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Originally posted by vadim
You guys are lucky you don't live in DC area. The lowest quote I got so far was $650
On this note, can someone recommend an installer in DC area?
You guys are lucky you don't live in DC area. The lowest quote I got so far was $650
On this note, can someone recommend an installer in DC area?
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yep anywhere from $200-300 is reasonable (closer to 200 the better). I'd always ask shop (before bringing the car) of how much labor they charge per hour (of course hopefully they've worked on newer MBs before), then ask how much for spring installation, then mention the car. If the price isnt in the above range ask what you're being charged for, you have the right to know.
*Vadim...did you go to a dealership? springs install for $650????
*Vadim...did you go to a dealership? springs install for $650????
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Originally posted by vadim
You guys are lucky you don't live in DC area. The lowest quote I got so far was $650
On this note, can someone recommend an installer in DC area?
You guys are lucky you don't live in DC area. The lowest quote I got so far was $650
On this note, can someone recommend an installer in DC area?
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Originally posted by bagwell
I'm still waiting to install my Eibach's as well (have to wait until the wife is outta town...hahhahaha)...but I was quoted $150 at a pretty reputable shop...but I'm in Houston.
I'm still waiting to install my Eibach's as well (have to wait until the wife is outta town...hahhahaha)...but I was quoted $150 at a pretty reputable shop...but I'm in Houston.
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Originally posted by Harris
Changing a set of springs shouldnt take more than 3 hours@$80/hr, i.e. USD240. I think USD650 is a bit scary!! Either that shop is a complete rip off or they have no idea of how to do the job.
Changing a set of springs shouldnt take more than 3 hours@$80/hr, i.e. USD240. I think USD650 is a bit scary!! Either that shop is a complete rip off or they have no idea of how to do the job.
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Originally posted by vadim
not just one shop - *every* more or less reputable shop in the area I called had quoted between $650 and $720, ~6hrs x $100-$110
not just one shop - *every* more or less reputable shop in the area I called had quoted between $650 and $720, ~6hrs x $100-$110
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Originally posted by tberry
Vadim, i gotta ask, is that including the springs or not? If not, you may wish to find a charitable and knowledgable fellow on MBworld, pay for roundtrip tickets (at most $250), buy springs yourself (under $250), give him a place to stay for the nite, buy dinner, then u guys can do it together. All for under $650 including springs! And I'd trust the work of a fellow MBworld member over some shop who wanna charge 6 hrs labor at $100 an hour!
Vadim, i gotta ask, is that including the springs or not? If not, you may wish to find a charitable and knowledgable fellow on MBworld, pay for roundtrip tickets (at most $250), buy springs yourself (under $250), give him a place to stay for the nite, buy dinner, then u guys can do it together. All for under $650 including springs! And I'd trust the work of a fellow MBworld member over some shop who wanna charge 6 hrs labor at $100 an hour!
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Spring Install
My experience with lowering springs is only with my past car (an Audi A4). The cost for the spring and shock install on the Audi was $280 including an alignment. Although from reading the threads on installing springs on Mercs it seems the job is a little more involved than Audi's resulting in a higher cost for the install....
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Just dont go to a place who charge by hour.
I think around $200 is about right.
People in DC area, if theres no installer.
I suggest go to the dealer and try to speak with
one of the mechanic, maybe they want to do some outside job.
for extra money. I did this when I was in Austin,TX.
And they charge me cheap. Goodluck.
I think around $200 is about right.
People in DC area, if theres no installer.
I suggest go to the dealer and try to speak with
one of the mechanic, maybe they want to do some outside job.
for extra money. I did this when I was in Austin,TX.
And they charge me cheap. Goodluck.
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dude, you guys are seriously getting ripped off. why dont you watch them change springs? it only takes 30-45 minutes. if you are in the LA area, i could refer you to a place that would do it for $75! total price of springs and install should be around $350
