Starter Motor Price! Quick answer please =]

Mookiez · Post by **Mookiez** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:05 pm

Hey all,

My starter motor is pretty much gone. Just died yesterday, AFTER A MAJOR SERVICE AT K-Mart auto. Urghhhh... Was wondering how much it'd cost for a new one to be installed, roughly. I got quoted 300 for a recon'ed one, and I don't think that includes labour. And im 99% sure that's a rip off. If you could let me know how mcuh a new starter costs, or where you can buy them... let me know =] Thanks!

topao · Post by **topao** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:17 pm

Someone correct me if im wrong but i think its less than $100 on ebay

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:28 pm

$340 inc labour to get my one Reco'd a few months back....

i never get my car serviced anywhere but a proper mechanic that knows his FTOs... (i.e. JnR)

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:30 pm

You're all getting screwed. $75 s/h from panelhouse, changed it myself. Took 30 minutes, its 2 bolts & a couple of wires.

Mookiez · Post by **Mookiez** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:33 pm

FtoSam wrote:$340 inc labour to get my one Reco'd a few months back....

Quick question, how come you didn't replace it for a new one? I see some ppl selling theres for like 90-150 on this website. Cheaper?

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:24 pm

a reco'd one is like BRAND NEW...

a 2nd hand one can still brake...

Post by **dstocks** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:14 pm

Ive got one (second hand) on a shelf in the shed down the coast I think.

Would take bugger all to fit I would think - usually just 2 bolts is it not

Post by **Supplanter** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:01 pm

It should be 2 bolts. I was unlucky enough to have it blocked by the exhaust when I tried to take mine out

Maybe my problem is specific to MIVEC engines or Tiptronic transmissions

Shahrez · Post by **Shahrez** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:10 am

I got mine replaced for $150 including installation here in perth. Part came in from Sydney. Pretty cheap