Question regarding install costs attn: installers

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Aug 22, 2004 | 12:12 PM

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Have a buddy who wants to get a subwoofer installed into his E46 BMW. Looking at a box built to hold 2 10" subs, approx 1 cuft each, in the trunk against the back seat, with the woofers installed in the middle of the box "face to face" in a "v" firing through to the ski pass opening in the rear seat. One amp and crossover, connected to the OEM harmon/kardon audio system.

What would a fair price for this work be? It would have to be a professional install, box covered and finished, components installed on the box. Also assuming the shop would be willing to work with used equipment. He's getting a quote in the $1000 range.

Thanks for the help guys...

Aug 22, 2004 | 12:28 PM

stillwater

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I think I would charger between $800 -$900 depending on what wiring etc you would require.

Aug 23, 2004 | 04:39 PM

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$750-$800 unless of course as stillwater mentioned he wants highend cableing.

Aug 24, 2004 | 08:08 AM

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Thanks stillwater and db! It's good to have a few different opinions on the costs.

Aug 25, 2004 | 12:50 PM

Hakujin

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I would charge about $600-700 but I am not a shop. I would suggest finding a quality backyard installer to do it for you if you want to save a few bucks. There are some PROs out there if you look.

Aug 26, 2004 | 03:43 PM

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backyard BMW.....backyard.....BMW

HMMMMMMMM dont think i would install a cig lighter radar detecter in a bmw unless it was in my shop ya know insurance and all [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

not that the capability wasnt there however if there is anything wrong with the car before the install your less likely to get to fu treatment.

Aug 26, 2004 | 03:47 PM

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also gotta remember not in all cases consumers
need to remember.....

if you want good....its not going to be cheap!

if you want cheap....its not going to be good!

pay the experienced installer what they want for the job they will be happy to do a good job for you.