Well, I was just shocked to see the bill... $460 for labor and $296.98 for parts... Total with tax was $776.83. I want to know if this is normal for 30k service or did I get ripped off?

 

Wow, and I thought Towbin Infiniti out here in Vegas was a rip-off when they said $650 for the 30k service.

I didn't do it.

 

What did they do besides change the oil? And how much of it was really necessary? Guess I could look in the service journal, but I'm not sure where I put it. I also have an '03 CB/willow, and just broke 30K last week. Brembos were done 2K ago. The car is running great, and I have no desire to have them do anything but change the oil. Am I missing something???

Prior to my G, I had a 2000 528i (the G is sooo much more fun), and one thing I have to give BMW: annual (synthetic) oil changes, and other than that, (assuming you took care of your own tires), there was none of these bogus service interval cash cows.

Guys, let me know if I'm inviting disaster by not letting Infiniti have it's way with my baby when I bring it in soon...

 

Here is the complete service list:

Install motor oil additive
Replace oil drain plug
Throttle chamber service
Set basic idle speed
Service battery
Inspect ignition wires
Clean battery terminals
Replace fuel filter
Engine decarbon
Replace Trans fluid
Lube door hinges & locks
Replace wiper inserts
Visual alignment insp.
Balance and rotate tires
Check tire pressure
Inspect headlamp oper.
Inspect all bulbs
Inspect drive belts
Replace air cleaner filter
Inspect vapor lines
Replace engine coolant
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect exhaust system
Insp steer gear-axle susp
Insp brake lines&cables
Insp brake pads&discs
replace diff oil
insp auto/manl trans oil
inspect battery electroly
clean antenna mast

Parts:

antifreeze-long lif
fuel injector cleaner
oil additive
washer drain
oil filter
in-cabin air filter
packing-drain ****(???)
wiper blades
diff oil
non-chlorinated brake(??)
wnshld washer solvent
trans oil
systhetic engine oil




I guess 90% of those things weren't necessary... Next time I'm due for a service, I guess I'll just get the list of things they do and get only things that are needed from a local shop that I can trust... Well, lesson learned the expensive way.

 

you got ripped off.
i paid 150 bucks.

 

Holy crap thats alot of moola! I was quoted $4xx.xx once for this service on my other Nissan.

 

Replace fuel filter? I thought the filter was in the tank. You sure they dropped the tank to replace it?

 

less ripped off

and more anally ransacked.

Sorry to hear about the rectal pillaging. I usually get an estimate on all things dealership. If you don't they become like itemized Attila the Huns. Very scary.

 

i believe my dealership wanted $300 something for that 30K service..

 

I thought there were two different 30K mile services (stage 1 vs stage 2). The main difference was flushing the cooling system or something like that... Of course stage 2 was much more expensive, double check with your Infiniti dealership, they may be charging you for the more expensive services. Has anyone else besides me heard of this?

 

What antenna mast? Reminds me of a simpsons episode dealing with getting a stem-lube.

I tend to distrust what dealers say, and like to do my own service. Some examples:

I had the radiator replaced in my wife's old TL at the dealer. About 2-3 weeks later I came back for other service. They said the radiator needs to be flushed, because the coolant is old/dirty. But they just replaced the whole radiator a few weeks prior, which means it has all new fluid. I asked them about that, and they said they would look into why the master mechanic wrote that.

On a previous occasion, they said I needed new tires, because the tread was low. However, the previous weekend I had 4 new tires installed. I asked them about that, and they admitted they only said that based on the mileage on the car.

On another occasion they said that I needed to have the tranny fluid flushed, even tho I already flushed it previously. They said the warranty would be void if it isn't flushed. I pointed out that the manual stated that a flush wasn't recommended until 60,000 miles, and even than, it said it was recommended, not required. So they changed their story and said you need a special machine to flush the tranny. So I asked them to show me the procedures in the service manual, because I have the service manual, and it doesn't make mention of any such special machine. That's when they backed down.

 

same price here about $776 for 30k service..

 

you got ripped on the materials for sure... labor wise, not sure how long it'll actually take so... but sounds kinda pricy.

 

Cleaned antenna mast? LOL

 

Yikes, Rookie84 , next time get the list b4 the service, and find out what you need to have done and what can be left out.
That's a lot of $$$$ for just a 30k service. Jumpn' J C.
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