Battery & Water Pump = $2089

ChasVS · 07-13-2013, 02:12 PM

My battery was dying so I had an appointment to bring it in for replacement this morning. Get 3 miles form home and get Overheating Warning and engine starts powering down. I made into an Autozone parking lot where I was able to call AAA and get a tow to my BMW dealer 35 miles away. I was hoping the Overheating waring was just from the battery dying, but I'm told the water pump failed and needs to be replaced. Total $2200 with Tow

So why did this happen 1 month after my CPO Warranty ran out? Damn..

Brian! · 07-13-2013, 02:22 PM

All planned.

Remind me to sell my BMW before CPO warranty expired

Spensaur · 07-13-2013, 02:24 PM

Fuhhhhhh... My CPO expires tomorrow. 56k miles... I hope i'll be good before I sell it

135Pats · 07-13-2013, 02:27 PM

Never do waterpump at the dealer

shata · 07-13-2013, 02:31 PM

Heh you took out of warranty bmw to dealer, you crazy? lol
Now since you know what it is, call bmw indys or good shops and ask for labor qoute then buy all the parts from tischer bmw and tow it once more.

Titanium3er · 07-13-2013, 03:00 PM

I second not going to the dealership out of warranty unless you're a masochist.

w2830 · 07-13-2013, 04:12 PM

got my water pump/thermostat/battery all replaced a couple of weeks ago at a total cost of under 1k.it's nice to have some mechanic friends

BlackDesertTango · 07-13-2013, 05:19 PM

use the forum, buy tools, DIY! or pay the man

thisoneE90 · 07-13-2013, 05:31 PM

ouch..

Quasimodem · 07-13-2013, 05:59 PM

OUchie, next time, find a good indie.

bhmax16 · 07-13-2013, 06:53 PM

Next time use an indy or do it yourself. These cars are NOT hard to work on as long as you have the correct tools. They're worth the investment for the dollars you'll save. I haven't had to do my waterpump yet, but I've done my battery, flushed/changed all fluids, done a vanos solenoid, valve cover gasket, idler pulley, belt, blower motor, etc... plus some coding. I am a former mechanic, but all of this stuff is very easy DIY as you can see from other member feedback on the forum. The more money you save in repairs the more you have for mods

bob.g · 07-13-2013, 10:07 PM

i bet they didnt do the thermostat either, just so they can rape you again on the labor once that goes.

DC_Oldboy · 07-14-2013, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bob.g

i bet they didnt do the thermostat either, just so they can rape you again on the labor once that goes.

They have to replace the thermostat as well.

But to the OP that sucks. My water pump failed this past March and had it towed to the dealership as well. God it was a nightmare.

racermp · 07-14-2013, 05:09 AM

Negotiate with them, theyll come down.

1k for waterpump/ thermo and 2-300 for battery. They may settle at 1500

Also call another dealer and ask them for a quote. Use the lowest to negotiate

John 070 · 07-14-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by racermp

Negotiate with them, theyll come down.

It's amazing how many people are "afraid" to haggle. I found that to be the case on the never ending "how much should an extended warranty cost' threads. they get shot down just one or two times and they become puppies with tails between their legs

ChasVS · 07-14-2013, 09:36 AM

Yeah, with my 335 coupe in the dealer's maintenance bay 35 miles from home, I'm in a great negotiating position. There are 3 Dealers in my general area, none less than 25 miles from me. I could spend a week and $100's of dollars towing this thing around. I don't know about you all, but my time is worth something and getting it fixed is my #1 priority at this point. I was just pissed about the timing and expense so soon after CPO expiration. I know I'm no BMW mechanic and the idea of buying tools and software to DIY this stuff myself makes nonsense at all.

ChasVS · 07-14-2013, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

It's amazing how many people are "afraid" to haggle. I found that to be the case on the never ending "how much should an extended warranty cost' threads. they get shot down just one or two times and they become puppies with tails between their legs

This is helpful how?

VTECaddict · 07-14-2013, 12:24 PM

I had mine fixed at a dealer. I think it came out to $1600. I could have tried to do it myself but it's my DD and my only car. Ordering parts would take at least a few days even with express shipping (mine broke on a Friday so I had the weekend as well). I would need at least a full day or two partial days to attempt to fix it (I'm slow), which I wouldn't have until the following weekend, and I would need to bum rides off people for the next week.

