And I thought Porsche service was expensive...
#1
And I thought Porsche service was expensive...
$750 for 20K mile service in my 997TT, including brake flush, and service by a really attractive service manager...
I thought I was getting the shaft, but then I read this:
http://jalopnik.com/5191262/routine-...price-tag-2000
$115 a quart for tranny fluid?
I thought I was getting the shaft, but then I read this:
http://jalopnik.com/5191262/routine-...price-tag-2000
$115 a quart for tranny fluid?
#2
isn't the transmission a dual clutch? why does dual clutch tranny need 10 qts of fluid like an automatic?
i'd pay $5k for a clutch but not $2k for fluids.
20k service tranny interval is a joke right? that's almost F car-like in service.
i'd pay $5k for a clutch but not $2k for fluids.
20k service tranny interval is a joke right? that's almost F car-like in service.
#5
8 quarts at your online price is $480, saving you $193.92.
So your 18K service cost is still $1815.75...
#6
The brand should have no bearing on what price "should" be paid on advanced technology.
#7
Unfortunately, people only raise this issue because its a Nissan and not a Ferrari. In those cases the excuse is usually just..."you gotta pay to play". But somehow this doesn't ring true simply because the car has a Nissan badge on it.
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#9
They overpaid on all fluids, parts and labor with the dealership they used.
$2k for the 18k mile service is too high! below is a simple analysis of pricing if they shopped.
1. GT-R tranny fluid can be bought for $57.48 a quart at the nismoshop.com. A savings of $230.00 for the 8 quarts needed!
2. GT-R differential fluid can be bought for $41.00 a quart. A savings of $63.00 for the 3 quarts needed.
3. Mobil one synth. oil for the GT-R can be bought for $7.00 a quart. They charged Edmunds 206.00 for an oil change. I paid $159.00 at my Nissan GT-R cert.dealer. Savings=47.00
4. They charged Edmunds $115.00 to install filters!?!?
come on, They could've of done that themselves.
GT-R air filters can be had for $27.00 each. Micro filters at only $33.00. So a savings of 70.00 on filters alone. plus doing it yourself would saved you a total of $185.00!!!!
So shopping around wouldve of saved Edmund's $525.00 easily. And possibly another $150 to $200.00 over excessive labor charges at Edmund's choice of dealership. Edmunds dealership looks to be charging between $115 to 150.00 an hour based on there post. My GT-R certified dealership charges $90.00 an hour.
$2000.00 less a conservative 650.00 for the smart GT-R owner!!! Now were looking at $1350.00 for the 18k mile service. Not so bad after all. Edmunds was looking to service the car without any concern of being smart budget conscious shoppers.
Anything about the GT-R causes wildfire controversy.
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Last edited by rcalcaide; 04-01-2009 at 01:05 PM.
#12
But again, I still will shop for the best prices when it comes to parts and service.
#13
I am and will continue to service the car at a Nissan dealership as long as they are GT-R certified and have a GT-R master tech. This is required by Nissan for warranty work. All my price quotes listed above are for genuine GT-R fluids and labor provided by a GT-R certified tech. No way would I take a chance the way Nissan has scrutinized there Halo car.
But again, I still will shop for the best prices when it comes to parts and service.
But again, I still will shop for the best prices when it comes to parts and service.
#14
I checked the warranty manual, and it doesnt state warranty is void if you service the car yourself. Im just not mechanically inclined to do so.
#15
no. it is only 'recommended'.
rcalcaide is right.
who gives a sh*t about 18000 mile service fees costing $1500 or $2000?
i just went through pads, rotors, and tires that total more than twice that before i hit 6000 miles.
are you guys pinching pennies that bad that the service costs on a gt-r are breaking you? you should be aware of this before you buy a car. that performance is going to cost money. perhaps you should invest in a lesser performing car. the maintenance will be cheaper.
compare gt-r and porsche brake job. similar?
how much does it cost a porsche with pdk for maintenance? i think that would be a fair comparison.
rcalcaide is right.
who gives a sh*t about 18000 mile service fees costing $1500 or $2000?
i just went through pads, rotors, and tires that total more than twice that before i hit 6000 miles.
are you guys pinching pennies that bad that the service costs on a gt-r are breaking you? you should be aware of this before you buy a car. that performance is going to cost money. perhaps you should invest in a lesser performing car. the maintenance will be cheaper.
compare gt-r and porsche brake job. similar?
how much does it cost a porsche with pdk for maintenance? i think that would be a fair comparison.