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Originally Posted by Mike
which is why I usually let the dealership do all the scheduled maintenance while a car is in warranty. it might be a little more $$, but you never know when you will need someone on your side.
That being said, I service the cayenne at vw, because its half the price and I won't have it past the warranty anyway since its a lease.
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That is an excellent point. Although it can be difficult for some to find a nearby dealer that is trustworthy. But even in hindsight, I would definitely be happier with the route I took (doing everything myself) vs letting the dealer do everything even if I knew they would 100% cover the CSC and such. I wasn't really a car guy before the Z, and I'm glad to have all the tools and knowledge that I have acquired since purchasing it
We have an Acura lease and the dealer won't even use the recommended oil weight when they do the oil change. I can do it myself with the 0W-20 full synthetic (instead of the 5W-20 blend the dealer uses) for less than their "deal", plus it takes up less of my time overall.