Importance of OPC service history
Discussion
Had a look at a 997.1 GT3 RS for sale at Graypaul Notts. it appears to be a nice car but doesn't have a Porsche service history. Only the first service was by an OPC the rest by a variety of specialists. What do people think, would it put you off and would it have a material impact on value? I'm assuming an OPC warranty would be out of the question?
Tex said:
Had a look at a 997.1 GT3 RS for sale at Graypaul Notts. it appears to be a nice car but doesn't have a Porsche service history. Only the first service was by an OPC the rest by a variety of specialists. What do people think, would it put you off and would it have a material impact on value? I'm assuming an OPC warranty would be out of the question?
I take mine to a specialist (Mike at Sports & Classic), not because he is cheaper but because he is better. I know some GT car owners have good experiences with local their OPC. I wouldn't trust the ones local to me as far as I can throw them.not many people post on Pistonheads who own Porsches vs how many are sold in the UK
A full OPC service history will help sell the car no question.
I am in 2 minds as mine is due a major and the OPC is double the price also the warranty is due.
then early next year they are both due on my other car.
if I forgo the warranty and have the service done at a indy I will save 3k or 5k depending if I go for the 2 year warranty option.
5k is a nice slush fund to have if I get the indy to service it and don't have the warranty.
also as both are 4 years old I bet the batterys will go on both soon and I will also be free to fit what I like saving another £330
ANd I am fitting pilot SS over N rated tyres, it just seems no point to keep the cars with full OPC service history.
A full OPC service history will help sell the car no question.
I am in 2 minds as mine is due a major and the OPC is double the price also the warranty is due.
then early next year they are both due on my other car.
if I forgo the warranty and have the service done at a indy I will save 3k or 5k depending if I go for the 2 year warranty option.
5k is a nice slush fund to have if I get the indy to service it and don't have the warranty.
also as both are 4 years old I bet the batterys will go on both soon and I will also be free to fit what I like saving another £330
ANd I am fitting pilot SS over N rated tyres, it just seems no point to keep the cars with full OPC service history.
Thanks for your thoughts guys. I've come to the conclusion that for me, having a non OPC history on a (to me) expensive car from pretty much day one is an issue, or I wouldn't have questioned it in the first place I guess. I'm also struggling to justify the additional £20k+ for the RS over my 'normal' GT3. Ideally I'd like a cage as I want to run harnesses, so I'll keep looking for. Club Sport instead.
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