New shocks

dmaverik9 · 01-30-2012, 09:02 AM

I have to replace my rear shocks, dealer is charging me 1300 including labor and tax..does that seem like a fair price? Any recommendations?

Ukie · 01-30-2012, 09:18 AM

that's too expensive..

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...n/Shocks/Rear/

parts 300$ and they charge u $1000 for labor it's a rip off. Find an independent mechanic who will do the labor.

Clifton · 01-30-2012, 09:38 AM

Is that quote for rear only? Does it include alignment (not necessarily required for rear struts)?

If we are talking remove and replace of the rear struts only, a realistic estimate of labor would be an hour per corner (in your case 2 hours). Add that with two new struts and new bushings/hardware and your total should be almost half of what they quoted you.

Labor $120 x2 + OE Struts $150 x2 + Misc hardware/bushing ~$100 = $640 Total

I'd get another estimate. You may also want to consider replacing all 4 struts and get an alignment.

Kolyan2k · 01-30-2012, 09:41 AM

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I have to replace my rear shocks, dealer is charging me 1300 including labor and tax..does that seem like a fair price? Any recommendations?

Take it to GPS (www.germanperformanceservice.com) in Brighton. or http://www.landsharkautomotive.com in Natick

GPS got "special" now, install all 4 corners and get alignment for free.

edirtaynine · 01-30-2012, 10:12 AM

WTF!!!! way too expensive. like $800 too expensive lol

gunnerxq · 01-30-2012, 11:25 AM

If you do it yourself over the weekend it would only cost $300-$400.

apme123 · 01-30-2012, 04:57 PM

are they made out of gold??, you can get a full coil over system for all 4 corners installed for a little over that.

apme123 · 01-30-2012, 04:59 PM

Labor for the rear is like $300 bucks at the most at an indy, don't ever go to a stealership unless your car is under warranty.

gary88 · 01-30-2012, 05:13 PM

Avoid the stealership for anything not covered under warranty.

captainaudio · 01-30-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dmaverik9

I have to replace my rear shocks, dealer is charging me 1300 including labor and tax..does that seem like a fair price? Any recommendations?

I had 4 Koni FSDs installed for less than that at a garage in Manhattan. The Konis are superior to the OEM shocks in handling and far superior in ride quality,

CA

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Clifton Captain 222 Rep 660 Posts Drives: Cars with tires Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Is that quote for rear only? Does it include alignment (not necessarily required for rear struts)? If we are talking remove and replace of the rear struts only, a realistic estimate of labor would be an hour per corner (in your case 2 hours). Add that with two new struts and new bushings/hardware and your total should be almost half of what they quoted you. Labor $120 x2 + OE Struts $150 x2 + Misc hardware/bushing ~$100 = $640 Total I'd get another estimate. You may also want to consider replacing all 4 struts and get an alignment. __________________ Regards, Clifton
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