2003 cl55 MB repair bill

tigerwild · 10-07-2009, 02:32 AM

I took my cl55 to MB service for ABC check light and they came back with the following repair quote:
1. Replace ABC pump: $1600
2. Install 3 new air shocks: $4500
3. Transmission mount: $140
4. Engine mount: $85
5. Tensioner & belte: $1700
6. Gasket seals: $200
7. Filters: $60
8. 34 Hrs labor: 3740
Total job= $12025

Any comments?

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guardrail · 10-07-2009, 05:03 AM

Get a second opinion from another dealer or independent shop.
1700 for belt and tensioner?

Viet_Amg408 · 10-07-2009, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerwild

I took my cl55 to MB service for ABC check light and they came back with the following repair quote:
1. Replace ABC pump: $1600
2. Install 3 new air shocks: $4500
3. Transmission mount: $140
4. Engine mount: $85
5. Tensioner & belte: $1700
6. Gasket seals: $200
7. Filters: $60
8. 34 Hrs labor: 3740
Total job= $12025

Any comments?

damn thats' expensive..

everything sound right.. except the bold ones..

air shock?

razb0yn1k23 · 10-07-2009, 12:37 PM

They said they need to change 3 AIR struts? Dont all AMG cars have struts that operate using oil?

tigerwild · 10-07-2009, 12:45 PM

I could be mistaking but the Benz dealer mentioned 3 rear shocks at $1500 a piece .

Raff · 10-07-2009, 01:12 PM

Wow, that is a pretty high bill for repairs. I would really looking into another opinion.

Viet_Amg408 · 10-07-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by razb0yn1k23

They said they need to change 3 AIR struts? Dont all AMG cars have struts that operate using oil?

not only amg... 600's have it too..

only CL,SL, S-class..

with 55,65,600.

the rest is airmatic..

did they say why all three abc strut need to be replace..three strut goes bad/leak at once...that sound like rip off..technician recommend even though it not even bad..recheck with a mercedes specialist...12k..might as well sale your car..

AMGfan · 10-07-2009, 05:39 PM

Go to an independent MB certified ASE mechanic...you will save money on labor there. You can also look for the parts yourself and save money there...

jicl55 · 10-07-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerwild

I took my cl55 to MB service for ABC check light and they came back with the following repair quote:
1. Replace ABC pump: $1600
2. Install 3 new air shocks: $4500
3. Transmission mount: $140
4. Engine mount: $85
5. Tensioner & belte: $1700
6. Gasket seals: $200
7. Filters: $60
8. 34 Hrs labor: 3740
Total job= $12025

Any comments?

Yeah, my comment is that that is ridiculous. Tensioner and belt (if it is what I am thinking) should be about 20% of $1700, installed. The ABC pump with install cost me around 3500 from dealer. Looks like they need some money and business wherever you went. With a bill at about 1/2 the value of the car, doesn't exactly seem reasonable to me. Definitely get some second opinions, but if the car is undriveable, you don't want to be towing it around to too many places, so check with other RECOMMENDED independent mb mechanics, because sometimes those indie's can end up doing more harm than good and charge you just as much. Definitely worth doing some homework over. No extended warranty on that thing? The tensioner would not be covered, but the abc pump is covered for sure and I believe the shocks would be covered as well (but not 100% on that).

tigerwild · 10-07-2009, 10:08 PM

Yeah, I do have an extended warranty on it and they approved the bill, cause Benz dealer told them that they only guarantee MB genuine parts and that's why they cost a lot of money, so Benz make ridiculous amount of money on parts, it's a rip off. But I heard that there are after market parts that are very compatible with Benz genuine parts and cost about 20% of the dealer's price.
Thanks for the comments guys....

hcetzneb · 10-07-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerwild

I took my cl55 to MB service for ABC check light and they came back with the following repair quote:
1. Replace ABC pump: $1600
2. Install 3 new air shocks: $4500
3. Transmission mount: $140
4. Engine mount: $85
5. Tensioner & belte: $1700
6. Gasket seals: $200
7. Filters: $60
8. 34 Hrs labor: 3740
Total job= $12025

Any comments?

aaahhhhhhh

.. either you misread the quote (air shocks) or looking to jump on the ***k the dealer bandwagen

hcetzneb · 10-07-2009, 11:31 PM

op problably has high miles too, you see he didnt mention that.

tigerwild · 10-08-2009, 02:42 AM

It has only 50,000 miles on it and the dealer said that the shocks are leaking and need to be changed along with ABC pump.
Any body knows how to install a phone in it?

retardedmunk · 10-08-2009, 09:46 AM

after the warranty co. gets stung by this $12k repair... the 55's will be off limits to future buyers for warranties.....as the 65's are becoming

in other words the dealer will make about $8k on this deal...those parts mentioned are 25% of the cost the said

Silver CL55 · 10-08-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerwild

It has only 50,000 miles on it and the dealer said that the shocks are leaking and need to be changed along with ABC pump.
Any body knows how to install a phone in it?

