My "new" 2005 V6 Mustang! Problems already?!

nlink1712 · February 18th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and a new Mustang owner. I decided I'm too poor to keep my 2006 F-150 so it's going back to the dealer on Wednesday since the lease is up then. To keep myself mobile, I bought an 2005 4.0L Mustang recently. The car is stock except for 19" Zinik wheels. It's got 44k miles on it and the guy said it's been serviced regularly. The only complaint he had about the car was the Shaker stereo in it.

I took the car to my mechanic a few days ago to have them inspect it. They told me it needed the following:
Air Filter - $56 parts / $0 labor
Serpentine Belt - $52 parts / $70 labor
Oil Change - $23 parts / $3 labor
Ball Joints - $342 parts / $112 labor
Rear Shocks - $102 parts / $30 labor
Brake flush - $0 parts / $90 labor
Power Steering Flush - $0 parts / $90 labor
Coolant Flush - $0 parts / $90 labor
Battery - $103 parts / $7.50 labor
Total - $678 parts / $492.50 labor = $1,170.25 + tax

This is way out of my price range. Are these ninety dollar flushes really necessary? And if so, can I do these myself? Where can I find instructions on how to do these?

I'm sure I can find an air filter and serpentine belt cheaper than that.
My main question is whether I can use the GT500 Cobra Front Lower Control Arms from stangsuspension.com on my car.

I also found OEM LCA's at VarsityFordParts.com for $236 for the pair and rear shocks for $64 for the pair. I haven't done much mechanically before and am not sure if I'll have a problem trying to do this myself.

Also, everytime I hit any bump in the road, the wheel jerks and the car wants to veer. What can I do about this?

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide!

HMUSN · February 18th, 2008, 07:40 PM

welcome to the forums.

it sound like 2 problems.

1) whoever had that car before you beat the everloving shit out of it
2) your mechanic is trying to screw you.

those prices are too expensive btw.

$56.00 air filter? come on.. unless your buying a K @ N

a belt is like $20.00 and $15-$20 labor if anything

tsp_2177 · February 18th, 2008, 07:44 PM

+1 on doc,
and i don't think that you can use the gt500 LCA's on our cars it'll be a different suspension, hell mines a little different than yours.
and Welcome to MM
feel free to ask more, i might not know a whole lot about our cars yet but i know some, and i'm sure i can find out if i dont

RavensChild · February 18th, 2008, 07:52 PM

welcome to the forums....

sounds like the mechanic is wanting to get you for all your worth....keep looking around.

btw if you have any more questions feel free to ask, with everyone on here with their own expertise they should be able to answer any of your questions

MustanG_guy17 · February 18th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Mechanics love to throw the shocks thing at u.. My last car he tried to pull that on me and my car onnly had 30k miles. most of that crap doesnt seem ness. Does ur car start okay?.. then it doesnt need a battery. take it somewhere else

whitemustang02 · February 18th, 2008, 08:11 PM

ya i think the macanic you took it to is trying to screw you they trided the same thing with me when i first got my car, but then when i wasent a dubm ass and said i would check for my self and do the work my self they just gave up.

SlideFox · February 18th, 2008, 08:42 PM

Welocme to MM! Your going for a ride on the mechanic stealer highway!!

itschristorres8 · February 18th, 2008, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by nlink1712

Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and a new Mustang owner. I decided I'm too poor to keep my 2006 F-150 so it's going back to the dealer on Wednesday since the lease is up then. To keep myself mobile, I bought an 2005 4.0L Mustang recently. The car is stock except for 19" Zinik wheels. It's got 44k miles on it and the guy said it's been serviced regularly. The only complaint he had about the car was the Shaker stereo in it.

