Is there absolutely ANY reason an alignment should cost this much?

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10-02-2013, 12:03 PM

#21

clowe1965

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: South Carolina, Axle swap anyone?

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I spent that much (159) but it was for a 3 year alignment plan. So far in a year and a half Ive used it 5 times, gotta stop adjusting crap lol.

10-02-2013, 11:35 PM

#22

STANGmole

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: OR

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My favorite alignment experience is with the Ford Dealership. (I have a 2010 GT...came from the factory w/ 19" wheels).

I dropped off the car for alignment and they came out after 15 minutes to tell me they couldn't do it. Apparently their alignment machine doesn't work with 19" wheels...too big.

I could hear the banjos playin' in the background as I drove back to civilization to get my alignment done elsewhere.

10-03-2013, 06:13 PM

#23

pascal

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Location: Orlando FL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JCON

FireStone does a lifetime alignment program for $180 I think. Maybe that's what the other shop is doing. Free alignments as long as you own the car.

In that case it's fine but they have a tendency to rush the job in and put you at the end of the line, even if you manage to get an appointment.
I'm not saying it's a trend but it happens...

10-04-2013, 04:48 PM

#24

86HOGT

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Join Date: Sep 2003

Location: Phoenix, AZ

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I used to do alignments all the time. Anything more than $80 is ridiculous. And I'm sure doing them any S197, seeing how they're still relatively "newer", they'd be a breeze.