Service cost - Is this price reasonable?
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Service cost - Is this price reasonable?
Hi All, I have 2004 E500. Warranty expired and I serviced my car. The local shop quoted me the following. Let me know if this price is reasonable.
Price includes parts + labor:
1. Change all spark plugs $461.00
2. Breaks (front) $405.00
3. Service D $621.00
4. Air filter $54.00
5. Break fluid flush $81.00
Price includes parts + labor:
1. Change all spark plugs $461.00
2. Breaks (front) $405.00
3. Service D $621.00
4. Air filter $54.00
5. Break fluid flush $81.00
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From: Spokane WA
E 500 4matic, MINI John Cooper Works
As a comparison you might contact some local MB independent's - I"m sure the Bay Area has many high quality ones to choose from. My guess is they will be 20% less maybe more. I was a strong (and still am on some things) supporter of my local dealer, but decided to check out one of the independent's in my area that always has received great reviews (even from some that work at the MB store). I found on the transmission service at 39K (and the drive train service too) they were nearly half the price using the identiacal oil. It is a very simple job for those that are knowledgeable. The dealer was overcharging for the service.
It's worth double checking those items you need done at a local independent. None of that is very difficult for a competent tech.
Steve
It's worth double checking those items you need done at a local independent. None of that is very difficult for a competent tech.
Steve
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From: Bay Area
2004 E500 CLK320
Nothing is cheap in the Bay Area, except food. The dealer always over charges doing anything. The spark plug job seems too expensive. It's a very easy DIY. You probably can find an indy shop that can do it for $200 (~$100 for parts & ~$100 in labor).
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From: sunnyvale, CA
CLK500, E500, SC400
i believe i get a much lower cost. try Star Auto Service at 1555 S 10th st. San jose. go there and ask for Joe Nguyen. Tell him Duy sends you. I just got my e500 front brake done too, rotors and pads, $320.
Good luck bro.
Good luck bro.
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03 E500 and Corvette
Hi All, I have 2004 E500. Warranty expired and I serviced my car. The local shop quoted me the following. Let me know if this price is reasonable.
Price includes parts + labor:
1. Change all spark plugs $461.00
2. Breaks (front) $405.00
3. Service D $621.00
4. Air filter $54.00
5. Break fluid flush $81.00
Price includes parts + labor:
1. Change all spark plugs $461.00
2. Breaks (front) $405.00
3. Service D $621.00
4. Air filter $54.00
5. Break fluid flush $81.00
Plugs ................... $75.00
Brake pads FR........ $85.00
Air filter................ $30.00... Don't remember exact cost
Brake fluid flush.........$30.00 My estimate, mine was done with SBC replacement
So total cost of DIY.. $210 vs. $1568. So labor in your estimate is $1358 at $100/hr about 13 1/2 hrs.
After doing the plugs myself, (there are 16 in the E500) I think $461 is about right.
Brakes at $405 is probably also in line.
Air filter is not excessive I paid for my 1st one $75 at the dealer
Service D is mostly inspections and look at for issues. Sounds high.
So if you are having to pay for the service that is about par with what it cost. You also see why I do it myself in many cases.
Best of luck with your decision. I don't think your prices are really too high exclusive of the Service D charge.
My opinion only of course.
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2004 E320, 2004 Lexus GX470
FWIW, my indie MB mechanic in PA is charging me in that neighborhood for an 04 E320. Also around $550-600 to replace both batteries 
My Service D was at least $100 less than the price you were quoted though ...
My Service D was at least $100 less than the price you were quoted though ...
Hi All, I have 2004 E500. Warranty expired and I serviced my car. The local shop quoted me the following. Let me know if this price is reasonable.
Price includes parts + labor:
1. Change all spark plugs $461.00
2. Breaks (front) $405.00
3. Service D $621.00
4. Air filter $54.00
5. Break fluid flush $81.00
Price includes parts + labor:
1. Change all spark plugs $461.00
2. Breaks (front) $405.00
3. Service D $621.00
4. Air filter $54.00
5. Break fluid flush $81.00
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
My cost to replace both batteries is $250. Both AGM batteries the aux and main.
