Was ripped off on install of TRD short throw shifter
04-08-2006, 06:39 AM
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Was ripped off on install of TRD short throw shifter
I went the the Mall of Ga Toyota dealer and had my TRD short throw shifter install, the grand total was 670 bucks including 340 in labor, I just checked the price of a dealer in tn who does the entire job with the parts for 365. What if anything can I do to correct this problem with the gross overcharge
04-08-2006, 06:45 AM
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... omg.... i dunno what you can do to fix that... i mean.. you already paid and signed the paperwork.. right? research man.... gotta do research first.... daymn.... i'd be really ____ed if i were you.... maybe go back to the guys and yell at them for your money back?? i don't know what other option you have...geez... i would've installed that thing in yourself..
04-08-2006, 06:54 AM
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yeah I just got the car two weeks ago last week, i'm use to installin parts on my old del sol and my blazer not a brand new car. I love the difference in the shifter but i'm really ____ed, and the reason i didn't do the install is I broke two bones in my left and and since i'm left handed it would have been really hard and I haven't found anyone in the local area that could have helped. But my hand is better and i'm going to do the install on the intake and rear sway bar
04-08-2006, 06:57 AM
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i dont know why you even wanted the TRD shifter. I bought my car and never added anything on, just the base tC...cuz i know it is rip off price. for example, their freakin' factory TINT...it cost $300+ -->for a fucl<in tint?!!! my dark tint cost $150 from a local tint shop and its a genuine product that blocks UV rays and all that!! anyways, I have B&M shifter for $150 shipped and i installed it myself, it was easy dude. Learn from your mistake.
04-08-2006, 08:05 AM
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Like it was stated earlier: RESEARCH!! Exhaust all your options before committing to a dealer for installs. Since you signed the paper(s) giving the dealership permission to do the install, I would think that you're S.O.L.! At least your shifter works. Good luck with your battle.
04-09-2006, 12:10 AM
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Call the number in my signature, tell them what happened.
As far as I know, MOST if not ALL TRD parts INCLUDE the cost of installation in their purchase price.
You obviously won't be told the same depending on who you ask at the dealership, and for some parts you will have to pay labor fees in addition to the part cost.
Call Scion Customer Service and get the specifics on that. Even if you have to have a Toyota Service Representative come out to your dealership, inspect your car and talk to the Service Department, it's worth it to get your money back, and show the dealership you expect to pay the fair, posted Pure Pricing Scion offers.
As far as I know, MOST if not ALL TRD parts INCLUDE the cost of installation in their purchase price.
You obviously won't be told the same depending on who you ask at the dealership, and for some parts you will have to pay labor fees in addition to the part cost.
Call Scion Customer Service and get the specifics on that. Even if you have to have a Toyota Service Representative come out to your dealership, inspect your car and talk to the Service Department, it's worth it to get your money back, and show the dealership you expect to pay the fair, posted Pure Pricing Scion offers.
04-09-2006, 12:17 AM
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i said before and ill say it again...
NERVER go to the dealer to get anything installed! NEVER!
Crazy fools quoted me $500 for labor on springs! WTF!
The only thing i would go to the dealer is for supercharger install and FREE oil changes, and of course warranty things!
NERVER go to the dealer to get anything installed! NEVER!
Crazy fools quoted me $500 for labor on springs! WTF!
The only thing i would go to the dealer is for supercharger install and FREE oil changes, and of course warranty things!
04-09-2006, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Somnambulated
Call the number in my signature, tell them what happened.
As far as I know, MOST if not ALL TRD parts INCLUDE the cost of installation in their purchase price.
You obviously won't be told the same depending on who you ask at the dealership, and for some parts you will have to pay labor fees in addition to the part cost.
Call Scion Customer Service and get the specifics on that. Even if you have to have a Toyota Service Representative come out to your dealership, inspect your car and talk to the Service Department, it's worth it to get your money back, and show the dealership you expect to pay the fair, posted Pure Pricing Scion offers.
As far as I know, MOST if not ALL TRD parts INCLUDE the cost of installation in their purchase price.
You obviously won't be told the same depending on who you ask at the dealership, and for some parts you will have to pay labor fees in addition to the part cost.
Call Scion Customer Service and get the specifics on that. Even if you have to have a Toyota Service Representative come out to your dealership, inspect your car and talk to the Service Department, it's worth it to get your money back, and show the dealership you expect to pay the fair, posted Pure Pricing Scion offers.
At the same time, the prices I got for mine installed at the dealership were cheaper than say, buying the parts from www.trdsparks.com and having them installed. Some dealerships are just true pieces of garbage that have certain employess that will rot in hell for their injustices to mankind.
But, never say never.
04-09-2006, 12:28 AM
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ummm.. you could have bought the shifter for what 150 and then since you came down to mall of ga you could have came to athens ga where i am and i would have installed it for 100... 250 total.. oh well like they said above research... next time you know... ask people on this forum because a lot of us live close to you..
plus... i went to mall of ga to see about getting my tc there but they quoted me so high.. their admin fees were 400 dollars more than anywhere else..
plus... i went to mall of ga to see about getting my tc there but they quoted me so high.. their admin fees were 400 dollars more than anywhere else..
04-09-2006, 12:35 AM
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yeah... i would've installed it free for you if i lived close by... and maybe suggested a better (and cheaper) short shifter (in my opinion and what i have.. TWM stage 2)
04-09-2006, 05:19 PM
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Damn, that sucks man.
I paid for my TRD shifter when I got the car. I'm going to ask how much they'll charge for the install and if I don't like the price I'll just do it myself.
I paid for my TRD shifter when I got the car. I'm going to ask how much they'll charge for the install and if I don't like the price I'll just do it myself.
04-09-2006, 05:28 PM
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If you go to Scion.com and look at the accessories (tC), then "Performance", you will see the "TRD Short Shifter" listed. Click on it. After a brief description it states "Installation not included". Will be kind of hard to fight that.
