OPC v Indy for servicing, warranties, inspections

[Xstyle]

I've tried looking for other threads, but can't seem to find the answers I am looking for (or rather the questions being asked).

OPC service history will always be desirable when buying a car, and even more so to the uneducated who doesn't know which indy's are reputable (as I probably still am!)

It's argued even under OPC warranty, that you are simply just paying for the stamp when servicing (this argument can be true for ANY and ALL makes of cars), and then also pay inflated prices for the parts.

So by going to an Indy, will you be losing value on your Porsche??

Peter Morgan sums it up nicely here:
"For instance, some traders may tell you that their cars are already exhaustively inspected prior to sale and that you don't need an inspection. Our experience is that while we reveal our share of showstopping faults, we also frequently reveal issues that they would rather you find at the first service."

I think there are too many jumbled up questions in there!

[Phooey]

Xstyle said:

So by going to an Indy, will you be losing value on your Porsche??

On a modern car like the 997 Yes

[Diesel130]

This ^^^^.

But once the car is older reputable indi's are seen as just as good, if not better. e.g all aircooled and 996's. To be honest, I can't see it affecting resale value of the oldest 997s now (i.e. those in the £20K to £30K bracket)

hth.

[DSM2]

You might in the first 2/3 years but not for older cars unless trying to sell to OPC or someone who really has no idea. Then again little needs doing in first 2/3 years so answer is probably just no.

This only applies with respected genuine Porsche specialists.