cost of MX

spurto · 04-04-2011, 08:10 PM

I'm taking my 06 Z4 3.0i in to some get some work done on the 7th. The brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced plus it's due for an inspection @ 35000+ miles. I opted for a BMW courtesy car rather than a hertz rental. This will be the first time that i've taken the car in since the service plan and warranty have expired. The serivce advisor was reluctant to talk about the cost over the phone and told me he'd give me an estimate once i brought the car in. I was wondering if anyone knows about what i can expect to pay? thanks

mhughett · 04-04-2011, 08:13 PM

I'd be a little worried if the SA won't give you an estimate up front. These things are pretty much standardized and they should be able to quote within about $100 of what your final cost will be. Buyer beware.

anjy jackson · 04-06-2011, 02:44 AM

they should not charge u more than $60 to $70. anything more than that is expensive.

robrwalker · 04-06-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by anjy jackson

they should not charge u more than $60 to $70. anything more than that is expensive.

Never heard of a stealer charging less than $150 for anything, let alone a 35K mile inspection.....

I would make sure you get an estimate before any work is done. That way, you know what that stealer was going to charge you when you go pay 30% less from a reputable independent shop.

My guess is $375 for whatever you get done.

lucid · 04-06-2011, 03:54 PM

BMW dealership shop rates are around $100/hr. They'll charge you 1-2 hours labor to swap the pads + parts. I don't know what the inspection entails. He should be able to give you a prelimenary quote for those. If he does not, ask what the standard labor rate for replacing pads is? Do the same with the inspection. That should all be specified. If he still won't, take it to another dealer. There might be additional stuff that might come up depending on the condition of the car, but they should be able to quote you on the standard stuff up front, and let you know about anything in addition after you take the car in.

You can do the pads yourself IMO. Not hard to do. Plenty of DIYs around...

BU Z4 · 04-06-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spurto

I was wondering if anyone knows about what i can expect to pay?

If it is just the pad, they may charge you around $200, if they need to change rotors, then look at about $500 to $600 total for the brake.
I don't know what they'll do at 35k inspection but it should start from $250.

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Originally Posted by anjy jackson

they should not charge u more than $60 to $70. anything more than that is expensive.

I take that as a joke, or assume that you havent been at the bimmer stealership yet.

chickdr · 04-06-2011, 10:24 PM

I need a brake fluid flush next month(I know it's easy to DIY but I don't want to mess with it myself). The local dealer quoted $195. The indie BMW repair shop near my office quoted $125. Guess where I will be going? I would recommend you look for a good indie shop in your area for future repairs.

spurto · 04-09-2011, 04:48 PM

thank you all. the dealer did provide a quote prior to doing any MX. The pads were worn out, the front rotors needed to be replaced because they were worn thin and i got the oil changed. The cost of the parts was $374, $226 for labor plus $55 for "COG and supplies" and $46 tax. It certainly wasn't cheep but im happy with the work and service.

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spurto Private First Class 3 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2006 Silver BMW Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4MR [0.00]	cost of MX I'm taking my 06 Z4 3.0i in to some get some work done on the 7th. The brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced plus it's due for an inspection @ 35000+ miles. I opted for a BMW courtesy car rather than a hertz rental. This will be the first time that i've taken the car in since the service plan and warranty have expired. The serivce advisor was reluctant to talk about the cost over the phone and told me he'd give me an estimate once i brought the car in. I was wondering if anyone knows about what i can expect to pay? thanks Last edited by spurto; 04-04-2011 at 09:11 PM..
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mhughett Captain 25 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0)	I'd be a little worried if the SA won't give you an estimate up front. These things are pretty much standardized and they should be able to quote within about $100 of what your final cost will be. Buyer beware. __________________ 2013 Audi TT RS (Tech Pkg, Sport Exhaust, Heated Seats, Sirius) Retired--2007 Z4 M Coupe (Imola Red/Black, Premium Pkg, Heated Seats, XM, Bimmian stubby antenna, CDV delete, Apex EC-7--Anthracite, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 2.
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lucid Major General 374 Rep 8,033 Posts Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	BMW dealership shop rates are around $100/hr. They'll charge you 1-2 hours labor to swap the pads + parts. I don't know what the inspection entails. He should be able to give you a prelimenary quote for those. If he does not, ask what the standard labor rate for replacing pads is? Do the same with the inspection. That should all be specified. If he still won't, take it to another dealer. There might be additional stuff that might come up depending on the condition of the car, but they should be able to quote you on the standard stuff up front, and let you know about anything in addition after you take the car in. You can do the pads yourself IMO. Not hard to do. Plenty of DIYs around... __________________
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	I need a brake fluid flush next month(I know it's easy to DIY but I don't want to mess with it myself). The local dealer quoted $195. The indie BMW repair shop near my office quoted $125. Guess where I will be going? I would recommend you look for a good indie shop in your area for future repairs.
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spurto Private First Class 3 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2006 Silver BMW Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4MR [0.00]	thank you all. the dealer did provide a quote prior to doing any MX. The pads were worn out, the front rotors needed to be replaced because they were worn thin and i got the oil changed. The cost of the parts was $374, $226 for labor plus $55 for "COG and supplies" and $46 tax. It certainly wasn't cheep but im happy with the work and service.
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