Service Advice

chucktang · 02-06-2012, 09:35 PM

Light came on and went to an indy shop to get my key read. This is what he came back and quoted me with to clear my service light:

1. $50 - diagnosis test, check control messages, check indicator/warning lights, reset CBS display

2. $102 - standard vehicle check (operation, air conditioning, lighting, corrosion, tires, battery, coolant, etc.)

3. $120 - oil change

Total $273 + tax

Does this sound reasonable? I've seen lower oil change prices at dealerships during specials and I feel like overall this is pretty high.

Chriztofor · 02-06-2012, 10:09 PM

Dude, you got so freakin ripped it is not even funny. $300 for an oil change and to reset service indicator. Ugh.

Chriztofor · 02-06-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chucktang

Light came on and went to an indy shop to get my key read. This is what he came back and quoted me with to clear my service light:

1. $50 - diagnosis test, check control messages, check indicator/warning lights, reset CBS display

2. $102 - standard vehicle check (operation, air conditioning, lighting, corrosion, tires, battery, coolant, etc.)

3. $120 - oil change

Total $273 + tax

Does this sound reasonable? I've seen lower oil change prices at dealerships during specials and I feel like overall this is pretty high.

You could have got all that done, at a BMW dealership for $70!!!! http://www.peterpanbmw.com/bmw-maint...sid-18425.html

Next time do your homework, i found that special in 10 seconds!!!!

chucktang · 02-06-2012, 10:33 PM

I am doing my homework guys - I didn't actually get this service done... this is what he's quoting me. Me doing homework = asking you guys

chucktang · 02-06-2012, 10:34 PM

And yeah I will google next time - i just posted that before I left work.

Chriztofor · 02-06-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chucktang

And yeah I will google next time - i just posted that before I left work.

Oh ok, whew. I would stay away from the dealer that gave you that quote. You should also always tell them don't do anything without your approval.

toyotasupra916 · 02-07-2012, 02:24 AM

wow 70 bucks for an oil change at a bmw dealership. the best i found from sacramento is 99

ENINTY · 02-07-2012, 08:39 AM

Okay, if you are doing your homework then really do some. Go read the owners manual and the service manual and educate yourself on how the Conditioned Based Service (CBS) system works. The E9X tells you exactly what service is due and when. There is no reason why you can't find out what service is required when the service indicator comes on before taking it to a mechanic for service.

02-06-2012, 09:35 PM	#1
chucktang Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '07 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Service Advice Light came on and went to an indy shop to get my key read. This is what he came back and quoted me with to clear my service light: 1. $50 - diagnosis test, check control messages, check indicator/warning lights, reset CBS display 2. $102 - standard vehicle check (operation, air conditioning, lighting, corrosion, tires, battery, coolant, etc.) 3. $120 - oil change Total $273 + tax Does this sound reasonable? I've seen lower oil change prices at dealerships during specials and I feel like overall this is pretty high.
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02-06-2012, 10:09 PM	#2
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Dude, you got so freakin ripped it is not even funny. $300 for an oil change and to reset service indicator. Ugh. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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02-06-2012, 10:33 PM	#4
chucktang Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '07 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I am doing my homework guys - I didn't actually get this service done... this is what he's quoting me. Me doing homework = asking you guys
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02-06-2012, 10:34 PM	#5
chucktang Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '07 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	And yeah I will google next time - i just posted that before I left work.
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02-07-2012, 02:24 AM	#7
toyotasupra916 New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norcal iTrader: (3)	wow 70 bucks for an oil change at a bmw dealership. the best i found from sacramento is 99
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ENINTY Banned 179 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Okay, if you are doing your homework then really do some. Go read the owners manual and the service manual and educate yourself on how the Conditioned Based Service (CBS) system works. The E9X tells you exactly what service is due and when. There is no reason why you can't find out what service is required when the service indicator comes on before taking it to a mechanic for service.
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