This is probably a question that has been asked a million times, and I have done a search but got board of looking!

So my question is, should I have the intermediate service done? I don't thrash the car all the time and it has never been on a track day, but what worries me is when it comes to selling will it effect the value of the car?

Cheers

Andy

 

You mean the oil change at 4,500, 13,500 etc etc miles? No - I wouldn't bother. The service manual makes it clear that its optional so I can't see that an absence of stamps in those boxes will make any difference to resale value.

 

Yes Mark the Oil Changes, I could see the point if I was doing high milage or alot of track days but I'm not so I thought I would save the money...!!

Andy

 

I forgot to say - FWIW, not having had them done made no difference to the p/x price I got for my 02.

 

I agree with Mark.

I had the IM oil change and it makes no difference, unless you drive hard.

dave

 

If I were intending to p/x the car after 3 years I wouldn't bother

If I were intending to hanging on to the car I would. Simple fact is that the more frequent the oil is changed the longer the engine will last

 

I do.....it's called mechanical sympathy!!

 

I changed the gearbox oil at 9000 miles and I found it did make a difference. The S's gearbox can be a little fragile (I had a new one fitted under warranty at circa 3k miles as have many others here) and I wanted to make my gearchanges feel as smooth as poss.