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criz · 08-27-2007, 01:41 PM

My A/C condenser went out due to a rock flying thru it... the dealer has quoted $575 which of course is a lot and but par for the course of a dealer.

1) is that price far from reasonable?
2) has anyone had to have theirs replaced before in their impreza and know of a better/reasonable place?

I appreciate your comments guys!

goodfella732 · 08-27-2007, 01:48 PM

For parts and labor that actually isnt to bad. Considering you need to clear the A/C system which takes alittle time, remove and replace the condenser, then vac, pressure test, then fill the A/C again.

Intercooled T · 08-27-2007, 01:56 PM

It's more expensive than most, but it's a newer car and your quote was from the dealer. I'm willing to bet you could save a couple hundred bucks taking it to someone who ONLY does A/C

naSTI · 08-27-2007, 02:00 PM

I agree $575 DONE, is a good price. You could probably save about $225 (just a guess) if you do it yourself. I have the manfold to charge the lines, but I don't have the vacuum to evac it, but this could be done even at a Jiffy Lube for under $100.

My advice: If you just want all the work to be covered and ~$225 will buy you piece of mind, then just bite the bullet on this one.

--Homer

Buster · 08-27-2007, 03:32 PM

^--- when does Homer post? haha

Jeffros Spec V · 08-27-2007, 03:49 PM

An OEM condensor is $329.xx and around 1.4 hours of install time.

Add in another 1.8 hours to evac and recharge all at 44/hour and your at $503.00

To have a dealer do it for $575 is an alright deal.

**TROLL** · 08-27-2007, 04:15 PM

sounds like for quicker and easier thats the right way to go.

as for the slower but cheaper route i might be able to help with that... if you want i can see if i can find a used condenser for you that'll be probably dirt cheap, then you could either have subaru do the labor or i bet pete would be more than happy to get some work his way. after its all set up i've got a buddy at the dealership who will recharge your ac for cheap. i know cause i just did it.

criz · 08-27-2007, 04:16 PM

thanks for the comments guys! AHmotor.com quoted me $515 so that is a good deal that the dealer is charging...

I'll roll with the dealer since they're ordering another part for me...

thanks again!

Colonial actually matched A&H's price (www.ahmotor.com) for $515! Can't beat that huh?

ThePrimerSuspect · 08-27-2007, 05:52 PM

i can beat it. im a honda tech, but im AC certified. PM me if your interested.

08-27-2007, 01:41 PM	#1
criz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: levittown, pa Member #5 My Ride: 2008 Subaru WRX STi iTrader: (0)	$575 for a/c condenser and labor good for a 04 sti? My A/C condenser went out due to a rock flying thru it... the dealer has quoted $575 which of course is a lot and but par for the course of a dealer. 1) is that price far from reasonable? 2) has anyone had to have theirs replaced before in their impreza and know of a better/reasonable place? I appreciate your comments guys! __________________ 2008 WRX STi - The next episode 2004 WRX STi Stage 2 - traded in To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. xbox live: criztoph

08-27-2007, 01:48 PM	#2
goodfella732 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Member #3168 My Ride: Es Are Tee Quattro iTrader: (3)	For parts and labor that actually isnt to bad. Considering you need to clear the A/C system which takes alittle time, remove and replace the condenser, then vac, pressure test, then fill the A/C again. __________________ I am Jack's colon. I get cancer and kill Jack. 2006 OBP Subaru STi

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Intercooled T Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Member #207 My Ride: 2003 Toyota Rav4 iTrader: (0)	It's more expensive than most, but it's a newer car and your quote was from the dealer. I'm willing to bet you could save a couple hundred bucks taking it to someone who ONLY does A/C __________________ 2003 Toyota Rav4, 2.0L/Auto/AWD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2013 Nissan Juke, 1.6T/Auto/FWD (wife's car lol To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. )

08-27-2007, 02:00 PM	#4
naSTI Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: L-Town, PA Member #78 iTrader: (2)	I agree $575 DONE, is a good price. You could probably save about $225 (just a guess) if you do it yourself. I have the manfold to charge the lines, but I don't have the vacuum to evac it, but this could be done even at a Jiffy Lube for under $100. My advice: If you just want all the work to be covered and ~$225 will buy you piece of mind, then just bite the bullet on this one. --Homer __________________ your_host$ find / -name base -exec chown -R us {} \;

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Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	An OEM condensor is $329.xx and around 1.4 hours of install time. Add in another 1.8 hours to evac and recharge all at 44/hour and your at $503.00 To have a dealer do it for $575 is an alright deal.

08-27-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
criz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: levittown, pa Member #5 My Ride: 2008 Subaru WRX STi iTrader: (0)	thanks for the comments guys! AHmotor.com quoted me $515 so that is a good deal that the dealer is charging... I'll roll with the dealer since they're ordering another part for me... thanks again! Colonial actually matched A&H's price (www.ahmotor.com) for $515! Can't beat that huh? __________________ 2008 WRX STi - The next episode 2004 WRX STi Stage 2 - traded in To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. xbox live: criztoph Last edited by criz; 08-27-2007 at 04:20 PM.

08-27-2007, 05:52 PM	#9
ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	i can beat it. im a honda tech, but im AC certified. PM me if your interested.

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