i just called my local honda dealership and was quoted 602.82 out the door to have my timing belt, drive belt, water pump, balance the belts or something? and coolant changed. is that a reasonable price?

btw, its for a 2000 honda v6 accord with a lil bit over 90k miles. thanks

 

that's a good price. i've seen timing belt work go for $480 alone.

 

I got a qoute from two Honda dealers and an independent shop for the same service included a Radiator Flush and Oil Change:
Grand Rapids Honda Dealer: 609.50
East Lansing, MI Honda Dealer: 900
Independent Shop: 1100

 

sounds to me like the price is righ. $600 and under is the right price. u dont wanna try independent shop not even if is for free.

 

Do others here feel the same as strykernyc that we should get this done at a honda dealer instead of an independent shop?

 

A Honda certified mechanic should do the timing belt.

I've heard horror stories about independent shops using autozone parts on Honda's, then not timing the engine properly to spec. When something that important is screwed up, your engine will idle like garbage and your car will shake badly.

 

please have your timing belt and water pump serviced by a honda dealer. i tried to save a buck by having a local guy do it, but had to have honda redo it. shelled out almost 1k...

thanks.
dirt diggler

 

around here its like $600 for the 6th gen(at least in my area, east coast), includes the water pump