On May 21, 6:26 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e....DeleteThis@snet.net> wrote:
> "walter" <richrei....DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1179770487.399191.138590@y2g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
Well... I just bought the car for $3500. (overpaid?)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e100/Gweilo66/Regal/RegalFrontright.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e100/Gweilo66/Regal/Regalrearright.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e100/Gweilo66/Regal/Regalintfront.jpg
Replaced right front tie rod, alignment, oil lube filter, touch up
paint, misc bulbs for $350. Rides much better and they say there are
no safety issues so..not an immediate issue. I think there is a little
bit of noise from the front but pretty minor at this point. So..I have
time to check around. But yeah..dealer seems over double for strut
replacement.
Other issues: rear monsoon speakers shot. Electronic readout on AC/
Heater not working. found a place that fixes for $79. Serpentine belt
has wear, brakes will need work later.
>
> > 104k. Dealer says showing wear but not to replace them right now.
> > Estimate is $700+. Is this a reasonable price? Would I be crazy not to
> > replace struts at same time?
>
> What conditions is the car in? Personally, if the struts are original. I'd
> replace them now as the labor will be the same. You'd be really PO'd to
> have to replace them in 6 months. OTOH, I'd go to a good independent garage
> instead of the dealer and save a lot of money.
>
> Given the age of the car, think before you spend that much money. It may be
> wiser to trade now but with all the factors in doing that, only you can make
> the right choice. >> Stay informed about: 99 Regal strut mounts: How much$ to replace? 
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