I had her two days before I had to let her go to the shop.....when all is said and done I will be close to six grand in repairs and that is with a substantial discount from Acura Carland.......still not a bad deal since I picked her up for less than 20,000...I am told the car will be just like new I cant wait unitl next week to pick it up
the nsx is costing me almost $6000
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If you do not mind..what happend to it?
Regards
If you do not mind..what happend to it?
Regards
Yeah, Officer!! I don't understand what you saying??
Congratulations!. You must be getting your t-belt/waterpump, oil leaks, clutch, and maybe gears replaced. come by with your new nsx when you get it out of the shop.
Details, man. Details.
well I went by and saw eiffel and he was very honest he told me if the transmission is going to have to be opened he would feel more comfortable if i took it to the acura dealer....so i did luckily it helps to know people because little did i know that my boss is the brother of the parts and service manager at Acura Carland...well where do i start.......new belts, new clutch, new third gear it was shot, new brakes, new trunk thingy's to hold it up, fix the window popping, new water pump, keyless entry, new fluids all the way around, new gaskets, there was twenty things that the lead service guy Fred was going to do. I feel pretty lucky getting out of there for less than $6,000 if spending that much money can make you feel lucky...if you just want the belts and water pump changed and you are in atlanta i would recommend Eiffel's shop.........if you need the big stuff i highly recommend acura carland...Fred called me and spent 40 minutes on the phone telling me in great detail what he was going to do.........he takes his nsxes very seriously.....i can't wait to get it back until then i will drive my 350z........which is for sale by the way if anyone wants it ........cant afford both on my salary....
Somehow, this doesn't surprise me since you purchased it for under $20K.
Hey Bacon,
I am getting belts done, 90K and some other stuff. Droped it off this morning. I would like to get a head to head price comparision. If you post your breakdown of repair costs, I will do the same when mine is done.
Power to the Prime.
I am getting belts done, 90K and some other stuff. Droped it off this morning. I would like to get a head to head price comparision. If you post your breakdown of repair costs, I will do the same when mine is done.
Power to the Prime.
I just dropped $5600 on a 95 with 40K miles
Just picked mine up from local Acura dealer last Friday, 2.5 weeks and $5600 later. (Its back getting painted after someone chipped paint on driver's door while being serviced, dealers cost)
Started off with a free EPS replacement (extended-extended warranty, else would have cost add'l $1500-$2000), then, because I just purchased a dealer vehicle which was lacking service records I wanted complete inspection/maintenance. After reviewing numerous posts on this site I determined that timing belt hadn't been changed (old style cover), and while I was well within miles, I was over on time (6 yrs), and didn't feel comfortable unleashing 8000 rpms til I knew this was covered.
Timing belt, water pump, all fluids including oil, transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid replaced, new spark plugs, valve adjustment, misc. knick-knacks (lube antenna, rebolt front lip, clean whistling K&N air filter extended into rear quarter panel, etc.), $2200.
In addition, I asked that they figure out why car was making clunking sound at low rpms. (discussed extensively elsewhere on this site). Answer came back, bad axle ($850 new, $250 rebuilt) I opted for new. Service manager attributed cause of problem to the car being too low (four inches at lowest point). I was given the choice of replacing coil springs to raise car--either stock or something else. Stock was going to run something like $1200 just for parts. I really didn't want stock, I don't like scraping on my driveway and every other incline/bump in the road, but wanted something a bit lower than stock, so I went with Comptech's 1 inch below stock springs ($375). With parts and labor for the axle and springs, I was charged approx. $1750. (I kept the old springs, so if someone is interested in lowering their car, send me an email).
While there, I decided that if I wasn't going to be able to use the car for a while, I might as well get my wheels repaired/rechromed/unmounted/mounted & balanced ($1250) and new chromed center caps ($120, paid for but haven't arrived yet) followed by four wheel alignment ($250) Total cost of $1620.
Clutch and brakes were in good shape. No other problems noted.
I know I could have shaved a couple hundred dollars here and there off the total price (tried for a NSXCA discount to no avail), but for me (I'm rationalizing) there was great value in having someone other than me (even though I consider myself above average on the mechanical inclination scale, but then doesn't every man) thoroughly service my car and to know that I was starting off with a clean "service" slate.
Just picked mine up from local Acura dealer last Friday, 2.5 weeks and $5600 later. (Its back getting painted after someone chipped paint on driver's door while being serviced, dealers cost)
Started off with a free EPS replacement (extended-extended warranty, else would have cost add'l $1500-$2000), then, because I just purchased a dealer vehicle which was lacking service records I wanted complete inspection/maintenance. After reviewing numerous posts on this site I determined that timing belt hadn't been changed (old style cover), and while I was well within miles, I was over on time (6 yrs), and didn't feel comfortable unleashing 8000 rpms til I knew this was covered.
Timing belt, water pump, all fluids including oil, transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid replaced, new spark plugs, valve adjustment, misc. knick-knacks (lube antenna, rebolt front lip, clean whistling K&N air filter extended into rear quarter panel, etc.), $2200.
