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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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dealers are insane!

So i was at my dealer today getting a paint chip fixed, and i asked a couple of questions about having the GM performance exhaust installed...lol they wanted 995.99 the exhaust and install...wow..how dumb can some people be to actually decide to get it there..
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Stealerships are the reason that American car manufacturers are posting record losses. Yeah, there's other factors, but stealerships are the only one that have to do with customer service. I just can't stand them, they do such outrageous stuff, it's a wonder that any of them open at all.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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haha... look at the cars (not chevy) that come with the option for like an intake or something.... 5-600 for a cold air intake that you could get somewhere else for 200
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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i hate them basterds period ha
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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wow thats crazy
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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considering the GMPP exhaust is like $400 and putting it on is no more than $100 worth of labor I would say they are definately ripping people off.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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My local stealership charges $100 an hour to work on Chevy's, I hope they work fast.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by StinkBOMB
My local stealership charges $100 an hour to work on Chevy's, I hope they work fast.

lol ill take a pic of the invoice..ahahha wow...
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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here u go lol....i just told him let me use ur computer and i showed him the same exact exhaust for 460 with the tip...he said well...thats new to me? and gave me a dumb look...wow...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/DSCN0736.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/DSCN0737.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/DSCN0738.jpg
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Yeah, I would go ahead and call Shannigans on that one. Also find out who is supplier is, cause he's got some good smack somewhere in his desk.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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hah when I first got my car I asked the dealership how much they wanted for the s/c wing, painted and installed, they quoted me $600...needless to say, I got it done for less than $300
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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hustedt used to charge 90 bucks an hour on cars. i know most speed shops and aftermarket shops charge around 60 here in NY
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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my dealership charges $60 an hour.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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they labor should be less than an hour at a good shop they are way over charging you local here with tip was $550 installed its on backorder but im sure i coul bargin lower han 500 but paying 900+ is crazy
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Find a dealership that is involved in racing. So far my record is 3 for 3, all great places and great people.

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