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Old 01-19-2008, 04:46 PM
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Anyone with experience with replacing the starter on a 2001 TA? Just paid a total of $517+ for towing and starter replacement. Parts total for starter at $375??? Is this normal?
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Old 01-19-2008, 05:12 PM
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I just got my starter replaced by GM, and they billed the insurance 499.66. And u know how that goes, they bill the most possible. So, that sounds about right in the ball park.
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Thanks for your input. Just had not expected the price to be so high!
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In another area I am hearing a new starter goes for $150-$175. Why the high price tag of $375 for the starter ALONE?
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Anyone else with experience or thoughts? Just seemed a little bit steep for me.
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Old 01-19-2008, 11:49 PM
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I got mine from GM, cause extended warranty paid for it
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not sure what a new starter goes for (125-150?) but its two bolts and a couple wires. flat rate for that should be .75 to 1.25 hours.
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Thanks for the thoughts guys. I appreciate it.
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Shyeah... somebody got screwed somewhere in THAT deal...
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Sounds like BS, a starter goes for $140 from O'Reilly. There is no way it could take more than an hour for a professional mechanic to replace one. I can do mine in 1/2 hour.
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gm starter is around 250 or so list. Oreilly is cheaper but they also include tennis shoes with every purchase. They are cheaper and have a lifetime warranty for a reason.
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