"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
12/21/2015 at 15:09 • Filed to: None
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"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
12/21/2015 at 15:09 • Filed to: None | 0
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...is turning out to be more difficult than I expected. I’m sorry, but if you need 8 hours and $95, you obviously have other things you’d rather be doing.
Sorry to rehash this topic again, but I’m not in a situation where I can do it myself.
(And apparently I’m also not in a situation to add a photo to this post. Thanks Kinja!)
EDIT: the Maserati/Fiat dealer called me back and I'm now drinking coffee from a machine that probably cost more than my car. These guys are awesome.
Baskingshark
> smobgirl
12/21/2015 at 15:16 |
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Shhhhh...don't tell anyone, but, I have been taking both of my cars to the same Jiffy Lube for the past 5 years because like you I am short on time, and everything has been ok.
Party-vi
> smobgirl
12/21/2015 at 15:19 |
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That’s only like $12 an hour - helluva deal. More than likely you are not the center of their universe and they can’t guarantee a time for you, so they can only say it’ll be done after a whole day.
Also, $95? Would that be for synthetic oil? Seems a bit steep, but I know changing my own oil costs me at least $50 for oil and $10 for an oil filter.
JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
> smobgirl
12/21/2015 at 15:23 |
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That sounds crazy steep. The AAMCO (don’t judge the owner is awesome and actually knows what he’s doing and who to hire) charges under $70 for full synthetic and I’m usually done within 45 minutes to an hour
Wacko
> smobgirl
12/21/2015 at 15:30 |
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how could an oil change take 8 hours?
ok I get it for my snowmobile, A yamaha venture mp, you have to take the seat, gas tank off and all of the plastics to get to the oil filter. but a car no way.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> smobgirl
12/21/2015 at 15:33 |
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I hope that’s not the dealer, because that’s rediculous. I think our subaru with full synthetic and a tire rotate is 59.95 at the dealer and it usually takes <45 minutes.
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smobgirl
> Party-vi
12/21/2015 at 15:36 |
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It’s full synthetic, but this particular shop also insists on using Ferrari branded oil or something in my car (it takes 8 hours because they have to wait for the oil to be delivered). I’m not going there, they’re just the only ones who will guarantee they can do it.
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smobgirl
> JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
12/21/2015 at 15:38 |
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It's ridiculous. It's $55 at the dealer.
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Party-vi
> smobgirl
12/21/2015 at 15:38 |
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Seems like they really don’t want to do it then. Is there another indie where you live?
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smobgirl
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
12/21/2015 at 15:40 |
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Nah, it's a highly rated indie shop, but also highly over-prices. They tried to screw me on brakes once too. Waiting to hear back from the dealer - they're much cheaper but not close enough to risk going without an appointment.
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smobgirl
> Party-vi
12/21/2015 at 15:43 |
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About 800, I just don’t feel like a guessing game today. I had such bad luck with my old car at local shops and it was much cheaper to repair.
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JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
> smobgirl
12/21/2015 at 15:59 |
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I’m sorry I forget but what car is this for?
And is it full synthetic?
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smobgirl
> JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
12/21/2015 at 16:02 |
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Abarth. Yeah, full synthetic. I’ve actually had one shop tell me they didn’t think they could do an oil change on one. It’s a Fiat, for pete’s sake.
jvirgs drives a Subaru
> smobgirl
12/21/2015 at 17:33 |
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I take mine to the dealer too. Its easier.
NJAnon
> smobgirl
12/22/2015 at 00:13 |
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Synthetic oil? I guess thats the price you pay for Nurburgring levels of performance :P
Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
> smobgirl
12/22/2015 at 01:06 |
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I’ve found that I can usually get online coupons from the local Mazda dealers and have them do the work for less than $30, usually about $26, and I know I’m getting OEM parts and the recommended oil. Plus they throw in a free wash (if it’s not winter...) At that price it’s worth every penny.