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Dealer told me needed new control arms as the bearings are wearing out. Was quoted a little over $3k. Anyone else have this issue? Doesn't really bother me bc it only makes a clicking noise when I apply brakes hard but concerned about safety issue. Surprised a car like this would need new control arms with only 70k miles on it.
3K sounds like a lot. You might be able to get the arms from the dealer parts department at a internet price, and have a reputable suspension shop install and align it for you. 70K isn't too horrible. Ball joints don't last forever and they take quite a beating.
If you needed all front 8 which the case may be, you could get them for about $2,000. Install for maybe $200-300 at a shop. I have 56K on my 2007 and they are in good shape. Knock on wood :P How many did they say were bad?