Does this seem reasonable?
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Does this seem reasonable?
Recently had my GL 450 in for service at the dealer.
He gave me a list of recommended items to address.
Now, I know you pay a premium at the dealer, but they quoted $256.76 to replace my engine air filters.
In contrast, the rear differential and transfer case fluid exchange seemed downright reasonable at $179.95 each.
$100 per spark plug seems high as well. ($599.97 for my V6)
Oh, and a $50 shop fee? Really?
I am assuming all dealers are this expensive?
He gave me a list of recommended items to address.
Now, I know you pay a premium at the dealer, but they quoted $256.76 to replace my engine air filters.
In contrast, the rear differential and transfer case fluid exchange seemed downright reasonable at $179.95 each.
$100 per spark plug seems high as well. ($599.97 for my V6)
Oh, and a $50 shop fee? Really?
I am assuming all dealers are this expensive?
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I have a '14 GL450. The numbers above seem to be in line with what I paid at 60k miles. The service costs on a string of Infinitis we owned were a lot less. But I have the CPO extension so I pay the going rate for normal stuff so that if big problem happens, my hopes are the dealer will recognize my loyalty and make things go my way.
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My recommendation would be find an Indy who specializes in Merc's and have them do this work for half the cost. Engine filter replacement takes 15 mins tops if doing it right.
I get these cars are expensive to maintain but they shouldn't have to be if someone knows what they are doing. Dealers make most of their money from service... that's why we call them stealers
I get these cars are expensive to maintain but they shouldn't have to be if someone knows what they are doing. Dealers make most of their money from service... that's why we call them stealers
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You haven't mentioned mileage - but I assume at/over 50K ?
You should research Mercedes Prepaid Maintenance - which should cut your total at the dealer quite a bit - 2yrs/20K MSRP $1490 - you can't purchase AFTER service checkin - and you can check before you purchase it "should" cover all factory recommended service items for this service and the next - but check that it does before you buy it.
You should research Mercedes Prepaid Maintenance - which should cut your total at the dealer quite a bit - 2yrs/20K MSRP $1490 - you can't purchase AFTER service checkin - and you can check before you purchase it "should" cover all factory recommended service items for this service and the next - but check that it does before you buy it.
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I did my air filters for about $100 for all of them last year, including the cabin, took half an hour and I took my time and cleaned everything I touched.
Do that your self, not sure about plugs.
Do that your self, not sure about plugs.
