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4431 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 12:02 PM
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 06, 2008 11:30 am)
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Replying to: backy (Dec 06, 2008 12:32 pm) There should be one/some in the fuse box though. BMW isn't cheaping out that badly, are they? Visiting Host |
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Replying to: backy (Dec 06, 2008 10:41 am) All those who would like to say "I told you so!" for buying a nine-year-old E46 with 68,000 miles are now free to do so. I will be dumping this car at my first reasonable opportunity to get something more practical. It's a fun car to drive, but not that much fun that it's worth at least $1000 whenever a mechanic touches it. 
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Replying to: backy (Dec 08, 2008 8:37 am) The fact is, fuel pumps fail from time-to-time no matter who built the car, and they aren't cheap regardless of the vehicle you're buying them for. Contrast the cost of the fuel pump for your 328ci ($199) to the replacement for my 2003 Grand Caravan ($234), a Mazda3 ($774), an Infiniti G35 ($629), or even a lowly Toyota Corolla ($514). Long story short, before you make a rash decision, do a little research on competent independent shops in your area that specialize in BMWs, and then call them to find out what they would have charged for the fuel pump replacement. Best regards Shipo |
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Replying to: backy (Dec 08, 2008 8:37 am) You know, these are sturdy cars but there's a reason you don't see German electronics at Best Buy 
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Replying to: backy (Dec 08, 2008 8:37 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 08, 2008 9:52 am)  I will talk with the service writer at the dealership and see if they can be more reasonable on the part and labor. Thanks to those who provided helpful information.
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Replying to: backy (Dec 08, 2008 10:11 am) Inspection II: $929.95- and the service advisor said that they were currently running a "Special"(!) Brake fluid flush: $175.00 Total : $1104.95 Only $730.95(295%) more than my dealer...
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 08, 2008 4:40 pm) I did talk with the service advisor and he took $115 off. So it was "only" $825. That included $341 for the pump (he expressed surprise when I told him I had been told the price was around $200), $450 for 3.5 hours of labor to replace the pump, $125 diagnosis fee (yes, they had to figure out it was actually the fuel pump, but I know some places that will waive that fee if they actually do the repair), taxes etc. I told the guy I am in the wrong line of work and need to become a BMW mechanic. I am not sure why you would ask for a service quote from a dealer in Santa Monica when you live in Louisvile (wasting the time of the dealer in Santa Monica, unless you intended to drive to Santa Monica for the service), but maybe you have lots of time to kill. Maybe you could have called a dealer in Beijing, they might offer a good price on Inspection II, that would be interesting to know, wouldn't it? BTW, Louisville is a whole 'nuther world from Santa Monica, CA. In many ways.
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 08, 2008 9:52 am) Yup. Independent mechanics rule, and due diligence is repaid. Once done, things get much less expensive. I've found a great shop; they've saved me thousands, and I don't even drive a BMW. |
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