lynnmor 8,914 #1 Posted Thursday at 09:20 PM I see there is a pretty 420SLE in the classifieds for $6500. I just came from the dentist and he wants $7000 to implant a molar. Has this world gone crazy, or is it just me? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,498 #2 Posted Thursday at 09:49 PM Which one will make you smile more?? Is the 7K your out of pocket cost or will coverage help out? I doubt that Jason takes supplemental coverage!! I wouldn't! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,724 #3 Posted Thursday at 10:25 PM 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: Has this world gone crazy, Definitely 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: or is it just me? Nope 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,914 #4 Posted Thursday at 11:38 PM 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Which one will make you smile more?? Is the 7K your out of pocket cost or will coverage help out? I doubt that Jason takes supplemental coverage!! I wouldn't! Out of pocket. If I had taken the $38 per month plan, it would pay a maximum dental of $1000 per year for a net gain of $544. My dentist sells me a Smile Savers plan that gives me a discount of 10% with no insurance, so the dental plan from my insurance is worth less than nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,498 #5 Posted Thursday at 11:54 PM 13 minutes ago, lynnmor said: Out of pocket. If I had taken the $38 per month plan, it would pay a maximum dental of $1000 per year for a net gain of $544. My dentist sells me a Smile Savers plan that gives me a discount of 10% with no insurance, so the dental plan from my insurance is worth less than nothing. My last plan offered a kick-in for hearing aids - none at the famous name vendors. The monetary amount they applied was a joke at the second string places! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,875 #6 Posted Friday at 12:08 AM 2 hours ago, lynnmor said: I see there is a pretty 420SLE in the classifieds for $6500. I just came from the dentist and he wants $7000 to implant a molar. Has this world gone crazy, or is it just me? I think your dentist is over priced.I have had several implants. Years ago 2500 for the whole deal...just started another one today implant $2200 the abutment and crown will be about 1300. (I needed a bone graft that added 500) if you need an extraction add another 250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,746 #7 Posted Friday at 12:09 PM Would I pay $6,500 for a 420LSE? No. But remember, it was $8,000 sticker price at the dealer back in the day. How much would that be today… $12,000? It’s not unreasonable, when you think of it that way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,961 #8 Posted Friday at 02:02 PM 16 hours ago, lynnmor said: Has this world gone crazy, or is it just me? A bit of both? I noticed, too, that Jake Kuhn closed his $9,500 classified for his lever steer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,498 #9 Posted Friday at 03:59 PM 15 hours ago, pfrederi said: I think your dentist is over priced... Check his office desk next time for Travel Brochures & new Mercedes Benz brochures. Those are dead giveaways!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,568 #10 Posted Friday at 10:37 PM On 7/23/2026 at 5:49 PM, ri702bill said: Which one will make you smile more?? Is the 7K your out of pocket cost or will coverage help out? I doubt that Jason takes supplemental coverage!! I wouldn't! Lol it’s currently sold, and under deposit . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,793 #11 Posted yesterday at 10:04 AM Iynnor: you are not alone on this. In my book the market is nuts today. It’s always a few people who start it and other fallow suite. I was looking at a OK 74 B80 orig 4 speed nothing special, not the original engine. I sent a an offer of $500. No reply. Back in the day those were $300 all day in good shape. Excuse the expression, but now I call them working class prices. I guess I will keep what I have and enjoy them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasaytheMann 176 #12 Posted yesterday at 09:37 PM $7,000!!!! No way. Find another dentist, and then report the thief to the authorities. I'd have it pulled for $150 and spend the $6,850 on something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blaine 244 #13 Posted 4 hours ago I’ve kinda grown attached to my teeth and try to keep them, but 7g does sound awful steep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,724 #14 Posted 38 minutes ago On 7/23/2026 at 5:20 PM, lynnmor said: $7000 to implant a molar 3 hours ago, Blaine said: I’ve kinda grown attached to my teeth and try to keep them, but 7g does sound awful steep. Me personally, I wouldn't do it. I have a serious cross bite that can't be seen from the outside but my whole right hand set of molars is severely misaligned. I'd hardly miss a tooth from there after the healing process. On the left I'd be MUCH less happy about losing a molar but that amount of money 💰 is too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
