Listnig of BMW shops in MA - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Spazdoc · 04-07-2007, 01:14 AM

I am loking for authorized BMW shops (non-dealer) to work on my BMW. I am specifically looking to have oil changes and basic things done (pluas, a 1,200 mile oil change after the break-in).

Any help appreciated.

Josh49 · 04-07-2007, 01:43 AM

DIY!!

what are the other basic things??

Spazdoc · 04-07-2007, 06:51 AM

I live in the City (North End) and my parking is a public garage.

Things I need done are strut tower brace, fogs, and oil changes (and other things along the way).

Josh49 · 04-07-2007, 09:24 AM

Are they HID fogs, or halogen replacement?

Strut bar is easy.. if you just need a torque wrench, you could swing by and install it..

Spazdoc · 04-07-2007, 09:44 AM

Just the regular halogens... it looks like a pain to do just on the street.

I am also not 100% sure the OEM strut bar fits the sedan (some people raising doubts)

Josh49 · 04-07-2007, 10:03 AM

Yeah, I've heard about the OEM strut bar and was going to ask you about this..

Halogens aren't bad at all. Just takes some time. I did mine last week. What are you puting in?

Brunotheboxer · 04-07-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spazdoc

I live in the City (North End) and my parking is a public garage.

Things I need done are strut tower brace, fogs, and oil changes (and other things along the way).

Pizzeria Regina ftw.

Spazdoc · 04-07-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

Halogens aren't bad at all. Just takes some time. I did mine last week. What are you puting in?

The Xenesis bulbs from Bimmian.com

Yeah, Regina is great, but the last 3 times I picked up pizza, things got messed up in one way or another. So now, we alternate with Upper Crust. I also live across from Mikes, so I gained a little weight when I first moved here.

Brunotheboxer · 04-07-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spazdoc

Yeah, Regina is great, but the last 3 times I picked up pizza, things got messed up in one way or another. So now, we alternate with Upper Crust. I also live across from Mikes, so I gained a little weight when I first moved here.

i love the north end, my wife grew up on commercial st. i prefer Modern to Mikes but thats just me.

btw i never take my car to the north end any more the roads just beat me up so when my wife and i go into town to shop we usually take the T or i make her drive.

Spazdoc · 04-10-2007, 09:07 AM

Have you guys used Landshark Automotive in Natick?

Also, I am looking into the secondary cat delete/redo piping mod that a few others have done already. Landshark is balking at that mod, but they would be more than happy to install an Eisenhaus exhaust.

Scotts335i · 04-11-2007, 10:40 PM

Best shop in MA is Turner.

bmwsmurf · 06-09-2007, 02:03 AM

Turner Motorsport (for the hard stuff or high precision, I would go here. You can't see your car being worked on though, so that's a real turnoff). $$$$$$

Mighty Motors in Somerville (Jim is gone though, sadly.. ask for Sam, younger dude, nice guy) $$$$

Mike's (?) .. there's another new place in Somerville.. the mechanic there is a prestigious race mechanic, the details elude me, never been there. PM me if you want me to look it up.

Landshark in Natick is recommended by some, and I know someone who goes there. I've never used them. $$$$$

ska325xi · 06-11-2007, 11:55 AM

hey guys,

I have a friend that works for BMW for over 10 years as a tech (I dont want to give out his work info)...anyways, he does oil change and other stuff at a residential garage on his free time. He charges $45 (or maybe $50) for an oil change. I'm sure he can do other stuff also. Let me know and I'll intro him to you.

Ska

larryn · 06-11-2007, 01:20 PM

Check out the "Freinds of the Boston Chapter" section on the chapter's website: http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/friends/index.aspx

Damn! Right across the street from Mikes? You suck!

04-07-2007, 01:14 AM	#1
Spazdoc Major Drives: 2007 E90 335i - Montego Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,003 iTrader: (5) View Spazdoc's Garage	Listnig of BMW shops in MA I am loking for authorized BMW shops (non-dealer) to work on my BMW. I am specifically looking to have oil changes and basic things done (pluas, a 1,200 mile oil change after the break-in). Any help appreciated.

04-07-2007, 01:43 AM	#2
Josh49 Major General Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,700 iTrader: (33)	DIY!! what are the other basic things?? __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.

04-07-2007, 09:24 AM	#4
Josh49 Major General Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,700 iTrader: (33)	Are they HID fogs, or halogen replacement? Strut bar is easy.. if you just need a torque wrench, you could swing by and install it.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.

04-07-2007, 10:03 AM	#6
Josh49 Major General Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,700 iTrader: (33)	Yeah, I've heard about the OEM strut bar and was going to ask you about this.. Halogens aren't bad at all. Just takes some time. I did mine last week. What are you puting in? __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.

04-11-2007, 10:40 PM	#11
Scotts335i Private First Class Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	Best shop in MA is Turner. __________________ Scott 09 GTR 95 M3

04-07-2007, 06:51 AM	#3
Spazdoc Major Drives: 2007 E90 335i - Montego Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,003 iTrader: (5) View Spazdoc's Garage	I live in the City (North End) and my parking is a public garage. Things I need done are strut tower brace, fogs, and oil changes (and other things along the way).

04-07-2007, 09:44 AM	#5
Spazdoc Major Drives: 2007 E90 335i - Montego Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,003 iTrader: (5) View Spazdoc's Garage	Just the regular halogens... it looks like a pain to do just on the street. I am also not 100% sure the OEM strut bar fits the sedan (some people raising doubts)

04-10-2007, 09:07 AM	#10
Spazdoc Major Drives: 2007 E90 335i - Montego Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,003 iTrader: (5) View Spazdoc's Garage	Have you guys used Landshark Automotive in Natick? Also, I am looking into the secondary cat delete/redo piping mod that a few others have done already. Landshark is balking at that mod, but they would be more than happy to install an Eisenhaus exhaust.

06-09-2007, 02:03 AM	#12
bmwsmurf New Member Drives: 2001 330ci, 1998 323is Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Turner Motorsport (for the hard stuff or high precision, I would go here. You can't see your car being worked on though, so that's a real turnoff). $$$$$$ Mighty Motors in Somerville (Jim is gone though, sadly.. ask for Sam, younger dude, nice guy) $$$$ Mike's (?) .. there's another new place in Somerville.. the mechanic there is a prestigious race mechanic, the details elude me, never been there. PM me if you want me to look it up. Landshark in Natick is recommended by some, and I know someone who goes there. I've never used them. $$$$$

06-11-2007, 11:55 AM	#13
ska325xi Brigadier General Drives: 325XI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 4,566 iTrader: (13) View ska325xi's Garage	I know a bmw tech hey guys, I have a friend that works for BMW for over 10 years as a tech (I dont want to give out his work info)...anyways, he does oil change and other stuff at a residential garage on his free time. He charges $45 (or maybe $50) for an oil change. I'm sure he can do other stuff also. Let me know and I'll intro him to you. Ska __________________

06-11-2007, 01:20 PM	#14
larryn Major General Drives: '97 332ti, '08 135i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7,441 iTrader: (0)	Check out the "Freinds of the Boston Chapter" section on the chapter's website: http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/friends/index.aspx Damn! Right across the street from Mikes? You suck!