2007 6.3

Just got TAGGED by the stealer for a $540 trans service job on my 07 E63...HOLY CRAP.

9qts of $20/qt fluid...and $300 in labor. I am in the WRONG business.

On a side note though...it does shift firmer and better..BTW car has 39,000mi on it. SA agreed that the stupid book says that its only a one time service is false and that its required EVERY 40,000mi.

Also that Im down to 4mm on the front pads and that the rotors are $1000/ea...but he recommended just swapping out the pads as my rotors arent close to service out spec....dont buy that one

Sorry for the rant...I love the car and my wife DD's it 50miles everyday and LOVES it as well.

Guess high replacement parts and STUPID high service bills are part of owning a high $$$ German Sports car.

AKnight55

Yikes.. Should find an indy in your area to work on your car..

layzie12g

I paid $350 for the dealer to do mine and replace the connector. I thought they did an actual flush or I would have done it myself. They did replace the pan gasket though.

AMG E Power

What a rip off !!!! I have an e55 so urs could be more but 540 ? Wtf ! I paid 280 with tax @ the steeler for my trans service

moosejaw

i paid $250 at an indy to do my C32....Same tranny as E55.

WHTEVO

Just paid roughly $150 for my tranny service today at my indy's MB shop. New tranny pan gasket, new tranny filter, and oil

Go find a new shop. I do get somewhat of a hookup since i know him and take care of whatever he needs at his properties through my company but i think what they charged is a little outrageous.

Aaron

Manuyc

I just got ripped off doing my rear subframe bolt.
The bolt broke and the Indy shop said maybe a few hundred it not that hard i said ok. Then it came back to 560 I said wtf you should have called me before you did the work . F in crooks

berti_00

Word

2007 6.3

Is the service on the 7g trans really more expensive than the E55 ones??

I find it hard to believe, but I actually called a couple other local, and non dealers today...all said same price between $500-$550 for the 7g trans.

desired_speeds

7g trans require more oil. usually 6-7 range, but 9 qts. is dealer markup for sure. It's just a pain to pump the oil back up through the drain hole. I think that's why it's more expensive when compared to the 5g E55 trans.

Manuyc

I paid 310 for filter new fluid and gasket on the dealer

cij911

$500 every 40K miles is not a big deal....Enjoy the car

gaspam

lol exactly! ... hell, gas is $100 per week

theunderlord

they just drain and re-fil right?

Manuyc

No they are supposed to drop pan change filter and clean out all the metal shaving out then put the pan back with new gasket

Hammer Down

I paid $400 for engine,trans & rear diff oil change at the dealership.

WBE55

I just got quoted $625 for trans flush , connector replaced , New plugs and wires installed " supplied by me , and coolant flush. This is @ my Indy btw. 99 E55.

abhatti55

I believe the fluid capacity is more on the 7G and fluid is more expensive. Also, it is a pain to pump it back in from the bottom. You also have to check the level using STAR.

moosejaw

I belive you meant 1999 e55?
The tranny in those cars came sealed and not meant to be serviced.
The same tranny in a W211 E55 does require an oil flush

WBE55

LOl yes , thx

sloanbj

Maintenance is nothing compared to your costs for depreciation, fuel and insurance...

RaceHorse

Lets get this straight, people don't do their homework, ask what something will cost in advance, or get other prices to compare and then are shocked with dealer costs? Use your head, you just bought yourself an education. Yes the cars aren't cheap, and if you can't afford dealer service then try to learn how to do things on your own. Why not go to an Italian restaurant and complain that you were charged $17 for 50 cents worth of pasta. Seriously, find out labor rates and what is expected. If the cost far exceeds what was quoted stand up for yourself at the dealer or independant and don't pay for it. Argue or dispute the charges. Most people don't want to bother and instead just take it. In the future it can be prevented with a little effort. Once you open your mouth you will be shock how much a bill can be reduced. In the end they will still want your business. Goodluck!!!

desired_speeds

They need to be serviced every 40k. (pan drop, filter replacement, around 4 qts. of fresh fluid) Same with the w211's 5g trans. There is no such thing as sealed for life. It's cheap insurance when compared to the priced of a new tranny.

ergon

To show an old mans ignorance, but then everyone is ignorant about something. What's an Indy?

WBE55

Independent mechanic , non dealer shop.