[sgmpw]

My waterpump gave up on me last night.
I want to buy one local if possible ($400 USD + shipping etc. is my alternative) and get it installed by Ivo @ Columbus.

Any ideas?
I can't remember the name of the guy at a local GTA BMW shop who provides great pricing.

Please help. Thx.

[arthurg]

Hey,

I just did my pump a few months ago. I decided to go with BMW which I never do but they have this weird ass deal. If you want to purchase the pump from them they will charge you high $700, but if tell them to install they will charge you low $700 parts and labour (no thermostat)

[sgmpw]

Originally Posted by arthurg

Hey,

I just did my pump a few months ago. I decided to go with BMW which I never do but they have this weird ass deal. If you want to purchase the pump from them they will charge you high $700, but if tell them to install they will charge you low $700 parts and labour (no thermostat)

Thanks!
Local dealer quoted over $1200 for parts and labour for the pump alone. Over $600 more to do the thermo

[Revision2]

Originally Posted by sgmpw

My waterpump gave up on me last night.
I want to buy one local if possible ($400 USD + shipping etc. is my alternative) and get it installed by Ivo @ Columbus.

Any ideas?
I can't remember the name of the guy at a local GTA BMW shop who provides great pricing.

Please help. Thx.

I believe you're talking about Mike @ Maranello. Best ways of reaching him for a quote is either calling in or PM'ing him at MaxBimmer.

[sgmpw]

Originally Posted by Revision2

I believe you're talking about Mike @ Maranello. Best ways of reaching him for a quote is either calling in or PM'ing him at MaxBimmer.

Thanks - I remembered after I posted. Didn't catch him at the dealer but got a quote for $655, $17 for bolts, $184 for thermo...
sent him a pm so we"ll see

[arthurg]

Thats the exact price I paid (parts and labour), went to Mississauga BMW, speak with Tania (service advisor)

[sgmpw]

Originally Posted by arthurg

Thats the exact price I paid (parts and labour), went to Mississauga BMW, speak with Tania (service advisor)

Great. I have a call in for her now...

[bimmergixxer]

Mike at Maranello hooked me up with a great deal through maxbimmer.

[GAM3OVR85]

Originally Posted by sgmpw

Thanks!
Local dealer quoted over $1200 for parts and labour for the pump alone. Over $600 more to do the thermo

I got my thermostat and water pump done on my 328 for $1300 at the dealer. Most shops were quoting me close to that (like ~200$ less), not worth it cuz my car was already towed to the dealer and towing would cost me another ~$80 to the shop loll

[sgmpw]

Thanks for the suggestions so far.
I also found decent pricing (cdn) at bimmerspecialist.ca (save $140 after shipping) but I'd have to wait.

Looks like I can get both (pump/thermo) done locally for around $1300.

Glad it happened close to home and not 300km north where I happened to be on Monday...

By the way - Southwood Rd FTW: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/ontario_bikeroads.jpg

[sgmpw]

Originally Posted by arthurg

Thats the exact price I paid (parts and labour), went to Mississauga BMW, speak with Tania (service advisor)

Great suggestion thx. Got a price of 960+tx installed, both pieces from her!

[alcolite]

A buddy of mine actually blew his water pump today as well, I think directing him to this link is the best thing to do.

[Dmc]

I just made a reply to another page on the Canada forum section.. But this happened to me over the summer. Let's just say I get a discount and it is still cheaper to let BMW dealerships just do the whole thing.

They have low cost packages on common issues such as water pump... Brakes and rotors.. Etc.

I fixed mine by buying parts and getting a friend to fix it... And the difference in price with what was on the wall of town and country BMW was minimal

[sgmpw]

Originally Posted by Dmc

I just made a reply to another page on the Canada forum section.. But this happened to me over the summer. Let's just say I get a discount and it is still cheaper to let BMW dealerships just do the whole thing.

They have low cost packages on common issues such as water pump... Brakes and rotors.. Etc.

I fixed mine by buying parts and getting a friend to fix it... And the difference in price with what was on the wall of town and country BMW was minimal

Good input - finding some similar info. RMP is a possible option someone has suggested. Sounds like good pricing and I've used them before (proven).