SLR/C199/R199/Z199: HOW MUCH IS A SERVICE ON A SLR
11-22-2008, 01:57 AM
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HOW MUCH IS A SERVICE ON A SLR
HOW MUCH IS A SERVICE ON A SLR. I was told that a A service is about 4,000 to 5,500 about 25 hours is that RIGHT a B service is about 7,500 to 8,500 about 33 hours. and at 4 years it could be as much as 15,000 to 20,000 50-60 hours and that is just for spark plugs and fuel filter + service. and it will take about 3 weeks to do. thay say that thay have to remove the engine and transmission for the spark plugs and the gas tank to replace the fuel filter. what the HELL am i missing anything. why so much 
11-23-2008, 10:46 AM
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While I agree with your logic...it still would be a crime to overcharge just because the car costs so much. I do not believe the SLR is that far ahead of the curve of a normal AMG to where service would be 10 times the amount.
11-23-2008, 10:51 AM
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HOW MUCH IS A SERVICE ON A SLR. I was told that a A service is about 4,000 to 5,500 about 25 hours is that RIGHT a B service is about 7,500 to 8,500 about 33 hours. and at 4 years it could be as much as 15,000 to 20,000 50-60 hours and that is just for spark plugs and fuel filter + service. and it will take about 3 weeks to do. thay say that thay have to remove the engine and transmission for the spark plugs and the gas tank to replace the fuel filter. what the HELL am i missing anything. why so much
11-23-2008, 01:25 PM
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Believe it or not...The service isn't that bad for the SLR. 
Knock on wood...I havent had any major problems with mine, though its still on warranty if anything should go wrong.
Knock on wood...I havent had any major problems with mine, though its still on warranty if anything should go wrong.
11-23-2008, 09:20 PM
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thay recoment to replace the spark plugs at 4 years and or 60,000 miles and the engine has to come out to do that. talked to a SLR master cerified tech and he sead that if any work has to be done to the engine it has to come out. i asked if that will be someing that i can do at home on a weekend the tech just 
. the tech the only thing you could to check the oil and tire psi.
. the tech the only thing you could to check the oil and tire psi.
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12-18-2008, 01:10 AM
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Service is stupid money.It's like they see you coming.1st service on the 722 was around 5k.
i had rear rotors and pads replaced under warranty.Guess how much? 35k in parts before labour and taxes. Absolute theft
i had rear rotors and pads replaced under warranty.Guess how much? 35k in parts before labour and taxes. Absolute theft
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12-20-2008, 02:32 AM
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Yeah, i heard a full brake job was around $40k and apparently when you stop quickly enough the rotors catch a fire, not sure if that has been remedied on later versions though
12-22-2008, 10:05 PM
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I think most people don't mind paying for something if there is value in it, but what are they doing for these several thousand dollars?
I agree that just because the car costs a lot doesn't mean it should cost a ton to service UNLESS there is a real reason.
I agree that just because the car costs a lot doesn't mean it should cost a ton to service UNLESS there is a real reason.
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Is it true that if you purchase one in Germany, u'll get a free brake replacement coupons among with other service coupons? I told my friend thats highly doubtful... but he said that is the FACT.. 
12-26-2008, 10:16 PM
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Nope. I posted the auction #'s for a 2005 SLR in another thread and I believe the cheapest was $219k or $232....I can't remember.
On another note, that is really robbery that it costs that much to service these cars. I tend to think that anyone who bought one can certainly afford it but what I wonder is are the parts and labor actually that much more expensive or are dealers just taking owner to the cleaner cause they can??? An oil change is and oil change..yes or no?
On another note, that is really robbery that it costs that much to service these cars. I tend to think that anyone who bought one can certainly afford it but what I wonder is are the parts and labor actually that much more expensive or are dealers just taking owner to the cleaner cause they can??? An oil change is and oil change..yes or no?
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01-27-2009, 07:42 PM
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HOW MUCH IS A SERVICE ON A SLR. I was told that a A service is about 4,000 to 5,500 about 25 hours is that RIGHT a B service is about 7,500 to 8,500 about 33 hours. and at 4 years it could be as much as 15,000 to 20,000 50-60 hours and that is just for spark plugs and fuel filter + service. and it will take about 3 weeks to do. thay say that thay have to remove the engine and transmission for the spark plugs and the gas tank to replace the fuel filter. what the HELL am i missing anything. why so much
02-01-2009, 07:34 PM
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The reason why its so much money is because its labor intensive. I've done services on these cars. Have not done a major service on one yet, but the motor does have to come out to do spark plugs, or any components on top of the motor. I have pulled the fuel tanks on one and its about 9 hours of work. The under body has over 140 bolts that hold the under paneling in place, they are all bolted into the carbon fiber body so no power or air tools allowed. And all have to be torqued because the under body is part on the vehicles frame structure.
Just an oil change alone will easily take 2-3 hours.
Just an oil change alone will easily take 2-3 hours.
02-05-2009, 08:19 PM
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The reason why its so much money is because its labor intensive. I've done services on these cars. Have not done a major service on one yet, but the motor does have to come out to do spark plugs, or any components on top of the motor. I have pulled the fuel tanks on one and its about 9 hours of work. The under body has over 140 bolts that hold the under paneling in place, they are all bolted into the carbon fiber body so no power or air tools allowed. And all have to be torqued because the under body is part on the vehicles frame structure.
Just an oil change alone will easily take 2-3 hours.
Just an oil change alone will easily take 2-3 hours.
