$100++++ for routine maintenance?!!?
Dec 16, 2013, 11:25 AM
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$100++++ for routine maintenance?!!?
Went in for my 6 month service and at first they quoted me in the $200's for oil change & tire rotation which included 'wheel balancing' and all that mumbo jumbo. So I told him I just want a simple oil change and tire rotation, because I've never paid more than $40-$60 at most for a simple rotation and oil change in any of my previous vehicles. Rav4, Juke, Mustang, but this is their pricing. Then he gives me a quote of $70 something for just that, but then realized I needed synthentic OW-20, which will bring the cost to well over $100. After that I just left because I wasn't prepared to spend over $100 today for routine maintenance.
Is this for real?! How much have you guys paid for your maintenance? Is this just a Mitsubishi thing?
Is this for real?! How much have you guys paid for your maintenance? Is this just a Mitsubishi thing?
Dec 16, 2013, 11:48 AM
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Ummm no.....this is an Outlander Sport. My wife has one but when we bought ours we were given free lifetime rotation and oil changes. Sorry, but $100+ for oil change and rotation is just plain stupid. Take it to a quick oil change bring your own oil or do it yourself, both of those things are super easy to do.
Dec 16, 2013, 12:06 PM
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Ummm no.....this is an Outlander Sport. My wife has one but when we bought ours we were given free lifetime rotation and oil changes. Sorry, but $100+ for oil change and rotation is just plain stupid. Take it to a quick oil change bring your own oil or do it yourself, both of those things are super easy to do.
Dec 16, 2013, 12:07 PM
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Ummm no.....this is an Outlander Sport. My wife has one but when we bought ours we were given free lifetime rotation and oil changes. Sorry, but $100+ for oil change and rotation is just plain stupid. Take it to a quick oil change bring your own oil or do it yourself, both of those things are super easy to do.
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Dec 16, 2013, 12:16 PM
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Went in for my 6 month service and at first they quoted me in the $200's for oil change & tire rotation which included 'wheel balancing' and all that mumbo jumbo. So I told him I just want a simple oil change and tire rotation, because I've never paid more than $40-$60 at most for a simple rotation and oil change in any of my previous vehicles. Rav4, Juke, Mustang, but this is their pricing. Then he gives me a quote of $70 something for just that, but then realized I needed synthentic OW-20, which will bring the cost to well over $100. After that I just left because I wasn't prepared to spend over $100 today for routine maintenance.
Is this for real?! How much have you guys paid for your maintenance? Is this just a Mitsubishi thing?
Is this for real?! How much have you guys paid for your maintenance? Is this just a Mitsubishi thing?
Wow..
I think your service advisor is gunning for some Super Extra Bonus Spiff for himself with those quotes (for his holiday commissions).
I believe the first oil change is paid for by Mitsu. I don't have the document in front of me to support that, but it was hearsay by my dealership service agent, along with the fact that I did get our's done at no charge.
> I also wanted to have on record (in their system) to have done the "required" routine maintenance/oil-change so as to prevent any nay-saying about our vehicle not being properly serviced, etc etc.
Dec 16, 2013, 12:19 PM
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4 Quarts of Mobile 1 0W-20 $35.96
Oil Filter $3.59
Total: $39.55 from Auto Zone
10% military discount: $35.60 before labor
Would it be safe to only use 4 quarts when the engine capacity is 4.2qts?
Oil Filter $3.59
Total: $39.55 from Auto Zone
10% military discount: $35.60 before labor
Would it be safe to only use 4 quarts when the engine capacity is 4.2qts?
Last edited by RA012124; Dec 16, 2013 at 12:27 PM.
Dec 16, 2013, 12:22 PM
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So, this is your FIRST dealer service?
Wow..
I think your service advisor is gunning for some Super Extra Bonus Spiff for himself with those quotes (for his holiday commissions).
I believe the first oil change is paid for by Mitsu. I don't have the document in front of me to support that, but it was hearsay by my dealership service agent, along with the fact that I did get our's done at no charge.
> I also wanted to have on record (in their system) to have done the "required" routine maintenance/oil-change so as to prevent any nay-saying about our vehicle not being properly serviced, etc etc.
Wow..
I think your service advisor is gunning for some Super Extra Bonus Spiff for himself with those quotes (for his holiday commissions).
I believe the first oil change is paid for by Mitsu. I don't have the document in front of me to support that, but it was hearsay by my dealership service agent, along with the fact that I did get our's done at no charge.
> I also wanted to have on record (in their system) to have done the "required" routine maintenance/oil-change so as to prevent any nay-saying about our vehicle not being properly serviced, etc etc.
Throughout my years of HUNDREDS of oil changes, I have never had a single issue with the wheel weights falling off during a tire rotation. I can spend an extra 20 minutes rotating the wheels my damn self and save $20 or probably $30 that the dealer charges.
Dec 16, 2013, 12:24 PM
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Wes,
Look in your "thin version" User-booklet/Warranty-pamphlet.. there is coupon card for the first oil change if I'm not mistaken that's either free or MUCH less than what was quoted you.**
> I think it would be best to have it inputed into their (or another Mitsu dealership's computer system) that you've gotten your scheduled maintenance done by their certified tech. (even though we all know how to DIY this simple process. At least the very first one. Just my 2 cents.)
** I know I've seen it.
I'll flip through it tonight since I don't carry it in the car.
No one should pay that kind of prices for something the manufacturer is already subsidizing!
Look in your "thin version" User-booklet/Warranty-pamphlet.. there is coupon card for the first oil change if I'm not mistaken that's either free or MUCH less than what was quoted you.**
> I think it would be best to have it inputed into their (or another Mitsu dealership's computer system) that you've gotten your scheduled maintenance done by their certified tech. (even though we all know how to DIY this simple process. At least the very first one. Just my 2 cents.)
** I know I've seen it.
I'll flip through it tonight since I don't carry it in the car.
No one should pay that kind of prices for something the manufacturer is already subsidizing!
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Dec 16, 2013, 12:30 PM
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I should rotate my own tires, bring my own oil, oil filter then go back to the dealership to see how much they charge for labor. Better not be more than $20. I only want this recorded in their system.
Dec 16, 2013, 12:52 PM
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Another reason to have a (BETTER) Mitsu dealer do your 1st scheduled maintenance is that they should/would do a CVI Report (Computerized Vehicle Inspection) for you.
> It's a multi page report they records/shows you everything about your vehicle up to that moment.
I guess I never posted mine, can't seem to find it to repost here.
> It's a multi page report they records/shows you everything about your vehicle up to that moment.
I guess I never posted mine, can't seem to find it to repost here.
Dec 16, 2013, 01:54 PM
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^
That would be it.
Good that you didn't rush over to JiffyLuber... Saved yourself $53.
(Now, it would be kind of funny if your original dealership now gives you the "great! Complimentry oil change is free, but there's a lift fee of $70..." yipyap.)
That would be it.
Good that you didn't rush over to JiffyLuber... Saved yourself $53.
(Now, it would be kind of funny if your original dealership now gives you the "great! Complimentry oil change is free, but there's a lift fee of $70..." yipyap.)