Only the BMW dealer can apply the right level of "Kumbaya" to properly replace a filter on a BMW.
What do you think of this dealer recommendations at her mileage?
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Maintenance isn’t exactly the cheapest on BMWs, but the dealer is outrageous. I would never take a BMW to jiffy lube. Cabin filter probably needed to be changed. Air filter possibly. Brake fluid definitely. If she or her husband can’t do it, then they should pay somebody knowledgeable. If not, they shouldn’t own a BMW. I totally agree with you
Those prices seem to mirror our 3 local BMW dealers. Vehicle check is plugging in the computer, pulling codes, and updating software. Everything else is an hour + parts/chemicals/disposal. They will typically throw in a 'goodwill' safety check and wash. Most people don't blink an eye at the prices.
Which is why I let them do warranty work and nothing else. They did ask for receipts showing that the correct LL19fe+ oil was used prior to approving the last warranty repair.
Which is why I let them do warranty work and nothing else. They did ask for receipts showing that the correct LL19fe+ oil was used prior to approving the last warranty repair.
I assume they just turkey baste the reservoir and call it a day lol?
If you have a lift, you can reach the bleeder screws fairly easily without removing the wheels. If it is a fixed caliper, you can usually reach the outward facing screw thru the wheel spokes.
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Good reminder to avoid these German brands.
At least some of the dealerships...
So thats $1k with ~$250 in parts/fluids, and leaves $750 for labor. For lets say an actual hour doing the inspection and another hour for brakes flush and oil change. $375/hr labor rate anywhere near Missouri is pretty decent!
I wonder what the mechanic makes out of that? Would he actually get an hour for an inspection, and another hour for the oil and filters and brake bleed?
Most dealerships are trying to sell maintenance "services", so they can charge $500 for an hours work and $100 in parts/fluids. I mean I guess they can try to sell whatever they think they can get away with, and we can decide if we want to pay it... To me it seems pretty shady, but I guess it keeps lots of independent guys in business, as there is still lots of money to be made undercutting the dealer a bit.
Keep in mind it is a BMW dealer in California, they are known for having the highest prices in the country.
Several more reasons not to own one
But tends towards lifetime in the real world for many drivers who never change it, even on very aged cars.
Probably. They can easily afford it since they make in the 7 figures a year not counting all of their rental properties all over the US. The BMW dealer probably pissed her off somehow and she wasn't going to give them her business. They don't keep cars for years, so I doubt she is concerned about how long it runs good for.
In the scheme of things $1k isn't much....but it IS an expensive 'tune up' at that mileage. Too much for THIS guy.
I honestly feel for women or someone who hasn't the knowledge when confronted by unscrupulous dealerships.
I honestly feel for women or someone who hasn't the knowledge when confronted by unscrupulous dealerships.
Having owned Audi's BMW's and Porsches I must say their maintenance is ridiculous. I have service all of my german cars anything I cant do I have an INDY who isnt cheap but it gets done correctly. If it were my car I would do the oil change and do the air and micro filter myself. We had a 2010 X3 and it wasnt too difficult. I would do the brake fluid every 5-6 years. Did that on my Audi's and BMW and drove them past 100k-150k. When I can no longer do it myself I will probably no longer buy German. Just an fyi Porsche wanted $500 for an oil change in my 911 in 2016 granted it takes about 9 quarts . 2 5 qt jugs at walmart M10-40 for about $55 and a $10 mann oil filter from Rock Auto , I think I can handle....
