SL/R230: older R230, how much $$ for common repairs
04-30-2013, 02:45 AM
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older R230, how much $$ for common repairs
I realize that asking about warranties is a common question (and everyone just seems to say to get one), but I have not seen specific $$ amounts for repairs.
I'm wondering if it's worth it to get a $6k 3/36 extended warranty (reputable company) on a 2006 model with around 60k miles. Now obviously this is considered insurance by the companies issuing the warranties, so the company likely considers them to be low frequency / high severity events.
The relatively common problems that I've seen relate to the struts & ABC system, perhaps another computer system, and the roof. Assuming the most common problems for these (not a very rare catastrophic occurrence), how much are the repairs at a good independent mechanic?
Anything that I've left off which is a common problem (e.g. intercooler pump goes bad every 40k miles, and costs $500 to replace), please add on as well.
I'm wondering if it's worth it to get a $6k 3/36 extended warranty (reputable company) on a 2006 model with around 60k miles. Now obviously this is considered insurance by the companies issuing the warranties, so the company likely considers them to be low frequency / high severity events.
The relatively common problems that I've seen relate to the struts & ABC system, perhaps another computer system, and the roof. Assuming the most common problems for these (not a very rare catastrophic occurrence), how much are the repairs at a good independent mechanic?
Anything that I've left off which is a common problem (e.g. intercooler pump goes bad every 40k miles, and costs $500 to replace), please add on as well.
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04-30-2013, 08:26 AM
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Just from my experience (1 year ownership) the "common" R230 problems can rack up a huge tab. I just had two ABC struts replaced and a new ABC pump and that totaled just over $7K with labor. Although that was the most severe incident I've experience, some of the issues are fairly easy to repair yourself if you're good with DIY projects.
04-30-2013, 08:58 PM
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Woow...OMG.. $7000 to replaced 2 ABC stuts and a ABC pump ..yikes ...you must have gone to Stealership correct ? I only spent about $600 for front and rear ABC valve blocks and left rear ABC stut plus $60 for Pentosin oil and 25 for filter.I perform the labor myself its a DIY job. I got all parts used on eBaY.
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Woow...OMG.. $7000 to replaced 2 ABC stuts and a ABC pump ..yikes ...you must have gone to Stealership correct ? I only spent about $600 for front and rear ABC valve blocks and left rear ABC stut plus $60 for Pentosin oil and 25 for filter.I perform the labor myself its a DIY job. I got all parts used on eBaY.
05-15-2013, 06:55 PM
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In the last 2 .5 years I have had new strut, new ac compressor, new engine wiring harness, tie rod ends, nav unit, motor mounts, control arm bushings, tcu, ceiling console, Tpms sensors, outer door handles, alarm unit, and I am sure stuff I can't remember and it totaled 31k.............as in 31000
My car is now red flagged and every repair requires inspection
My car is now red flagged and every repair requires inspection
05-16-2013, 10:19 AM
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In the last 2 .5 years I have had new strut, new ac compressor, new engine wiring harness, tie rod ends, nav unit, motor mounts, control arm bushings, tcu, ceiling console, Tpms sensors, outer door handles, alarm unit, and I am sure stuff I can't remember and it totaled 31k.............as in 31000
My car is now red flagged and every repair requires inspection
My car is now red flagged and every repair requires inspection
