This is an estimate for my car given to me by my mothers mechanic. I think its a ridiculous price but i figured I'd check with you guys to see what you think. Is it reasonable or ridiculous? Mind you this is just the estimate I haven't let him touch the car without my full approval.

--- Labor/Notes ---
$78.00 DIAGNOSTIC LABOR
Engine is idling high and sometimes low problem with front end steering wobbling on driver-side clicking sound
$234.00 TIE ROD END - R&R M
Includes: Adjust toe-in on all models. DOES NOT include R&I rack & pinion gear. NOTE: Manufacturer recommends removal of rack & pinion steering gear
when replacing inner tie rod ends on some models. If removal of rack & pinion gear is necessary use Steeri
$78.00 SHOCK &/OR STRUT ASSEMBLY - R&I OR R&R M
DOES NOT include disassemble or alignment.
$124.80 SHOCK &/OR STRUT ASSEMBLY - R&I OR R&R M
DOES NOT include disassemble or alignment.
$93.60 CONTROL ARM - R&R M
DOES NOT include alignment.
$117.00 STRUT ROD &/OR BUSHING - R&R M
DOES NOT include alignment.
$0.00 INTAKE BOOT
$156.00 WELING
$117.00 DISC ROTOR - R&R M
Includes: Repack wheel bearings where applicable and replace pads if necessary.
DOES NOT include refinishing.
$62.40 CLEAN AND ADJUST REAR BRAKES
$78.00 BG fuel induction service
Perform BG Fuel Induction System Flush Removing All Carbon Deposits from Upper Intake and Valve Train Cleaning Throttle Plates
--- Parts ---
$186.88 Strut Bearing Plate - Front Susp
$165.10 I Strut Rod
$87.00 INTAKE BOOT
$99.98 Ball Joint - Lower - Front Susp
$67.98 Tie Rod End - Inner
$82.50 Brake Rotor Only - Front - Premium
$54.53 Brake Pads - Front, Safety-Stop - OE Semi-Metallic
$65.56 Rack & Pinion Boot Kit
$59.95 AIR INDUCTION KIT
--- Charge/Misc ---
$79.95 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Note: M - Labor Database, Copyright, Mitchell International, All Rights Reserved
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$1,138.80 Labor
$869.48 Parts
$0.00 Sublet
$30.00 *Shop Supplies
$0.00 Charges
$148.28 Sales Tax (Tax @ $2,118.23 * 7.0000%)
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$2,266.51 Estimate

 

you paying or your mom

 

basically you could spend half that on tools and parts and give up a weekend. Im guessing this guy thinks your mom is paying so hes willing to rebuild everything and make some money. More than likely the problem your looking to fix doesn't relate to everything listed. Theres even a chance that after all that he still wouldn't have fixed either problem.

If she is paying though, I personally would let it happen and thank my mommy dearly for future proofing my car.

 

If you know how to use a wrench and a whatever else, you can do the majority of this yourself. In all due actuality, the price is ridiculous.

 

No my mother's not paying I am. I work full time plus I'm a full time student I don't have time to fix the car myself anymore. I thought the price is a little much. So my options are to either sell it, fix it, or part it out? With all its problems which would bring the highest dollar? I appreciate all the help guys

 

You could buy another s13 for that price, just sayin

 

Yea i know I'm getting my income tax in Feb so I'm prolly just gonna sell this. If I can.

 

Most of those prices are ridiculous.

 

jesus fucking christ. Please post the name of the shop so that no one will EVER go there.

 

I'd rather not post it because it is actually my mother's mechanic and I don't need no ethugs flaming the shop because of me posting this on this website.