Am I getting ripped off?
#1
Am I getting ripped off?
I had to replace my engine and starter and it's finally done, but the total, $5800, is more than I expected to say the least. The thing that's killing me is they're charging $850 for the new starter and reprogramming the security codes. They had to order everything and I know that shipping up here (Alaska) can be expensive. But I think thats a bit steep. Does anyone have any experience with this? Any info or input would be appreciated.
#3
Re: Am I getting ripped off?
Originally posted by **snowpanda**
I had to replace my engine and starter and it's finally done, but the total, $5800, is more than I expected to say the least. The thing that's killing me is they're charging $850 for the new starter and reprogramming the security codes. They had to order everything and I know that shipping up here (Alaska) can be expensive. But I think thats a bit steep. Does anyone have any experience with this? Any info or input would be appreciated.
I had to replace my engine and starter and it's finally done, but the total, $5800, is more than I expected to say the least. The thing that's killing me is they're charging $850 for the new starter and reprogramming the security codes. They had to order everything and I know that shipping up here (Alaska) can be expensive. But I think thats a bit steep. Does anyone have any experience with this? Any info or input would be appreciated.
Security codes... what's up w/ that?
engine... 5800?! sounds way too expensive! u can throw motors from maximas ranging from 95-99!
www.car-parts.com
I'm assuming it's dealership... so at least u would have warranty on the NEW motor.
u might get good performance up in alaska tho hehe
#4
Okay, everyone can stop laughing now, believe it or not we do have an import scene up here. So what if we can only bring them out for 2 months a year? You can see for yourself you're interested
www.alaskamotorsports.com
Back to the subject, it's $5800 total for the engine, starter, and labor. Not dealership work so no warranty. So this security thing sounds like BS? I don't want to call the mechanic on it unless I'm positive.
Prices must be way different in the lower 48's, I bought my maxima with 80k for 10g's. Maybe I need to move.......
www.alaskamotorsports.com
Back to the subject, it's $5800 total for the engine, starter, and labor. Not dealership work so no warranty. So this security thing sounds like BS? I don't want to call the mechanic on it unless I'm positive.
Prices must be way different in the lower 48's, I bought my maxima with 80k for 10g's. Maybe I need to move.......
#7
wait wait wait wait wait
wtf is this security business u speak of. What's wrong w/ your car?? Is it a 1999 ?? The only security problem that can be related to the starter could be the security chip in the key...
whatever it is, get some details to us before u start talking to the mechanic about it. If the work is already done, then i guess u are **** outta luck. let us know what's up... plenty of knowledgable members here to help u.
wtf is this security business u speak of. What's wrong w/ your car?? Is it a 1999 ?? The only security problem that can be related to the starter could be the security chip in the key...
whatever it is, get some details to us before u start talking to the mechanic about it. If the work is already done, then i guess u are **** outta luck. let us know what's up... plenty of knowledgable members here to help u.
#8
Originally posted by nadir_s
wait wait wait wait wait
wtf is this security business u speak of. What's wrong w/ your car?? Is it a 1999 ?? The only security problem that can be related to the starter could be the security chip in the key...
whatever it is, get some details to us before u start talking to the mechanic about it. If the work is already done, then i guess u are **** outta luck. let us know what's up... plenty of knowledgable members here to help u.
wait wait wait wait wait
wtf is this security business u speak of. What's wrong w/ your car?? Is it a 1999 ?? The only security problem that can be related to the starter could be the security chip in the key...
whatever it is, get some details to us before u start talking to the mechanic about it. If the work is already done, then i guess u are **** outta luck. let us know what's up... plenty of knowledgable members here to help u.
#9
Originally posted by **snowpanda**
It's a 96 the work is already done, and they told me that the security codes had to deal with resetting my stock alarm. My oil sensor went not operating correctly which as I understand it is a pretty common problem (service manager at our nisaan dealership told me that) I had a leak and my engine siezed. There was no service engine light or anything. Just driving and all of a sudden a really bad grinding noise and my car died. I was 215 miles from any form of civilization, not very cool. So I took it in and I didn't want to rebuild my engine so we bought a used 97 motor with 3k miles on it. Because of that (this is the mechanic talking) we had to order a new ECU that also had to be programmed. So my ECU, and starter are brand new. That's what I had shipped. I'm debating whether or not to call it a loss, just give it to them, and buy an 04 Maxima. The dealership wont give me 6 grand for my current maxima and I wanted to buy a new one this July. But with a service bill this high I don't think I can afford it.
It's a 96 the work is already done, and they told me that the security codes had to deal with resetting my stock alarm. My oil sensor went not operating correctly which as I understand it is a pretty common problem (service manager at our nisaan dealership told me that) I had a leak and my engine siezed. There was no service engine light or anything. Just driving and all of a sudden a really bad grinding noise and my car died. I was 215 miles from any form of civilization, not very cool. So I took it in and I didn't want to rebuild my engine so we bought a used 97 motor with 3k miles on it. Because of that (this is the mechanic talking) we had to order a new ECU that also had to be programmed. So my ECU, and starter are brand new. That's what I had shipped. I'm debating whether or not to call it a loss, just give it to them, and buy an 04 Maxima. The dealership wont give me 6 grand for my current maxima and I wanted to buy a new one this July. But with a service bill this high I don't think I can afford it.
Panda:
You got a good alaskan snow f******!!!
There is now way in hell it should have cost that much. As far as reprogramming the ECU, never heard of it. The ECU is plug and play.
Sorry you got screwed, next time post here first so you do not get taken advantage of.
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