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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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i bit the bullet with the spark plugs. i broke down and took it to the dealer. after much shopping they were about the cheapest place around, go figure. 425 flat rate no matter how many break, 75 dollar coupon and a loaner piece sf ohit. im not really sure why im posting it, but i guess ill be like everyone else
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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That's not that bad if it includes the plugs and a loaner. How many broke?
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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What year and how many miles on your truck? Thinking of getting mine done.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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not a bad price.

on an unrelated note, where are you from in GA.. i reside in Carroll County (about an hour west of ATL)
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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06, 130K. i get it back tom so im not sure how many will/are going to break. it doesnt matter to me anymore. ya i was not to pissed when i heard that price. i called around and most places would not do a flat rate and just charge by the hour
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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My Ford dealer quoted me $380 to change them. If any break, its $50/ea. for every broken plug. That's a pretty good deal that you got.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jkurtz04
i bit the bullet with the spark plugs. i broke down and took it to the dealer. after much shopping they were about the cheapest place around, go figure. 425 flat rate no matter how many break, 75 dollar coupon and a loaner piece sf ohit. im not really sure why im posting it, but i guess ill be like everyone else
What part of GA are you in? I'm thinking mine need to be changed soon.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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What part of GA are you in?
Carroll County. Its about an hour west of Atlanta.. You in GA as well?
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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need more GA boys in this thread!!

i had mine done in TX at a dealership outside Ft. Hood. bout 600 bucks later had my plugs changed sooooo ya thats a good deal for me lol.
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