Alternative to going to the dealer for service?

Jul 15, 2004 1 Replies

My 99 Eclipse GST just hit 60,000 miles. I called the dealer to get an appt for the 60,000 mile service. They gave me an estimate of $990.02. Thats almost a grand for just service! The guy said that over $600 of that was the timing belt. Im asking if there is an good alternative to going to the dealer. Something cheaper that won't screw up my engine. I live in Omaha, NE. Big enough so that there are a few nationwide stores that do this sort of work. Of course they will all say they work on Mitsu's, but I want to hear from those of you who have done it and can tell me who is good and who isnt.



Your help is much appreciated!



Dennis


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and see if you can find some locals who're familliar with service in your area. here in michigan, i am lucky to have a japanese car specialist who's work is superior to the dealer and who's prices are less too. check around with your local dsm/import crowd:
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the price you were quoted is kinda' high but there can be a lot involved with the 60K maintenence. the timing belt is a job bungled by many so-called mechanics. dealers botched mine twice, so i learned how to do it myself. you can too, start here:
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