GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

Just got Service B done

Old Jun 20, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Just got Service B done

Picked my my 07 GL after Service B and the tab was $611.00 after $50.00 coupon. I think it is a rip off, most of things were done as "check" the only thing dealer replaced was the oil, filter, cabin filter and wiper blades, There was $24.00 miscellaneous charge which I will inquire about tomorrow.
Also they charged me separately $50.73 (half hour labor) to replace second row seat broken handle, I purchased the part from the same dealer. I was expecting that they will do it as a courtesy but that didn't happen.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mbmama
Picked my my 07 GL after Service B and the tab was $611.00 after $50.00 coupon. I think it is a rip off, most of things were done as "check" the only thing dealer replaced was the oil, filter, cabin filter and wiper blades, There was $24.00 miscellaneous charge which I will inquire about tomorrow.
Also they charged me separately $50.73 (half hour labor) to replace second row seat broken handle, I purchased the part from the same dealer. I was expecting that they will do it as a courtesy but that didn't happen.
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Local dealer for non diesel is $299.95 regularly $525.00.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Ouch... I gotta do mine soon too.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 02:39 AM
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That was a rip off MBmama. My mechanic charges $150-$175 tops and he gets rid of service indicator. Anyways, I am assuming it was charged on a credit card (I wonder which one). You can always dispute and fight with the dealer.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mbmama
Picked my my 07 GL after Service B and the tab was $611.00 after $50.00 coupon. I think it is a rip off, most of things were done as "check" the only thing dealer replaced was the oil, filter, cabin filter and wiper blades, There was $24.00 miscellaneous charge which I will inquire about tomorrow.
Also they charged me separately $50.73 (half hour labor) to replace second row seat broken handle, I purchased the part from the same dealer. I was expecting that they will do it as a courtesy but that didn't happen.
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I got less than 90 days to return my GL, i haven't done any service yet, it is saying service "D" I wonder how much that is going to cost me...
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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I got less than 90 days to return my GL, i haven't done any service yet, it is saying service "D" I wonder how much that is going to cost me...
How much did you end up paying? My reminder just came yesterday that it is due in 30 days. I only had my CPO 08 for a year. Don't want to spend ton of money as it is trouble free right now.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Yup. That seems waaaay too much for just an oil change, cabin air filter, wiper blades, and a half hour labor. And they charged 24 extra dollars much of a reason.

Mkay. Stealerships.
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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I paid $297 for my Service B. Seems like you got ripped off!
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numbers are approximate

service b is quoted at 2 hours in the book

at $150/hour that is $300 labor

oil filter is $20

oil is 9 quarts at $8 - $72

cabin filter is $70

wipers are $70

total: $532 or thereabouts

plus tax plus disposal fee...
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by alx
numbers are approximate

service b is quoted at 2 hours in the book

at $150/hour that is $300 labor

oil filter is $20

oil is 9 quarts at $8 - $72

cabin filter is $70

wipers are $70

total: $532 or thereabouts

plus tax plus disposal fee...
All this work can be done in 30 min maximum, including drive in and drive out
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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All this work can be done in 30 min maximum, including drive in and drive out
Service operations, dealer or independent, make their money on the difference between actual job time and "book" time.

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