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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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Hello everyone... My radiator in my Sc400 just cracked when I was driving on the freeway.. what a nightmare. Luckily I bought an extended warranty from an outside company and it was covered with $0 deductible... Now I have decided to have a tune up done. The car has almost 120,000 miles on it. A local shop quoted me $720 for the tune up. Does this sound reasonable? Also, I was quoted $430 for the timing belt replacment..
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 11:40 PM
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I was quoted for 400 for water pump and belt...Cost of parts at the dealership..

Water pump = $108 Belt=$90

For $700 dollars what are they offering? Are these OEM parts or aftermarket?

The prices are from my local shop and they are asian..Much cheaper labor..
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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The tune-up includes all OEM parts:

Renew & Adjust Spark Plugs
Inspect or Replace Distributer cap
Rotor & ignition cables
Service or renew air, fuel filter and PCV valve
Adjust ignition timing and check advance
Make necessary fuel adjustments
Service battery
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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Got my car back today after the tune-up.. It runs like new! I am so happy I had the service done, the car feels completely different!
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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you got juked.. LOL
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