In addition, I asked that they figure out why car was making clunking sound at low rpms. (discussed extensively elsewhere on this site). Answer came back, bad axle ($850 new, $250 rebuilt) I opted for new. Service manager attributed cause of problem to the car being too low (four inches at lowest point). I was given the choice of replacing coil springs to raise car--either stock or something else. Stock was going to run something like $1200 just for parts. I really didn't want stock, I don't like scraping on my driveway and every other incline/bump in the road, but wanted something a bit lower than stock, so I went with Comptech's 1 inch below stock springs ($375). With parts and labor for the axle and springs, I was charged approx. $1750. (I kept the old springs, so if someone is interested in lowering their car, send me an email).
While there, I decided that if I wasn't going to be able to use the car for a while, I might as well get my wheels repaired/rechromed/unmounted/mounted & balanced ($1250) and new chromed center caps ($120, paid for but haven't arrived yet) followed by four wheel alignment ($250) Total cost of $1620.
Clutch and brakes were in good shape. No other problems noted.
I know I could have shaved a couple hundred dollars here and there off the total price (tried for a NSXCA discount to no avail), but for me (I'm rationalizing) there was great value in having someone other than me (even though I consider myself above average on the mechanical inclination scale, but then doesn't every man) thoroughly service my car and to know that I was starting off with a clean "service" slate.
I took my 91" 46K miles on her, to Baranco in Morrow GA. I went for a timing belt, water pump, belts. They quoted me the lowest 950.00, verses 1450.00 at Acura Carland for the same timing belt service.
Anyway, While they were in it, I had them change the spool valve o-rings (2), the oil pan gasket(1), and the cam seals(8). Upon review of the parts they changed, they all really looked brand new. I also replaced a cam gear (1) (the flange at the edge was loose and free spinning-factory flaw I guess). The total was 1350.00 at Baranco plus they gave me a free Acura TSX to drive.
Reason I bring this up, is that I could never understand the 500.00 difference in the 2 quotes.
I am looking to get my tranny or clutch looked at. My 2nd gear slips a little when I shift at high RPMS into 2nd, it slips as it catches up and engages (only at high rpms - 6500-8000). Any idea of what it might be exactly?
I would like to get a good price for some good service on the clutch/tranny. Any advice on where I can go (non-dealer)?
Thanks,
Tommy
Anyway, While they were in it, I had them change the spool valve o-rings (2), the oil pan gasket(1), and the cam seals(8). Upon review of the parts they changed, they all really looked brand new. I also replaced a cam gear (1) (the flange at the edge was loose and free spinning-factory flaw I guess). The total was 1350.00 at Baranco plus they gave me a free Acura TSX to drive.
Reason I bring this up, is that I could never understand the 500.00 difference in the 2 quotes.
I am looking to get my tranny or clutch looked at. My 2nd gear slips a little when I shift at high RPMS into 2nd, it slips as it catches up and engages (only at high rpms - 6500-8000). Any idea of what it might be exactly?
I would like to get a good price for some good service on the clutch/tranny. Any advice on where I can go (non-dealer)?
Thanks,
Tommy
I would only have this done at a place that has lots of experience working on NSX transmissions. In many cities, including Chicago/Milwaukee, only the dealer has this kind of experience (and only certain dealers, not all of them). In others (notably California and Arizona) there are highly competent independent shops.TommyP said:
Asking for a breakdown of parts and labor for any estimate is a legitimate request. With such a breakdown, you should easily be able to spot differences between two estimates, and categorize them as:TommyP said:
- differences in which parts are used
- differences in the cost of the parts that are used in both estimates
- differences in the number of hours of labor
- differences in the labor cost per hour
- other differences (differences in sales tax rates in different jurisdictions, other charges like disposal fees, mathematical errors, etc)
Once you isolate those differences, it's also legitimate to ask either dealer why these differences exist.
I asked for the differences, and Acura Carland said Baranco was "crazy", " no way can they do it for that price", etc...... Baranco did not screw me at all.
Well, all the parts,
-new water pump
-new style pump cover
-new timing belt
-new gromets for the covers
-new valve cover gaskets
-new coil/plug gromets
-6 hours labor (Baranco= 65.00 p/hr and Carland 92.00 p/hr)
Both said they had master techs, my car had some history at both facilities in the past; so I somewhat trust both. Carland had a higher labor rate, and a fixed price for the timing belt change, no negotiation.
Baranco Acura was great, free 2004 loaner TSX, free 250.00 off coupon (for new Acura car buyers), and they did the extra things like the cam gear, o-rings, gaskets in the oil pan, and cam seals. All of the aforementioned items for less than just the timing belt at Carland.
Tommy
Well, all the parts,
-new water pump
-new style pump cover
-new timing belt
-new gromets for the covers
-new valve cover gaskets
-new coil/plug gromets
-6 hours labor (Baranco= 65.00 p/hr and Carland 92.00 p/hr)
Both said they had master techs, my car had some history at both facilities in the past; so I somewhat trust both. Carland had a higher labor rate, and a fixed price for the timing belt change, no negotiation.
Baranco Acura was great, free 2004 loaner TSX, free 250.00 off coupon (for new Acura car buyers), and they did the extra things like the cam gear, o-rings, gaskets in the oil pan, and cam seals. All of the aforementioned items for less than just the timing belt at Carland.
Tommy
