Does anyone know the going rates for rust repair and if the prices I've been quoted seem appropriate? This is for a 2008 4.6L V8 Limited with about 150k miles. I'm also located in Pennsylvania if that matters. Penndot loves to overly salt everything during the winter which I'm sure is the largest contributing factor.
I've taken this to a local body shop that works with rust and I was quoted $1,707 to do the right rear quarter and wheel well. This includes cutting and welding in a new piece, cutting and welding new cross members underneath, and removing/replacing items like right rear glass, tail lamp, bumper, etc. Also includes cleaning, caulking, priming, and repainting to match the existing paint.
Both of my rockers are also beginning to show some signs of blistering and they want $3,190 to cut/weld new rockers on. This includes pretty much everything listed for the rear quarter (except they would be removing/replacing all 4 doors, running boards, etc.). Shop said it's currently only on the outside and the rust hasn't gone too far in.
This is literally the first time I've ever had to deal with body work out of pocket. Does this price sound in line with the current market? I was kind of hoping to get the whole thing taken care of for around $2-3k, but I'm looking at closer to $5k.
Thanks for any input, it's much appreciated!
I've taken this to a local body shop that works with rust and I was quoted $1,707 to do the right rear quarter and wheel well. This includes cutting and welding in a new piece, cutting and welding new cross members underneath, and removing/replacing items like right rear glass, tail lamp, bumper, etc. Also includes cleaning, caulking, priming, and repainting to match the existing paint.
Both of my rockers are also beginning to show some signs of blistering and they want $3,190 to cut/weld new rockers on. This includes pretty much everything listed for the rear quarter (except they would be removing/replacing all 4 doors, running boards, etc.). Shop said it's currently only on the outside and the rust hasn't gone too far in.
This is literally the first time I've ever had to deal with body work out of pocket. Does this price sound in line with the current market? I was kind of hoping to get the whole thing taken care of for around $2-3k, but I'm looking at closer to $5k.
Thanks for any input, it's much appreciated!