car inspections...!
Looking at past articles, it seems that the cost of the inspection itself was about 200,000 yen. But if you include everything else, it would be about 350,000 yen...
(I'll provide a link to the article.)
https://www.panamera-life.com/entry/boxster-vehicle-inspection/
Well, it's almost the end of the year!
Have a happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you again.
Love. Porsche love.
Excellent.
I always want to know the limits of the machine and rarely change the oil.
How long will it take for the performance to deteriorate? How much does the brake rotor have to be reduced before the brake pad slides off? and so on.
It's a quality I have to experience for myself. It's tricky and precise, but...
Of course, we are well aware of the "higher cost" and go to the limit.
And I've broken an engine with it more than once or twice.
I am an idiot.
If they loved cars, they would not do such a thing.
Kazukane Hills
Thank you for everything.
>How long will it take for the performance to deteriorate? How much does the brake rotor have to be reduced before the brake pad slides off? etc.
It's a quality I have to experience for myself.
Amazing...! The Porsche trained by Kazu-san is going to grow up to be quite a gutsy running car!
Everyone has their own way of driving a car, I'm sure, and I'm sure the same car will change the way you raise it.
I was reminded once again that cars really are profound.
Hello.
Maintenance costs will inevitably increase as the distance is ridden.
My Macan S also had its second inspection at 700,000 with 70,000 km.
I remember that we spent 1.2 million dollars including vehicle inspection in 3 months with tire replacement and separate repairs in the near future.
And, in addition to the 1.2 million, I had to pay about 400,000 for the inheritance of the warranty, and I thought, "Yeah, I don't want to do this.
If it is a Carrera, etc., it is still a mid-size SUV! The maintenance fee is too high compared to other companies.
In fact, the Carrera system is sometimes better.
SUVs with heavier vehicles wear out faster and seem to cost more money, for example.
Similarly, the Range Rover cost a little over 500,000 to inspect, while the Ferrari 458 cost 220,000.
To begin with, Porsche has been a leader in the market for models under 10 million (Macan, Boxster, and Cayman), but it has also been a leader in the market for models under 10 million.
The options and maintenance costs are the same as those of the 20-30 million class supercars, including the Carrera.
kurumani arabis (ryokanai)
Hello! It's been a while!
>My Macan S also had its second inspection at 700,000 with 70,000 km.
>I remember we spent 1.2 million dollars for the car including inspection in 3 months with tire replacement and other repairs in the next period near the end of the year.
Wow, it's that expensive!
I was a little too surprised...!
The Macan seems like a great value in the Porsche lineup when you're buying one.
That's quite a lot considering the maintenance...
I'm surprised that it's at all more expensive than a Ferrari inspection...
I wonder what will happen to Cayenne and others... I'm a little scared now...
By the way, Kurumania is amazingly rich in the examples you have...
Please take the time to tell us your story again ^^.
Hello.
her husband
(Mr. Hiro... I am also Mr. Hiro... (Polish Polish))
That's a lovely thought, and I wish you all would think of it this way.
There is no such thing as a shoddy Porsche for sale, though.
(>_<)
Last winter, I encountered a coolant leak in my 21-year-old 996 GT3, so I took the engine down and renewed all the auxiliaries and hoses around water and oil, plus the clutch and flywheel.
I am not a dealer mechanic, but I have a leading store in the Tokai area that does all my maintenance and more.
The engine is now in good shape, and we are going to start overhauling the suspension bushings, sway bar arms, and dampers this weekend.
It will cost a lot of money, but I will continue to drive it as if it were my last partner.
Hiro-san, mina-san, both the number of units and the items owned themselves.
I know you have a lot of hardships that I can't compare to, but I hope you will cherish and enjoy all of them!
I look forward to reading more of your work.
Let's work hard for each other~ (^-^)
hiro-san (Japanese brand of haloperidol)
Thank you!
I imagine that the 996 GT3 must be very happy to meet an owner like you, Hiro!
I feel that the desire to take good care of the car for a long time is transmitted to the car as well.
Cars are really expensive, aren't they? My husband often says, "Cars are really expensive.
I hope you and your wife keep up the good work!
Thank you for your continued support.