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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Front Door Replacement

2004 RX-8.

Front driver's door has a hole in it, so it needs to be replaced. What is the cost of a new door and reasonable range for labor?

What is a reasonable range for repairing a few scratches / dents along with the door labor?

I got an estimate of $1800 - is this too much?


Thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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I've had my front driver's door replaced - just the skin, nothing else.

With paint and 2 clear coats it was a little more than 50% less - I want to say $850. The place did good work, used new parts and I have no complaints.
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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if you don't mind me asking, how did you get a hole in your door?
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Quacker923
2004 RX-8.

Front driver's door has a hole in it, so it needs to be replaced. What is the cost of a new door and reasonable range for labor?

What is a reasonable range for repairing a few scratches / dents along with the door labor?

I got an estimate of $1800 - is this too much?


Thanks in advance.
Buy the door from a junk yard or just ask Mazmart, our forum vendor, Paul (I got your name right!)

https://www.rx8club.com/mazmart-88/

Ask for the color and side, see if they have it, if they do, buy it and install it yourself. I never did it myself but I dont think its going to be a all day job, maybe 2-3 hours ? Im pretty sure this will be the *cheapest* way to do it.
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