Is this a reasonable quote from OC indy shop?

AoS810 · 05-17-2017, 04:09 PM

Hi everyone,

My car (2008 E90 328i) is approaching the 100K mile mark and I wanted to perform some preventative maintenance by changing the power steering, transmission, and differential fluid. I received the following quote from a very reputable indy shop in the OC area however I was surprised at how much the transmission service is:

EDIT: the pic doesn't seem to be showing up correctly for me.

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The quote is definitely making me want to DIY myself from here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573490

I also have been considering stopping by Harbor Freight to pickup their transfer pump and oil suction gun tools to do the power steering and differential fluid myself as I feel comfortable doing it myself after reading the following DIY's:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471081
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385975

Do these prices seem reasonable? I've only done regular 7K mile oil changes as this is very simple, but the transmission DIY seems much more involved.

I'd greatly appreciate any input on the tranmission service and also what else I should be considering at the 100K mark (i.e. water pump + thermostat, etc) or any other indy shops in the LA/OC area that is trusted.

Thanks everyone!

ps: would appreciate if STR8-6IX doesn't respond to this thread as I won't read it.. kidding(?) hahaa sorry I'm mean please don't ban me

iahawkeye · 05-17-2017, 04:29 PM

Seems in line save for the tranny. you should have the gm version which is much cheaper to service so I'm not sure why that's so high. it looks like they're doing a flush rather than a drain/fill so maybe that's it. still seems high to me though.

Personally I've done all these things in my garage with jack stands and the tranny is a B because you have to refill it with a fluid pump but otherwise anyone can do it, it's not technically difficult? at all if you can follow instructions.

A weekend of your time and probably $600 would be the better choice imo

Rival · 05-17-2017, 04:35 PM

yea, thats not dealer pricing.

AoS810 · 05-17-2017, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys, I've found another reputable shop at almost 1/3 the price which I'll be bringing my car in for an 100K mile inspection and final quote on services.

05-17-2017, 04:09 PM	#1
AoS810 Lieutenant 97 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 N51, 2011 E91 N52 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6)	Is this a reasonable quote from OC indy shop? Hi everyone, My car (2008 E90 328i) is approaching the 100K mile mark and I wanted to perform some preventative maintenance by changing the power steering, transmission, and differential fluid. I received the following quote from a very reputable indy shop in the OC area however I was surprised at how much the transmission service is: EDIT: the pic doesn't seem to be showing up correctly for me. View post on imgur.com The quote is definitely making me want to DIY myself from here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573490 I also have been considering stopping by Harbor Freight to pickup their transfer pump and oil suction gun tools to do the power steering and differential fluid myself as I feel comfortable doing it myself after reading the following DIY's: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471081 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385975 Do these prices seem reasonable? I've only done regular 7K mile oil changes as this is very simple, but the transmission DIY seems much more involved. I'd greatly appreciate any input on the tranmission service and also what else I should be considering at the 100K mark (i.e. water pump + thermostat, etc) or any other indy shops in the LA/OC area that is trusted. Thanks everyone! ps: would appreciate if STR8-6IX doesn't respond to this thread as I won't read it.. kidding(?) hahaa sorry I'm mean please don't ban me Last edited by AoS810; 05-17-2017 at 04:17 PM..
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iahawkeye Private 20 Rep 77 Posts Drives: '07 328i e92 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	Seems in line save for the tranny. you should have the gm version which is much cheaper to service so I'm not sure why that's so high. it looks like they're doing a flush rather than a drain/fill so maybe that's it. still seems high to me though. Personally I've done all these things in my garage with jack stands and the tranny is a B because you have to refill it with a fluid pump but otherwise anyone can do it, it's not technically difficult? at all if you can follow instructions. A weekend of your time and probably $600 would be the better choice imo
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Rival Captain 66 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 95 z28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: shytown iTrader: (0)	yea, thats not dealer pricing. __________________ 2010 335i M sport 2008 328i 2006 325i 1995 Z28 6spd - 377rwhp rip
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AoS810 Lieutenant 97 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 N51, 2011 E91 N52 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6)	Thanks guys, I've found another reputable shop at almost 1/3 the price which I'll be bringing my car in for an 100K mile inspection and final quote on services.
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