Dealerships versus Stealerhips

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07-05-2012, 07:09 PM

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Chekov, just how close to the thread/sidewall was the nail?

While not defending the first place you went to, it's quite possible they didn't think the resulting repair would be safe. Personally, if it's within 1-2" of the sidewall/shoulder area, I too might pass on the repair.

Also, it's scary that there are only a set # of lock keys. Make's a thief's job easier.

They showed it to me, and the nail was on the tread area approximately 3 inches in from the inside sidewall. I thought it was repairable but didn’t feel I had enough expertise to argue the point.

And my locking lug nuts, one for each wheel, came with the car. If that’s a dealer installed option, based on some threads here from owners who do not have them, then it’s another plus for a good dealer.

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07-05-2012, 07:30 PM

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lol @ the member complaining about 70 for a syn oil change. Thats actually the best price I've heard of yet. I've been to one which wanted 140.

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07-05-2012, 08:42 PM

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They showed it to me, and the nail was on the tread area approximately 3 inches in from the inside sidewall. I thought it was repairable but didn’t feel I had enough expertise to argue the point.

Agreed. That would be repairable in my book too. Of course, any repairs do render the speed rating of the tire invalid. I doubt you're the type of driver to do be doing triple digit speeds and crazy cornering

The last tire I had that was unrepairable had the screw literally on the shoulder (1/2 or so from the edge). The tires were pretty old too, at least 4-5 years old. I ended up replacing 2 of them.

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07-05-2012, 10:24 PM

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I doubt you're the type of driver to do be doing triple digit speeds and crazy cornering

You’re right. At 75 I never go above 20 mph over my age, and “crazy” cornering, by definition, is not who I am.

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07-05-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ANMVQ

I love my dealer, Installed my SC kit, service it, oil change( Synthentic 63$, ) always give me a car-Yea I know they should be it's always offered, Just very very pleasant everytime I go there. I was always one of those people who would never go to the dealer, No I go no where else, .

Super awesome!

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07-06-2012, 03:14 AM

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stealership does not mean bad or good service. Stealership = stealing peoples money that we can get done cheap. For Example they were going to charge me $70 for a oil change using synthetic oil.

If you honestly think that $70 for a synthetic oil change is a rip off then maybe you bought the wrong car

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07-06-2012, 08:55 AM

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If you honestly think that $70 for a synthetic oil change is a rip off then maybe you bought the wrong car

No I was just saying. I can do my own oil changes using synthetic oil and k&n filter for like $50. I was just saying that as an example. Oh and ester oil change is crazy stupid pricing too. 100????

I'm not saying all dealerships treat their customers bad. Heck Sewell and Crest Infiniti here treat me well but it's just the pricing that they give out to do simple things.

Another example they quoted me $160 for a rear diff fluid change. WHATTT????