Hello All, (especially Jag technicians)

I'm getting a P0307 (#7 cylinder misfire), so I'm thinking about replacing my plugs and at least one coil.

I called my locate Jag dealership and was quoted roughly $25 per plug, and $150 for the coil pack. (fyi: labour for the plugs is $280)

I thought this seemed a little high, so I checked a few other shops around town. I discovered that I could get NGK Iridium plugs for roughly $10 each, and an after-market ignition coil for $90.

My question is: Should I stick with the Jag OEMs or go with the after-markets and just pay the dealership for the labour?

(I asked this same question at the dealership, and was told that of course I should go with the OEMs...)



Thank you for your help.

Relevant details:
2000 S-Type 4.0
130,000 Kms (~81,000 Miles)
All prices are in Canadian dollars - excluding tax (that's an extra 12%)

 

if you would like i have 2 good slightly used oem ignition coils,haven't used aftermarket plugs but i have heard they work coils stick to oem

 

If you are going to get the dealer to install the parts, there is one choice- have him furnish the parts. On the other hand, there are plenty of good independents who won't charge you 1/10 of the value of the car to install spark plugs and a coil.