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Outcome: Original estimate was ~ $1250 for similar repairs as Paragon....compressor hose, orifice etc....w/ $695 for compressor. Well I didn't authorize at first, but knowing that I needed the H2 back quickly, investigated a bit....found the compressor for $361 on gmpartsdirect (#89024882). Talked with dealer again, and they said they couldn't match that price, but would bring compressor down to $487, and again I told them that wasn't good enough....they finally brought it down to $400, and gave me a discount on the labor to bring it to $860 total (done by the dealer)...In addition, after further investigation, was able to find the part at two other places for around $315, but didn't have time to wait and find an install shop.

They did say however that the same part (AC compressor 89024882) now carries a life time warranty on the part and labor required....the same part that is OE, and that was previously replaced under warranty after 1 year....I don't think I understand that logic.