Most over-priced parts from a Dealership....ever?
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Speed Badger said:
I know somebody who owns a Porsche, whilst perusing the latest models in the Porsche showroom, asked for a replacement bulb as one of his had blown.
The price?
'Free, sir - it would be beneath us to charge for such an item.'
When they do charge it has more than a whiff of wounded rhino to it. Parts quotes (from ~2011) for a 1988 3.2 Carrera:The price?
'Free, sir - it would be beneath us to charge for such an item.'
Replacement hood
£3,000+VAT
Replacement leather-covered dashboard top (vinyl is ~£800)
£3,400+VAT
RobM77 said:
One of those two statements is true though, because I already knew exactly what they cost due to an Evo article all about the option at the time. It stuck in my mind because it made me wonder how the quality of dampers varied between cars.
they were not an option on any cars.some people went through the spares department to fit them on standard cars but were shocked at the cost.
Funk said:
There must be people that pay it...
Think about the footfall a dealer would get if they stopped wallet-raping though? I got a replacement air intake boot from BMW once and it was an entirely reasonable £20 so they're not all at it.
Most of the grumpy ill-mannered parts folk I've encountered in Main Dealers have plainly got quite enough to do without being troubled by pesky customers so I doubt they'd welcome any increase in footfall. Think about the footfall a dealer would get if they stopped wallet-raping though? I got a replacement air intake boot from BMW once and it was an entirely reasonable £20 so they're not all at it.
£700 + for the headlight unit on my X350 Jag was pretty steep I thought - couldn't find a second-hand or pattern one at the time.
Similarly, £750 for the small bit of exhaust where they all crack was a bit much and before specialists got wise and offered cheaper solutions
Both of the above were parts prices only - labour on top.
Similarly, £750 for the small bit of exhaust where they all crack was a bit much and before specialists got wise and offered cheaper solutions
Both of the above were parts prices only - labour on top.
Funk said:
There must be people that pay it...
Think about the footfall a dealer would get if they stopped wallet-raping though? I got a replacement air intake boot from BMW once and it was an entirely reasonable £20 so they're not all at it.
I've found with BMW parts it's quite hit and miss. Some bits are cheapest at the dealers like suspension sundries. Other parts are hideously expensive for similar washers or other sundries. I've ended up buying half a recent order through BMW and the rest from eBay at half the cost. Swings and roundabouts!Think about the footfall a dealer would get if they stopped wallet-raping though? I got a replacement air intake boot from BMW once and it was an entirely reasonable £20 so they're not all at it.
That said £2 or £3 for some of the washers/bolts/nuts is still robbery even if the next cheapest is eBay at £10!
I ordered a set of hose clamps from BMW a week or two ago - it cost nearly £8 for a set. Funny thing was the dealership spent over £5 sending the order to me... madness!
normalbloke said:
Honda S2000 VGS model. (variable geared steering for those not in the know)
Quotes from Hendy Honda were £14500. Yep, £14.5k to be clear. Power steering assistance failed, the rack reverts to it's lowest gearing, which makes it almost undriveable without assistance. Contacted approx. 15 electronic power steering specialists who said they cannot refurb the Honda's Showa units. Sold the car to a friend for a spares/repair price.
Dam!Quotes from Hendy Honda were £14500. Yep, £14.5k to be clear. Power steering assistance failed, the rack reverts to it's lowest gearing, which makes it almost undriveable without assistance. Contacted approx. 15 electronic power steering specialists who said they cannot refurb the Honda's Showa units. Sold the car to a friend for a spares/repair price.
WCZ said:
RobM77 said:
One of those two statements is true though, because I already knew exactly what they cost due to an Evo article all about the option at the time. It stuck in my mind because it made me wonder how the quality of dampers varied between cars.
they were not an option on any cars.some people went through the spares department to fit them on standard cars but were shocked at the cost.
RobM77 said:
fblm said:
VW Taureg center driveshaft $1800. My car is on its 3rd!
That's an unusual part to go and especially to fail repeatedly - tell us more?normalbloke said:
Honda S2000 VGS model. (variable geared steering for those not in the know)
Quotes from Hendy Honda were £14500. Yep, £14.5k to be clear.
The parts staff at Honda dealers must nudge each other every time someone asks for one of those....."Look, watch this guy's reaction when I tell him how much".Quotes from Hendy Honda were £14500. Yep, £14.5k to be clear.
I suppose main dealers hands are tied to some extent.
Discovery 2 leaky steering pump.
MD quoted something over £800 for new pump. Asked if they could just replace the seals? No Can't do that.
Local L R specialist. Little over £600 for new pump (possibly find a recon for half that). Asked if they could just replace the seals? We will give it a go but can't promise anything.
New seals fitted for £150. Five years on still holding up.
MJK 24 said:
RobM77 said:
fblm said:
VW Taureg center driveshaft $1800. My car is on its 3rd!
That's an unusual part to go and especially to fail repeatedly - tell us more?RobM77 said:
MJK 24 said:
RobM77 said:
fblm said:
VW Taureg center driveshaft $1800. My car is on its 3rd!
That's an unusual part to go and especially to fail repeatedly - tell us more?lostkiwi said:
RobM77 said:
MJK 24 said:
RobM77 said:
fblm said:
VW Taureg center driveshaft $1800. My car is on its 3rd!
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