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#2365 of 2418 Re: Expiring warranty on 2003 530 [lovemyclk] by rohandravid Sep 03, 2009 (10:08 am)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Mar 13, 2009 7:27 am) Hi,   Thanks for your reply, I was wondering if you remember how much it cost for you to pay for the drive belt repair. I have a 2002 530i, 62K miles. I got them do a free inspection, they said that I need to get the drive belt changed for 210$ and Rear Stabilizer link for 272$ (including tax,labor and parts).   Thanks Prasanna
#2366 of 2418 What is the cost to fix the drive belt and Rear Stabilizer link for 530 by rohandravid Sep 03, 2009 (10:59 am)
Can some one tell me what would it cost to get the drive belt and real stabilizer for 530i BMW (including labor/tax/parts)   Thanks Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 04, 2009 5:01 am) rohandravid (Sep 04, 2009 7:22 am) roadburner (Sep 04, 2009 5:50 pm)
#2367 of 2418 Re: What is the cost to fix the drive belt and Rear Stabilizer link for 530 [rohandravid] by roadburner Sep 04, 2009 (5:01 am)
Replying to: rohandravid (Sep 03, 2009 10:59 am) Labor and tax rates vary quite a bit, so I'll give you the approximate cost of the part as well as a reasonable installation time.   Drive belts- both belts should cost no more than $85. One hour to install, tops. Stabilizer end link- the link should cost around $40 with one hour of installation. Replies to this message: rohandravid (Sep 04, 2009 7:22 am) roadburner (Sep 04, 2009 5:50 pm)
#2368 of 2418 Re: What is the cost to fix the drive belt and Rear Stabilizer link for 530 [roadburner] by rohandravid Sep 04, 2009 (7:22 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Sep 04, 2009 5:01 am) Thanks a lot, the dealer quoted 472$ to fix this. I found a guy to get this done for 250$, you think that is feasible?   Regards Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 04, 2009 5:50 pm)
#2369 of 2418 Re: What is the cost to fix the drive belt and Rear Stabilizer link for 530 [rohandravid] by roadburner Sep 04, 2009 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: rohandravid (Sep 04, 2009 7:22 am) $250 sounds reasonable, but I'd want to make sure that the tech actually knows BMWs and isn't using you car for practice...
#2370 of 2418 5 series maintenance schedule by bmwqa Sep 10, 2009 (7:31 am)
Hi all-   has anyone compiled a list of "typical" repairs and maintenance items/costs for the current generation BMW 5-series (non-turbo models)? I see many questions in this forum about extended warranties and maintenance programs. Are they worth the money, what to expect, etc. It would be very helpful for all those considering buying a used 5 series to understand what the repair and maintenance costs of a typical model will be (assuming average millage) for the first 100K miles or so.   Thanks! Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 10, 2009 5:48 pm) 530ir1150r (Sep 11, 2009 6:22 am) rohandravid (Sep 11, 2009 10:04 am) andys120 (Sep 11, 2009 10:13 am)
#2371 of 2418 Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [bmwqa] by roadburner Sep 10, 2009 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: bmwqa (Sep 10, 2009 7:31 am) Cost estimates depend on location as well as the specific dealer or indie shop. I'd say to budget 700-900 per year or 15K miles. On a BMW that sees merely street usage I follow BMW's service schedule except that I change the transmission oil(manual or slushbox) every 50,000 miles. Ditto for the final drive oil. I also change the coolant(using BMW coolant ONLY) every four years. Replies to this message: 530ir1150r (Sep 11, 2009 6:22 am) rohandravid (Sep 11, 2009 10:04 am) andys120 (Sep 11, 2009 10:13 am)
#2372 of 2418 Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [roadburner] by 530ir1150r Sep 11, 2009 (6:22 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Sep 10, 2009 5:48 pm) The cost for my 2002 530i 5 speed sport package was approximately $1500 for items that would have been covered by BMW's extended maintenance or warranty programs which at the time cost approximately $3500. After factoring profit and commissions you can expect the average maintenance cost to be approximately half the cost of the extended maintenace/warranty programs. I typically follow the maintenance schedule recommended by Roundel/Bimmer's tech editor.
#2373 of 2418 Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [roadburner] by rohandravid Sep 11, 2009 (10:04 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Sep 10, 2009 5:48 pm) I got estimates from the dealer for my 2020 530i (60K miles) to fix drive belt and rear stabilizer for 500$, I found a guy who did this for half the price, this is my first repair since 7 years.   Can some one recommend me the cheap and best winter tires? my tires are old and I havenot changed them since I bought them, is that why I see the stering shaking when I apply brakes at 60mph or more speed?   Thanks Prasanna Replies to this message: andys120 (Sep 11, 2009 10:13 am)
#2374 of 2418 Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [rohandravid] by andys120 Sep 11, 2009 (10:13 am)
Replying to: rohandravid (Sep 11, 2009 10:04 am) If you are getting a tremor thru the steering wheel during braking the most likely cause is warped rotors.   As for winter tires, Bridgestone Blizzaks have gotten me thru New Hampshire winters with no serious problems. They are not the cheapest (about $500 for 4) but tires are the last place I'd want to cheap out.

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