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  1. CT 328 GTS

    CT 328 GTS Karting

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    #1 CT 328 GTS, Apr 6, 2006
    Just picked up my 87 328 after the 15,000 service and was shocked by the price. I did have 4 new tires put on (which I bought from Tirerack), but I paid $6,592.20 AFTER the 15% discount. Does this seem high for the Tri State area? I was thinking in the $4,000 to $5,000 range before mounting tires.
     
  2. ghost

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    #2 ghost, Apr 6, 2006
    Does seem a little rich. Do you know exactly what was remedied? Typically for older cars, they always find additional things to take car of when they start the mechanical work, and your bill may reflect the cost / labor to take care of those as well.
     
  3. musicman102357

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    #3 musicman102357, Apr 6, 2006
    Did you get a quote from Boston Sports Car ??
    For a Major service on a 328 they come in around 5 - 6 K .
    Do if before March 31 and you get a 10 % discount.
     
  4. CT 328 GTS

    CT 328 GTS Karting

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    #4 CT 328 GTS, Apr 6, 2006
    I'll be more specific (all AFTER discount)
    15K service - $2,642
    Replace fuel filter - $103
    Replace spark plugs - $263
    Flush brake fluid - $222
    Flush cooling system - $182
    Ignition distributor - $476
    Replace cam belts - $1,096
    Replace tensioner - $666
    Cam timing - $53
    Mount & balance 4 supplied tires - $255
    Replace front crankshaft seal - $192
     
  5. BigDog

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    #5 BigDog, Apr 6, 2006
    right off the bat i can say they overcharged you on the tire mounting/balancing
     
  6. ClydeM

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    #6 ClydeM, Apr 6, 2006
    I had my 308 in for a 60K service last year...or is that $60K service?

    I checked with all the major dealers in the area and all were comparable within a few hundred dollars of each other. Ferrari's aren't cheap. I'd say your bill is a little high, but not astronomically.

    You absolutely pay more when a dealer does the work both in parts, labor, and time. It costs a lot to have that Ferrari Ramparte on everything.

    Pick the bill apart and you will surely get ulcers and be enraged. The alternative is 3rd party service or pick up a wrench yourself.

    Sticker shock sucks, and the damage is done.
    My recommendation is go for a drive on a wonderful spring day & forget about it.
     
  7. HUTCH91TR

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    #7 HUTCH91TR, Apr 6, 2006
    Welcome to Greenwich!!!
     
  8. yourk

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    #8 yourk, Apr 6, 2006
    You can get tires mounted an balance for $14 each at Sears. Totally ripped off bro.
     
  9. CT 328 GTS

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    #9 CT 328 GTS, Apr 6, 2006
    I don't mind paying for top service by a well known and respected dealer, it only adds to the value of your car. I bought my 328 5 years ago and it is worth more today than when I purchased it. That is the upside to these cars. I was just just checking to get your opinions. Thanks !!
    And I will admit, it did drive nicely this morning..... may have to play hooky this afternoon...
     
  10. ghost

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    #10 ghost, Apr 6, 2006
    Steve - it seems that beyond the cost of the 15K servicing, the three items noted above are what really boosted the bill, adding another $2K+ to the price. If you're curious about whether these charges are market, call up a couple of other dealers and talk to them about what they would charge for the same. By feeling out a couple of the authorized facilities you can compare and contrast. If the numbers are substantially lower than what you were charged, you can always double-back to your mechanic and discuss further.

    That's if you're really curious though. Given that this has been paid, and the car is running well, I say do what Clyde does and drive the damn thing! - :)

    Better yet, join us for the run that JT is organizing. It promises to be a hoot!

    Best.
     
  11. CT 328 GTS

    CT 328 GTS Karting

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    #11 CT 328 GTS, Apr 6, 2006
    Thanks Vik, I am going to see if I can make it this weekend. I wasn't sure if I was going to have a car though. I need to get out and "rough up" the new tires. That should be fun !!!! I can't wait to see what thenew oversized (225/50 & 245/45) Potenzas feel like.I will respond to that thread later today and by the way, it does sound awesome.

    Don't buy the car if you can't afford the tune-up!!! If it wasn't for the discount, this work would have been almost $7,700, which just seemed high, that's all. I don't mind spending money but I hate wasting it... could have gotten a couple more boxes of cubans instead ....

    Your input is appreciated.
     
  12. psmaia

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    #12 psmaia, Apr 6, 2006
    steve...

    they may have given you the discount, but you forgot the dreaded 'greenwich (i can see them coming) premium'...
     

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