I took the car to my mechanic a few days ago to have them inspect it. They told me it needed the following:
Air Filter - $56 parts / $0 labor ---------$20
Serpentine Belt - $52 parts / $70 labor --$20 that takes about 5min to do they're rapping you on labor
Oil Change - $23 parts / $3 labor ---thats an ok price
Ball Joints - $342 parts / $112 labor ---lol thats WAY over like over $200 over
Rear Shocks - $102 parts / $30 labor
Brake flush - $0 parts / $90 labor
Power Steering Flush - $0 parts / $90 labor ---$90 for 30min
Coolant Flush - $0 parts / $90 labor ------$90 for 30min
Battery - $103 parts / $7.50 labor ---its $80 for a 3 year battery at advanced auto parts
Total - $678 parts / $492.50 labor = $1,170.25 + tax

This is way out of my price range. Are these ninety dollar flushes really necessary? And if so, can I do these myself? Where can I find instructions on how to do these?

I'm sure I can find an air filter and serpentine belt cheaper than that.
My main question is whether I can use the GT500 Cobra Front Lower Control Arms from stangsuspension.com on my car.

I also found OEM LCA's at VarsityFordParts.com for $236 for the pair and rear shocks for $64 for the pair. I haven't done much mechanically before and am not sure if I'll have a problem trying to do this myself.

Also, everytime I hit any bump in the road, the wheel jerks and the car wants to veer. What can I do about this?

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide!

edited

HMUSN · February 18th, 2008, 08:43 PM

^ and agreed.

itschristorres8 · February 18th, 2008, 08:45 PM

also i dont see how they can flush your coolant and power sterring and brakes with outhaving a parts charge
does nothing go back in?
also they should throw in a free fuel filter change

SlideFox · February 18th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Did they say that two really hot blonds will "entertaine" you in the waiting room while they rape you?

HMUSN · February 18th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by SlideFox

Did they say that two really hot blonds will "entertaine" you in the waiting room while they rape you?

don't fall for that.. one gives you a BJ while the other steals your wallet.

I have had my wallet stolen 4 times this week alone

itschristorres8 · February 18th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by SlideFox

Did they say that two really hot blonds will "entertaine" you in the waiting room while they rape you?

might be worth it then

SlideFox · February 18th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

don't fall for that.. one gives you a BJ while the other steals your wallet.

I have had my wallet stolen 4 times this week alone

ROFL!!!

Mustang RacR94 · February 18th, 2008, 08:55 PM

major rip off

nlink1712 · February 18th, 2008, 09:16 PM

First of all, thanks for the responses guys!

Originally Posted by tsp_2177

+1 on doc,
and i don't think that you can use the gt500 LCA's on our cars it'll be a different suspension, hell mines a little different than yours.
and Welcome to MM
feel free to ask more, i might not know a whole lot about our cars yet but i know some, and i'm sure i can find out if i dont

The reason I thought they might possibly work is cause the description of those LCA's on the website is:

"Ford Racing is now offering the OEM Shelby GT500 front control arms as a performance upgrade for base model Mustangs. These lower front control arms feature increased strength balljoints and stiffer durometer bushings for an increase in handling and performance."

I wasn't sure if that meant they'd work on mine or they would require additional mods to fit right, etc.

HMUSN · February 18th, 2008, 09:17 PM

they will fit.

if they don't come with bushings I would get them as well at the same time.

tsp_2177 · February 18th, 2008, 10:41 PM

ahh
see i'm a tard lol

justinsstang · February 19th, 2008, 11:36 AM

NEW MECHANIC!

Did you take it to a dealer or something??

Should have asked them if they'd like you to bend over then!

shadow5403 · February 19th, 2008, 11:45 AM

all of that stuff is unnecessary/DIY stuff.

February 18th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#1
nlink1712 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	My "new" 2005 V6 Mustang! Problems already?! Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and a new Mustang owner. I decided I'm too poor to keep my 2006 F-150 so it's going back to the dealer on Wednesday since the lease is up then. To keep myself mobile, I bought an 2005 4.0L Mustang recently. The car is stock except for 19" Zinik wheels. It's got 44k miles on it and the guy said it's been serviced regularly. The only complaint he had about the car was the Shaker stereo in it. I took the car to my mechanic a few days ago to have them inspect it. They told me it needed the following: Air Filter - $56 parts / $0 labor Serpentine Belt - $52 parts / $70 labor Oil Change - $23 parts / $3 labor Ball Joints - $342 parts / $112 labor Rear Shocks - $102 parts / $30 labor Brake flush - $0 parts / $90 labor Power Steering Flush - $0 parts / $90 labor Coolant Flush - $0 parts / $90 labor Battery - $103 parts / $7.50 labor Total - $678 parts / $492.50 labor = $1,170.25 + tax This is way out of my price range. Are these ninety dollar flushes really necessary? And if so, can I do these myself? Where can I find instructions on how to do these? I'm sure I can find an air filter and serpentine belt cheaper than that. My main question is whether I can use the GT500 Cobra Front Lower Control Arms from stangsuspension.com on my car. I also found OEM LCA's at VarsityFordParts.com for $236 for the pair and rear shocks for $64 for the pair. I haven't done much mechanically before and am not sure if I'll have a problem trying to do this myself. Also, everytime I hit any bump in the road, the wheel jerks and the car wants to veer. What can I do about this? Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide!

