Cost of Retrofitting Burl Walnut Trim to Black Ash Trim
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Cost of Retrofitting Burl Walnut Trim to Black Ash Trim
So I got a quote from a dealer for how much it would cost to replace my burl walnut interior trim to the black ash trim.
Center Console = $620
Console Ashtray = $104
Front Door Insert = $274 x 2 = $548
Rear Door Inserts = 214 x 2 = $428
Total Parts = $1,700
Labor = $125 x 5 = $625
TOTAL COST = $2,325 + tax
That seems really high to me. Am I getting played? Has anyone else changed their trim to black ash in the United States?
Center Console = $620
Console Ashtray = $104
Front Door Insert = $274 x 2 = $548
Rear Door Inserts = 214 x 2 = $428
Total Parts = $1,700
Labor = $125 x 5 = $625
TOTAL COST = $2,325 + tax
That seems really high to me. Am I getting played? Has anyone else changed their trim to black ash in the United States?
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So I got a quote from a dealer for how much it would cost to replace my burl walnut interior trim to the black ash trim.
Center Console = $620
Console Ashtray = $104
Front Door Insert = $274 x 2 = $548
Rear Door Inserts = 214 x 2 = $428
Total Parts = $1,700
Labor = $125 x 5 = $625
TOTAL COST = $2,325 + tax
That seems really high to me. Am I getting played? Has anyone else changed their trim to black ash in the United States?
Center Console = $620
Console Ashtray = $104
Front Door Insert = $274 x 2 = $548
Rear Door Inserts = 214 x 2 = $428
Total Parts = $1,700
Labor = $125 x 5 = $625
TOTAL COST = $2,325 + tax
That seems really high to me. Am I getting played? Has anyone else changed their trim to black ash in the United States?
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So I got a quote from a dealer for how much it would cost to replace my burl walnut interior trim to the black ash trim.
Center Console = $620
Console Ashtray = $104
Front Door Insert = $274 x 2 = $548
Rear Door Inserts = 214 x 2 = $428
Total Parts = $1,700
Labor = $125 x 5 = $625
TOTAL COST = $2,325 + tax
That seems really high to me. Am I getting played? Has anyone else changed their trim to black ash in the United States?
Center Console = $620
Console Ashtray = $104
Front Door Insert = $274 x 2 = $548
Rear Door Inserts = 214 x 2 = $428
Total Parts = $1,700
Labor = $125 x 5 = $625
TOTAL COST = $2,325 + tax
That seems really high to me. Am I getting played? Has anyone else changed their trim to black ash in the United States?
Then sell your old stuff in an aftermarket and recoup what you can.
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Looks like this was discussed here: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...sole-trim.html
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I got the quote from the other dealer.
Total Parts: $1918.70
Total Labor: 750.00
Total Cost: $2669 + tax... yeesh
I didn't realize that replacing the wood would be so expensive. I will contact dealers farther away, and see what they might charge and update with more quotes. I originally thought it may be $1,500, but looks like I was way too low. It is weird to see how two dealers just an hour away from each other give such different quotes.
Total Parts: $1918.70
Total Labor: 750.00
Total Cost: $2669 + tax... yeesh
I didn't realize that replacing the wood would be so expensive. I will contact dealers farther away, and see what they might charge and update with more quotes. I originally thought it may be $1,500, but looks like I was way too low. It is weird to see how two dealers just an hour away from each other give such different quotes.
Last edited by Vihzel; Jan 22, 2016 at 03:44 PM.
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The price of the parts will probably be the same no matter which dealer you call. An indy might discount parts pricing, but maybe not.
As I found when investigating having a Lexus repaired at an indy, they could save me some money on labor rates, and maybe negotiate the number of hours for the job, but since they had to buy the parts from Lexus there was no savings there. So, for a parts-intensive job like this, the savings won't save the day. It will still be costly to do.
As I found when investigating having a Lexus repaired at an indy, they could save me some money on labor rates, and maybe negotiate the number of hours for the job, but since they had to buy the parts from Lexus there was no savings there. So, for a parts-intensive job like this, the savings won't save the day. It will still be costly to do.
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For this money (almost 3K), you could have a very nice performance tune - if you're in to that of course!
Replacing the console should not cost more than the option when you CPO a new car, then add labor.
Note that the analogue clock is the most expensive here. I'm assuming they're not considering that (you actually have it?)
Replacing the console should not cost more than the option when you CPO a new car, then add labor.
Note that the analogue clock is the most expensive here. I'm assuming they're not considering that (you actually have it?)
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I have the analog clock, and I'm quite sure that they're not factoring that into their parts since I have the burl walnut trim (comes with it).
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I know you've got the clock already; just a theory to double check that they don't need to order another one.
