First Service Cost

xenon · 02-09-2010, 08:28 AM

Car is a 2008 e92 320i. Only has 10,600 miles on it so the CBS is saying that it needs the first service in view of time expired (2 years) as opposed to mileage. Dealer has confirmed that is just oil, brake fluid and microfilter.

I know I can save a bit if I supply my own oil but I can't be bothered with the hassle but the dealer has quoted a rather unpaletable £274.

Worth phoning around (no other dealers that close) or are they going to be the same?

kend · 02-09-2010, 08:38 AM

I just had the same work done paid £245 inc vat. phoned around found the cheapest and got a price match from my local dealer.

xenon · 02-09-2010, 08:39 AM

Just phoned the next dealer in Warwick and it was over £300!!

willhollin · 02-09-2010, 08:48 AM

Perhaps contact Anneka at Sytner Ian.

When mine was due it cost £137, I supplied oil and brake fluid. When I was there I also picked up a new microfilter and did that myself and reset the OBC.

xenon · 02-09-2010, 08:50 AM

I guess that would have been around the £210 mark all in, Will?

willhollin · 02-09-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

I guess that would have been around the £210 mark all in, Will?

Yes, £55 for the oil, £12 for the brake fluid, microfilter around £30 if I remember rightly.

Works out a little more than £210 but still a saving.

Anneka @ Sytner · 02-09-2010, 10:43 AM

Hi Ian, just to let you know that I have seen this and will be in touch

creepy coupe · 02-09-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

I know I can save a bit if I supply my own oil but I can't be bothered with the hassle

Are you not well Ian?

xenon · 02-09-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Anneka @ Sytner

Hi Ian, just to let you know that I have seen this and will be in touch

Thanks Anneka. Very kind of you if there is a deal to be had at Sytner Coventry for a long-term customer

xenon · 02-09-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Are you not well Ian?

I wouldn't think twice about doing it myself if the car was out of warranty but with only 10000 miles on it I don't want to scupper the resale or handback process for a few quid - but nearly £300 for an oil and brake fluid change is a little steep.

creepy coupe · 02-09-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

I wouldn't think twice about doing it myself if the car was out of warranty but with only 10000 miles on it I don't want to scupper the resale or handback process for a few quid - but nearly £300 for an oil and brake fluid change is a little steep.

Understandable getting it done proper and the book stamped, I was referring to having your pants down by the dealer supplying the oil.

Anneka @ Sytner · 02-09-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Thanks Anneka. Very kind of you if there is a deal to be had at Sytner Coventry for a long-term customer

Ian, you have PM

xenon · 02-09-2010, 11:21 AM

PM received and replied. Thanks Anneka for taking an interest.

creepy coupe · 02-09-2010, 11:27 AM

xenon · 02-09-2010, 11:44 AM

Anneka was able to get me a great deal - I won't say exactly how much as prices will vary geographically anyway due to different operating overheads, but I'm a happy camper.

Thanks Anneka - it's great that Anneka and Darren from Sytner take an active interest on here with their customers, other dealer groups take note!!

Taylor · 02-09-2010, 01:31 PM

whats micro filter??the air filter? or pollen filter?

RichJ · 02-09-2010, 02:14 PM

it's a carbon lined pollen filter i believe.

Taylor · 02-09-2010, 02:20 PM

cheers rich, just wondered because mine is saying it needs replacing.

greatbm · 02-09-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Taylor

cheers rich, just wondered because mine is saying it needs replacing.

What does the car indicate for micro filter ? My car doesn't show just Front brakes, rear brakes, MOT, inspection, brake fluid and oil change. When I took it for its first service the adviser said an oil service plus micro filter was due by reading the key information.

RichJ · 02-09-2010, 05:03 PM

It's on the key fob and is replaced every 2 years.

Taylor · 02-10-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by greatbm

What does the car indicate for micro filter ? My car doesn't show just Front brakes, rear brakes, MOT, inspection, brake fluid and oil change. When I took it for its first service the adviser said an oil service plus micro filter was due by reading the key information.

it comes up on satnav screen, says microfilter and has a picure with a fan and a box with loads of dots in

doughboy · 02-11-2010, 03:46 AM

Pre LCI cars have a separate service interval for ventilation microfilter, so the idrive lists it separately.

