Service History

[Innowaybored]

I need some advice on service history.

I'm looking at a couple of 996 C4S at the moment. The first one had its first main dealer service at 9600 miles however this was near enough 2 years after purchase. Then it has normal yearly , minor and major services to 2013 and then a gap appears until 2015 (51K to 61K)

I know that these cars technically have a 2 year service schedule but I'm slightly worried that the gaps may put off potential buyers in the future.

Your advice would be appreciated

[BertBert]

Surely then it has been over-serviced if the service interval is 2 years? I can't see that putting anyone off.
Bert

[m33ufo]

996's had an annual service requirement.

[g7jhp]

Guess it depends on how long you're planning on keeping it. The service history doesn't sound too bad (not ideal) but if you own it for 3-5 years and service it yearly and carry out extra maintenance as required it will become less important.

Buy on condition, all things being equal you'll pick a car with a better history. Can you negotiate a discount for the missing history (worth asking)?

[BlackGT3]

m33ufo said:

996's had an annual service requirement.

Correct until the 2004 model year when it moved to 2 years

[Innowaybored]

Thanks gents for the clarification. I would rather buy something that is spot on - this one is missing the sports exhaust option I really like but it is in great condition bodywork wise.

Have a real itch but some C4S seem to be really sticking - for example this lovely one still hasn't sold and that makes me suspicious.

http://www.scottishmotorservices.co.uk/used-cars/p...

[Innowaybored]

m33ufo said:

996's had an annual service requirement.

Can you clarify please? I'm being told it is either 12,000 miles or 2 years.

Thanks

[Demort]

From chassis 2004 and onwards its 2 year service intervals , im not sure if 996/986 fall into that catagory ,cant rember when 996 finished production , some of the last ones could but as an 03 and an 04 would be basically the same i would think 1 year or 12k mile services would be best.

look at ythe chassisi no. wp0zzz99z(year no here).

[Xpuffin]

Innowaybored said:

Can you clarify please? I'm being told it is either 12,000 miles or 2 years.

Thanks

Take a look at you vin (located LHS of dash under where the tax disc used to be)
Vins #########3####### and below 1 year 12000 mile service schedule.
Vins #########4####### and above 2 year 12000 mile service schedule.