Maruzo,

Ask your service advisor for a breakdown of what they want to do for their $1,000. My dealer is happy to show me what he wants to do and how much the parts and labour cost - when I had major maintenance due last year, he broke down what would cost what, and it allowed me to pick and choose what I would do myself (fan bearing bracket & wiring harness) and what I'd let him do (head gasket).

If he won't break it down for you, find another dealer that will.

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Steven Harrison

1993 300E2.8 - 196K
2001 E320 4MATIC - 86K