C5 oil change more than an LS1 camaro
03-10-2015, 02:19 AM
#21
Melting Slicks
Yes please wait.
Obviously you don't run a business.
Let me break it down for you real slow.
When you need more of something; it costs more money.
If you want two of something it costs more than one of something
The numbers don't matter; although clearly you're fishing around for arithmetic while trying to insult my math skills. It's your logic that is insulting and you morons in general willing to pay $115 or whatever it is for an oil change.
I don't care if there is some magic corvette tax implied. If it's more oil, it's more. Period. End of story. Rationalize it between cost of oil, cost of keeping the lights on and paying the employee and extra 2 minutes, the cost of disposing and holding the extra amount, the extra rack time.
Frankly id charge you $60 extra for being such a dick over it.
Pay to play.
Obviously you don't run a business.
Let me break it down for you real slow.
When you need more of something; it costs more money.
If you want two of something it costs more than one of something
The numbers don't matter; although clearly you're fishing around for arithmetic while trying to insult my math skills. It's your logic that is insulting and you morons in general willing to pay $115 or whatever it is for an oil change.
I don't care if there is some magic corvette tax implied. If it's more oil, it's more. Period. End of story. Rationalize it between cost of oil, cost of keeping the lights on and paying the employee and extra 2 minutes, the cost of disposing and holding the extra amount, the extra rack time.
Frankly id charge you $60 extra for being such a dick over it.
Pay to play.
03-10-2015, 03:24 AM
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
When I first bought my car a couple of years ago I took it to the Chevy Dealer. They always have specials. I paid $55 for oil and filter change. They did a good job.
03-10-2015, 04:54 AM
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Burning Brakes
Man right now oil is about $35 for a moble 1 change and $12 for a moble 1 filter I should start a oil changing business for $110 for 10mins of work. That's way more then I make building jets per hour lol.
03-10-2015, 10:27 AM
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03-10-2015, 11:28 AM
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Most dealers will do oil changes pretty cheap since there is a lot of competition. Oil changes are a good way to get you in the door so they can get your other business and then make big money. If they don't want your business they gouge you on the oil change.
03-10-2015, 10:51 PM
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03-10-2015, 11:00 PM
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So my local dealership wants to charge me $30 more for an oil change over my old 2002 ss camaro. There reasoning is that corvettes cost more except for they both use the same oil filter and oil amount. the cost is $79 for a camaro and $110 for my C5. this for 5w 30 Mobil 1 full synthetic. Also i cant do it myself as i live in a condo and i am not allowed to do any type of vehicle work in the parking garage.
03-11-2015, 07:23 PM
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Melting Slicks
03-11-2015, 07:25 PM
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Melting Slicks
To paraphrase one of our Presidents: it's the Corvette tax, stupid.
Everything for Corvettes, from getting them worked on, to accessories are marked up. Always have been, always will be. You don't really believe a couple mufflers and some bent pipe cost $1,000 to make do you? Sorry, but Corvette owners are regarded as cash cows by the auto trade in general.
So, there's a 1/2 quart difference in capacity between the two vehicles. Mobil 1 can be bought at Wally's today for around $27 for 5 quarts. That's $2.70 for 1/2 quart. Hardly justifies the $30 price spread quoted between the Camaro and the Vette. Maybe $5.40 but that's with a with 100% mark up.
Gouging (aka, charge what you think the market will bear) pure and simple.
I understand living in a condo restricts you, personally I would shop around the independent shops for a decent price. At least you know what is should cost - about the same as the Camaro.
Everything for Corvettes, from getting them worked on, to accessories are marked up. Always have been, always will be. You don't really believe a couple mufflers and some bent pipe cost $1,000 to make do you? Sorry, but Corvette owners are regarded as cash cows by the auto trade in general.
So, there's a 1/2 quart difference in capacity between the two vehicles. Mobil 1 can be bought at Wally's today for around $27 for 5 quarts. That's $2.70 for 1/2 quart. Hardly justifies the $30 price spread quoted between the Camaro and the Vette. Maybe $5.40 but that's with a with 100% mark up.
Gouging (aka, charge what you think the market will bear) pure and simple.
I understand living in a condo restricts you, personally I would shop around the independent shops for a decent price. At least you know what is should cost - about the same as the Camaro.
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03-11-2015, 08:14 PM
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Safety Car
I don't think they care if you work on your car in the parking lot of most auto parts stores. Carry your jack and stands in the back and you can recycle the oil on the spot.
03-11-2015, 10:58 PM
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Camaros are easier to work on, but yes, it is true. My point was directed at the statement above about dealers making concessions to earn business... they didn't make concessions with the Camaro to earn business, they just charge what they charge.
03-12-2015, 12:20 AM
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At $110 for an oil change, I sure am glad I do my own changes. Five quart jugs from Wal-Mart @ about $26/jug, an A/C Delco filter and I have less than $50 total into an oil change. Find a friend that will let you use his garage or a shop that will allow you to bring in your own supplies and only charge labor.
03-13-2015, 01:36 PM
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Reason most places charge the Vette tax is because most people that bring their Vette to the dealer don't know a wrench from a hammer.
03-14-2015, 05:33 AM
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No way are Camaros EASIER to work on. Try changing spark plugs on an F body sometime. Changing oil on the vette is EASY, I generally get Full Synthetic Quaker State for $5/qt on sale at Menards and another $5 for a Quaker State filter, $40 for an oil change, Challenger takes same amount but 5W20 and the bike takes 2 quarts so I can do the Vette, the Challenger and the Motorcycle for right around $100.
Reason most places charge the Vette tax is because most people that bring their Vette to the dealer don't know a wrench from a hammer.
Reason most places charge the Vette tax is because most people that bring their Vette to the dealer don't know a wrench from a hammer.
03-14-2015, 02:11 PM
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Melting Slicks
I buy 2x 5qt jugs at walmart on the way to the dealer....it's about 3$ per quart cheaper than the dealership.
since the filter pric is about equal, I let the dealer provide the filter.
25$ and an hour later, I'm out the door, with a few quarts left for the nex t time.
total cost about 60$
with the current mobile1 rebate, the 5qt jugs are ony 14$. I stocked up
since the filter pric is about equal, I let the dealer provide the filter.
25$ and an hour later, I'm out the door, with a few quarts left for the nex t time.
total cost about 60$
with the current mobile1 rebate, the 5qt jugs are ony 14$. I stocked up