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Since: Oct 23, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:41 pm
Post subject: reasonable $$ for struts
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I took my 97 Aero 9000 into the shop yesterday to have a safety check done
prior to some summer weekend trips. I'd mentioned some clunking sounds going
over bumps so asked them to check out all steering and suspension. My shop
guy came back with the recommendation that I replace the strut cartridges on
the front end. I had it done but was a bit shocked by the cost so thought
I'd see if others thought it was reasonable.
The shop's labor rate is $93. They charged 4 hours. They charged $156 each
for a pair of KYB struts plus $103 each for strut bearings. Total cost of
the job was thus about $900.
Is that the going rate these days for a pretty straightforward analysis and
repair?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:31 am
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Milo wrote:
> I took my 97 Aero 9000 into the shop yesterday to have a safety check done
> prior to some summer weekend trips. I'd mentioned some clunking sounds going
> over bumps so asked them to check out all steering and suspension. My shop
> guy came back with the recommendation that I replace the strut cartridges on
> the front end. I had it done but was a bit shocked by the cost so thought
> I'd see if others thought it was reasonable.
>
> The shop's labor rate is $93. They charged 4 hours. They charged $156 each
> for a pair of KYB struts plus $103 each for strut bearings. Total cost of
> the job was thus about $900.
>
> Is that the going rate these days for a pretty straightforward analysis and
> repair?
Well ... I'd have gone to a suspension specialist. Do you have those ?
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:09 am
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On Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:41:37 +0000, Milo wrote:
> I took my 97 Aero 9000 into the shop yesterday to have a safety check
> done prior to some summer weekend trips. I'd mentioned some clunking
> sounds going over bumps so asked them to check out all steering and
> suspension. My shop guy came back with the recommendation that I replace
> the strut cartridges on the front end. I had it done but was a bit
> shocked by the cost so thought I'd see if others thought it was
> reasonable.
>
> The shop's labor rate is $93. They charged 4 hours. They charged $156
> each for a pair of KYB struts plus $103 each for strut bearings. Total
> cost of the job was thus about $900.
>
> Is that the going rate these days for a pretty straightforward analysis
> and repair?
You bought rubbish damper inserts. You could have purchased OES inserts
for much the same price. The KYBs will wear out quickly and their rates
don't match the OES dampers. >> Stay informed about: reasonable $$ for struts |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:33 pm
Post subject: Re: reasonable $$ for struts [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I was offered Bilteins for $260 each or KYB for $150 each. Was told that the
difference was the KYB would be somewhat stiffer and might not last as long.
Those were the original struts on a car with 160,000 miles on it, so I don't
expect to need to get the same wear.
Does anyone have any knowledge about my original question? Should it cost
$900 to replace the front struts?
"sooba" <sooba.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MFJ1k.7879$IK1.3587@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:41:37 +0000, Milo wrote:
>
>> I took my 97 Aero 9000 into the shop yesterday to have a safety check
>> done prior to some summer weekend trips. I'd mentioned some clunking
>> sounds going over bumps so asked them to check out all steering and
>> suspension. My shop guy came back with the recommendation that I replace
>> the strut cartridges on the front end. I had it done but was a bit
>> shocked by the cost so thought I'd see if others thought it was
>> reasonable.
>>
>> The shop's labor rate is $93. They charged 4 hours. They charged $156
>> each for a pair of KYB struts plus $103 each for strut bearings. Total
>> cost of the job was thus about $900.
>>
>> Is that the going rate these days for a pretty straightforward analysis
>> and repair?
>
> You bought rubbish damper inserts. You could have purchased OES inserts
> for much the same price. The KYBs will wear out quickly and their rates
> don't match the OES dampers.
>
> >> Stay informed about: reasonable $$ for struts |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:19 pm
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Milo wrote:
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> I was offered Bilteins for $260 each or KYB for $150 each. Was told that the
> difference was the KYB would be somewhat stiffer and might not last as long.
> Those were the original struts on a car with 160,000 miles on it, so I don't
> expect to need to get the same wear.
>
> Does anyone have any knowledge about my original question? Should it cost
> $900 to replace the front struts?
>
Obviously, the answer is no. You were robbed by around $500.
http://www.eeuroparts.com/searchresults.aspx?&carid=1164&cat=1033 >> Stay informed about: reasonable $$ for struts |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:25 pm
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"Bob (but not THAT Bob)" <nobody DeleteThis @nowhere.com> gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:
>> I was offered Bilteins for $260 each or KYB for $150 each. Was told
>> that the difference was the KYB would be somewhat stiffer and might not
>> last as long. Those were the original struts on a car with 160,000
>> miles on it, so I don't expect to need to get the same wear.
>>
>> Does anyone have any knowledge about my original question? Should it
>> cost $900 to replace the front struts?
