Originally Posted by
mickey
C'mon guys. Don't make me go to Maaco. We can go $1200 tops.
Macco quoted $800 for their "top of the line" Signature paint job with the Prep Plus package.
Hey,
When I posted this originally I said Maaco quoted us $1200. Then I changed that $1200 to $800 and someone PMed me and said "they thought I had a $1200 quote from Maaco."
The guy had offered to match the original Maaco price but said he coouldn't match the $800.
He didn't say so but I think he may think I was trying to pull a fast one. I'm not... and Maaco is getting the job.
There are 4 different Maacos here in the Tampa area.
They are franchises and can price how they want.
I went to another one this morning and am looking at the estimate sheet right now.
I'm retired from the local Sheriff's Office. My wife still works there as a dispatcher. It came up in conversation and the Maaco guy "warmed up" immediately and told us he might work in some price adjustments plus a 10% "LEO" discount. I was at a third Maaco later in the day and was told all the local Maacos offer law enforcement discounts.
Here's how the new estimante breaks down:
Value Prep - $50
Signature Service - (the best paint job they do) Fall Sale - $719
Gold Pin Stripes - Applied (not painted) - $20
10% Law Enforcement Discount Applied
Totals
Paint - $710
Sublet/Env (whatever that is) - $17.99
Tax - $50.96
TOTAL $778.96
Full Warranty for 2 years/Pro Rated after 2 years up to five years.
He walked us to the car as we were leaving and I told him I'd give $50 to him personally if he would keep an eye on the car as it went through the process.
He said it was absolutely not necessary.... but I insisted. And, beleive me, I'll duke him the extra $50 if it comes out right. And I bet it does.
Here's the Maaco description of the "Signature" paint job:
"Our highest level, Signature service wraps your car in two layers: a base coat for pigment and a urethane clear coat. It’s state of the art for look, durability and maintenance."
The Value prep gets it sanded (to a certain extent, I suppose) and primed.
Hey, the car is my wife's work car. Spending a lot of dough isn't justified. I'm betting we get a decent paint job for our $800.
What do you guys think? I'll post some before and after pics when it's done.
Mickey