Reasonable price for replacement A/C compressor, condenser + install?

[whichonetoget]

I've been quoted approximately $1900 for a replacement A/C compressor and condenser.

Does this seem reasonable or should I get some other quotes?

[kamold]

Sounds on the high side.
Is that from an AC specialist or a VW dealership?

[whichonetoget]

AC specialist.

[Cheezel]

Why are you replacing it? I bought a control valve from eBay to get mine operating straight away rather than 5 minutes in, and am looking to install it this week with my A/C friend doing the gassing. I'll let you know if it helps.

My A/C works fine once it gets going, so I don't assume there's actually anything wrong with the compressor, as per many other threads on here and elsewhere. The control valve was $28.

[Passat my07]

I'm guessing if they are replacing the condenser too the compressor has had a major failure sending metal through the system.

[whichonetoget]

Mine works about 5mins in, but is never that cold and then after a while it just starts blowing hot air again.

I drove my M3 over the weekend and the A/C is ice cold despite being almost 16yrs old...

[kamold]

I had my compressor replaced yesterday.
I tried replacing the valve first but that didn't fix it for me.
$1k installed, icy cold straight away like it used to be.

[Cheezel]

I'd get a couple of quotes anyway.