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grimm · 02-26-2014, 10:03 PM

So I had the Mazda dealership (Hamilton, NJ) send me over their quote for the service needed, It's not a line item quote, but they list needing a new PCM($75-$250 ebay), Instrument cluster ($35-$50 ebay), and a driver side junction box ($100-$250 ebay If i can find the right one, but must be installed b the dealer). They have it quoted at $3779 (not sure if that includes labor or not). So thats about what $650 (including shipping) for used parts on ebay. Instrument cluster I would imagine I can install, I would think i could do the PCM/ECU unless it needs to be flashed or programmed, but I would need them to do the junction box aka fuse box.

I think it's amazing, say I bought a brand new 2013 mazda 3, it would cost $22,000 - $24,000. But to replace 3 parts on a an older model will cost around $4k. Not sure how that type of mark up is allowed. None the less I won't be keeping this car even if i fix it.

02-26-2014, 10:03 PM	#12
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	So I had the Mazda dealership (Hamilton, NJ) send me over their quote for the service needed, It's not a line item quote, but they list needing a new PCM($75-$250 ebay), Instrument cluster ($35-$50 ebay), and a driver side junction box ($100-$250 ebay If i can find the right one, but must be installed b the dealer). They have it quoted at $3779 (not sure if that includes labor or not). So thats about what $650 (including shipping) for used parts on ebay. Instrument cluster I would imagine I can install, I would think i could do the PCM/ECU unless it needs to be flashed or programmed, but I would need them to do the junction box aka fuse box. I think it's amazing, say I bought a brand new 2013 mazda 3, it would cost $22,000 - $24,000. But to replace 3 parts on a an older model will cost around $4k. Not sure how that type of mark up is allowed. None the less I won't be keeping this car even if i fix it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.