February 18th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	welcome to the forums. it sound like 2 problems. 1) whoever had that car before you beat the everloving shit out of it 2) your mechanic is trying to screw you. those prices are too expensive btw. $56.00 air filter? come on.. unless your buying a K @ N a belt is like $20.00 and $15-$20 labor if anything __________________

February 18th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#3
tsp_2177 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Civic GAY! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,868 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 on doc, and i don't think that you can use the gt500 LCA's on our cars it'll be a different suspension, hell mines a little different than yours. and Welcome to MM feel free to ask more, i might not know a whole lot about our cars yet but i know some, and i'm sure i can find out if i dont __________________ slow car member twinky times two the stangs gone pypes mid muffler catback with their X-pipe In the top 20 cool peoples list on MM potsticker in training

February 18th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#5
MustanG_guy17 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Milton,Florida Posts: 1,967 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mechanics love to throw the shocks thing at u.. My last car he tried to pull that on me and my car onnly had 30k miles. most of that crap doesnt seem ness. Does ur car start okay?.. then it doesnt need a battery. take it somewhere else __________________ 2007 Mustang GT/CS 5spd: Flowmaster hushpower axle back,O/R X pipe,JLT CAI,93 Bama tune..laser interceptor dual jammers, Escort Redline RD,Laser Veil G4. MAVERICKS!!!!!!!!!! BABYYYY.. DALLAS COWBOYS

February 18th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#6
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya i think the macanic you took it to is trying to screw you they trided the same thing with me when i first got my car, but then when i wasent a dubm ass and said i would check for my self and do the work my self they just gave up. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

February 18th, 2008, 08:42 PM	#7
SlideFox Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welocme to MM! Your going for a ride on the mechanic stealer highway!! __________________ '00 Silver Mustang V6 Coupe 18x9 Black Bullitt Front Wheels 18x10 Black Bullitt Rear Wheels Nitto NT-555 Tires Steeda Short Shifter BBK Intake Mach 1 Chin Spoiler w/ Grill Delete Projector Headlights

February 18th, 2008, 08:43 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	^ and agreed. __________________

February 18th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#10
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	also i dont see how they can flush your coolant and power sterring and brakes with outhaving a parts charge does nothing go back in? also they should throw in a free fuel filter change __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

February 18th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#11
SlideFox Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did they say that two really hot blonds will "entertaine" you in the waiting room while they rape you? __________________ '00 Silver Mustang V6 Coupe 18x9 Black Bullitt Front Wheels 18x10 Black Bullitt Rear Wheels Nitto NT-555 Tires Steeda Short Shifter BBK Intake Mach 1 Chin Spoiler w/ Grill Delete Projector Headlights

February 18th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#15
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,171 iTrader: 0 reviews	major rip off __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

February 18th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#17
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	they will fit. if they don't come with bushings I would get them as well at the same time. __________________

February 18th, 2008, 10:41 PM	#18
tsp_2177 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Civic GAY! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,868 iTrader: 0 reviews	ahh see i'm a tard lol __________________ slow car member twinky times two the stangs gone pypes mid muffler catback with their X-pipe In the top 20 cool peoples list on MM potsticker in training

February 19th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#19
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	NEW MECHANIC! Did you take it to a dealer or something?? Should have asked them if they'd like you to bend over then! __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

February 19th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#20
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	all of that stuff is unnecessary/DIY stuff. __________________

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