$430 for a brake flush!? gimme a ... break
02-01-2010, 07:01 PM
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$430 for a brake flush!? gimme a ... break
called dealer in NYC (closest to me) to see what they might charge for this....They called me back with this price. I asked the lady if she was sure, doubled checked, yup... thats the price
geez.
geez.
02-01-2010, 07:04 PM
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$30 for fluid and a six pack of beer is all it takes at my place 
$430??? $20 a liter x 2 for a full flush and 3-4 hours of labor? They should be ashamed of themselves.
$430??? $20 a liter x 2 for a full flush and 3-4 hours of labor? They should be ashamed of themselves.
02-01-2010, 07:07 PM
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A misunderstanding or comically stupid. Last time I had the dealer do it, it was $91.95 for parts and labor.
02-01-2010, 07:34 PM
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Probably will do it at my local indy and forgo the ABS flush part as he doesnt have the right computer. He is an old schooler and does not believe in the motive method as well...
02-01-2010, 07:34 PM
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hey guys, while the price might seem high to you, anyone living in the tri-state metro area would not be too shocked by that number.
you have to remember, and this has no bearing on the original poster, that most people who buy these cars, at these prices, do not even know or care what tire pressure is, much less changing brake fluid.
so my guess, is that if they are told that this is what must be done to keep up the warranty, while they might not be happy about paying it, they will.
btw---as typical with all trades in nyc, just getting someone to you front door is worth at least $250 show-up money.
just my .02, no flames, please.
you have to remember, and this has no bearing on the original poster, that most people who buy these cars, at these prices, do not even know or care what tire pressure is, much less changing brake fluid.
so my guess, is that if they are told that this is what must be done to keep up the warranty, while they might not be happy about paying it, they will.
btw---as typical with all trades in nyc, just getting someone to you front door is worth at least $250 show-up money.
just my .02, no flames, please.
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I think I would have told her "No, you don't understand. I don't want them to replace the brake rotors, I just want the brake FLUID changed!"
Dell, is that price bad enough for "the umbrella story?"
Dell, is that price bad enough for "the umbrella story?"
02-01-2010, 07:40 PM
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well they use special fluid. It is magic fluid from mars.. Only they have it.
02-01-2010, 07:46 PM
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I did as her to double check... lady sounded busy and uninterested... this has to be a misunderstanding but Im not going to peruse it. Will go at it old school this time.
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Dell, you and I are thinking of two differnet things. I hadn't heard about your blue ATE shower until now. I would have loved to see that! 
I was talking about getting the ultimate screw job on price for a service from the dealer. That's when they bend you over, shove an umbrella up your ***, open it up, and then pull it out!
I was talking about getting the ultimate screw job on price for a service from the dealer. That's when they bend you over, shove an umbrella up your ***, open it up, and then pull it out!