The 60K sucks 1.7k
#16
Drifting
I worked at a dealer while in high school and they would charge to check valve adjustment which they had hydrolics lol and also checking exhaust and host of other things that took seconds or were not done at all.Im sure there are a ton of great dealer and indy shops out there and believe me I will hear about them, but every time I take my car to get worked on it comes back dirty and or scratched and usually making noises it did not make previously etc.I have also seen them beat my bmw and supra leaving the work stalls and yes I complained and never went back.
#18
Rennlist Member
No one at all thinks the rates should reflexct the actual price of the car. The analogy comparing the rates to a 140K car to a car that has depreciated is not in sync. Of course we all know the rates remain constant. But in retrospect an Indy that has a good reputation will have lower rates. So my only point is the rates are the rates and going to a dealership you will pay the same as someone who has a 2012. There are other alternatives. Just myopic thinking to say well the dealer wants the $105 hr rate so everyone should have that rate also!
#19
Race Director
No one at all thinks the rates should reflexct the actual price of the car. The analogy comparing the rates to a 140K car to a car that has depreciated is not in sync. Of course we all know the rates remain constant. But in retrospect an Indy that has a good reputation will have lower rates. So my only point is the rates are the rates and going to a dealership you will pay the same as someone who has a 2012. There are other alternatives. Just myopic thinking to say well the dealer wants the $105 hr rate so everyone should have that rate also!
While I might have saved a few bucks, no. Hell no.
Sincerely,
Macster.
#20
Rennlist Member
Souns like the indy you speak of is not worth doing business with, he is only hurting himself. I have a great INDY, i even brought to him a new clutch slave cylinder and an accumultor, which i got dsicounted on line. He charges less then the dealer and uses actual time vs book time. He is well known in the racing circuit, and has a nicer shop then the local dealer.
Sorry you have not found a indy as the one I have!.
Sorry you have not found a indy as the one I have!.
#21
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[QUOTE=TRWright;9953788] One time I dropped my 355 off for a 30k service and ended up with a $25,000 bill for what the dealer called 'some minor items.' ./QUOTE]
What the hell?! I hope they called before doing the work. Legally, they can't proceed to that extent without authorization.
What the hell?! I hope they called before doing the work. Legally, they can't proceed to that extent without authorization.
#22
Burning Brakes
If you owned a 355, you shouldn't be complaining about maintenance on your 996 turbo.
Like you, I have also owned both. One time I dropped my 355 off for a 30k service and ended up with a $25,000 bill for what the dealer called 'some minor items.' I am not saying that can't happen with the 996tt, but it is generally a reliable car that isn't terribly expensive to repair considering what it is.
Like you, I have also owned both. One time I dropped my 355 off for a 30k service and ended up with a $25,000 bill for what the dealer called 'some minor items.' I am not saying that can't happen with the 996tt, but it is generally a reliable car that isn't terribly expensive to repair considering what it is.
What did they do for $25k! That's about what the car is worth.
#23
Race Director
you guys are seemingly not familiar with 355s.
Set of cats, maybe headers, etc, and you get to $25k easy.
that said, 355s are not worth $25k unless its a high mileage car with a salvage title. Not sure if you were being serious.
Set of cats, maybe headers, etc, and you get to $25k easy.
that said, 355s are not worth $25k unless its a high mileage car with a salvage title. Not sure if you were being serious.