Estimated cost of mechanical work

joker77

I'd like a ballpark figure of how much you reckon this work is going to cost for a 97D Mazda MX-3:

General service
Timing Belt replacement
Back box of exhaust replacement

It's being done by a mechanic I trust, not going to be ripped off just want an idea for budgeting!
Thanks

Darragh29

joker77 wrote:

I'd like a ballpark figure of how much you reckon this work is going to cost for a 97D Mazda MX-3:

General service
Timing Belt replacement
Back box of exhaust replacement

It's being done by a mechanic I trust, not going to be ripped off just want an idea for budgeting!
Thanks

Before I throw out figures, does your car have the rotary/wankel engine???

joker77

Darragh29 wrote:

Before I throw out figures, does your car have the rotary/wankel engine???

It's a standard engine, not a rotary

Darragh29

I'd say exhaust back box, about 90 Euro to 120 Euro

Service, should expect to pay about 160 Euro to 210 Euro

Timing belt (if he is going to do it properly and change timing belt, timing belt tensioners and water pump): could be anything from 200 Euro to 500 Euro depending on cost of parts.

Let me know how close I am when the bill comes in!

joker77

will do mate, nice one - I'd say you're close enough, hopefully a bit high!

TempestSabre

Darragh29 is in the right ball park I reckon. Of course it depends where you get it done. I've seen independents in the center of town charge much more.

joker77

Darragh29 wrote:

I'd say exhaust back box, about 90 Euro to 120 Euro

Service, should expect to pay about 160 Euro to 210 Euro

Timing belt (if he is going to do it properly and change timing belt, timing belt tensioners and water pump): could be anything from 200 Euro to 500 Euro depending on cost of parts.

Let me know how close I am when the bill comes in!

Close enough alright!

The total work that needed to be done:
Full service
Exhaust replacement
Timing belt replacement
Rear brake pads
Rear light bulb

Cost: 530

Was very happy overall