Search for viseo, a unit that fits in your cradle and bluetooths to your phone allowing full use of comand/dash/steering wheel controls.
Colin.

benz_addict · 10-27-2009, 09:36 PM

Hey, any updates? My CL is also in the shop right now getting the full $300 inspection done. Hopefully I won't get a 12 grand repair bill.

tigerwild · 10-28-2009, 02:24 AM

final bill is $14700. MB worked on car and changed:
ABC system, Tensioner and belts, 3 struts, ball joints, mount and valve block. Warranty paid full bill.

jicl55 · 10-28-2009, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerwild

final bill is $14700. MB worked on car and changed:
ABC system, Tensioner and belts, 3 struts, ball joints, mount and valve block. Warranty paid full bill.

stupid crazy.... could have gotten a new engine for that price, but dealership is probably very happy.... very happy indeed. Warranty company.... not so much.....

CL55_Serge · 10-28-2009, 03:06 AM

Very cool, excellent warranty company. Was this an aftermarket warranty? If so, which one?

I had an electrical fire that took out the main wiring harness in the engine compartment (10 years ago on my S600 coupe) - warranty company paid about the same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerwild

final bill is $14700. MB worked on car and changed:
ABC system, Tensioner and belts, 3 struts, ball joints, mount and valve block. Warranty paid full bill.

tigerwild · 10-28-2009, 11:19 AM

The warranty company is : Chrysler factory plan (maximum care) which is bumper to bumper.

MrStyle25 · 10-28-2009, 02:04 PM

Dayumm... no wammies, no wammies, No wammies...STOP! Hope I don't ever get hit with those kinds of bills or my warranty company would drop me.

CL55AMGRON · 10-28-2009, 03:24 PM

I am living life on the edge. I have no warranty 2005 cl55. 60000 miles and still going strong. Can you get a warranty for a cl55 with that many miles and how much?

tigerwild · 10-28-2009, 04:08 PM

I'am paying about $2400 for 3yr. contract with unlimited mileage for 2003 cl 55 with 52,000 miles.
I think this is the best extended factory warranty for the cl55 that you will ever find out there.
Chryslerfactoryplans.com

Patentmat · 10-28-2009, 04:53 PM

Keep in mind that overall the extended warranty companies are probably making money off of us---either that or they have screwed up their pricing structure. I don't have a warranty and am just chancing it. 82k on my '04.

MrStyle25 · 10-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Nice TigerWild, I just bought mine and it was $2476 for 3yr 36.000 miles, which was plenty as this is a second car. i'm worried about what I will do when it comes time for that 3/36k to expire. maybe I will trade in on a 2007/08 around then. The car is just too exspensive to repair to not have a warranty on it! may go for the CL63's then, but i still like the design of this one better than the current ones.

10-07-2009, 05:39 PM	#8
AMGfan MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 3,599 Drives: 06 SL65 / 04 E55 / 04 Cadillac Deville (AMG è la mia Famiglia la Bestia è la mia protezione)	Go to an independent MB certified ASE mechanic...you will save money on labor there. You can also look for the parts yourself and save money there... __________________ *Capo Regime Central Florida (Member #4)...Mi ha dato un'offerta che non potrei rifiutare.*

10-07-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
tigerwild Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 Drives: 2003 cl55 AMG	cl55 repair bill Yeah, I do have an extended warranty on it and they approved the bill, cause Benz dealer told them that they only guarantee MB genuine parts and that's why they cost a lot of money, so Benz make ridiculous amount of money on parts, it's a rip off. But I heard that there are after market parts that are very compatible with Benz genuine parts and cost about 20% of the dealer's price. Thanks for the comments guys....

10-08-2009, 02:42 AM	#13
tigerwild Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 Drives: 2003 cl55 AMG	cl55 repair bill It has only 50,000 miles on it and the dealer said that the shocks are leaking and need to be changed along with ABC pump. Any body knows how to install a phone in it?

