Hey Lester-
The VTM is REQUIRED to be changed at 7500. The one dealer blew it. I'd bet they'd 'remember' it if you had the service done...
Here is what you 'need' at 7500:
rotate tires
change engine oil (filter is optional!! CHANGE IT)
Change VTM4
thats it by Acura's published schedule.
I like doing my own wheels because I can clean the rims inside and get them spotless.... AR, I know.
So, what is 'reasonable'? (By acuras standard, one or two kids...)
Look at time and materials:
filter $4
washers $3 (oil drain, 2-vtm4)
oil $8
VTM4 $15
Labor:
oil change .3 hr
vtm4 .5 hr
rotate tires .3
I get $30 in parts, and 1.1 hours. Use your local rate, and there you go.
Now, lots of places don't use these realistic numbers (Lasher in Sacramento does). I'd bet you'll do better asking 'ala carte' versus '7500 service'....
Also, lots of places throw in a slew of 'inspect this and that' so it seems you are getting more. I personally don't think the inspections are needed any more frequently that the manual states, and certainly not at 7500 miles.
Ard
BTW, just brought my baby in for warranty work, and the service rep did a double take at the mileage (31,374)... It's not new anymore, waaaaaaahhhh.....