90k tuneup

Hi, folks. At 69,000 miles, my 98 A4 2.8 Quattro car had its timing
belt, water pump, tensioners, and thermostat replaced. Now we're at
almost 88,000 miles, and it's due for an oil change and tuneup. My
independent shop is telling me I'll need to fork over around $500 for
a tuneup that includes an oil change, spark plugs (wires not
included!), air and cabin filters, and that's about it other than
checking over the car and lubricating stuff and topping off fluid
levels. I'm sorry, but that seems expensive!

What would be a reasonable price for this kind of job, barring a
serpentine belt replacement (that might need to be done since the belt
is original)?

$300 comes to mind.

KLS wrote:
> Hi, folks. At 69,000 miles, my 98 A4 2.8 Quattro car had its timing
> belt, water pump, tensioners, and thermostat replaced. Now we're at
> almost 88,000 miles, and it's due for an oil change and tuneup. My
> independent shop is telling me I'll need to fork over around $500 for
> a tuneup that includes an oil change, spark plugs (wires not
> included!), air and cabin filters, and that's about it other than
> checking over the car and lubricating stuff and topping off fluid
> levels. I'm sorry, but that seems expensive!
>
> What would be a reasonable price for this kind of job, barring a
> serpentine belt replacement (that might need to be done since the belt
> is original)?

Time to get oil on your hands perhaps....