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#11412 of 12657 Re: Maintenance - does 5 series cost more? [stl540] by cmr530i May 23, 2006 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: stl540 (May 23, 2006 4:45 pm) Just the name alone, Bimmers R Us, is scary! Who referred you? Do you belong to the BMWCCA? You can get great info on competent independent shops in your area through them. For $40 a year you get Roundel and your local chapter's news letter, plus other perks. Replies to this message: stl540 (May 25, 2006 5:05 am) div2 (May 25, 2006 8:48 am)
#11413 of 12657 Re: Maintenance - does 5 series cost more? [stl540] by markcincinnati May 24, 2006 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: stl540 (May 23, 2006 4:45 pm) There ARE plenty of good to great non dealer service outlets.   I too have had some negative non dealer service issues; but I have also had some not so positive dealer issues, too. The difference is the dealer seems to -- so far -- always be ready, willing and able to make things right.   Funny, the issue I had was with a simple test I gave an indie: oil and filter change on an Audi.   Audis seem to require a body shop to change fluids and this indie couldn't seem to find all the parts when he put things back together and when I found some oil drops was likewise not pleased with having to disassemble the car again to tighten or whatever had to be done.   I am now "not wealthy enough" to use an indie.   These cars are way to expensive to risk to a non dealer.   And, this is NOT a universal truth, but a general truth.
#11414 of 12657 Re: Maintenance - does 5 series cost more? [cmr530i] by stl540 May 25, 2006 (5:05 am)
Replying to: cmr530i (May 23, 2006 6:13 pm) I am part of the CCA. I did not do enough due diligence. I read a little on the local chapter forums, but did not post to ask for specific opinions. My bad. I definitely learned from the situation.   BTW..I love the CCA. The Roundel mag is a nice read. I wish I had more time to doing club events. Replies to this message: div2 (May 25, 2006 8:48 am)
#11415 of 12657 Re: Maintenance - does 5 series cost more? [stl540] by div2 May 25, 2006 (8:48 am)
Replying to: stl540 (May 25, 2006 5:05 am) I've found it helpful to line up a good independent shop and a good dealer for each specific marque that I own. I perform oil services and the Inspection 1 myself, and I tend to use the indie shop for routine maintenance that I don't have the time or desire to do on my own. The dealer gets most of the more intensive specialized work. I'll also use the dealer when they offer specials for services such as brake fluid or coolant changes. This system has worked out well with my BMWs, Jeep TJ and Speed Triple.
#11416 of 12657 Re: Maintenance - does 5 series cost more? [jabrolta] by cmybimmergo May 26, 2006 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: jabrolta (May 23, 2006 6:05 am) I was inquiring about the ext. maintenance warranty   There's an extended maintenance plan and there's an extended warranty. One covers routine service, and the other is for failures. Which did you buy? Replies to this message: jabrolta (May 26, 2006 9:55 pm)
#11417 of 12657 Re: Maintenance - does 5 series cost more? [cmybimmergo] by jabrolta May 26, 2006 (9:55 pm)
Replying to: cmybimmergo (May 26, 2006 3:33 pm) I bought the BMW extended maintenance warranty for $1200. I also bought an extend warranty from Warranty Direct (cover GPS, bluetooth, dvd player, LCD screen, etc.) 7 years/100,000 miles for $3794.
#11418 of 12657 528i - Suspension repair costs by lavelle1 May 30, 2006 (9:35 am)
What should I expect to pay if I need to replace the rear shocks on my 1998 528i? Replies to this message: div2 (May 30, 2006 9:58 am) markcincinnati (May 30, 2006 10:24 am)
#11419 of 12657 Re: 528i - Suspension repair costs [lavelle1] by div2 May 30, 2006 (9:58 am)
Replying to: lavelle1 (May 30, 2006 9:35 am) What should I expect to pay if I need to replace the rear shocks on my 1998 528i?   It all depends on where you have the work done a which shocks you use. How do you know the rear shocks are worn out? At 130K my wife's 1997 528i needed a set of front struts, but my dealer as well as my local indie shop both said the rear ones were fine.
#11420 of 12657 Re: 528i - Suspension repair costs [lavelle1] by markcincinnati May 30, 2006 (10:24 am)
Replying to: lavelle1 (May 30, 2006 9:35 am) Just the rears -- only an "arm" -- for all four it would be the full set, both the "arm" and the "leg."   Beware of the cut price vendor.
#11421 of 12657 2007 525i Lease Today by bimmerfan_sf May 31, 2006 (2:24 pm)
Finally made up my mind to pull the trigger today. Called a couple dealers and the best quote I got is:   2007 525i Steptronic Premium Package Premium Sound Package Bi-Xenon Lights Navigation System   MSRP: $51,870 Invoice: $48,335   36 Months lease 12K miles / year $3,000 drive off $621 including tax is the best offer I've received so far. Should I take it?   If I calculate it with: 62% Residual 0.00225 Money Factor 8.5% Tax I was hoping to get the negotiate price to $47,642 ($693 below invoice) and monthly payment to $580. Is this too much to ask?   Currently, I'm also leasing a 2006 Mercedes E350 (MSRP: $59,500). My monthly payment is $700 including tax. I got the car at the end of April in 2005, paid $3200 drive off. Since the 525i is almost $8000 cheaper than the Mercedes, I don't think I should pay over $600 per month. But this is my first bimmer, so I don't know...Thanks in advance for any help/inputs! Replies to this message: markcincinnati (May 31, 2006 5:42 pm) bimmerfan_sf (May 31, 2006 8:45 pm) markcincinnati (Jun 01, 2006 4:04 am) and 1 more...

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