60k miles inspection 2 service

[waapples99]

hey guys!

i just called around BMW bellevue, seattle, & northwest(in fife) to get a price quote on 60k miles inspection 2 service for my 99 528i.

guess what? hahahaha there are few hundred dollars differences between all above dealers' service dept.

here is what i've found out few minutes ago;
1. bellevue wants $950+tax
2. seattle wants $850+tax
3. northwest wants $755+tax

as you can see from above, the bmw bellevue is charging nearly $200 more for the same service, assuming the fact that they all go by the same bmw NA inspection2 list.

my car hasn't reached 60k miles yet, it's still at 54k miles as of today.

i guess i will bring in my bimmer to the place where i bought mine originally, bmw northwest, when the time comes.....

what do you guys think?

[mwong]

I'd also call Car Tender in Seattle or Eastside Bavarian in Issaquah.

And be sure you are comparing apples to apples. Some might add for things like spark plugs, differential fluid replacement, O2 sensors, or brake fluid replacement... things suggested at different intervals.

M.Wong
E38 2000 740iL Orient Blue
E39 2003 540i/6 Sterling Gray (European Delivery)
E30 1987 325i Royal Blue (Passed on to a new family.)

[jim86325es]

pay him for 1 hour labor. Tell him you want a "used" vehicle inspection. Every major component must be checked. Tell him you might have him do the work (this way he'll be sure to check EVERYTHING).

After you get the list then start nickel and diming it.

Staw away from the stealer.

Jim, in SoCal.

[waapples99]

hey Mark,

so i called around those places and the Eastside Bavarian was the only place where it was lower than the BMW Northwest by $1.

do you happen to know the inspection2 list?

thanks for the advice!

[jim86325es]

Change engine oil & filter
Replace air filter
Replace gas filter
Inspect and adjust drive belt
Inspect lights
Inspect tire tread depth and wear pattern, and Rotate tires and wheels
Inspect for leaks and condition:
engine, transmission, clutch, front and rear suspension, brakes, steering, and fuel system.
Inspect all fluid levels
Inspect wiper blades
Inspect braking system and adjust parking brake
Lubricate door, hood hinges, and locks
Inspect and lubricate electrical antenna
Inspect A/C and A/C components
Safety check and test drive the vehicle

Replace spark plugs
Replace valve cover gasket and bushings
Inspect timing belt
Inspect and adjust valve clearance
Flush and pressure test the cooling system
Inspect and change differential fluid
Inspect and change drive belts
Service Transmission
Change brake fluid

[Carlin 96/M44]

[mwong]

I do as much (that I am comfortable with) on this list myself. Oil change, air filter, check light bulbs, replace remote key battery, etc. There are a few things I don't mind paying for, but several items are very easy to do yourself.

I buy my parts from Crevier BMW via the Crevier Parts Counter board on Roadfly. Saves a bunch in parts.

Then I take my car to an independent and list what I don't need done. Saves a little in labor.

Inspection I and II lists

My E30 came from Fife. But I live up north so the E38 (CPO) and E39 (still under warranty) go to BMW Seattle. I have been very happy with them.M.Wong
E38 2000 740iL Orient Blue
E39 2003 540i/6 Sterling Gray (European Delivery)
E30 1987 325i Royal Blue (Passed on to a new family.)

[waapples99]

[waapples99]

i used to work on my honda accord, but for some reason working on bimmer seems just complicated.... wrong impression i guess....

i guess i would take in to the BMW Northwest for this inspection II.

thanks very much for your input!

[waapples99]