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Cooling service - dealer, indie or diy?
My X has surpassed 90k+ and recently had one coolant hose replaced at the dealership. Now, it appears that my expansion tank is the weakest link with a pin hole leak!
Was quoted $300+ to replace only that item along with labor. Since I know it's about time to change out the cooling system, figured to have them quote this job.
Dealer wanted $1700 for this job, they will replace the radiator, radiator upper and lower hoses, thermostat, water pump and expansion tank. Stated that I'm getting 25% off on the parts (original price is $1275) and 35% off on labor (original was $728).
Is this a deal for me or a steal for them? Also, any other parts I should look into replacing while I'm at it? Any good shops in NY/NJ area that can prob do all this for less?
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2003 X5 4.6iS Black Sapphire / Imola Red
Dealer Services: Reman. Trans. @83K miles | Instrument Cluster | Coolant Hoses | Disabled DRL | 1-Click Unlock All Doors
DIY Mods: Depo Ultra High Power LED HALO HID Head Lamps | Black LED Tail Lamps | StealthOne for V1 | 20" Miro 346 V2 w/Toyo Proxes ST II | Matte Black Grilles | Chrome bulbs for HL, PL & TL | White LED Interior Lamps | Hood Switch Sensor
Retired: 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport | 2005 G35 Sport | 2006 Acura MDX Touring
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04-22-2010, 06:39 PM
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