advice for a towbar Quote for VZ wagon!

[dods60]

Hi there,
I have recently purchased a VZ wagon and I was wondering if I could get some advice.
I have had a quote today to get a towbar installed and I was wondering if the price was ok. I am not confident doing the installation myself so u would need to get it done. The quote is from a local mechanic, so I thought I might get some advice before I commit to it.
I work in Thomastown and live near Tullamarine so if these prices are excessive any recommendations around these areas or in between are fine.
The quote is as follows;

1600kg $370.00, wiring loom $66, plug $13.20, labour $140.00 Gst $58.92

Total for the 1600kg = $648.12

2100kg $825.00, loom $66, plug $13.20, labour $140.00, GST $104.42

Total for 2100kg = $1148.62

Trans cooler is an extra $110

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[db_notso]

yeah that sounds about right, the trans cooler though... dont vz come with one as standard???

[glenn l]

i can help you out, pm sent.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Standard towbar in WA is about $350 fitted, HD about $550......

[Munz]

yeah that sounds about right, the trans cooler though... dont vz come with one as standard???

Not even the LS1 vz comes with a trans cooler its all through the radiator just like the old girls

[db_notso]

yeah so it has a cooler in the radiator.... couldnt remeber which models had it in the vz.

a bypass or (not in the radiator cooler) makes only minor temperature difference to trans fluid
unless your overloading your car..... so it would be a rip-off to get one if you've just got a tinny on the back...