Need advice on repairs really bad and quick

[94silverbullet]

I saw a large amount of smoke coming out my exhaust, so I took it into BMW.

Here's the verdict from the "BMW Dealer":

The oil seperator is done. $946 parts and labor

oil got on the o2 sensors - $680 parts and labor.

Fouled the Plugs - $345 parts and labor.

Oil Change - $85 parts and labor.

Oil killed the Converters, they're rattling? $3000

Opinions, suggestions to make this price as low as possible?

thanks

 

[Big Daddy]

You can change the plugs, O2 sensors yourself, buying the parts on the net for far less. Take it to an independent BMW shop rather than a dealer, that will save $$. Change the converters later again buying off the net. I am not sure what kind of a job the seperator is. Are we talking about your 540?

 

[94silverbullet]

You can change the plugs, O2 sensors yourself, buying the parts on the net for far less. Take it to an independent BMW shop rather than a dealer, that will save $$. Change the converters later again buying off the net. I am not sure what kind of a job the seperator is. Are we talking about your 540?

Yes, it's for the 540.

I'm looking into another shop. I hope I can find a good one. I can do the converters later.

anyone have any friends or a shop on the east coast in MD?

 

[epj3]

You could cut the cost in 1/4 by taking it to a good independent mechanic - find one that specializes in european cars. There are a few around here too (Lancaster and harrisburg area).

You'll ABSOLUTELY get a better repair job from an independent dealer becuase an independent mechanic's reputation is based on the quality of his work and his pricing. A dealer will always have $$ coming in wether it's warranty work or people who THINK the dealer is the place to go.

 

[Kirby]

I saw a large amount of smoke coming out my exhaust, so I took it into BMW.

Here's the verdict from the "BMW Dealer":

The oil seperator is done. $946 parts and labor

oil got on the o2 sensors - $680 parts and labor.

Fouled the Plugs - $345 parts and labor.

Oil Change - $85 parts and labor.

Oil killed the Converters, they're rattling? $3000

Opinions, suggestions to make this price as low as possible?

thanks

Yowwwzza, you 're getting hosed.

Don't know anything about the oil separator, but that is ALOT.

O2 sensors - Bosch OEM from AutoHausAZ - $70 - $125 each, plus 2 - 3 hours at the most for installation.
Plugs - under $40 for a set, labor should be no more than 1 - 1.5 hours.
Converters - can be purchased new aftermarket for $150 - $300 each.

You need to get another price before dropping this kind of money!!!!

 

[94silverbullet]

i'm not giving the dealer that much money. i'm looking to u guys for good advice.

thanks for the input. I just need to find an indepent bmw shop near by.

what should the oil seperator parts and labor be?

 

[selavia]

94 Silverbullet,

Where abouts MD are you?

There is an awesome shop in Towson, MD. It's called "Autobahn of Towson" It's at the corner of Stevenson Road & York Road.

They do great work, and they're reasonably priced.

410-583-1200

I would call them up, and just ask them how much they would charge for that work, and then have them inspect it.

Good Luck

Sean

 

[Beemur]

oil got on the o2 sensors - $680 parts and labor.

Fouled the Plugs - $345 parts and labor.

I need to get in on this scam

Thats over a grand for what amounts to less than $150 of OEM parts and labor that would take less than 30 minutes. well, 30 mins on an e30, but I can't imagine that the plugs or o2 sensor is that hard to get to on your 5 series.

 

[94silverbullet]

94 Silverbullet,

Where abouts MD are you?

There is an awesome shop in Towson, MD. It's called "Autobahn of Towson" It's at the corner of Stevenson Road & York Road.

They do great work, and they're reasonably priced.

410-583-1200

I would call them up, and just ask them how much they would charge for that work, and then have them inspect it.

Good Luck

Sean

I'm around Gaithersburg/Rockville, MD

I took the car to an independant dealer in my area. I'll see what the verdict is. I'll keep Autobahn of Towson in mind. Thanks.

 

[94silverbullet]

I need to get in on this scam

Thats over a grand for what amounts to less than $150 of OEM parts and labor that would take less than 30 minutes. well, 30 mins on an e30, but I can't imagine that the plugs or o2 sensor is that hard to get to on your 5 series.

that's exactly what it seems like at that dealership. outratgeous prices!

 

[Ben]

wow, Ive never spent more than $800 on anything except the car itself, and that $800 was for replacing the ENGINE!!