Just to clarify Diablo360, you had ALL the seals and gaskets mentioned above including TB/WP and a valve job for under $1,900? Because I'm sure that's what Jerry is quoting. The OP says "a bunch of hoses and gaskets". Well, how can you call Jerry a crook based on that ambiguous description of services performed? It is very, very possible to accrue such a bill for replacing certain hoses, gaskets and seals--many of which might need replacement after 10 years. I think calling someone who has done a great job for many, many NSX owners over the years a crook outright without knowing all the facts is irresponsible.
Plus, are you going to give him a ride to and from Orange County?
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Yes, I actually did have all that stuff done for $1900.00, along with having my lowering springs installed, new coolant tank installed, new rear brake pads, and some other small stuff.... Come to one of the PAG meets if you can and i'll show you my repair bill.....
No i'm not going to give him a ride from orange county... I lived up in Bel Air when I first bought my car, so that's about the same distance that he is from Laguna Niguel. I had my girlfriend drive down with me the night that I picked up my car and I dropped it off on Wednesday night picked it up friday afternoon fresh and ready to go. When I got my PPI done the selling dealer took it to a local dealer and they quoted me $2300 for TB and WP, and another $400 for rear brake pads. I told them to forget it. I forgot where the dealer took it but it could've been the same one, since he was over on miramar road. Driving down to Laguna from west LA isn't the most convenient thing to do when I need a part installed or maintenance done, but I find a way to do it because the cost savings and my piece of mind justify it.
I'm not saying that Jerry is a con artist and is recommending things that don't need to be done, i'm sure he does need all of that stuff done. All i'm saying is that is way too much money to be paying for those services. Sorry if that came out that way. You guys are all cool and i'm sure Jerry does good work. My apologies once again. I just don't know if it's worth paying $1000.00more over what Ramon charges......?
If he wants to pay more then go ahead, i'm just trying to help out. If it wasn't for all of your guys' help on prime I probably would've payed through the roof for many maintenance/aftermarket parts........