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97 Honda Civic front suspension replacement
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The dealer told me that I would need around 1500 $ to replace the front suspension in my 97 Honda Civic. Is that a decent price ? I dont know the specifics of what exactly needs replacement. Thanks, Sagar |
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I have to do some front end work on my 98 civic.
Lower drivers balljoint, $55 Passenger upper control arm $100 Already did Lower passenger balljoint $55 Drivers outer tie rod $45 These are all in canadian dollars (1.225 canadian dollars/US dollar) Also, all of the above are very easy DIY items. t 'Curly Q. Links' wrote: >> Hi : >> >[quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> Thanks, >> Sagar >======================== > >Get the quote in WRITING, then report back. > >'Curly' -- Message posted via CarKB.com http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...-cars/200509/1 |
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PS unless you have really bad roads or hit curbs alot, its unlikely your
front suspension (ie shocks and springs) are totally worn out. get a second opinion! t T L wrote: >I have to do some front end work on my 98 civic. > >Lower drivers balljoint, $55 >Passenger upper control arm $100 > >Already did >Lower passenger balljoint $55 >Drivers outer tie rod $45 > >These are all in canadian dollars (1.225 canadian dollars/US dollar) > >Also, all of the above are very easy DIY items. > >t > >>> Hi : >>> >[quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> >>'Curly' -- Message posted via CarKB.com http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...-cars/200509/1 |
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If you're in the Toronto area, it shouldn't be difficult to find an
independent mechanic that's familiar with the 97 Civic. Even the backyard mechanics are probably now pro's at fixing that particular model (which has been around for 2 generation). It doesn't make sense to pay premium dollars for the Dealer's expertise, unless the car is still under warranty or too new (like 06 Civic) to trust to an independent (unless you want to be their guinea pig). Pars > Hi : > > The dealer told me that I would need around 1500 $ to replace the front > suspension in my 97 Honda Civic. Is that a decent price ? > I dont know the specifics of what exactly needs replacement. > > Thanks, > Sagar > |
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What is it doing to make you think it needs replacement - I have a 97
accord with 190K miles on it and the front end is as tight as a - well it's tight. Unless you have a whole bunch of miles on it or have hit curbs or something - don't see how you could have worn it out. What makes you think something is wrong - I avoid dealers like the plague - they are always looking for some excuse to lighten your wallet. Some really bad ones like to cut CV joints- if something is wrong with the front end either DIY or find some reputable independent - will cost a fraction of what the dealer charges. |
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