Getting my feet push to the fire by the dealer!
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I would let the stealership, do the trans service only, you can do the rest yourself and save yourself some money in the process.
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Well, I eventually had my service completed by the dealer for 40k with some minor differences. The reason I went to the dealer was the convenience of a loaner ( a must since I am commuter to work, and preceding discounts). Here is my break down. I declined the preventive maintenance options (my car has no LSD also) and just went Al Carte with service options.
Main Services Needed:
Oil Change: $199.99 had Basic A service perform to do oil change and top off all fluids.
Blake Fluid Flush: $238.60
ATF Service: $467.85
Bottom line I used my $100.00 gift card along with finding a matching coupon for Brake Fluid Flush for $89.95 minus the dealers 5% OFF. At the time I went from a bill of $1004.00 to $751.53!
I think IMO I did just as good or better with and INDY shop!
Main Services Needed:
Oil Change: $199.99 had Basic A service perform to do oil change and top off all fluids.
Blake Fluid Flush: $238.60
ATF Service: $467.85
Bottom line I used my $100.00 gift card along with finding a matching coupon for Brake Fluid Flush for $89.95 minus the dealers 5% OFF. At the time I went from a bill of $1004.00 to $751.53!
I think IMO I did just as good or better with and INDY shop!
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My service advisor only charged me for the oil, filter, and ring...did not charge for labor, came out to $107...I then proceeded to throw the $100 coupon in his face. His jaw dropped, I smirked, and all was well in The Kingdom od AMG.
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My mistake. The $200 is for the basic A service. Oil change, topping of fluids all fluids, service indicator reset, tire pressure adjustment, and whatever BS. It was $40-$60 bucks more so I really didn't care. You need to factor in purchasing coolant, power steering fluid, windshield fluid (yea I know it’s cheap). The only free time I have is on Saturday and Sunday's and even that is limited. Plus I don't have a lift, nice set of tools to do the basic maintenance. I was able to install the Carbonio intake because everything you need to get to is right on top of the engine and doesn’t require any special tools.
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Took me about an hour to do my brake fluid replacement job (and of course the $50 cash outlay for the pressure pump). Most of that time was spent taking the wheels off and jacking up the car.
Oil change took me 15 minutes.. I was wearing a nice white t shirt, and did not even get my hands dirty (okay so I cleaned around the oil cap, filter area, and wore gloves)...
Honestly, these are things you can do in relatively short periods of time. I am however getting my transmission done at the dealer, and the cost my dealer quoted me for it was about $270.. so I still think you got ripped off on that..
Oil change took me 15 minutes.. I was wearing a nice white t shirt, and did not even get my hands dirty (okay so I cleaned around the oil cap, filter area, and wore gloves)...
Honestly, these are things you can do in relatively short periods of time. I am however getting my transmission done at the dealer, and the cost my dealer quoted me for it was about $270.. so I still think you got ripped off on that..
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09 Eurocharged C63 AMG
Took me about an hour to do my brake fluid replacement job (and of course the $50 cash outlay for the pressure pump). Most of that time was spent taking the wheels off and jacking up the car.
Oil change took me 15 minutes.. I was wearing a nice white t shirt, and did not even get my hands dirty (okay so I cleaned around the oil cap, filter area, and wore gloves)...
Honestly, these are things you can do in relatively short periods of time. I am however getting my transmission done at the dealer, and the cost my dealer quoted me for it was about $270.. so I still think you got ripped off on that..
Oil change took me 15 minutes.. I was wearing a nice white t shirt, and did not even get my hands dirty (okay so I cleaned around the oil cap, filter area, and wore gloves)...
Honestly, these are things you can do in relatively short periods of time. I am however getting my transmission done at the dealer, and the cost my dealer quoted me for it was about $270.. so I still think you got ripped off on that..
J# 2 27MBZSVC ATF FLUID AND FILTER TECH(S):738 217.80
CHANGE TRANS FLUID AND FILTER AS PER CUSTOMER'S REQUEST
DUE FOR TRANS FLUID/FILTER CHANGE.
COMPLETED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE
PARTS------QTY---FP-NUMBER---------------DESCRIPTION---------LIST PRICE-UNIT PRICE-
JOB # 2 1 PK7229 TRANS SERVICE **** **** ****
JOB # 2 1 220-271-03-80 GASKET 20.25 20.25 20.25
JOB # 2 6 004-990-35-12 SCREW 2.40 2.40 14.40
JOB # 2 1 221-277-01-95 OIL FILTER 46.50 46.50 46.50
JOB # 2 1 007603-012102 RING,GENERAL 2.40 2.40 2.40
JOB # 2 6 001-989-68-03-13 GEAR OIL 27.75 27.75 166.50
JOB # 2 TOTAL PARTS 250.05
JOB # 2 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 467.85
Since parts alone are $250.05 you might want to double check with your dealer to make sure they are doing what your asking them to do.
Labor hours can vary to do a job, but the parts are the same for each job.
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Mike, glad everything worked out
looks like you paid what you wanted and got what you wanted.
+1 on the loaner, that's one of the only reasons I still go to the dealer for my services.
looks like you paid what you wanted and got what you wanted.
+1 on the loaner, that's one of the only reasons I still go to the dealer for my services.
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You guys made me curious, just looking at my local dealership's published service schedules and rates. It looks like they combine a few that hit at 40,000 miles (I didn't ask my SA, but I suspect that is the case).
It looks like a combo of a B service -- 395.00
A transmission service, which is right at 300.00
And changing the rear differential fluid -- 70.00
(They recommend it at 40,000 for the AMG cars LSD or not; at 60,000 for the non-AMG cars -- and we only pay 55.00).
Their schedule puts off the brake fluid flush, fuel filter and some of the other things until about 60,000.
Just interesting -- I would guess they are just trying to get what they can out of you. The loaner does make taking it in more attractive, that is why I take my little car in, I got to get to work.
It looks like a combo of a B service -- 395.00
A transmission service, which is right at 300.00
And changing the rear differential fluid -- 70.00
(They recommend it at 40,000 for the AMG cars LSD or not; at 60,000 for the non-AMG cars -- and we only pay 55.00).
Their schedule puts off the brake fluid flush, fuel filter and some of the other things until about 60,000.
Just interesting -- I would guess they are just trying to get what they can out of you. The loaner does make taking it in more attractive, that is why I take my little car in, I got to get to work.
