G63 front/rear diff oil change cost
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G63 front/rear diff oil change cost
Hi guys,
Long story short. The dealer charges me $723 + tax. How much did you pay for that?
Few days ago I went to service center to repair a dent and was told by the adviser that my 18' W463 G63 needs front/rear diff fluid change at 2000 miles (though I don't have that stick on windshield). I was wondering why a vehicle without limited slip diff needs the diff oil change so fast, she told me that's what they usually do. $390 for both was the cost she said. However, today I received the bill, it is $361.5 OF EACH ( parts $84, labor $277.5 ?? ), total $723 + tax.
I need your opinions, is it reasonable? Thanks a lot.
Sean
Long story short. The dealer charges me $723 + tax. How much did you pay for that?
Few days ago I went to service center to repair a dent and was told by the adviser that my 18' W463 G63 needs front/rear diff fluid change at 2000 miles (though I don't have that stick on windshield). I was wondering why a vehicle without limited slip diff needs the diff oil change so fast, she told me that's what they usually do. $390 for both was the cost she said. However, today I received the bill, it is $361.5 OF EACH ( parts $84, labor $277.5 ?? ), total $723 + tax.
I need your opinions, is it reasonable? Thanks a lot.
Sean
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When I purchased mine I got quotes on the diff change plus A and B service. I was quoted $300.00 for front/rear diff change from my service adviser. Haven't reached 2K miles as yet however.
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G63 requires at 1800 miles (or so). I had mine done at about 1900 and the cost for both was around $400 (can't remember the exact amount). I would definitely advise against skipping it.
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Thank you so much for your replies. I had my front and rear diff oil changed because $390 for both was the cost they told me. That was pretty closed to your quotations. Now they’re trying to charge me $723. According to your experiences, I think I got ripped off. I’m going to pick up the car tomorrow, and will argue for that over-priced service.
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Hi guys,
Long story short. The dealer charges me $723 + tax. How much did you pay for that?
Few days ago I went to service center to repair a dent and was told by the adviser that my 18' W463 G63 needs front/rear diff fluid change at 2000 miles (though I don't have that stick on windshield). I was wondering why a vehicle without limited slip diff needs the diff oil change so fast, she told me that's what they usually do. $390 for both was the cost she said. However, today I received the bill, it is $361.5 OF EACH ( parts $84, labor $277.5 ?? ), total $723 + tax.
I need your opinions, is it reasonable? Thanks a lot.
Sean
Long story short. The dealer charges me $723 + tax. How much did you pay for that?
Few days ago I went to service center to repair a dent and was told by the adviser that my 18' W463 G63 needs front/rear diff fluid change at 2000 miles (though I don't have that stick on windshield). I was wondering why a vehicle without limited slip diff needs the diff oil change so fast, she told me that's what they usually do. $390 for both was the cost she said. However, today I received the bill, it is $361.5 OF EACH ( parts $84, labor $277.5 ?? ), total $723 + tax.
I need your opinions, is it reasonable? Thanks a lot.
Sean
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Frankly - in most states - if you approve a Service estimated cost - then they need your approval to charge over/more - go at it from that route - I would never accept any Service Bill that is double the quote without my approval before the work was done.
If they push-back - tell them you will call Mercedes Customer Care and report they are trying to overcharge you - ANY Mercedes Service Dept and ANY Service Advisor does NOT want you to make that call - which gets reported back to Dealer Management from Mercedes same day.
If they push-back - tell them you will call Mercedes Customer Care and report they are trying to overcharge you - ANY Mercedes Service Dept and ANY Service Advisor does NOT want you to make that call - which gets reported back to Dealer Management from Mercedes same day.
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Ok..so for 2019 g63 is it included after 1900 miles or you got to pay for it?
Also, different but related topic: would you all recommend to purchase pre-paid maintenance program from MB or skip it? If yes, for how long?
Also, different but related topic: would you all recommend to purchase pre-paid maintenance program from MB or skip it? If yes, for how long?
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My dealer charged us about $275 for our one 2018 G63 for this Service and $500 for the other 2018 G63. When I very vocally (but politely complained) and showed paper work....we received a $200 credit.
Your bill seems very high for this Service, which according to 3 local MBZ dealers is MANDATORY and needed at 2000 miles!!
Your bill seems very high for this Service, which according to 3 local MBZ dealers is MANDATORY and needed at 2000 miles!!
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On The Question Of Prepaid Service
The question was on Prepaid Service for the G63 - under Prepaid Service the 200 miles G63 differential service is covered.
Please understand "most" Sales Advisers, "most" Finance Directors, and "most" Service Advisers won't have a clue - unfortunate but true.
Prepaid Service has to be purchased BEFORE Service check-in.
Below are the current Prepaid Service Packages - and ELW packages for the G63.
Prepaid Service is not refundable and not transferable to another MB except under specific limited circumstances - so you don't want to "overbuy" Prepaid Service - the other advantage of Prepaid Service is that it covers all recommended service - so your Dealer has less room to try to jack you around on Service costs - and less room to jack you around on "upsell".
ELW is 100% refundable if you sell or trade before going past 4Yr/50K mile New Car Warranty - that ELW can be transfered to new owner if you sell or transfer to a private buyer - if you go past 4Yr/50K and go into ELW - then future ELW refund is pro-rated by time or miles used (whichever is greater) and less any paid claims under that ELW.
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Originally Posted by Festertester
Ok..so for 2019 g63 is it included after 1900 miles or you got to pay for it?
Also, different but related topic: would you all recommend to purchase pre-paid maintenance program from MB or skip it? If yes, for how long?
Also, different but related topic: would you all recommend to purchase pre-paid maintenance program from MB or skip it? If yes, for how long?
