Factory alarm $750 installed

ksfrogman · 01-10-2006, 02:20 PM

My crystal ball tells me this thread will attract some attention because I'm probably paying more than I should to have this feature. I did a search on e90post, and apparently some are getting this for $500 or less.

Since I will be getting my car either today or tomorrow, I figured it would save me time to have the dealership install and program the factory alarm. I do not have the luxury of time to install this myself or shop around for a better price, drive further, wait longer, etc.

Is the $750 alarm and install price ridiculous?

Milehigh E90 · 01-10-2006, 02:47 PM

My dealer is charging me $450 installed and I thought that was highway robbery. How hard did you work them on the deal for the car? Are they trying to make up some lost dollars on the car?
I'm having my dealer do the install for some of the same reasons you outlined, and I did work them pretty hard for the price so I didn't mind giving them a little bit on the alarm. After all I want them to be around after the fact to service my car.
Good luck

ksfrogman · 01-10-2006, 02:54 PM

Oh well, I guess I'm a softie. I'm getting a not-so-bad, not-so-great deal on the car. 44,650 for all options minus the auto trans, active steering and active cruise control. List is 46,115.

BMW06 · 01-10-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

My crystal ball tells me this thread will attract some attention because I'm probably paying more than I should to have this feature. I did a search on e90post, and apparently some are getting this for $500 or less.

Since I will be getting my car either today or tomorrow, I figured it would save me time to have the dealership install and program the factory alarm. I do not have the luxury of time to install this myself or shop around for a better price, drive further, wait longer, etc.

Is the $750 alarm and install price ridiculous?

Dont want to rob your excitment of getting a new BMW, but actual price of Alarm kit is approx $300 & BMW estimated labor is 1 hr (approx $105). = approx $405 + tax.
Thats what my dealer quoted me. I can buy it from anywhere else (cheapest is Pacificbmw.com for $250 with shipping) & he will install it for $105.

Try negotiating, beca it is a dealer installed option & there is a chance that it might still not be installed...

ksfrogman · 01-10-2006, 03:06 PM

What is usually the hourly rate for labor at BMW dealerships? This guy told me that the internal cost for the alarm was $250, so apparently I'm being charged near $500 for labor? The 750 includes tax.

Fenianz · 01-10-2006, 03:32 PM

That’s pretty expensive. I have been calling dealers around So Cal and have been getting prices in the $200s for installation. I think every dealers hourly rate for labor varies not sure though...Good Luck

ksfrogman · 01-10-2006, 03:51 PM

Man, I'm such a sucker. Might as well wear a sign that says "kick me" when I go into the dealership tonight.

Fenianz · 01-10-2006, 04:08 PM

Hey man, Congrats on your car

loopsandsounds · 01-10-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Is the $750 alarm and install price ridiculous?

Yes. $400 installed ($300 for the alarm, $100 for the install), and the car was washed, AND I got offered a loaner for the day.

ksfrogman · 01-10-2006, 05:22 PM

Thanks, man. Hopefully the next post you'll see from me will have some new car photos.

Jon_Hanson · 01-10-2006, 05:54 PM

I think the cost of my alarm was $600 but I had that in the total cost of the car before I negotiated.

Barry626 · 01-10-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Is the $750 alarm and install price ridiculous?

Beyond!
Your dealer should charge no more than $450.00. UNREAL!

01-10-2006, 02:20 PM	#1
ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Factory alarm $750 installed My crystal ball tells me this thread will attract some attention because I'm probably paying more than I should to have this feature. I did a search on e90post, and apparently some are getting this for $500 or less. Since I will be getting my car either today or tomorrow, I figured it would save me time to have the dealership install and program the factory alarm. I do not have the luxury of time to install this myself or shop around for a better price, drive further, wait longer, etc. Is the $750 alarm and install price ridiculous? __________________
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Milehigh E90 Private First Class 8 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	My dealer is charging me $450 installed and I thought that was highway robbery. How hard did you work them on the deal for the car? Are they trying to make up some lost dollars on the car? I'm having my dealer do the install for some of the same reasons you outlined, and I did work them pretty hard for the price so I didn't mind giving them a little bit on the alarm. After all I want them to be around after the fact to service my car. Good luck __________________ 2006 330xi Sparkling Graphite, Aluminum and Black leather, 6 speed, iDrive, Preminum, Sport, Cold packages, 18" wheels, Satellite Radio, Comfort Access. Added: Strut Tower Brace, Grouppe M Intake, Dinan Exhaust, 19" ASA Rims, CF Mirrors Covers, CDV. And MORE to come!
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ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Oh well, I guess I'm a softie. I'm getting a not-so-bad, not-so-great deal on the car. 44,650 for all options minus the auto trans, active steering and active cruise control. List is 46,115. __________________
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ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	What is usually the hourly rate for labor at BMW dealerships? This guy told me that the internal cost for the alarm was $250, so apparently I'm being charged near $500 for labor? The 750 includes tax. __________________
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Fenianz Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 230 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	That’s pretty expensive. I have been calling dealers around So Cal and have been getting prices in the $200s for installation. I think every dealers hourly rate for labor varies not sure though...Good Luck
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ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Man, I'm such a sucker. Might as well wear a sign that says "kick me" when I go into the dealership tonight. __________________
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Fenianz Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 230 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Hey man, Congrats on your car
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ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks, man. Hopefully the next post you'll see from me will have some new car photos. __________________
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Jon_Hanson Private 4 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think the cost of my alarm was $600 but I had that in the total cost of the car before I negotiated.
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