$484.00 for Spark Plugs?
09-22-2018, 01:07 PM
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$484.00 for Spark Plugs?
I just picked up my 89 E320 from my independent technician and he recommended that the spark plugs be replaced as well as a trans service. The price quote for the trans service is $267.00, which seems reasonable, but when he told me the price to replace the 12 spark plugs, I was flabbergasted. Those 2 service plus the preventative service cost, (oil change, fuel filter, air filter), which totalled $430.00, would be more than the Blue Book value!
Has anyone heard of a plug change for $484.00? Are they made out of Gold?
Has anyone heard of a plug change for $484.00? Are they made out of Gold?
09-22-2018, 01:17 PM
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
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I think you are talking about 1998 model?
12 plugs multiply the cost, but plugs can be bough for few bucks. Shop around. Its been long time since I had 3.2 gasser, but amazon had the best pricing at the time. Hopefully other members will come with recent recommendations.
I think you are talking about 1998 model?
12 plugs multiply the cost, but plugs can be bough for few bucks. Shop around. Its been long time since I had 3.2 gasser, but amazon had the best pricing at the time. Hopefully other members will come with recent recommendations.
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09-22-2018, 02:01 PM
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Yes - if you have a '98 E320 - then replacement 12 OE Bosch plugs parts cost is about $75 on Amazon - yes - it is a bit of labor - and evidence by your tranny service quote - that indie is being reasonable.
Anytime you have W210 tranny service - it's prudent to spend extra $14 for MB/Mopar replacement tranny adapter plug if you "don't know" if it's been replaced before. And replacement of that tranny adapter plug during tranny service - if you supply correct genuine MB/Mopar plug - that part should be no charge.
Anytime you have W210 tranny service - it's prudent to spend extra $14 for MB/Mopar replacement tranny adapter plug if you "don't know" if it's been replaced before. And replacement of that tranny adapter plug during tranny service - if you supply correct genuine MB/Mopar plug - that part should be no charge.
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09-22-2018, 06:46 PM
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Wrong Section
I believe I'm in the right section. An '89 E320 is a W-210. Please let me know if this is not correct, or do your homework. I haven't posted any messages last month.
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09-22-2018, 08:01 PM
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
Unless I'm an idiot and don't know how dates work, you posted this last month: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...srs-light.html
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09-22-2018, 09:42 PM
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Picture of car and engine would explain a lot.
I don't recall 320 with 12 plugs from 89.
I don't recall 320 with 12 plugs from 89.
09-23-2018, 11:18 AM
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09-23-2018, 11:22 AM
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Wrong Section
My bad. It's a 1998
You have a W124, might want to do your homework. W124 was 1984-1995. Last I checked 1989 was in that range.
Unless I'm an idiot and don't know how dates work, you posted this last month: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...srs-light.html
Unless I'm an idiot and don't know how dates work, you posted this last month: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...srs-light.html
