i got checked with my mini. they quoted to replace ball joints inner and outer plus contol arm bushing with bracket and strut mount front . they are asking $1500 in repairs... i am not sure what is right and what needs to change?

 

For a dealer that is a pretty normal price

But I wouldn't let them put the stock rubber bushings in as they will just wear out again. Go with the Powerflex and you'll never have to replace again.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...shing-kit.html

 

Thanks for the reply. This is a shop price and the dealer price will be higher. I m new in Tampa Florida and in need of a good mini service place. any recommendation will be appreciated. My car currently hold a value of $4000 in spite I have a brand new transmission replaced for $8500 in 2016, around 2 years ago. I m not sure if it's still worth investing more money into the mini as its 2005.

any comments will be welcomed.

Thanks

So, confused as what to do.

 

with it already having a new trans, getting the suspension updated will make it like a new car without the monthly payment so may not be a bad investment.

 

Thanks, I will take your advice and get the suspension work done. Can you recommend any place in Tampa area where I can get all the work done at?. I heard a lot about your bushings so I would like to replace them instead of the OEM. Thank you

 

I suggest you do it yourself to save money. most tools can be borrowed from autozone for free. if you find yourself not being able to do few of the repairs, then sub it to a shop.

 

Going to move this to the Gen1 area.

 

Sorry don't have anyone there. If you had 2 days I'd say bring it up to us in Atlanta.

 

AllMag Autoparts is a vendor here that is based in Tampa. They should know the shops around your area.

I miss a good cuban sandwich.

https://www.allmagautoparts.com/

 

We have several shops around us that specialize in Minis. I'll send you a pm with some recommendations!

 

I would almost want to take a road trip to get some real cuban sandwich. Last I had them was in Key West decades ago.

Oh, and those Key lime pies.

 

If the dealer quoted you a price for a repair, they may have included a parts list as well. Check out folks like FCP Euro- They have lifetime warranty on everything! (and it is a no hassle deal- I've used it a few times and now buy almost everything from them) Buy the parts cheaper without the dealer mark up.

Then you can install yourself or take the parts to the local shop and avoid their mark up as well.

Just a thought.