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I've got an 06 C4S and paid twice that much when new - I ordered a lot of options. A lot depend on the condition of the car and what options are included...

Thought I'd throw this out seeing as the dealers I've talked to have no idea... It is weird. For about a year now, more often that not, when filling the car, the pump does not shut off until the gas starts spilling all down the side of the car. I usually insert the nozzle and use the handle lock and just fill the car and wait for the pump to stop pumping. The spillage happens at different stations. I know that the shut off function is pump dependent and not related to the car. But, does anyone know if there is anything in the car's fuel neck, etc. that might influence whether or not the stations pump shuts off or not? This is a relatively new problem here. I did do a search and only came up w/ people having problems w/ gas going in not out...

grbeiz - They offered 10% off. But more than likely, they probably did the work knowing that my warranty is almost up and that I would not be traveling 1.5 hours to them anymore... They are now the closest dealer. But, form now on I will use a competent mechanic here in town when necessary.

therock88 - Benson in New Orleans was actually cheaper, 230.00 last time I had it done there. Still steep. Brian Harris in Baton Rouge is the one that charged me 350.00. Anyhow, with no dealer in New Orleans now, they might figure they can charge what they want. Still going to re-check the manual on maintenance schedule. I'm pretty sure it reads that certain work must be done accoriding to either miles or time. If that's the case, I'm just curious why the dealer said that nothing had to be done. Also, here we go again, whose right if something goes wrong down the line, the dealer or the manufacturer? I think I know..... The manufacturer. Thanks for your thoughts!!

Anyone else?

I've got an '06 C4S and the dealer in New Orleans is closed - they gave the franchise back to Porsche. So I scheduled a major srvc due to age of car - 4yrs(not miles - only 19000) at the next closet dealer 1.5hrs away at the same time we were to be next door picking up a new BMW. The dealer said they would call w/ an estimate before they did anything. I told them specifically not to do the oil change as they were going to chrg 350.00 for that alone and I told them I could get that done for much less or do it myself. Needless to say they did not call w/ an estimate for anything and did the oil change for 350 and on top of that they said the car did not need any of the work the manual suggests for a major as I only had 19,000 miles.

So, is this a little steep for an oil change AND whose right, the manual or the shop re: no major needed? The manual specifically states that certain work is to be done by miles OR time???

Tks for the input - hate to get screwed if something does go wrong.

The breaks on my new 997 C4S have been squeeking when I slow down from normal low speed to low speed, lets say when approaching a red light, or slowing behind a car when in rush hour slow traffic. Should I bring this to my dealer's attention for a quick fix, or will the problem go away after few more miles. The car is incredibly beautiful, but I must admit that pulling in front of a lower key car and having the squeek heard is a little ambarrassing. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely.

Porschester

Misery loves company. I've got the same exact problem on my 2006 C4S Cab. under the same circumstances. I've got a little over 5,000 mi and the problem has happened many times. The brakes may be good, but the noise is terrible. Sometimes I've been tempted to use my hand brake to stop as the noise is so annoying and loud - sounds like a Mack truck w/ bad brakes. Just have to put up w/ it..... The dealer says it's normal. In my opinion, pretty poor for a performance car.

There is noise associated with the nav/sound system that is present at times when turning the car on or off; I have had this in both my 07 997S and my 06 E55 AMG...it is perfectly normal.

Thanks for the input. I just think it's kind of weird that I did not hear the noise when I first got the car and that it only happens sometimes...

Sounds like the emissions air pump near the engine to me.

That will run for a couple of minutes at start up.

Who knows? I hear the noise around the dash area and the engine is in the rear?? :cursing: Still going on....

If the car interior is warm, the air will be directed to the dash vents, if it's cold, the foot vents. There will be a noise when it makes that transition.

It'll still do it if the AC is off or do you mean when the climate control is off?

It makes the noise when the climate control / AC is on or off during engine start.

...could be the climate control changing the air flow to the vents. Especially if there was a temperature difference in the car since you last drove it.

Changing the air flow from where ? Also, that would not explain the noise when the a/c is not turned on....

Looking for a little help. I've tried a few other boards, the dealer & PCA tech board w/ no luck. I've got this noise that I did not notice when car was brand new. It happens intermittingly, maybe more often when cold out, right after I start the car. The noise comes from somewhere in the dash area, lasts for 2-3 seconds and sounds like a motor or servo starting. Kind of like a short hmmmm noise. Happens if the a/c is left on or off on start up. One dealer told me it was the compressor. But, if the a/c is off on start up, how can that be? Everything seems to work fine. Driving me crazy.... Any ideas? Thanks

my manual says warm up not necessary. I do however wait for my water temp and oil temp to raise to normal before driving aggressively. Wm

What I did on my 06 C4S is just have the dealer disable the chime. They did it no problem. Good luck