What is the most offensive charge you have had for your rover parts?
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: New Hampshire
I didn't pay - because, thanks to these forums, I did it on my own - but I was quoted $457.00 for rear rotors and brake pads. Absurd, and that was from an independent LR mechanic!!
I bought a full rear brake kit to include pads and rotors from Rovers North for $99.99 - took me about 2 hours but got them on and they work just fine!
I bought a full rear brake kit to include pads and rotors from Rovers North for $99.99 - took me about 2 hours but got them on and they work just fine!
Mudding
Joined: Feb 2009
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I was on a trip over the winter holidays and it was snowing and just my luck...my window regulator went out. I was too busy on my trip to fix it myself and had nowhere to do it anyway. Took it to Rover and I forget the total damage but it was over $500. I could have done it myself well under $100
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2009
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$5 each for the set screws in the disc brake rotors. I said no thanks, I can live without them. And then the parts guy offered to discount them 50%, I still declined. This is at Frankel JLR, Hunt Valley, Maryland, their parts prices are always outrageous - the JLR in Clarksville, MD is much better.
Baja
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Pittsburgh PA suburbs.
A couple of years ago I needed new rotors and brakes. I went to the dealer to find out how much they would charge because I just moved from Iowa to California and I didn't have any of my tools. They quoted me $2000 to change the brakes and rotors. I thought that they were kidding untill they gave me the invoice with the quote. I almost ran from the dealer and then went online and bought everything for around $500. That is when I realized how crooked the dealers were. I was almost ready to sell my disco untill I found this forum.
Baja
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Pittsburgh PA suburbs.
I'll get laughed at for this I'm sure, but I think Rover parts are very reasonable. I have 15k in parts receipts for the rebuild of my 911 engine last year. 
$146 for a Disco trans sump was a 5 second decision. I'm just happy to have found some really great LR suppliers from this forum.
$146 for a Disco trans sump was a 5 second decision. I'm just happy to have found some really great LR suppliers from this forum.I know what you mean, I had a beautiful 86.5 Black 928 with 32v 5.0 until it need major reconstructive surgery when every fluid in it began to leak.
I had to let it sit for a while, then ended up with the wife trading it in on a damn Explorer that I never cared to be anywhere near it, much less drive it.
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2010
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on my 96 RR 4.0, I guess I "locked the door incorrectly" (according to the dealer) with my remote ... I guess I hit lock twice when I was only supposed to hit lock once .. !! ?? HUH ?
and so I had to get a body control module $1200
and a new door latch $450.
and so I had to get a body control module $1200
and a new door latch $450.
Overlanding
Joined: Dec 2009
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03 Disco
$1000 for a replacement pumpkin for the rear axle. Part cost only.
also, $1500 for a steering box from the dealer. I had to buy the axle center section due to time constraints, but I'm generally offended by every Land Rover price.
I do love the truck, but she is nickel and diming me to death.
$1000 for a replacement pumpkin for the rear axle. Part cost only.
also, $1500 for a steering box from the dealer. I had to buy the axle center section due to time constraints, but I'm generally offended by every Land Rover price.
I do love the truck, but she is nickel and diming me to death.
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