> Obviously, the answer is no. You were robbed by around $500.
>
> http://www.eeuroparts.com/searchresults.aspx?&carid=1164&cat=1033
So that's Bilsteins for $160 each. $20 extra, but better quality than the
KYBs he bought. Plus shipping. I'm not seeing this $500 saving.
Oh, wait, were you expecting somebody to fit 'em free? >> Stay informed about: reasonable $$ for struts |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:18 pm
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:53 am
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Adrian wrote:
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> "Bob (but not THAT Bob)" <nobody DeleteThis @nowhere.com> gurgled happily, sounding
> much like they were saying:
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> >> I was offered Bilteins for $260 each or KYB for $150 each. Was told
> >> that the difference was the KYB would be somewhat stiffer and might not
> >> last as long. Those were the original struts on a car with 160,000
> >> miles on it, so I don't expect to need to get the same wear.
> >>
> >> Does anyone have any knowledge about my original question? Should it
> >> cost $900 to replace the front struts?
>
> > Obviously, the answer is no. You were robbed by around $500.
> >
> > http://www.eeuroparts.com/searchresults.aspx?&carid=1164&cat=1033
>
> So that's Bilsteins for $160 each. $20 extra, but better quality than the
> KYBs he bought. Plus shipping. I'm not seeing this $500 saving.
>
> Oh, wait, were you expecting somebody to fit 'em free?
KYBs should be about $200/pr & mounts $100/pr + $150 labor, that gives
you $450.
Correction: he only got robbed by $450. >> Stay informed about: reasonable $$ for struts |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:45 am
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:09 am
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still just me wrote:
> "Bob (but not THAT Bob)" wrote:
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> >KYBs should be about $200/pr & mounts $100/pr + $150 labor, that gives
> >you $450.
> >
> >Correction: he only got robbed by $450.
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> I don't know of any shop that would do that job for $150.
$890 (total parts and labour paid by the OP) - $400 is $490.
Graham >> Stay informed about: reasonable $$ for struts |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:23 pm
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Bob (but not THAT Bob) wrote:
> Adrian wrote:
>> "Bob (but not THAT Bob)" <nobody DeleteThis @nowhere.com> gurgled happily, sounding
>> much like they were saying:
>>
>>>> I was offered Bilteins for $260 each or KYB for $150 each. Was told
>>>> that the difference was the KYB would be somewhat stiffer and might not
>>>> last as long. Those were the original struts on a car with 160,000
>>>> miles on it, so I don't expect to need to get the same wear.
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone have any knowledge about my original question? Should it
>>>> cost $900 to replace the front struts?
>>> Obviously, the answer is no. You were robbed by around $500.
>>>
>>> http://www.eeuroparts.com/searchresults.aspx?&carid=1164&cat=1033
>> So that's Bilsteins for $160 each. $20 extra, but better quality than the
>> KYBs he bought. Plus shipping. I'm not seeing this $500 saving.
>>
>> Oh, wait, were you expecting somebody to fit 'em free?
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> KYBs should be about $200/pr & mounts $100/pr + $150 labor, that gives
> you $450.
>
> Correction: he only got robbed by $450.
Agreed. That is why you should shop around and let the shops know they
are competing against each other. If the shop knows you don't price
shop (and therefore don't know a reasonable price), they will rape you
every time. >> Stay informed about: reasonable $$ for struts |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:02 am
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hi, 90 to 100 dollars per hour labour , ouch... the local mechanics here
in the town where i live ( australia) charge no more than 75$
mark k
"Bob (but not THAT Bob)" <nobody RemoveThis @nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> Adrian wrote:
>>
>> "Bob (but not THAT Bob)" <nobody RemoveThis @nowhere.com> gurgled happily, sounding
>> much like they were saying:
>>
>> >> I was offered Bilteins for $260 each or KYB for $150 each. Was told
>> >> that the difference was the KYB would be somewhat stiffer and might
>> >> not
>> >> last as long. Those were the original struts on a car with 160,000
>> >> miles on it, so I don't expect to need to get the same wear.
>> >>
>> >> Does anyone have any knowledge about my original question? Should it
>> >> cost $900 to replace the front struts?
>>
>> > Obviously, the answer is no. You were robbed by around $500.
>> >
>> > http://www.eeuroparts.com/searchresults.aspx?&carid=1164&cat=1033
>>
>> So that's Bilsteins for $160 each. $20 extra, but better quality than the
>> KYBs he bought. Plus shipping. I'm not seeing this $500 saving.
>>
>> Oh, wait, were you expecting somebody to fit 'em free?
>
>
> KYBs should be about $200/pr & mounts $100/pr + $150 labor, that gives
> you $450.
>
> Correction: he only got robbed by $450. >> Stay informed about: reasonable $$ for struts |
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