Mechanic's Charging More Because You Have A BMW

MTK24 · 06-12-2018, 07:40 PM

Just spotted another one.

$1,700 For wrapping three trim pieces

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KClemente · 06-12-2018, 09:04 PM

That's some grade c aggressive hustling. 3/10

tlow98 · 06-12-2018, 09:05 PM

I’ll pay no less than $1900!

EndOfAnEra · 06-12-2018, 10:04 PM

What. The. F*ck.

Aaronexx · 06-13-2018, 04:29 AM

Lmao. How can somebody even think about charging that, more like £100 max!

nvturbo · 06-13-2018, 06:07 AM

tell him you're willing to pay $2K and want it done ASAP.

e90yyc · 06-13-2018, 07:15 AM

Considering there are people who will wrap your trim in REAL CF for considerably less than that... wow. Just wow.

And you just wanted three pieces done!? Or whole car?

ryan stewart · 06-13-2018, 07:46 AM

Ive MADE CF pieces for less.

MTK24 · 06-13-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by e90yyc

Considering there are people who will wrap your trim in REAL CF for considerably less than that... wow. Just wow.

And you just wanted three pieces done!? Or whole car?

Just three interior trim pieces. Already did the door myself

e90yyc · 06-13-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Vampire335i

Just three interior trim pieces. Already did the door myself

Damn.

Where did you find this beauty? Craigslist?

MTK24 · 06-13-2018, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90yyc

Damn.

Where did you find this beauty? Craigslist?

On yelp lol. He has a vinyl shop here in the Seattle area..

n2siast · 06-13-2018, 12:41 PM

Maybe he meant $175 and typo'd the zero in there

e90yyc · 06-13-2018, 01:04 PM

On Yelp? Perfect, so you already know what page you need to go to in order to leave a negative review

If I was in your position, I'd almost want to have a little fun with it. Not necessarily string him along, but naively inquire further and see if the hilarity continues.

I'd first be curious what his hourly rate is, and how long he estimates the job will take. Then I'd probably go from there.

adam_c · 06-13-2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by e90yyc

On Yelp? Perfect, so you already know what page you need to go to in order to leave a negative review

If I was in your position, I'd almost want to have a little fun with it. Not necessarily string him along, but naively inquire further and see if the hilarity continues.

I'd first be curious what his hourly rate is, and how long he estimates the job will take. Then I'd probably go from there.

$1750/hr

NitroKing · 06-13-2018, 02:19 PM

Lol what's a good price to wrap all the trim?

mecheng77 · 06-13-2018, 04:00 PM

What is a mechanic? Haven’t seen one except for
Vehicle safety cert

techietaichi · 06-13-2018, 04:45 PM

*cough, cough* Bullshit! That guys trying to fleece you for some duckets huh? 1st, that's called BMW tax and 2nd, go find some wrap you like and DIY man. $1750?! Hah, he's looking for idiots.

tcphoto · 06-13-2018, 05:32 PM

After wrapping the trim in my E46, I’m sure that he meant $175.00. If not, I would delete his note and move on.

MTK24 · 06-13-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tcphoto

After wrapping the trim in my E46, I'm sure that he meant $175.00. If not, I would delete his note and move on.

It's not a typo, he added the comma to it so it's obvious. I remember talking to him over the phone saying it would be pricey, but this is ridiculous

rsyed07 · 06-14-2018, 02:42 PM

Post his number, I'll ask him how much to wrap 3 pieces on a FRS for the hell of it. See if he imposes a "FRS" tax and hikes the price.

Silent9n54 · 06-14-2018, 02:47 PM

just offer him 1600$ cash .. thats a solid deal

Jesda · 06-14-2018, 05:16 PM

His polite way of saying "I dont want to do this, but if youre going to make me then you can cover a vacation in Cancun"

06-12-2018, 07:40 PM	#1
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06-12-2018, 09:04 PM	#2
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06-12-2018, 09:05 PM	#3
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06-12-2018, 10:04 PM	#4
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06-13-2018, 04:29 AM	#5
Aaronexx Private 2 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	Lmao. How can somebody even think about charging that, more like £100 max! __________________ Previous: E90 320D
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06-13-2018, 06:07 AM	#6
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06-13-2018, 07:15 AM	#7
e90yyc Art Collector 2425 Rep 3,448 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi (GM-delete 6MT) Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Considering there are people who will wrap your trim in REAL CF for considerably less than that... wow. Just wow. And you just wanted three pieces done!? Or whole car?
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06-13-2018, 07:46 AM	#8
ryan stewart Major 2197 Rep 1,322 Posts Drives: 2008 328it Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Ive MADE CF pieces for less.
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06-13-2018, 12:41 PM	#12
n2siast Lieutenant 76 Rep 405 Posts Drives: E93 335i M-SPORT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (9)	Maybe he meant $175 and typo'd the zero in there
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06-13-2018, 01:04 PM	#13
e90yyc Art Collector 2425 Rep 3,448 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi (GM-delete 6MT) Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	On Yelp? Perfect, so you already know what page you need to go to in order to leave a negative review If I was in your position, I'd almost want to have a little fun with it. Not necessarily string him along, but naively inquire further and see if the hilarity continues. I'd first be curious what his hourly rate is, and how long he estimates the job will take. Then I'd probably go from there.
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06-13-2018, 02:19 PM	#15
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06-13-2018, 04:00 PM	#16
mecheng77 Colonel 1006 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [0.00]	What is a mechanic? Haven’t seen one except for Vehicle safety cert
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06-13-2018, 04:45 PM	#17
techietaichi Major 294 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Pre-LCI & 2010 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA iTrader: (1)	cough, cough Bullshit! That guys trying to fleece you for some duckets huh? 1st, that's called BMW tax and 2nd, go find some wrap you like and DIY man. $1750?! Hah, he's looking for idiots.
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06-13-2018, 05:32 PM	#18
tcphoto Brigadier General 3537 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	After wrapping the trim in my E46, I’m sure that he meant $175.00. If not, I would delete his note and move on. __________________
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06-14-2018, 02:42 PM	#20
rsyed07 Captain 175 Rep 595 Posts Drives: E46 330i, E92 13' 335is Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Central FL iTrader: (0)	Post his number, I'll ask him how much to wrap 3 pieces on a FRS for the hell of it. See if he imposes a "FRS" tax and hikes the price.
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06-14-2018, 02:47 PM	#21
Silent9n54 Captain 574 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	just offer him 1600$ cash .. thats a solid deal
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06-14-2018, 05:16 PM	#22
Jesda First Lieutenant 144 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 N52 78k Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	His polite way of saying "I dont want to do this, but if youre going to make me then you can cover a vacation in Cancun" __________________ 08 E93 N52 170k
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