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#341 of 758 Re: '07 BMW328i vs 06 Acura TL [srs_49] by backy

Jan 14, 2009 (2:46 pm)

Replying to: srs_49 (Jan 14, 2009 1:38 pm)
I don't think you'll find many (any?) extended warranties that cover wiper blades, brake pads and the like. But what I've heard is that a clutch replacement on a 3 Series can run $1400+. An automatic? On a non-BMW they can easily be $2000-3000; I'd hate to see what it would be on a 3 Series. And no, those are not things I could do myself in my garage (which is about -5 F right now). Wiper blades? Yes!

#342 of 758 2003 325i with 116k miles by sfitz15

Jan 15, 2009 (9:51 am)

Looking to sell my blue metallic 2003 325i w/ 116k miles on it (~$36k msrp when new). Been a great car but unfortunately it is time to sell it and get a family car with a little one on the way. It's in great shape, with all routine oil changes and tune ups done. No accidents and only one small defect to body underneath grill in an unnoticeable location. 1 owner w/ mostly highway miles. Avg. mpg since owning it has been 25.7 mpg. Leather, premium package, cold weather package. Just installed new window regulators in 2008 and put on new tires in late summer 2007. I'll be taking some pictures over the next week if anyone is interested and am willing to sell it at a nice discount to KBB ($9k) since trading it in only gets me $6-$7k. Located in New England.
 
Take care.

#343 of 758 ckoenig1 by ckoenig1

Jan 15, 2009 (10:07 am)

Purchased a 2006xit wagon with premium package, sport package and cold weather package with 34,000 mi for $27,500.
 
This is a CPO
0.9% financing for 60 months.
BMW to make first two months payments.
 
We still have not taken delivery due to the fact one of the heated washers for the headlights was damaged during detailing and the part needed to be ordered...sounds a bit fishy.
 
There are so few of these vehicles out there..just trying to make sure we didn't get ripped off too bad before taking delivery. If the dealer keeps giving us the runaround can we say no to the deal? No money down and no trade involved. Thanks for any input.

#344 of 758 Re: '07 BMW328i vs 06 Acura TL [backy] by srs_49

Jan 15, 2009 (10:20 am)

Replying to: backy (Jan 14, 2009 2:46 pm)
I don't worry much about clutches. My '87 BMW with 188,000 miles is still on the original clutch, as is my '92 Sentra SE-R, with 144,000 miles.
 
And I don't worry about automatic transmissions on BMW's because I won't own one with an automatic.
 
So for me, an extended warranty makes no financial sense.
 
I understand about the -5 F in the garage. My son is in Rochester, MN, and he hasn't felt like crawling under his cars since Thanksgiving!

#345 of 758 Re: '07 BMW328i vs 06 Acura TL [srs_49] by backy

Jan 15, 2009 (9:13 pm)

Replying to: srs_49 (Jan 15, 2009 10:20 am)
Funny thing about the clutches... I was ready to jump on a 2000 323i this fall, had only 43k miles. Called the dealer and they said it was in the shop for a new clutch and so I couldn't drive it yet. Several days later it was ready and the price had gone up $1400 because of the clutch repair. Fooey, I thought, a car advertised from a dealer should be in working order, clutch included, so I looked elsewhere. Got a 2000 328Ci. After a few weeks I noticed the clutch would slip sometimes. That car had only 69k on it. Then the fuel pump failed ($800) and I found out that the part to make the moonroof shade work right was $1000, I unloaded that puppy.
 
Trannies aren't the only expensive things on 3 Series that can break.

#346 of 758 Re: '07 BMW328i vs 06 Acura TL [backy] by roadburner

Jan 15, 2009 (9:47 pm)

Replying to: backy (Jan 15, 2009 9:13 pm)
Trannies aren't the only expensive things on 3 Series that can break
 
That's especially true when you walk into a dealer who charges outrageous prices, throw them your credit card, and grab you ankles. Happens EVERY time...

#347 of 758 Re: '07 BMW328i vs 06 Acura TL [roadburner] by fedlawman

Jan 15, 2009 (10:21 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Jan 15, 2009 9:47 pm)
Yup, you can buy a clutch kit from Bav Auto for $250. Anyone paying $1400 for a new clutch is either a billionaire, and idiot, or both.

#348 of 758 Re: '07 BMW328i vs 06 Acura TL [backy] by srs_49

Jan 16, 2009 (5:14 am)

Replying to: backy (Jan 15, 2009 9:13 pm)
Trannies aren't the only expensive things on 3 Series that can break.
 
Amen to that one!

#349 of 758 Re: '07 BMW328i vs 06 Acura TL [fedlawman] by lemmer

Jan 16, 2009 (7:34 am)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 15, 2009 10:21 pm)
I could buy a clutch for $250, but then I would just sit there and look at it much like a caveman would look at a microwave. The BMW places around here won't install parts that you bring it, so what's next? $1400 does seem a little high, but not idiot high.

#350 of 758 Re: '07 BMW328i vs 06 Acura TL [lemmer] by srs_49

Jan 16, 2009 (8:20 am)

Replying to: lemmer (Jan 16, 2009 7:34 am)
I could buy a clutch for $250, but then I would just sit there and look at it much like a caveman would look at a microwave. The BMW places around here won't install parts that you bring it, so what's next? $1400 does seem a little high, but not idiot high.
 
Agreed.
 
When I bought my '87 back in 1999, the clutch was the one big ticket item I was worried about. I asked the shop I sometimes use what the price would be to replace it and they said (can't remember exactly) $750 or $950. Since I was getting a good deal on the car, I said "hey, i can live with that".
 
So, given that that was almost 10 years ago, and the fact that my '87 is probably easier to work on than the newer models (just guessing here), $1400 doesn't sound too bad.

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