In general, big/main dealers don't have markups on such parts; they just charge a "nominal" labor fee on top of the part price (they are not supposed to make profit from it).
Of course, if you have a good relation with your dealer, chances are higher to a get better pricing - Did you check with your dealer (where you actually acquired the car)? I read "a dealer", and "another dealer" - and of course, they owe you zero favor.
In general, big/main dealers don't have markups on such parts; they just charge a "nominal" labor fee on top of the part price (they are not supposed to make profit from it).
Of course, if you have a good relation with your dealer, chances are higher to a get better pricing - Did you check with your dealer (where you actually acquired the car)? I read "a dealer", and "another dealer" - and of course, they owe you zero favor.
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Oh the dealer that I purchased it at is across the country. lol I haven't been to any dealers around my area.
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I got a 3rd quote today from another dealer and it came out to $2,930. The $2,350 from the first one is looking better and better. lol
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Damn $2k for something that costs just $325 to option when getting the car. Sheesh. My suggestion to get the trim wrapped still stands. I would rather spend $2k on wheels and tires or tires and an ECU tune.
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So I got a quote from a 4th dealership and it's the best one yet! Here is the cost breakdown:
Center Console + Ashtray = $620
Front Door Inserts = $274 x 2 = $548
Rear Door Inserts = $214 x 2 = $428
Total Parts = $1596
Labor $147 for center console + ashtray
+ $243 for all four doors
= $390
TOTAL COST = $1986 + 10% tax on parts = $2145
The total cost including tax at this dealership is almost $200 cheaper than the previous cheapest quote I was able to get and that didn't even include any tax. I think this is the best quote that I will be able to get, but there are two more places that I'm waiting to get quotes from. Once I get those two quotes, I'll go with the most affordable option.
Center Console + Ashtray = $620
Front Door Inserts = $274 x 2 = $548
Rear Door Inserts = $214 x 2 = $428
Total Parts = $1596
Labor $147 for center console + ashtray
+ $243 for all four doors
= $390
TOTAL COST = $1986 + 10% tax on parts = $2145
The total cost including tax at this dealership is almost $200 cheaper than the previous cheapest quote I was able to get and that didn't even include any tax. I think this is the best quote that I will be able to get, but there are two more places that I'm waiting to get quotes from. Once I get those two quotes, I'll go with the most affordable option.
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Selling the burl walnut afterwards will help reduce the overall cost by several hundred as well. Thinking about how much it would cost per year to have a trim that I love, it's worth it.
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Oh I wouldn't say that I have a lot of money. I just have some disposable money, and also because I'm not in love with the burl walnut. I had to buy a car in May since I moved from NYC then and the only options in my area had the C Class in burl walnut. I really wanted the black ash trim to begin with, and since I'd have the car for another 4 1/2 years, I'd rather be in one that has a trim that I love rather than one that I just settled with.
Selling the burl walnut afterwards will help reduce the overall cost by several hundred as well. Thinking about how much it would cost per year to have a trim that I love, it's worth it.
Selling the burl walnut afterwards will help reduce the overall cost by several hundred as well. Thinking about how much it would cost per year to have a trim that I love, it's worth it.
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Any dealership worth their salt could have found a C300 with ash, that is one of the most common dealer orders. Unless you absolutely had to leave with a car at that very moment I think a little waiting could've saved you a chunk of change. But at the end of the day, I know why you want the ash wood it really is quite nice.
I wish I could have waited, but I had to leave for grad school that started in June (where I am now), so I basically spent one week at my family's home and then was off to grad school.
After I get that done, I'll have to deal with the wind noise. Once that's fixed, then I'll get window tinting and be done with the cosmetics. I do have some rattling, engine piston pin problem, and other smaller stuff that needs to get addressed.
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Cost of Retrofitting Burl Walnut Trim to Black Ash Trim
Hi....Can anyone tell me where I can find the center console replacement trim in Black Ash?
I want to replace the fingerprint and dust magnet console I have now.
I'm not interested in the Carbon Filter finish - just the black wood grain one.
THanis
I want to replace the fingerprint and dust magnet console I have now.
I'm not interested in the Carbon Filter finish - just the black wood grain one.
THanis
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Oh I wouldn't say that I have a lot of money. I just have some disposable money, and also because I'm not in love with the burl walnut. I had to buy a car in May since I moved from NYC then and the only options in my area had the C Class in burl walnut. I really wanted the black ash trim to begin with, and since I'd have the car for another 4 1/2 years, I'd rather be in one that has a trim that I love rather than one that I just settled with.
Selling the burl walnut afterwards will help reduce the overall cost by several hundred as well. Thinking about how much it would cost per year to have a trim that I love, it's worth it.
Selling the burl walnut afterwards will help reduce the overall cost by several hundred as well. Thinking about how much it would cost per year to have a trim that I love, it's worth it.
