old_rider wrote on 07/06/16 at 09:21:41:The wife's Hyundai Elantra is due a timing belt change at 80k , its 92k now.
Took it to a local small shop, he wants $1,700, says since it is a front wheel drive and the motor is sideways it is tight, a horrible job and it takes forever. (guess he doesn't like Hyundai's)
Never the less, she is going to drive it for another year.... we hope, if not, maybe a trade in.
She was hoping to get an Elio this year (last quarter, blown promise again) but looks like maybe this time or Christmas next year?
We were thinking lease... but $2,500 up front, plus $159 a month, is a bit pricey, she could buy a new one with no money down and that monthly payment.
Guess we could buy new and sell it when the Elio gets ready.... or if she don't like the Elio we could sell that
$1700 seems way out of line, I dunno if you have the same motor, but my Spectra (Kia, made by Hyundai) had an easy to replace timing belt
Repair Pal .com says 3-400 for that job on a 2010 with the 2.0, that sounds about right from the (lack of) difficulty level in replacing the belt on my '12 Spectra, which I think used a 1.8
ask the dealer for the hours according to the Mitchel, or look it up online for your car
Most shops now charge $80-100 per 'flag' hour in my area