[John 070]

Just had the pine tree air freshener replaced, and it was $589. I asked the dealer just wth is going on, my friend had it done for $389, and the SA said that's for a 325. This is exactly why next time I'll DIY, how hard can it be to get that little string around the rearview mirror?

[StevenY.]

Originally Posted by John 070

Just had the pine tree air freshener replaced, and it was $589. I asked the dealer just wth is going on, my friend had it done for $389, and the SA said that's for a 325. This is exactly why next time I'll DIY, how hard can it be to get that little string around the rearview mirror?

Very difficult procedure actually, you'd have to really use your arms and try to get the string around the mirror and then you have to use laser levels to make sure you have the air freshener completely leveled and centered to know that you've completed the install correctly.

[rotarypower101]

And dont touch the mirror, or it will have to be recoded and registered for the new positioning.

[Maestro]

I would recommend on this thread that you list Dealer Labor and Part cost as well as part costs if you find the parts online

Such as I paid $12 for the oil filter housing gasket and it took me 1 hour to change it out as part of doing the water pump since I had the water drained.

I also only paid $495 for the water pump and thermostate and took me 3 hours to in labor.

This will give people a good idea of the cost to do it yourself verse paying the dealer.

[techwhiz]

Just had the 5th fuel HPFP installed in my car.
Orig
2. 23K miles
3. 53K miles
4. 71K miles
5. 90K miles (Low pressure pump replaced also).

Have had multiple injectors replaced finally with HPFP #4 replaced the whole set with new style.

Also had water pump replaced, and a bunch of other stuff.

Looked at the total so far and BMW has spent ~$9800 on warranty repair on my car.
Going out of warranty in 4 months but can get another 3 year/36K for a decent price.
With my history, turbos or something will go.. Getting the extra warranty.

[Blackhawk36]

5. Low Pressure Fuel Pump:
Symptoms: It start and then idle then die. CODE 2AAF
Part: $345
Labor hr:400
Total Cost: $745

[DF]

I got a quote for rear brakes. Would be pads, sensors and discs. Dealer price was $898. He said he would be willing to do it for $750 out the door. Indy shop quoted me $610.

[Blackhawk36]

Indy isn't always cheaper. I have a buddy that just had his water pump and thermostat replaced for $1,500. About $150 higher than typical dealer price and he didn't get a loaner.

[chepy24]

sooo just got some papers in the mail offering to get extended coverage since my warranty is expired...what would be a fair price? im going to call on my lunch i feel like i have to do it with the cost of repairs... anything i should look for in the offer they give me?

[tys90]

Had these quoted for me a while ago at the dealer:

Valve cover gasket only $1097
Oil filter housing gasket leaking $786

Then I had my water pump and thermostat go bad, which from what I read is between $1,100 and $1,500.

I replaced the water pump, thermostat, VCG and OFHG for about $700 all in including tools I needed. Unfortunately, at the very end of the job I broke a small coolant hose that I have to take in to get fixed. Either way, I'm going to come out way ahead.

On a side note, I don't understand why the oil filter housing gasket is so expensive. I have a oil cooler so it was two gaskets for $40 and wasn't very hard. That probably includes a oil change too but still, seems crazy. The valve cover gasket was much more labor intensive and more expensive parts.

[theblackmamba]

Just got done at the dealer, went in for an oil change $87+ tax and got the oil filter gasket housing leak deelio.

Paid my $50 on my cpo.

WIN!

[techwhiz]

Originally Posted by DF

I got a quote for rear brakes. Would be pads, sensors and discs. Dealer price was $898. He said he would be willing to do it for $750 out the door. Indy shop quoted me $610.

Come to my house,

I'll do all 4 wheels with Zimmerman rotors and pads for $750.

Brakes on any modern BMW take more time to get it in the air and the wheels off.

[techwhiz]

Originally Posted by chepy24

sooo just got some papers in the mail offering to get extended coverage since my warranty is expired...what would be a fair price? im going to call on my lunch i feel like i have to do it with the cost of repairs... anything i should look for in the offer they give me?

How long?
Getting 3 years and 36K on my '08 for about $1400.

[wins76]

Thanks. Updated the list. Keep them coming. BTW, got the restraint system malfunction message in I-drive today, will post the cost and outcome next week.

[ddx3swh]

Hello
Is there anyone still on this thread?
I looked up "problems with BMW 3 series" because I REALLY WANT ot buy a convertible. I can only afford to buy used. Looks like a bad idea from these posts.
Anybody out there have one that has caused them no problems?
Thanks!

[MORTON]

Originally Posted by ddx3swh

Hello
Is there anyone still on this thread?
I looked up "problems with BMW 3 series" because I REALLY WANT ot buy a convertible. I can only afford to buy used. Looks like a bad idea from these posts.
Anybody out there have one that has caused them no problems?
Thanks!

I wouldn't by a vert 3-series used out of warranty. I don't own one myself but maybe Dark_Knight_335 could give you some advice on what to look for. Of course Im sure there are plenty of members on here that don't have issues with them hardly. Where we live St Augustine/Palm Coast/Daytona theres a ton of used BMW's for good prices that were previously owned by 90 year olds haha it doesn't mean you wont experience issues but its a better market as compared to other areas of the US.

[MORTON]

Dark_Knight_335

not sure if the mention thing is working.. anyways his username is:

Dark_Knight_335

shoot him a PM

[jt335i]

No costly repair work to report here.
Bought my 2010 new and drove it home on December 30, 2009.
55,700+ miles since then it hasn't had any issues whatsoever, including before and after HPFP the recall.
The right fog lamp needs replacement though. Probably cost me no more than $50 for the lamp and for my trusted mechanic to replace it.

[norsairius]

Great thread! Subscribed.

[litxus]

Originally Posted by canehdian_guy

I've heard many users saying that fuel injectors need to be replaced around 100k miles, however every post I've seen has been in regards to 07-08 N54's. Is this the same case for the 09-10's?

I have 09 and around 110k injectors started failing (car runs like shi.. when cold but no issues when warmed up), so I replaced all and DIY + coding (parts were around $800+, and coding free myself). There is no way this takes 3 hours as it probably took me 1.5 hours max including coding (which takes like 5 min).

So yes, same case for 09-10s, all injectors fail and they are still revising them. I recently got index 12 and now I hear they are index 13.

[CookMaster]

Purchased my 2011 E92 CPO with 23K miles. I've only brought it in to install PPK and M PS along with replacing all the fluids at 30K with no hick-ups and no issues. I think that your maintenance threat is how the previous owner drove the car and/or modded it before selling. "Drive it like you stole it" is fun, but there is an ultimate price to pay down the line. The previous owner(s) history of driving/maintenance really spells out the future reliability of your car. . . unless it's a BMW lemon which I haven't heard/seen of much.

[wins76]

Added 22, 23 & 24 on the list due to alternator problem that cause fault in battery & sensor