OPC Service History V Specialist Service History
Discussion
IMO - No.
I was in the same position; 2000 C2 with OPC stamps, I've gone to specialists since. Although I wasn't really considering if it would affect value, more that I think specialists do a better job.
If you were talking about a car less than 3 years old then I think it may affect value to some extent.
I was in the same position; 2000 C2 with OPC stamps, I've gone to specialists since. Although I wasn't really considering if it would affect value, more that I think specialists do a better job.
If you were talking about a car less than 3 years old then I think it may affect value to some extent.
I guess it depends on your level of knowledge and whether or not you'll realise your car has received a crap service.
My OPC in Kent are a bunch of see you next tuesdays as far as I'm concerned and wouldn't trust them to put air in my tyres.
Of course, if you don't mind spending £1500 to have your car over-filled with oil, leaks incorrectly diagnosed, connectors left off the wiring loom and being charged for things that were not actually fitted; go for it!
My OPC in Kent are a bunch of see you next tuesdays as far as I'm concerned and wouldn't trust them to put air in my tyres.
Of course, if you don't mind spending £1500 to have your car over-filled with oil, leaks incorrectly diagnosed, connectors left off the wiring loom and being charged for things that were not actually fitted; go for it!
I don;t think it should make a difference OPC or specialist independent (but as above, some will value a specialist more so!)
Also, I checked with porsche regarding a warranty & the lady assured me you can service at an independent (if over 3yrs old) and the warranty will still be valid -so long as you have it serviced at the correct intervals etc..
Also, I checked with porsche regarding a warranty & the lady assured me you can service at an independent (if over 3yrs old) and the warranty will still be valid -so long as you have it serviced at the correct intervals etc..
To most clued up buyers the stamp & assocated paper work from a handful of well known & respected Pork specialists is far more desirable than an OPC stamp.
Some folks use OPCs just for the bare minimium to get a stamp & get specialists to do all the rest of the work.
However do be aware it will make a difference to some un-educated buyers tho, even at the budget end of the market- Had a fella not be interested in my old 15 yr old few £k S2 as it had in later years (decent) specialist stamps rather than OPC! ha ha yes im sure most owners of a couple of £ks worth of 944 like to pay about £115per hr for OPC labour!
>> Edited by iguana on Tuesday 12th April 12:15
Some folks use OPCs just for the bare minimium to get a stamp & get specialists to do all the rest of the work.
However do be aware it will make a difference to some un-educated buyers tho, even at the budget end of the market- Had a fella not be interested in my old 15 yr old few £k S2 as it had in later years (decent) specialist stamps rather than OPC! ha ha yes im sure most owners of a couple of £ks worth of 944 like to pay about £115per hr for OPC labour!
>> Edited by iguana on Tuesday 12th April 12:15
Ahh more opinions...which was what I was after, but at the moment we have a split decision...some saying that OPC stamps are worth a premium to some buyers others saying it is not. Guess I;m back to square one and will have to weigh up the options best suited for me.
Cheers, any more thoughts still appreciated even if they have added to my confusion ;-)
Cheers, any more thoughts still appreciated even if they have added to my confusion ;-)
The specialists are likely to do a better job and at a better price BUT Porsche is unlilkely to offer a goodwill payout if anything goes really wrong with the car. Not to disturb a hornet's nest but the 996 3.4 engine appears to have a few design issues that can result in catastrophic failure. Many of these are covered by goodwill payments by Porsche (I am not sure of age limits etc etc).
From my experience of a bad real main seal and faulty ECU on my 2.5 Boxster a few years back, the only thing Porsche asked for was a copy of my service book to prove OPC service history. I had these and the car was 1 year out of warranty but they gladly paid for the repair.
From my experience of a bad real main seal and faulty ECU on my 2.5 Boxster a few years back, the only thing Porsche asked for was a copy of my service book to prove OPC service history. I had these and the car was 1 year out of warranty but they gladly paid for the repair.
It all depends on the age of the car IMO.
When I bought my 996TT from a specialist it was due a 2nd service which the specialist said they would carry out.
I didn't want a 2 year old Turbo with 1 OPC stamp & 1 specialist stamp, as I thought if I sold it on in the near future it would put off buyers. The Indi actually agreed with me & had it serviced at an OPC.
I am quite particular with service history, but if I was looking at a 5 year old 996 with 3 OPC stamps then a couple of good specialist stamps then it would not put me off at all.
When I bought my 996TT from a specialist it was due a 2nd service which the specialist said they would carry out.
I didn't want a 2 year old Turbo with 1 OPC stamp & 1 specialist stamp, as I thought if I sold it on in the near future it would put off buyers. The Indi actually agreed with me & had it serviced at an OPC.
I am quite particular with service history, but if I was looking at a 5 year old 996 with 3 OPC stamps then a couple of good specialist stamps then it would not put me off at all.
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