Are these service costs reasonable?
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Are these service costs reasonable?
Hey folks,
Just sent in my 2014 ML350 (55K) to a car shop specialized in european cars for B9 service (not dealership)
They listed the the following:
Oil change/filter $170 ($145 labor)
Spark plug replacement: $660 ($460 labor)
Auto Transfer Fluid: $84 ($60 labor)
Transmission Service: $425 ( $194 labor)
That's a whooping ~$1400, for a perfectly running car. I know the spark plug is probably due for a replacement, just want to see if the the last 2 items are reasonable at 55k
Thanks!
Just sent in my 2014 ML350 (55K) to a car shop specialized in european cars for B9 service (not dealership)
They listed the the following:
Oil change/filter $170 ($145 labor)
Spark plug replacement: $660 ($460 labor)
Auto Transfer Fluid: $84 ($60 labor)
Transmission Service: $425 ( $194 labor)
That's a whooping ~$1400, for a perfectly running car. I know the spark plug is probably due for a replacement, just want to see if the the last 2 items are reasonable at 55k
Thanks!
Last edited by hovr; 04-07-2021 at 01:34 PM.
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Hey folks,
Just sent in my 2014 ML350 (55K) to a car shop specialized in european cars for B9 service (not dealership)
They listed the the following:
Oil change/filter $170 ($145 labor)
Spark plug replacement: $660 ($460 labor)
Auto Transfer Fluid: $84 ($60 labor)
Transmission Service: $425 ( $194 labor)
That's a whooping ~$1400, for a perfectly running car. I know the spark plug is probably due for a replacement, just want to see if the the last 2 items are reasonable at 55k
Thanks!
Just sent in my 2014 ML350 (55K) to a car shop specialized in european cars for B9 service (not dealership)
They listed the the following:
Oil change/filter $170 ($145 labor)
Spark plug replacement: $660 ($460 labor)
Auto Transfer Fluid: $84 ($60 labor)
Transmission Service: $425 ( $194 labor)
That's a whooping ~$1400, for a perfectly running car. I know the spark plug is probably due for a replacement, just want to see if the the last 2 items are reasonable at 55k
Thanks!
All the prices you wrote are generally in the ballpark. All of it is specified maintenance and it’s therefore recommended to be done, if you want to continue to have a well running vehicle.
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Thanks, already ask the shop to go ahead.
But boy, no wonder folks either lease or sell their German cars as soon as it's out of warranty. I sold my first car for about that much.
But boy, no wonder folks either lease or sell their German cars as soon as it's out of warranty. I sold my first car for about that much.
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Too many german broads
It's really not that much if you consider you won't need any of those services for quite some time (besides oil change of course)...Basic maintenance can add up when it is done all at once, but required IF keeping the Benz long term.
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those people shouldn't be buying their german cars then when they flee at the first sign of maintaining them. it's called living beyond your means.
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W204 C63 Coupe, W166 ML350 BlueTEC, 928GT, C5 Z06 & IS300 race cars, EQE 4Matic+ on order
Hey folks,
Just sent in my 2014 ML350 (55K) to a car shop specialized in european cars for B9 service (not dealership)
They listed the the following:
Oil change/filter $170 ($145 labor)
Spark plug replacement: $660 ($460 labor)
Auto Transfer Fluid: $84 ($60 labor)
Transmission Service: $425 ( $194 labor)
That's a whooping ~$1400, for a perfectly running car. I know the spark plug is probably due for a replacement, just want to see if the the last 2 items are reasonable at 55k
Thanks!
Just sent in my 2014 ML350 (55K) to a car shop specialized in european cars for B9 service (not dealership)
They listed the the following:
Oil change/filter $170 ($145 labor)
Spark plug replacement: $660 ($460 labor)
Auto Transfer Fluid: $84 ($60 labor)
Transmission Service: $425 ( $194 labor)
That's a whooping ~$1400, for a perfectly running car. I know the spark plug is probably due for a replacement, just want to see if the the last 2 items are reasonable at 55k
Thanks!
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P.S. And what exactly is Auto Transfer fluid? Transfer case (differential) fluid?
Last edited by Diabolis; 04-08-2021 at 03:03 PM.
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The item that makes no sense is the $170 for the oil change, of which $145 is labour. That leaves $25 for the oil and filter. 8 liters of any half-decent MB 229.5 spec oil and the filter are $100. Are they putting in two gallons of Mazola instead? ![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
P.S. And what exactly is Auto Transfer fluid? Transfer case (differential) fluid?
![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
P.S. And what exactly is Auto Transfer fluid? Transfer case (differential) fluid?
Auto Transfer - Transfer Case oil change.
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W204 C63 Coupe, W166 ML350 BlueTEC, 928GT, C5 Z06 & IS300 race cars, EQE 4Matic+ on order
That $170 charge for oil change is not out of line. Shop rates are $100+/hour. And yes 9L of oil + oil filter does cost that much. So I am not sure what your issue with the costs is..... Remember we are talking about have this done at the dealer. Even changing the 8L on my bluetec costs $100 for oil and filter. Plus shop charges, etc.....
Auto Transfer - Transfer Case oil change.
Auto Transfer - Transfer Case oil change.
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Right! It’s like buying a 4,000 sq ft house and worrying about replacing the roof. It’s all part of cost of ownership. Buying and affording are different.
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Hey folks,
Just sent in my 2014 ML350 (55K) to a car shop specialized in european cars for B9 service (not dealership)
They listed the the following:
Oil change/filter $170 ($145 labor)
Spark plug replacement: $660 ($460 labor)
Auto Transfer Fluid: $84 ($60 labor)
Transmission Service: $425 ( $194 labor)
That's a whooping ~$1400, for a perfectly running car. I know the spark plug is probably due for a replacement, just want to see if the the last 2 items are reasonable at 55k
Thanks!
Just sent in my 2014 ML350 (55K) to a car shop specialized in european cars for B9 service (not dealership)
They listed the the following:
Oil change/filter $170 ($145 labor)
Spark plug replacement: $660 ($460 labor)
Auto Transfer Fluid: $84 ($60 labor)
Transmission Service: $425 ( $194 labor)
That's a whooping ~$1400, for a perfectly running car. I know the spark plug is probably due for a replacement, just want to see if the the last 2 items are reasonable at 55k
Thanks!
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