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Here’s How Much It Costs To Service A Porsche 911

Besides routine maintenance, here's a complete breakdown of the costs associated with 911 ownership over a five year period

by Dimitar Angelov on October 5, 2024, 06:00

The Porsche 911 is widely regarded as the ultimate high-performance daily sports car. Porsche people certainly believe this and for a good reason. The German automaker has seemingly perfected the formula of the rear-engine layout, creating one of the most versatile platforms in the business. It’s no wonder, that there is a 911 for every taste, need, and (almost every) budget. Between the different body styles, engines, and drivetrain options, there are over 30 variants of the 992-generation Porsche 911 that you can choose from.

But buying a Porsche 911 is only half the story. Maintaining your 911 in tip-top shape is not only key to a trouble-free ownership experience but also vital to ensure that it retains its value in the long run. But just how much does it cost to maintain a Porsche 911? Any high-performance vehicle is bound to be accompanied by hefty service bills and a complex maintenance schedule. I decided to explore this and break it down for you. Spoiler Alert: It isn’t as frightening as you may think.

Porsche 911 service cost

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Every brand-new Porsche 911 comes with a four-year or 50,000-mile warranty. You also get a two-year warranty on every original replacement part or accessory. I think the entry-level model Porsche 992 Carrera is a good baseline to start with. Most Porsche 911 variants feature very similar maintenance intervals. Bear in mind that the service costs may vary depending on the dealer, and the numbers we are giving here, are only ballpark figures.

First-year maintenance

For the first year, there is nothing major to do except an oil change, which includes the filters. This needs to be done every 10,000 miles or every year, whichever comes first. Getting this done at a Porsche dealership would set you back between $450 and $625. If you reach the four-year mark before 50,000 miles you will need to perform this procedure four times, which comes up to between $1,600 and $2,500 over the course of four years.

Second-year maintenance

Year two of your Porsche 911 ownership would require you to do a bit more than an oil change. This is when you need to replace your pollen filter and flush the brake fluid. Porsche recommends you do this every two years. With the oil and filter change, this would set you back $1,450. If you are at the 20,000-mile mark, Porsche also recommends you change the brake pads and rotors ($2,000) and the tires ($2,100).

That last figure greatly depends on what tires you choose to install on your Porsche. These last two procedures are only necessary if enough wear is present on these components. This makes a total of $5,500 you need to spend during your second year of 911 ownership. Failure to stick to the recommended maintenance schedule will, very likely, render your car’s warranty void.

Third and fourth-year maintenance

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Depending on your mileage, you can get away with just an oil change in your third year of owning a Porsche 911. However, if you have driven 30,000 miles, Porsche recommends that you change the spark plugs. Together with a multi-point inspection, this will set you back $2,195.

For year four of your 911 ownership, Porsche recommends you do the first major service. This includes belts, pulleys, filters (pollen filter included if you haven’t already changed it), and an oil change. This also includes brake-fluid flush and a multi-point inspection, which amounts to $2,875.

At that point, if you haven’t already changed the brake pads, rotors, and tires, it may be a good idea to do so, if sufficient wear is present. This brings the total service for the fourth year up to $6,975, which may vary depending on what tires you choose.

If you’re still under warranty at 50,000 miles (before the end of the fourth year of ownership), the only maintenance needed is an oil change - $625. It might help to keep an eye out for special deals. Dealerships will occasionally do that, which can save you a bit of cash.

While the Porsche 992 has proven to be a fairly reliable platform so far, even with modified examples of the 911 Turbo done by ES Motors and the likes, Porsche’s iconic boxer engine can still ask for a bit of extra care, depending on your driving habits.

60,000-mile maintenance

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60,000 miles is a very important number as your Porsche is no longer under warranty at this point. There are a few important things you need to do at this point. One of them is the drive-belt replacement, which will run you around $750 on average. If your Porsche 911 has a PDK transmission, 60,000 miles or six years is when you need to change the transmission fluid. It will cost you $1,995.

For 911s equipped with a manual transmission, this interval is 120,000 miles or 12 years. It also costs less to service the manual transmission at $1,195. Differential servicing is a less-discussed topic. The differential fluid change interval is 10 years. It costs $202 in parts and $140 in labor, coming up to $342. If your 911 features all-wheel drive, you can double that number.

Maintenance over 5 years

To sum up, your five-year maintenance schedule can go two ways. Without changing your brake pads, rotors, and tires, your Porsche 911 will set you back 7,700 in maintenance costs, over five years. If you change the brake pads, rotors, and tires twice in this period, you’re looking at $15,970.

This does not account for any unforeseen repairs after the four-year/50,000-mile warranty has expired. The Porsche 911 will set you back between $625 to $3,000 a year, depending on what you have to replace. According to CarEdge, a Porsche 911 will cost about $20,615 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

Insurance taxes and fees associated with purchasing and owning a Porsche 911

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Sales tax

Every car purchase is accompanied by a sales tax, which ranges from 0 to 8.25 percent of the car’s value, depending on the state. The national average is 4.99 percent. Currently, Nevada holds the highest percentage at 8.25. If we take the MSRP price of the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera - $122,095 - this would mean a maximum sales tax of $10,073.

Gas Guzzler tax

The Porsche 911 is not exempt from the Gas Guzzler tax although things may be different for the T-Hybrid-powered Porsche 992.2 models. The Gas Guzzler tax typically ranges between $1,300 and $1,700, according to owners on Rennlist.

According to some 911 owners, models equipped with a manual transmission have a significantly higher Gas Guzzler tax compared to PDK-equipped variants of the car. From what I managed to gather from Rennlist discussions, $1,700 is the starting point for manual-equipped Porsche 911s.

Insurance fees

Insurance for a Porsche 911 will set you back around $1,300 per year. Over a five-year ownership period, you are looking at $6,500 in insurance fees. This does not include claimed damages or under/overvaluation of the car. It also does not account for the type of insurance - basic or full comprehensive - you choose for your 911, though I suspect full comprehensive is what most 911 owners would go for anyway.

Dimitar Angelov

Dimitar Angelov

Dim has been an automotive journalist since 2014. Although he is interested in all things automotive, his main interests revolve around, Asian, classic, and sports cars. He is particularly fond of Porsche sports cars as well as JDM classics from Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and others. Dim operates mainly from Bulgaria, but can, occasionally, be seen attending Europe's most reputable Auto shows, and events. Read full bio