Post LCI cars change the microfilter with EVERY oil change, so the car doesn't list it separately.

I took mine to Darren Wood BMW specialists in Bredbury,

Oil & Filter & Micro filter

£30 labour (45minutes)
£10 filter
£17 micro filter
£50 My own oil (pukka silkolene pro S)

Grand total £107...

With brake fluid it would have been an extra £20 labour and £10 for the fluid.

Book stamped, OBC reset, and most importantly - very happy that car is worked on by skilled, time served mechanics who love their job and take pride in their work, not some e-head 18yr old ex kwik-fit fitter now bashing out services at BMW dealers...

They (as most good BMW indies) will even handle warranty claims direct with BMW - so I'm never going to the dealers again.. - ever hopefully.

Although I can see that this may not be worth if for those who want to sell on early....

02-09-2010, 08:28 AM	#1
xenon Major General 1524 Rep 8,242 Posts Drives: 2025 ID.7 Pro Touring Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	First Service Cost Car is a 2008 e92 320i. Only has 10,600 miles on it so the CBS is saying that it needs the first service in view of time expired (2 years) as opposed to mileage. Dealer has confirmed that is just oil, brake fluid and microfilter. I know I can save a bit if I supply my own oil but I can't be bothered with the hassle but the dealer has quoted a rather unpaletable £274. Worth phoning around (no other dealers that close) or are they going to be the same? __________________ Ian Current: 2025 ID.7 Pro Touring Previous: 2021 G21 330i, 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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xenon Major General 1524 Rep 8,242 Posts Drives: 2025 ID.7 Pro Touring Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Just phoned the next dealer in Warwick and it was over £300!! __________________ Ian Current: 2025 ID.7 Pro Touring Previous: 2021 G21 330i, 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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willhollin Major General 275 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Perhaps contact Anneka at Sytner Ian. When mine was due it cost £137, I supplied oil and brake fluid. When I was there I also picked up a new microfilter and did that myself and reset the OBC. __________________
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xenon Major General 1524 Rep 8,242 Posts Drives: 2025 ID.7 Pro Touring Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I guess that would have been around the £210 mark all in, Will? __________________ Ian Current: 2025 ID.7 Pro Touring Previous: 2021 G21 330i, 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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xenon Major General 1524 Rep 8,242 Posts Drives: 2025 ID.7 Pro Touring Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Anneka was able to get me a great deal - I won't say exactly how much as prices will vary geographically anyway due to different operating overheads, but I'm a happy camper. Thanks Anneka - it's great that Anneka and Darren from Sytner take an active interest on here with their customers, other dealer groups take note!! __________________ Ian Current: 2025 ID.7 Pro Touring Previous: 2021 G21 330i, 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Taylor Private 9 Rep 66 Posts Drives: bmw 320d Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: doncaster iTrader: (1)	whats micro filter??the air filter? or pollen filter? __________________
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Taylor Private 9 Rep 66 Posts Drives: bmw 320d Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: doncaster iTrader: (1)	cheers rich, just wondered because mine is saying it needs replacing. __________________
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RichJ First Lieutenant 11 Rep 358 Posts Drives: E92 M-Sport 330i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South iTrader: (0)	It's on the key fob and is replaced every 2 years.
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doughboy Major General 1581 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Pre LCI cars have a separate service interval for ventilation microfilter, so the idrive lists it separately. Post LCI cars change the microfilter with EVERY oil change, so the car doesn't list it separately. I took mine to Darren Wood BMW specialists in Bredbury, Oil & Filter & Micro filter £30 labour (45minutes) £10 filter £17 micro filter £50 My own oil (pukka silkolene pro S) Grand total £107... With brake fluid it would have been an extra £20 labour and £10 for the fluid. Book stamped, OBC reset, and most importantly - very happy that car is worked on by skilled, time served mechanics who love their job and take pride in their work, not some e-head 18yr old ex kwik-fit fitter now bashing out services at BMW dealers... They (as most good BMW indies) will even handle warranty claims direct with BMW - so I'm never going to the dealers again.. - ever hopefully. Although I can see that this may not be worth if for those who want to sell on early.... Last edited by doughboy; 02-11-2010 at 03:59 AM..
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