Hey guys
I am nearing my 60k miles and I called the dealership to get a quote for the 60k mile service. The guy said the service is 697.00 It includes replacing all fluids (oil, tranny, rear differential, coolant) also replacing all accessory belts, radiator cap and hoses.
I asked how much it would be to replace the fluids only he listed about 139.00 each for Coolant/transmission/rear diff. so around 420ish
Here's my dilemma, I am not familiar with any shops around my area so I am a bit weary about taking it just anywhere, further more I am not very handy and do not even have a garage so doing it myself is not an option.
I asked the guy whats the lowest he could do he said he'd do it for 650.00 (60k service)
Should I:
1) Just go for the full service and replace belts and hoses along with the fluids for $650
2) Just do the fluids and keep old belts/hoses for replacement at later time (they have never been replaced) for $420-430

Thanks for any tips!

Edit: Just to get another a different quote I called a different dealership and they quoted me 549.00 for the service but said it did not include replacing belts or radiator hoses, the guy said he doubts very much the hoses would need to be replaced at 60k, they would inspect belts and if they do need to be replaced it would be 189 extra...

 

Do fluids only - and even at that they are going to rape you on price. Hoses - no way at 60K Belts - on my '03 are $40 for the pair, tops, and 20 minutes to install them; The rest of the "service" is inspect this and inspect that - bring your car to me and I'll inspect those things for less than $100, lol. Suggestion - find and join a Z club in your area and pretty sure someone will be glad to give you a hand. None of that stuff is difficult to do and you will know it is done right.

 

Ive done the 60K service at home. The Z is very servicable at home if you have a jack and a basic tool kit. The hardest part on the 60k service is the belts, which require an extension. I'd rate it a 3/10 on the difficulty scale. Battery swaps are a 1 and a full engine rebuild is a 10 on my scale.

 

I'd bet belts are past the point of needing replacement. Hoses seem to hold up very well so I wouldn't worry too much about them. Fluids won't leave you stranded, but a broken belt will sure ruin your day/night.

 

What PerfZ said...

 

Thanks for the tips I am trying to see if i find a performance ship around here where I can get it done cheaper. One more quick question on the fluids, would power steering fluid need to be included here or would transmission/coolant and rear differential be enough at this time...