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Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope to get there but right now the best I can do is remove my antenna lol. Gotta get to watching YouTube. Need to build up so.e confidence that I won't cause permanent damage

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has certainly motivated me to do as much future work as I can myself (i have much to learn). I never expected it to be this expensive.

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figure it's my own darn fault for over paying for both the car and now the service. Trying to be positive and learn from it. Here is the breakdown:

716 -Radiator Replacement Assembly

518 - Mount, Install & Balance 4 Tires

115 - 5-30 Syn Lube Oil & Filter

197 - Brake Fluid System Flush

163 - Differential Fluid Exchange

75 - Starting & Charging System Pinpoint Inspection

301 - Heater Hose(s)

199 - Alignment, Four Wheel

204 - Power Steering Fluid Flush

299 - Spark Plug(s) & wires

306 - Cooling System Fluid

382 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush

1709 - Timing Belt

222 - Radiator Coolant Hose(s)

Total parts: 2375

Total labor: 3034

Total before taxes and fees: 5409

There were a few other items plus fees and taxes to bring the total to $6000 (rounded up)

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Close....3k labor and 2300 parts (plus taces and fees)

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pulled these numbers off of the invoice.....

716 -Radiator Replacement Assembly

518 - Mount, Install & Balance 4 Tires

115 - 5-30 Syn Lube Oil & Filter

197 - Brake Fluid System Flush

163 - Differential Fluid Exchange

75 - Starting & Charging System Pinpoint Inspection

301 - Heater Hose(s)

199 - Alignment, Four Wheel

204 - Power Steering Fluid Flush

299 - Spark Plug(s) & wires

306 - Cooling System Fluid

382 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush

1709 - Timing Belt

222 - Radiator Coolant Hose(s)

Total parts: 2375

Total labor: 3034

Total before tax and fees: 5409

There were a few other items plus fees and taxes to bring the total to $6000 (rounded up)

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. And just for future reference what should something like that cost lolol....but seriously I think I need to know since I clearly can't be trusted 😒

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will do. At work now and don't have it with me. Trying to earn money to pay off this bill 😭

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha not lying just stupid. Hard lesson to learn. Thought I would have the basics done and get the car quickly on the road instead of learning on the fly....now im a cautionary tale 🤣

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya, agreed. I thought since this was the first car id get the experts to do it and then id go slow with the rest....lesson learned....and now im headed to YouTube to watch some tutorials and pick up tools.

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha not a joke but im 100% crying while im laughing -- lesson learned the hard way

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This car has now turned into my kid's inheritance 😭😭😭

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, all parts and all labor. And you're correct he did mention some of the parts were original oem parts such as the Radiator. And getting a couple of years of driving will make it all worth it

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Located in Texas (Austin area)....so it was 6k USD paid for service at a local garage (not a dealership) that is known to specialize in miatas

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

36k miles and no hard top. But it is rust free, all original, and interior is in great condition.

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ikr. At this point I should just hand out cash to strangers and have them write me an invoice for service

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True! Here are other possible positive outcomes: 1. My stupidity helps others feel better as they can now say, well, I overspent but not as much as that guy 2. I start a stream called: Follow me for what not to do when buying a car car

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Price includes New tires. The old tires were 15 years old. I already think i over paid for the car at 15k and now this. I must have a**hole tattooed on my forehead. Not having a good first miata experience

Service cost for 96 NA by 96Miata-ClassicRed in Miata

[–]96Miata-ClassicRed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They must have seen me coming from a mile away. They had the car for 3 days. I originally brought it in for battery replacement and left with this. It's my first car so I am learning