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718 Boxster rear was getting pushed left and right over uneven surfaces. Didn’t think it was right, so had Porsche dealer do an alignment. Problem solved. See attachment for specs.
Alignment done - specs inside
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Tell them something felt off since you got the car. If your dealer values you as a customer they should do a courtesy alignment after only 6 months. Attached see how much my 718 alignment was off at delivery. The car sucked until I got it fixed. My Macan and GT4 was also out of wack. Always have the dealer check the alignment (and get a copy) before driving your new Porsche of the lot is my recommendation.
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Regular price at dealer is $299 - ouch. Received a $100 coupon so I used it. Otherwise I would have gone to a German car indy shop for $160.
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When I got my first "free" oil change they checked the toe alignment at the same time for no charge (car was just 1 year old with almost 7000 miles).
They didn't check anything else.....just toe. It was apparently fine.
My car was an Experience Center delivery and, I am told, they are more fussy with prep on cars delivered this way.
They didn't check anything else.....just toe. It was apparently fine.
My car was an Experience Center delivery and, I am told, they are more fussy with prep on cars delivered this way.
After having my Boxster for a few months and just about 800 miles (bought as a CPO demo with ~5.5k mi) I took it in to the dealer for an alignment since the steering felt off and there was a slight vibration at highway speeds. I didn't think it was this bad, though!
Cost was $199. Worth it. Drives much better, and steering is easier - especially at parking lot speeds.
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Cost was $199. Worth it. Drives much better, and steering is easier - especially at parking lot speeds.
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I am curious how you know that to be the case. I would think, since most everything on a modern production is automated, there would be excellent consistency. Baring any emergent equipment problems, my guess is the alignment is spot on, with a closer tolerance than local shops can provide, with every car that rolls out the door.... It is very common for new cars to have a bad alignment. The factory doesn’t try for perfection just get it close.
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