100k service

burton727 · 05-06-2011, 05:52 PM

hey guys yes i did search,
my light is starting to come on when i start the car i have 9,000 km's left till my 100,000 km service. i called a few dealers in my area and none can specifically tell me what the 100k service involves. i realize they need to plug my key into their computer to get a better idea but i would think there would be a usual list of things that should get done. one dealer said around $899 which for some reason seems like alot of money for the 100k service to me.

anyways just remember its in km's not miles and if you guys have had this done yet let me know. thanks alot appreciate it !

burton727 · 05-06-2011, 06:45 PM

anyone!?

DC_Oldboy · 05-06-2011, 06:54 PM

$899 sounds cheap to me as far as maintenance service goes. Its more than just "inspect" everything, changing engine oil and etc.. I think they change belts, transmission fluid and other major components. Although I'm not there yet because I still have 30K left (and this being my first BMW) till I hit the 100K mark, but the 100K service on my Mercedes is between $1,500-$2,000. And that's through a Indy shop... I can't imagie what dealership would charge... I don't know if this helped.

Saintor · 05-06-2011, 07:10 PM

IMO, don't let the dealer rip-off you.

Never pay for a 'package service'.

Ask things separately. Oil/filter change. Ignore the cabin microfilter or remove it. Coolant change. You'll probably be pressurized to flush the brake fluid... if it was done at 2 years, I would wait until 6. Or 8 if it was done at 4. Air filter change (it is cheap). Alignment if you noticed something. NO INSPECTION at all. Ask for a price before bringing in for service. Spark plugs replacement would wait.

I would expect no more than 500$ if no alignment.

BayMoWe335 · 05-06-2011, 07:40 PM

"Inspection" is just short for, "we'll charge you $300 to glance at everything (or not) and really not add any value."

That kind of crap is pure margin.

DC_Oldboy · 05-06-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Saintor

IMO, don't let the dealer rip-off you.

Never pay for a 'package service'.

Ask things separately. Oil/filter change. Ignore the cabin microfilter or remove it. Coolant change. You'll probably be pressurized to flush the brake fluid... if it was done at 2 years, I would wait until 6. Or 8 if it was done at 4. Air filter change (it is cheap). Alignment if you noticed something. NO INSPECTION at all. Ask for a price before bringing in for service. Spark plugs replacement would wait.

I would expect no more than 500$ if no alignment.

Wow. Is it much cheaper that way? You almost sound like you work for BMW. Like a secret SA that knows all the behind stuff. =)

ctuna · 05-06-2011, 10:27 PM

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...e-our-m5s.html

Then go to an Independent BMW repair shop and get it done.

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burton727 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	100k service hey guys yes i did search, my light is starting to come on when i start the car i have 9,000 km's left till my 100,000 km service. i called a few dealers in my area and none can specifically tell me what the 100k service involves. i realize they need to plug my key into their computer to get a better idea but i would think there would be a usual list of things that should get done. one dealer said around $899 which for some reason seems like alot of money for the 100k service to me. anyways just remember its in km's not miles and if you guys have had this done yet let me know. thanks alot appreciate it !
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DC_Oldboy Q(.)-D Q-(^.~Q) 214 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: like an old person. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (39) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.48]	$899 sounds cheap to me as far as maintenance service goes. Its more than just "inspect" everything, changing engine oil and etc.. I think they change belts, transmission fluid and other major components. Although I'm not there yet because I still have 30K left (and this being my first BMW) till I hit the 100K mark, but the 100K service on my Mercedes is between $1,500-$2,000. And that's through a Indy shop... I can't imagie what dealership would charge... I don't know if this helped.
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	IMO, don't let the dealer rip-off you. Never pay for a 'package service'. Ask things separately. Oil/filter change. Ignore the cabin microfilter or remove it. Coolant change. You'll probably be pressurized to flush the brake fluid... if it was done at 2 years, I would wait until 6. Or 8 if it was done at 4. Air filter change (it is cheap). Alignment if you noticed something. NO INSPECTION at all. Ask for a price before bringing in for service. Spark plugs replacement would wait. I would expect no more than 500$ if no alignment.
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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1174 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	"Inspection" is just short for, "we'll charge you $300 to glance at everything (or not) and really not add any value." That kind of crap is pure margin.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,101 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	look at this http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...e-our-m5s.html Then go to an Independent BMW repair shop and get it done.
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