Our GT3 Has Passed 10,000 Kilometers

Our 911 GT3 was delivered last May. In just a year and a half, it has already covered more than 10,000 kilometers—10,605 kilometers, to be exact. My husband often takes other cars on road trips, too, so the fact that the GT3 has still passed the 10,000-kilometer mark really drives home just how much he loves being behind the wheel.

Recently, he mentioned something he’d noticed about the GT3.

The steering wheel feels a little different now. It used to have more of that textured feel to the leather, but lately it seems just a bit smoother. As a car racks up miles, the interior starts to show some wear, and I feel like you can really tell with the steering wheel.

That got me thinking.

Apparently, the chrome trim on the shift knob was also starting to come loose. The dealer took a look during this oil change and replaced the part under warranty. When you drive a car this much, little things are bound to catch your attention.

The other day, my husband took the GT3 on a long-distance road trip (I’m hoping to write about that soon), and he was also planning to drive it at Suzuka Circuit shortly afterward. So he decided to have the oil changed at the dealer beforehand.

We’ve had a run of oil changes and inspections for our cars lately, and my husband ruefully remarked:

I feel like we just changed the oil in the 911 Cabriolet (992), and now it’s the GT3’s turn… Porsche ownership really does cost a lot.

Maybe I should figure out how much we spend maintaining each of our cars…

Porsche 911 GT3 Oil Change Cost

The GT3’s oil change apparently took about an hour. Here’s what it cost:

・Engine oil change (6.4 L)
・SEALING RING
・Total, including labor: ¥32,067 (tax included)

It’s definitely a different price point from my old BMW 320i—though I suppose that’s only to be expected. The GT3 is only a year and a half old, so there haven’t been any major issues or worn-out parts needing replacement yet. Still, I wonder how much a service visit will cost once it’s five years old. Replacing the PCCB brakes would be a whole different story…

Cars really are expensive!

I’ve also written about what’s included in the 12-month inspection and how much it costs. Feel free to take a look:

ポルシェ911 GT3のディーラーでの１年点検｜費用は？PCCBの減りは？