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Now you know why I don't use the dealer...
Posted by BillJ (more from BillJ) on Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:06:09
In Reply to: Dealer 90k miles service - blimey.....!, Zip, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 06:56:07
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... because I couldn't stand the abuse I'd get here if I did ;)
The prices don't surprise me, but I'm sure they didn't surprise you either. Two things do surprise me:
1. They are prepared to fit only one strut rather than a pair. Also, I'm sure I could replace a strut in an hour with the amateurish tools I have at my disposal, if nothing was seized (that's not an offer!), so £105 sounds like a lot. Wheel alignment included? (also a bit surprised you are having trouble with the strut at all, but I suppose these things happen from time to time).
2. Water pump - £91 the *pair*? Is this a typo?
I, too, poured thousands into my 9000s at the dealer for long enough. I never saw any of that money in residual value and if I didn't have the time or inclination to DIY, I'd be going to a specialist for servicing and repairs. I just no longer think 9000 used car prices warrant spending money on a dealer service history.
While that might sound like a lot of labour for the CV gaiters, it is a bit of a job.
posted by 161.71.171...
Posts in this Thread:
- Dealer 90k miles service - blimey.....!, Zip, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 06:56:07
- what other keys (#) do you have that we dont? ..., 91Aero.jr, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:58:14
- øØ, æÆ and åÅ n/m, AdamB
, Sat, 19 Oct 2002 01:34:45 - I give you something to ponder over, ÅÄÖ åäö LOL>>, Anders, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:24:18
- Not only brit's have the £ key......, zeke, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 12:39:36
- Not sure what you're getting at, but..., Zip, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 12:09:05
- I understand all of you...., Zip, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:23:58
- Now you know why I don't use the dealer..., BillJ, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:06:09 <-- Viewing This Message
- Wow!.....A new pair of Bilstein struts........., zeke, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 09:40:33
- Re: Dealer 90k miles service - blimey.....!, NickF, Fri, 18 Oct 2002 08:37:32
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