Theride Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 so I just called two dealers for the 30k service. one is charging 650 (stamford subaru) and Port is like 700 plus tax. damn!! alternative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted April 4, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted April 4, 2011 do it yourself, i know jack about cars and im doing mine myself, the 60k service "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher0117 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 it's much cheaper to do it yourself. I just did a 60k service and had the dealer do harder things that I either didn't feel like doing or didn't have necessary tools (ex: coolant flush, brake flush, tire balance, alignment etc) I ended up paying $430 for a quote that was nearly $1000 if they did everything. I probably spent 5 hours of my life and an extra $150 for parts. Still a ~$400 savings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I go to AZP Installs in NJ for my maintance work. They are a lot cheaper than the dealer, use better fluids and are a cool group of guys. http://www.azpinstalls.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theride Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 i might try out these guys. i wonder how long is the treck from NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 The whole kit is like 190 on FBP. Do it yourself I did, the hardest thing to do is spark plugs because of their location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theride Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 The whole kit is like 190 on FBP. Do it yourself I did, the hardest thing to do is spark plugs because of their location. whats FBP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theride Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Also, I have the NA 2.5. Will it still be difficult to do spark plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yayo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 FBP= http://www.fredbeansparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesej05 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Beardmore Subaru in Bellevue Nebraska is Charging $462 to do it, but you can pick and choose (Will add or subtract from price) what you want and what you don't want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Sorry for not saying what FBP was, here's the link: http://www.fredbeansparts.com/index.php/subaru-legacy-gt-30k-60k-90k-service-maintenance-kits.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Oh and the great thing about it is that if you call them you can swap out some of the things for better alternatives if you call them, you can also take thing out of the package to reduce the price if youve already done it on your car..ie. air filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustincredible Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Do it yourself!!! I saved more than half of what the dealers were charging when I did it myself. It was a learning experience too! It's an easy job if you do the research on these forums, NASIOC, and Scoobymods. Luckily I live near a base that has a do it yourself garage with lifts and tools to rent. Sold: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B #104 of 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hmm well the only real unique tool youd need is a spark plug socket. Although bleeding the brakes is almost necessary to have 2 people, so find a friend lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Spark plugs aren't a 30k service item. They are a 60k service item. At least in my 09. The N/A cars need plugs every 30k. I didn't bleed my brakes at my 30k service, but that's because I am planning on doing Brembos within the next few thousand miles. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hmm true, i forgot since I just did my 90k and I didn't see a record of my plugs being changed when I bought the car, so yeah...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 i might try out these guys. i wonder how long is the treck from NY. Where in New York are you? It takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to get down to them and I live in Westchester County, NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballaholic Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 For the 30k service i just purchased the parts i need which costed a little under $200, then took it to a dealership my friend worked at and he did the job for $75 labor costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theride Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Where in New York are you? It takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to get down to them and I live in Westchester County, NY. Im in south/east queens. I think i might take it to them. I can do the service myself but im tired of knuckle chips etc,. lol plus as i got older, i think ive gotten lazy when it comes to working on cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightinchunk Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 go to broken motorsports. I had them do it for cheaper than azp and the guys there are cool as hell. an actual rally team/shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 go to broken motorsports. I had them do it for cheaper than azp and the guys there are cool as hell. an actual rally team/shop AZP is an actual road-race team/shop. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Spark plugs aren't a 30k service item. They are a 60k service item. At least in my 09. The N/A cars need plugs every 30k. I didn't bleed my brakes at my 30k service, but that's because I am planning on doing Brembos within the next few thousand miles. Interesting. When I took my N/A to AZP for a 30k, I distinctly remember them not doing spark plugs... 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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