What does it cost to own a brand new Porsche 911?

Welcome back to the CarCave! Ever wonder what is costs to own and maintain these amazing cars we aspire to own? Check out this video to learn about the true cost of maintenance on a brand new 992 911!

All photography & videography is done by Focus'NFire Media, Inc.

Much gratitude to Porsche of Riverside for providing pricing!

[sgoetz]

As the owner of a 911, and knowing about the maintenance expenses, I negotiated a 3-year service agreement (this was for the early 2013 991.1) and began putting away $500 per month for post service agreement costs. To have a savings account specifically for maintenance took some of the sting out of those. Now that warranty is long gone, I take the car to a former Porsche mechanic whose costs are much, much less than the dealers cost. He has no fancy service lounge to sit in while drinking high-end coffee but he does great work. Good video!

[gusseisern]

i have owned a couple of 911 such as 997, 991 and currently 992. Service every two year is about 700 -900 USD. If no major break or accident, maintencance costs are fairly adequate.

[masudaharris]

It wasn't as bad as I thought. The main problem, still, is paying for the car itself.

[Rico]

🛡I watched this video out of sheer curiosity, but I honestly don’t see the point of evaluating the maintenance costs of a vehicle of this caliber; this is something you would do for Ford’s & Honda’s alike.

Clearly Porsche territory is for those who are not AT ALL concerned about maintenance costs. Doesn’t mean we want to be duped, but maintenance isn’t a showstopper. If it is, then keep working until you’ve reached the point where it’s not an issue, because you still have to consider “unplanned maintenance” (accidents, malfunctions, etc).

⚠️ Notice, I said “work”—not “wait” until you reach the point. If its your dream to own a Porsche, ‘make it happen’. It’s just a car—it can’t plan, build, or dream…but you can 😉

[CrusaderX]

You just crushed my interest in a 911.

[jimc]

I think the independent specialist is definitely they way to go once the warranty has expired. I did with both my Mercedes and Porsche. Also, these guys tend to know more about issues with older cars whereas the main dealers are more service oriented in my experience.

[salimrandall]

The 911 used to be my dream car. Time for a new dream cause I ain’t paying that!

[itismeal]

Very good video! Nothing like it, a good and honest price breakdown helps you decide on if you want this beast or not...

[daleandrews]

Back in the early '80's, before I got married, my best friend, who is an attorney in Lafayette, LA were driving around Lafayette and we spotted a '78 911 Targa on a high end used car lot. The next time I talked to him, he had bought it. He didn't mention how much he paid, but he did say that the performance, including the acceleration of the car, was just WILD! Being a novice to this kind of performance, he confessed to me he just didn't have the balls to find a stretch of road where he could just "let it out". He said it was that scary and he was too inexperienced in trying to harness and control that kind of power and acceleration.

[WFO.]

Back and forth on ordering a new 992 911 GTS. Glad I saw this video. Thank you! Where I live we have personal property tax every year too. Shit gets expensive.

[untitledlabel]

subbing early! I know you're gonna blow. Keep it up man!

[tommy]

It depends on where you live, otherwise its the cost of the car, which I would only recommend leasing because hardly ANYONE keeps these longer than a year or so, the registration fee, you insurance and gas....thats all folks!

[lukascat]

Hey.Good job with the video.I suppose if one can afford a 120K 911 maintenance cost is not an issue.That being said, i thought it would be much more expensive.Keep making these informative videos! Have a nice one!

[oneeleven]

I got a brand new 911 992 Carrera S…first service is 2yrs or 20, 000 miles. Maybe it’s different in 🇬🇧 uk…£1007 they pick car up & drop back same day 👍

[stms]

I’ve got a 981 boxster s……my local Porsche dealer wants $525 for an oil service…..whereas it’s $250 at my independent. Just replaced two rear tires for $650. This is a helpful video, but I’d expect to pay 60% or less than what was quoted here. I also don’t think one has to be as conservative with the service items and follow Porsche to the letter. I’d religiously change the oil and filter, but with some other stuff, I may not be inclined to go in lockstep with the schedule.

[spencerb]

Do your own maintenance and save. Use an Indy mechanic and save as well

[raywalteroutdoors]

This is why I go to a quality independent shop they're usually about half the cost and most cars being serviced are much more expensive than mine.

[brucefromaz]

Michelin Pilot 4S which is the top rated tire for a 911 should last you 40, 000 miles. Around $1, 500 . I did four breaks and rotors. I bought them from Suncoast in Florida when they had a special. My mechanic just charged me for labor and I did everything for about $1, 400. I did this at 40, 000 miles. When I get engine serviced I bring it to the Porsche dealer and in 3 years I've spent about $3, 500 for the services. I'm on my fourth year so I am due for another service in 1600 miles

[ArturGrigio]

I usually do my own work on the car. Because I don’t trust a mechanic with my breaks and tires, or that they’ll use premium products on my car.

So far my costs have been:
- $100 for oil and filter (I change every 2-3K miles because I drive hard). I bought it from FCP Euro, so I do t have to pay more than once
- $550 for genuine Porsche breaks and rotors
- $240 for 6 genuine spark plugs
- $80 for BNC air filter (again bought it from FCP, so that I can replace every year)
- $60 brake fluid.

For everything else I go to Porsche warranty. Only a few minor things so far.

The mechanics there love me, cause apparently the engine of my car is cleaner than the exterior (I do use break cleaner on panels when I take the car apart)

[playingwithmytrains]

I have a 2015 cayman GTS and this year the dealer wanted $750 for an oil change. Not going to the dealer anymore