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Drive Shaft Rip Off

Posted: February 26th, 2004, 11:01 am
by Muzdog
I have just been quoted by Lynch Imports (Mazda Dealer) in Daytona Beach, FL $981.10 for replacing both front drive shafts!

Is it me or is this unbelievably expensive? I expected around $500 and have researched on this forum and found some of you having it done for less than $250!

Any suggestions?

Re: Drive Shaft Rip Off

Posted: February 26th, 2004, 12:15 pm
by ryanlindenberg
Originally posted by Muzdog:
Any suggestions?
don't go to a dealer

Re: Drive Shaft Rip Off

Posted: February 26th, 2004, 12:23 pm
by OsoSlo z28
buy them from autozone, lifetime warranty, and do it yourself.

Re: Drive Shaft Rip Off

Posted: February 26th, 2004, 12:43 pm
by atlantamx3
Originally posted by OsoSlo z28:
buy them from autozone, lifetime warranty, and do it yourself.
Agreed.

If they ever break, just take em back! What a deal!

Re: Drive Shaft Rip Off

Posted: February 26th, 2004, 12:43 pm
by guyaverage
You made an error in your post. You put "Mazda dealer" and "unbelievably expensive" in seperate sentences... :D

I agree with going to Autozone. I got both axles for less than $140 total and had them in, in just a few hours. The passenger side didnt want to click IN, and the driver side didnt want to come OUT, but other than that it is a pretty painless operation.