330Xi Oil Pan Gasket

andy_06xi · 09-06-2022, 11:01 AM

My Oil Pan Gasket has been leaking for a number of years. My BMW independent has estimated $2400 for replacement. Now I like my guy - but I'm not sure that I want to spend $2400 on a 16 year old car -- especially when the fix is non-urgent.

Any ideas or suggestions for a cheaper alternative? (Doing it myself is not an option). I am located in the Boston area.

andy_06xi · 09-06-2022, 11:06 AM

I should add that new motor mounts are included in the above estimate -- which makes sense to me as the incremental labor is small.

Silnismo · 09-06-2022, 03:15 PM

My dealer quoted me $2000, after haggling the best I got was $1400 plus taxes. But again mines a 325I not XI

StradaRedlands · 09-07-2022, 12:12 AM

The XI oil pan gasket looks like it really sucks to replace. You have to drop the differential, pull the axle, and then do all the regular stuff non AWD cars have to do. I think that quote is within the realm of reasonable if the engine mounts are included. Literally the reason I walked on a real good deal XI a bit ago.

Pittz1 · 09-07-2022, 07:18 AM

I will let everyone know today what I pay.

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andy_06xi Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	330Xi Oil Pan Gasket - $2400 My Oil Pan Gasket has been leaking for a number of years. My BMW independent has estimated $2400 for replacement. Now I like my guy - but I'm not sure that I want to spend $2400 on a 16 year old car -- especially when the fix is non-urgent. Any ideas or suggestions for a cheaper alternative? (Doing it myself is not an option). I am located in the Boston area. Last edited by andy_06xi; 09-06-2022 at 11:09 AM..
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andy_06xi Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	I should add that new motor mounts are included in the above estimate -- which makes sense to me as the incremental labor is small.
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09-06-2022, 03:15 PM	#3
Silnismo Second Lieutenant 226 Rep 290 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	My dealer quoted me $2000, after haggling the best I got was $1400 plus taxes. But again mines a 325I not XI
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09-07-2022, 12:12 AM	#4
StradaRedlands Brigadier General 6533 Rep 3,903 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.45] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [8.00] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.80] 2011 BMW 528i [8.70] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	The XI oil pan gasket looks like it really sucks to replace. You have to drop the differential, pull the axle, and then do all the regular stuff non AWD cars have to do. I think that quote is within the realm of reasonable if the engine mounts are included. Literally the reason I walked on a real good deal XI a bit ago.
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09-07-2022, 07:18 AM	#5
Pittz1 2018 M3 ZCP / 06 330xi 212 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 330xi 2006 / 18 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I will let everyone know today what I pay.
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