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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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$1200 for whole stereo upgrade? Is it too much?

Hiiiiiii!!! I've been reading and learning at the forum every time i need help on my g35. This is my first post finally!!!!
I went to the local car stereo shop, and the guys quote me $1200 for all the parts and labor to replace my factory stereo.

Pioneer 3400BH + JDM DD + steering wheel control + misc harness and adaptors (sorry i'm a newbie, dont know all the model numbers)

Is $1200 too much for these install?

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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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$1200 is a lot my quote was $800 with 4 new speakers JDM DD and a pioneer nav/DVD...my guy doesnt charge that much for labor or sometimes no labor charge. I'm going to get it done soon. Shop around $1200 is a little expensive
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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looks like you have about $700ish in parts... looks to be a little on the high side for labor
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 02:30 AM
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You should ask your dealer how much they are charging you for labor. Kind of sounds expensive.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 02:58 AM
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Yeah, that's a $400 stereo (generously), $320 JDM kit, $40 steering wheel adapter, $15 antenna adapter, $40 or $10 harness or PAC ROEM-NIS2.

$400 in labor is too much.

If they're charging $200 or less in labor, it's fine, just buy the parts yourself from my shopping list and bring them in.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Orrr you could uses Wrathernauts list and guide to install yourself. Then put the other $700 you save toward a sub something else.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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why not just order the parts yourself on ebay. save ALOT of money. then take it to them to install. most shops charge 90-120 in labor
 
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