TLDR, had the dealer fix it and got a free F30 loaner for a few days. When you factor in everything other than just the price, the dealer is sometimes the best option. You paying a premium for the convenience.

E90_boostjunky · 07-14-2013, 01:48 PM

OP i replaced my waterpump and thermostat for 740$ with labor for both at an indy. Get the parts online for 525$. And have someone else do it for you save yourself 1000$. goodluck

SkyF1 · 07-14-2013, 05:07 PM

Sorry about your bad luck...Independent shops are the way to go with any out of warranty BMW or any brand for that matter, but if you have to use a dealer with all cars, I call all local dealers and ask for price quotes on parts. You would be amazed (or not) on how drastically different parts can cost at different dealers.

racermp · 07-14-2013, 05:54 PM

Oh i was saying call the sa at the other dealers and ask them for a quote. Dont need to tow it around or even get it rediagnosed. Common issue

TrentOSU · 07-14-2013, 06:11 PM

Independent shop...mine went out in my last 335 while under CPO. BMW assist took care of everything. Free flat bed tow, replacement of everything and they did the thermostat while it was in. It was spendy though..almost 2k. It's smart to sell your 335 before your CPO runs out.

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ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Battery & Water Pump = $2089 My battery was dying so I had an appointment to bring it in for replacement this morning. Get 3 miles form home and get Overheating Warning and engine starts powering down. I made into an Autozone parking lot where I was able to call AAA and get a tow to my BMW dealer 35 miles away. I was hoping the Overheating waring was just from the battery dying, but I'm told the water pump failed and needs to be replaced. Total $2200 with Tow So why did this happen 1 month after my CPO Warranty ran out? Damn.. __________________ My speeding isn't the problem. It's the Slow Folks ahead of me that cause accidents!
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bhmax16 Lieutenant 164 Rep 401 Posts Drives: '22 M4, '23 CX-50 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Next time use an indy or do it yourself. These cars are NOT hard to work on as long as you have the correct tools. They're worth the investment for the dollars you'll save. I haven't had to do my waterpump yet, but I've done my battery, flushed/changed all fluids, done a vanos solenoid, valve cover gasket, idler pulley, belt, blower motor, etc... plus some coding. I am a former mechanic, but all of this stuff is very easy DIY as you can see from other member feedback on the forum. The more money you save in repairs the more you have for mods
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bob.g Captain 21 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: montreal iTrader: (1)	i bet they didnt do the thermostat either, just so they can rape you again on the labor once that goes.
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racermp Major 190 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 330i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Negotiate with them, theyll come down. 1k for waterpump/ thermo and 2-300 for battery. They may settle at 1500 Also call another dealer and ask them for a quote. Use the lowest to negotiate
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ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Yeah, with my 335 coupe in the dealer's maintenance bay 35 miles from home, I'm in a great negotiating position. There are 3 Dealers in my general area, none less than 25 miles from me. I could spend a week and $100's of dollars towing this thing around. I don't know about you all, but my time is worth something and getting it fixed is my #1 priority at this point. I was just pissed about the timing and expense so soon after CPO expiration. I know I'm no BMW mechanic and the idea of buying tools and software to DIY this stuff myself makes nonsense at all. __________________ My speeding isn't the problem. It's the Slow Folks ahead of me that cause accidents!
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E90_boostjunky Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: BMW 335I E90 SGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA, IL iTrader: (1)	OP i replaced my waterpump and thermostat for 740$ with labor for both at an indy. Get the parts online for 525$. And have someone else do it for you save yourself 1000$. goodluck
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racermp Major 190 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 330i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Oh i was saying call the sa at the other dealers and ask them for a quote. Dont need to tow it around or even get it rediagnosed. Common issue
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TrentOSU Lieutenant 20 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 11' AW e90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Corvallis, Oregon iTrader: (1)	Independent shop...mine went out in my last 335 while under CPO. BMW assist took care of everything. Free flat bed tow, replacement of everything and they did the thermostat while it was in. It was spendy though..almost 2k. It's smart to sell your 335 before your CPO runs out.
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