Official Utah chat thread (#2)

Park2670 · 03-05-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hack

Hey guys, just went into Bimmer Motor Werks for a brake line flush, and they told me my tran is leaking, mechatronic seal or whatever. They quoted at $1050!! this included the filter/pan, which is all 1 solid part @ $300 and another couple hundred for the fluid. This still seemed high. They also said it was a very common thing for bimmers, which is what i've found from other posts. I have 63k miles on the car, so no warranty coverage

Anyone know a cheaper place to get this done? I have also read that sometimes just replacing the gasket will suffice, rather than paying $300 plus for the entire pan/filter.

thank!

Thats actually a great price. Sadly it is a bit normal for the Auto trans on the 335i. I do recommened doing all of it, that way it doesnt start leaking again and you have to pay more than it would have cost getting it all done right the first time.

drew2k2 · 03-05-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Thats actually a great price. Sadly it is a bit normal for the Auto trans on the 335i. I do recommened doing all of it, that way it doesnt start leaking again and you have to pay more than it would have cost getting it all done right the first time.

what do they typically get for that service at Pleasant Grove??

SLCGoonski · 03-05-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hack

Hey guys, just went into Bimmer Motor Werks for a brake line flush, and they told me my tran is leaking, mechatronic seal or whatever. They quoted at $1050!! this included the filter/pan, which is all 1 solid part @ $300 and another couple hundred for the fluid. This still seemed high. They also said it was a very common thing for bimmers, which is what i've found from other posts. I have 63k miles on the car, so no warranty coverage

Anyone know a cheaper place to get this done? I have also read that sometimes just replacing the gasket will suffice, rather than paying $300 plus for the entire pan/filter.

thank!

I just had the exact same thing done at Bimmer with Kevin. Basically the labor is exactly the same (full tranny service vs. just fixing the problem)...and since you're at 63k, might as well get the transmission service done.

Fluid is expensive...several quarts...and the pan/filter combo is a bitch of a design (expensive). You'd be in at well over $500 to do the seal...might as well go the whole way. I have a warranty (AUL) on mine...they covered about $550 of it (just the seal replacement/labor/$30 part). Pan and fluid were considered a maintenance service and not covered.

Kevin is a straight up guy...I trust him. Of course I trust Parker as well...but his hands are tied with labor rates/schedules.

BDubya · 03-05-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hack

Hey guys, just went into Bimmer Motor Werks for a brake line flush, and they told me my tran is leaking, mechatronic seal or whatever. They quoted at $1050!! this included the filter/pan, which is all 1 solid part @ $300 and another couple hundred for the fluid. This still seemed high. They also said it was a very common thing for bimmers, which is what i've found from other posts. I have 63k miles on the car, so no warranty coverage

Anyone know a cheaper place to get this done? I have also read that sometimes just replacing the gasket will suffice, rather than paying $300 plus for the entire pan/filter.

thank!

At least you don't have to replace the transmission like someone else here...

drew2k2 · 03-05-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BDubya

At least you don't have to replace the transmission like someone else here...

oh no! please tell me you kidding...

btw..im not necessarily complaining about having to do this, just seeing if that was a fair market price. (altho idk why bmw hasnt progressed with technology in terms of their gaskets)...but, thats the price we pay to drive great autos!

drew2k2 · 03-05-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

I just had the exact same thing done at Bimmer with Kevin. Basically the labor is exactly the same (full tranny service vs. just fixing the problem)...and since you're at 63k, might as well get the transmission service done.

Fluid is expensive...several quarts...and the pan/filter combo is a bitch of a design (expensive). You'd be in at well over $500 to do the seal...might as well go the whole way. I have a warranty (AUL) on mine...they covered about $550 of it (just the seal replacement/labor/$30 part). Pan and fluid were considered a maintenance service and not covered.

Kevin is a straight up guy...I trust him. Of course I trust Parker as well...but his hands are tied with labor rates/schedules.

ya i have heard good things about the shop.. just seeing if you guys had a cheaper experience somewhere else since i am new around here. makes sense about the labor being the same, either case they have to get to and remove the pan. I found a few alternate brand pan/filter/gasket kits for like 150 rather than 350, but i am kinda worried about the quality of non OEM parts like that.

..guess ill suck up the 1k

Park2670 · 03-06-2011, 08:12 AM

Good morning!

Das M · 03-06-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BDubya

At least you don't have to replace the transmission like someone else here...

Ouch, that sucks.

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Good morning!

Morning. Looks like snow/rain coming today, at least when we go out we won't take the M so it will stay clean a bit longer.

BDubya · 03-06-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Good morning!

Good Morning Parker! Whats the going rate for this AUL warranty for the 335? Also, I'm in the market for a X5 tranny...

accendo · 03-06-2011, 01:57 PM

Lots of transmission talk in here lately. Makes me glad I'm not at that point yet.

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Good morning!

Good morning, Parker. I need to come see you at PG this week. One afternoon around 4:00 after work?

Park2670 · 03-06-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BDubya

Good Morning Parker! Whats the going rate for this AUL warranty for the 335? Also, I'm in the market for a X5 tranny...

Send me your current miles and what kind of term you want. I will look up the warranty.

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Good morning, Parker. I need to come see you at PG this week. One afternoon around 4:00 after work?

Okay. Yes, i will be there Thursday around 4:00.

accendo · 03-06-2011, 07:06 PM

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Okay. Yes, i will be there Thursday around 4:00.

Sweet, I will plan on that.

Silent9o8 · 03-07-2011, 12:44 AM

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Das M · 03-07-2011, 07:00 AM

Parker, BMW silver coated bulbs, how much do they run?

Park2670 · 03-07-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 335viaSTi

Parker, BMW silver coated bulbs, how much do they run?

Where do they go? There are a couple different sizes.

Das M · 03-07-2011, 10:35 AM

Parking lights, remove the horrible amber ones.

Park2670 · 03-07-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 335viaSTi

Parking lights, remove the horrible amber ones.

$28 per side. Dont know why BMW thinks they are so special.

Das M · 03-07-2011, 01:09 PM

Dang.

Ruff Rider · 03-07-2011, 04:00 PM

welcome to southern California...just paid $4.09 a gallon for regular gas. OUCH!!!!

TurboFan · 03-07-2011, 09:25 PM

Sinclair by me just went to $3.40/gallon for reg today. I expect diesel to hit $4 any day now.

accendo · 03-08-2011, 07:52 AM

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Sinclair by me just went to $3.40/gallon for reg today. I expect diesel to hit $4 any day now.

I paid $3.48 for premium at Shell downtown on Sunday. It's probably higher already.

Das M · 03-08-2011, 09:00 AM

fuck off winter.

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