had to shop around for a brake flush - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

John 070 · 06-13-2012, 06:05 PM

flush. Dealer wanted $206. Indie wanted $168.

But what's remarkable is the mentality at BMW, if you have to ask, you can't afford it.

No, I'd just like to know ahead of time what it's going to cost.

Of all the dealerships I called, most did not answer the phone, nor did they call back. I don't care what anyone says, I think that's bad customer service.

Anyhow, found a dealer who said $125. BINGO! And give me that free 4 cyl. 328i loaner all day too!

gatoman39 · 06-13-2012, 09:13 PM

this is why I do this myself. I hate relying on other people to do simple maintenance on a car.
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John 070 · 06-13-2012, 09:27 PM

I don't mind DIY everything on my '98 Nissan, but not the '07 335.

Right now, under extended warranty, I prefer not to do too much. After 100k, all bets are off.

335e92tx · 06-24-2012, 04:18 PM

i got a local goto guy for brake flushs and trans fluid changes. i think he added like 50$ for the labor on the brakes. hes a old racer and enjoys the n54 - so it all works out.

John 070 · 06-24-2012, 04:25 PM

I got it done yesterday, and they charged me $125 as quoted. I checked before and after, and sure enough, now the fluid is clear, before it was slightly darker. They even did not fill it completely, they put it back to the same level as before, which is what I would have done (the idea being that the pads wore and so the level drops off the max mark in the reservoir)....

06-13-2012, 06:05 PM	#1
John 070 Lieutenant General Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Posts: 10,220 iTrader: (0)	had to shop around for a brake flush flush. Dealer wanted $206. Indie wanted $168. But what's remarkable is the mentality at BMW, if you have to ask, you can't afford it. No, I'd just like to know ahead of time what it's going to cost. Of all the dealerships I called, most did not answer the phone, nor did they call back. I don't care what anyone says, I think that's bad customer service. Anyhow, found a dealer who said $125. BINGO! And give me that free 4 cyl. 328i loaner all day too!
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gatoman39 Major Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LA Posts: 1,340 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i M Sport [0.50] 2011 535i Sport [0.00]	this is why I do this myself. I hate relying on other people to do simple maintenance on a car. http://www.ecstuning.com/News/Motive...ing_Products_/ __________________

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335e92tx Major Drives: 07-335e92 - monaco blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,239 iTrader: (2)	i got a local goto guy for brake flushs and trans fluid changes. i think he added like 50$ for the labor on the brakes. hes a old racer and enjoys the n54 - so it all works out. __________________ JBSPEED\|MIRO-M6 reps\|BMS JB3 V2.0 & DCI \|VK Motorwerks DPs\|BSH Oil Catch Can \|Wavetrac \|ETS IC replacement FP #3 installed on 11/18 @43K - probably more sig updates to follow :/

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06-13-2012, 09:27 PM	#3
John 070 Lieutenant General Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Posts: 10,220 iTrader: (0)	I don't mind DIY everything on my '98 Nissan, but not the '07 335. Right now, under extended warranty, I prefer not to do too much. After 100k, all bets are off.

06-24-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
John 070 Lieutenant General Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Posts: 10,220 iTrader: (0)	I got it done yesterday, and they charged me $125 as quoted. I checked before and after, and sure enough, now the fluid is clear, before it was slightly darker. They even did not fill it completely, they put it back to the same level as before, which is what I would have done (the idea being that the pads wore and so the level drops off the max mark in the reservoir)....