C4S Running Costs

[FrenchTVR]

Hi, new to the Porsche end of the world. I'm looking at getting a 997 C4s or similar. What kind of running costs can I expect on about 10k miles a year? The car will be an everyday driver, shortish work trips during the week and more sensible blats at the weekend.
I just need an idea of typical serving costs, tyre wear etc etc.

Cheers.

Mick

[Taaffy]

I drive my C2S every day and average about 21mpg......
Tyres are circa £240 per corner with the the fronts maybe a tad cheaper....12k miles before needing replacing so far....
Servicing is every 20k or 2 years which ever comes around first....

All in all a fairly cheap daily driver compared to others of the same ilk....

Edited by Taaffy on Sunday 12th November 18:54

Edited by Taaffy on Monday 13th November 14:44

[whoami]

Taaffy said:

Servicing is every 10k or 2 years which ever comes around first....

Edited by Taaffy on Sunday 12th November 18:54

It's 20,000 miles.

[Dr S]

Yep, pretty cheap to run and own (until depreciation hits you...)

[jm doc]

Dr S said:

...until depreciation hits

Just looking at buying a 997 C4S, so what is the depreciation like??

[sambaman]

who cares as long as you enjoy it !!!!

[FrenchTVR]

jm doc said:

Dr S said:

...until depreciation hits

Just looking at buying a 997 C4S, so what is the depreciation like??

OI, start your own thread




Not sure actually, I know they are quite high in the first couple of years, but as posted above, who cares if you have the chance to enjoy it.

[Maverick73]

Dont worry about depreciation (he says) - I done the maths myself. 997s are one of the best bets for this and the actual cost of owning the car is very reasonable over say 3 years. Check out whatcar website that gives the breakdown on this. Was considering an M6 until you consider you lose £20k the moment you leave the dealership....

[Dr S]

Around 25% from list price in the first 12-14 months, I'd reckon

[Taaffy]

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