050201 1023 - Richard posted:

>
> "Daniel J. Stern" > wrote in message
> n.umich.edu...
>> On Tue, 1 Feb 2005, Richard wrote:
>>
>>> I love my 01 Cruiser Limited with 62,000 miles; yes I do. But I just got
>>> it back from the dealer after a recall repair.
>>>
>>> The dealer reported that I need a new radiator and water pump; $550.00
>>> or so. I need new front suspension links and sway bar links; $600.00. I
>>> need a new transmission sending unit: $450.00.
>>
>> You need a second opinion from a non-dealer.
>
>
> Well, I reviewed the paperwork and saw the actual dealer prices. I went out
> and found a new lifetime warranty radiator for $99.99 instead of $327.00 and
> a shop that will put it in for $180.00 plus the cost of coolant instead of
> $255.00.
>
> I picked up an OEM thermostat for $16.00 including a new vinyl gasket.
>
> So that's about $300.00 instead of $580.00!
>
> The Solenoid for the transmission is working to perfection with a small
> fluid leak. The dealer wants $235 for the part and $125 to screw it in. I'll
> pass on this for now. The leak is very small and fluid is cheap.
>
> The dealer wants $110 for the front end links and bushings and $220 to put
> them in. I'll either do this myself once the 0 degree F weather passes or
> find an independent shop.
>
> Richard.
>
>

Sounds like a plan...