[Tidybuoy]

Your mechanic's prices are about as high as I've ever seen. That said, it depends on your mechanical abilities but all of these are very doable by even a novice mechanic or if you take it somewhere else should be less than 1/2 this quote.

here's my take on each item:

1) Oil Change - $307 - I challenged the mechanic on this but he said this was not a project to start w/ due to two oil temperatures and reading meters..?

911's hold a lot of oil. Mine holds 14 quarts. I recently changed my oil and the cost was $20 for a genuine Porsche filter, and $60 for Shell Rotela 15w50 4 gallons.


2) Parking Brake Adjustment - $187

haven't done the but it's either an adjustment at the brake handle or adjustment of the adjustor wheels at the rear rotors/drums.

3) Oil Gasket Change - $210

My oil gasket, which is part of an oil change was less than $10 which included new crush washers, and an oil pan gasket set.

4) Replace front brakes (pads/discs) - $1366

Front rotors are about $200 set, and pads are $100 set, and brake fluid is about $25 for ATE Blue. If the mechanic is not rebuilding the calipers, then his price is rediculous.

For the price your mechanic quotes, you could do all your self, plus the rears, an buy a pressure bleeder tool, and replace the brake lines.

5) Replace Horns - $385

I'd look for a used set on the Pelican classifieds or buy a New Hella Horn. The cost would not exceed $100. New Trumpets on Pelican are $56 ea.


6) Replace Washer Pump - $201

Look on Pelican for the part and change yourself. New pump is $48

7) Brake Fluid Flush/New Hoses - $456

This should be part of the front brake job. You will have to flush the brakes when you replace the pads and rotors (at least you should). Brake lines are about $53 for Stainless and $120 for OEM Rubber.