10-08-2009, 09:46 AM	#14
retardedmunk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 364 Drives: 1987 Buick GNX,SL65 Black, 1987 Buick Turbo Limited, 2010 GT500	i would go an independent after the warranty co. gets stung by this $12k repair... the 55's will be off limits to future buyers for warranties.....as the 65's are becoming in other words the dealer will make about $8k on this deal...those parts mentioned are 25% of the cost the said

10-27-2009, 09:36 PM	#16
benz_addict Super Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Mississauga Posts: 956 Drives: CL55 ///AMG	Hey, any updates? My CL is also in the shop right now getting the full $300 inspection done. Hopefully I won't get a 12 grand repair bill. __________________ CL55 AMG V8 Kompressor - ECU tune, primary cat delete, CM30 IC pump, 285/35/18 street setup E430 4Matic - black/black 5% limo tints - winter killer *Mississauga Crew*

10-07-2009, 05:03 AM	#2
guardrail Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olyphant, Pa. USA Posts: 32 Drives: CL65AMG	Get a second opinion from another dealer or independent shop. 1700 for belt and tensioner?

10-07-2009, 12:37 PM	#4
razb0yn1k23 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California 91042 Posts: 145 Drives: s55 AMG(sold)/sl55 AMG(sold) new-->06 s65	They said they need to change 3 AIR struts? Dont all AMG cars have struts that operate using oil?

10-07-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
tigerwild Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 Drives: 2003 cl55 AMG	I could be mistaking but the Benz dealer mentioned 3 rear shocks at $1500 a piece .

10-07-2009, 01:12 PM	#6
Raff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where the streets have no name. Posts: 93 Drives: 03 C230 Komp,03 CL55, 02 Escalade	Wow, that is a pretty high bill for repairs. I would really looking into another opinion.

10-07-2009, 11:31 PM	#12
hcetzneb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fairfield county, CT. Posts: 412 Drives: 00 C-280(sold), 99 C-43/55(sold),07 E-350(sold) 09 E-350 w/H&R 20" I-forged	op problably has high miles too, you see he didnt mention that.

10-28-2009, 02:24 AM	#17
tigerwild Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 Drives: 2003 cl55 AMG	cl55 final repair bil is $14700 final bill is $14700. MB worked on car and changed: ABC system, Tensioner and belts, 3 struts, ball joints, mount and valve block. Warranty paid full bill.

10-28-2009, 11:19 AM	#20
tigerwild Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 Drives: 2003 cl55 AMG	cl55 repair bill $14700 The warranty company is : Chrysler factory plan (maximum care) which is bumper to bumper.

10-28-2009, 02:04 PM	#21
MrStyle25 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 31 Drives: CL55 AMG	Dayumm... no wammies, no wammies, No wammies...STOP! Hope I don't ever get hit with those kinds of bills or my warranty company would drop me. __________________ Zoom Zoom!!

10-28-2009, 03:24 PM	#22
CL55AMGRON Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newark De Posts: 41 Drives: 2005 CL 55 AMG	I am living life on the edge. I have no warranty 2005 cl55. 60000 miles and still going strong. Can you get a warranty for a cl55 with that many miles and how much?

10-28-2009, 04:08 PM	#23
tigerwild Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 Drives: 2003 cl55 AMG	2003cl55 warranty I'am paying about $2400 for 3yr. contract with unlimited mileage for 2003 cl 55 with 52,000 miles. I think this is the best extended factory warranty for the cl55 that you will ever find out there. Chryslerfactoryplans.com

10-28-2009, 04:53 PM	#24
Patentmat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Davis Posts: 288 Drives: 2004 CL55	Keep in mind that overall the extended warranty companies are probably making money off of us---either that or they have screwed up their pricing structure. I don't have a warranty and am just chancing it. 82k on my '04. __________________ _____ Patentmat 2004 CL 55 AMG w/ all designo upgrades Designo-Cashmere ext, 1.5" drop; Full Tint all around Brabus MonoBlock VI @ 20x9 255/30 F and 20x10.5 305/25 R Pictures: :http://picasaweb.google.com/patentmat/CL55

10-28-2009, 04:58 PM	#25
MrStyle25 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 31 Drives: CL55 AMG	Nice TigerWild, I just bought mine and it was $2476 for 3yr 36.000 miles, which was plenty as this is a second car. i'm worried about what I will do when it comes time for that 3/36k to expire. maybe I will trade in on a 2007/08 around then. The car is just too exspensive to repair to not have a warranty on it! may go for the CL63's then, but i still like the design of this one better than the current ones. __________________ Zoom Zoom!!

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