9E for Servicing

[2010spy]

Quick question. My Boxster Spyder is 10 years old. I don't have the OPC warranty anymore. Having just been quoted nearly £800 for the minor two-year service, it's time to think differently. What do people think about going outside the network to people like 9E (other specialists are available). I'm assuming that technically it's a very simple job to do a service. Does it impact resale (probably never sell it). Thoughts please?

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MrC986 said:

IMO most 10 yr old Porsche’s will have seen a decent specialist by that time & hence it shouldn’t make much difference to it’s long term value.

A decent specialist will know as much, if not more, about the cars as they’ll look for solutions not just to service them, but also to repair rather than just change parts if they have a failure & they’ll have all the necessary diagnostic bits.

The OPCs have in the past had a reduced pricing menu for older cars and they’re servicing so if you’re he’ll bent on an OPC service stamp phone around as sometimes they can get close to indies on the main service items but can raise an eyebrow on things like replacing brakes/brake fluid.

911uk has some very honest reviews on servicing experiencing if you’re looking around & they have a very good forum member whose ex OPC techie now working for a specialist who offers some very good guidance if you need it.

Thanks, that's very helpful. Will take a look at 911uk.

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IMI A said:

I tend to give indies like 9e and JZM more complicated work and consumables. I use Porsche Torque too they did a brilliant 380mm brake upgrade for me recently. Maybe call another OPC out of town and make a trip of it booking a fun loan car like a Boxster 4.0? OPC always price match indies too if they possibly can. OPC Swindon worth a call if you fancy taking the long route home

I personally think its very nice to keep Porsche service history going especially on a special model like a spyder. If you use OPC/indy in conjunction with each other you really do get the best of both worlds and two sets of eyes better than one.

Thanks. Good advice. 9e is £380 vs £680 for cheapest OPC. But as you say, might make sense to keep it official.

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g7jhp said:

Where are you located 2010spy?

Guildford

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Update | For the 'hassle' factor I've decided to stock with OPC (which is £300 more) than 9E (or equivalent). I know that someone like 9E would do just as good a job, but three factors emerged. a) Maintain OPC stamps b) Proximity and C) 12-hour loan of a Taycan Turbo whilst Spyder is in the garage.