kolohejenMarkVIII
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Hello everyone,
My name is Jen. I have owned my Mark VIII for about 2 yrs. Since then, I have had to replace soooooooooooooo many things. It was ok when my friend worked for the dealership. Now the cost is getting rediculous. I am a student, paying my way through school. I don't know much about mechanics, so I don't know if I am getting ripped off.
Last month I purchased an extended 4 star warranty from GE that cost ~$3600. It doesn't cover air suspension. I have been having trouble with my air suspension AGAIN. This is the second time in only a year I have to replace the compressor and relay! I figure I could use you folks as experts to give me advice on my pimp ride. I love my Mark VIII when it is running properly.
I've had the car since the beginning of 2003. So far I've had to change the alternator in March 03, fix suspension switch Nov 03, change compressor April 04, change suspension module May 04, change suspension relay Oct 04.
Now they say that my air springs, compressor, and relay are shot. They are quoting me $433 for a front left air spring, $433 for a front right air spring, $655 for a compressor, and they have no choice to replace the relay because it konked out before 12 months after replacement. Labor for the air spring replacement is $228, the compressor replacement labor is $305, and the diagnosis for what was wrong with the air suspension is $106. Does anyone know where I can get cheaper parts ASAP? I only have one vehicle, and this is costing me a fortune. Any advice would be helpful.
Mahalo,
Jen
My name is Jen. I have owned my Mark VIII for about 2 yrs. Since then, I have had to replace soooooooooooooo many things. It was ok when my friend worked for the dealership. Now the cost is getting rediculous. I am a student, paying my way through school. I don't know much about mechanics, so I don't know if I am getting ripped off.
Last month I purchased an extended 4 star warranty from GE that cost ~$3600. It doesn't cover air suspension. I have been having trouble with my air suspension AGAIN. This is the second time in only a year I have to replace the compressor and relay! I figure I could use you folks as experts to give me advice on my pimp ride. I love my Mark VIII when it is running properly.
I've had the car since the beginning of 2003. So far I've had to change the alternator in March 03, fix suspension switch Nov 03, change compressor April 04, change suspension module May 04, change suspension relay Oct 04.
Now they say that my air springs, compressor, and relay are shot. They are quoting me $433 for a front left air spring, $433 for a front right air spring, $655 for a compressor, and they have no choice to replace the relay because it konked out before 12 months after replacement. Labor for the air spring replacement is $228, the compressor replacement labor is $305, and the diagnosis for what was wrong with the air suspension is $106. Does anyone know where I can get cheaper parts ASAP? I only have one vehicle, and this is costing me a fortune. Any advice would be helpful.
Mahalo,
Jen
