Did I over pay for these repairs?

[parthpatel1]

Originally Posted by sukhk527

I did all that on mine at 40k for peace of mind since we're tuning and beating on it.

And as for the OP, I'm not a wrencher or DIYer and I think what you paid is reasonable considering it's about a whole days work and they sourced the parts for you.

How much did you end up paying?

[Neem320]

I appreciate all the feedback. I agree the labor was definitely high. After seeing the FCP Euro videos I considered doing the work myself. But I decided against tackling this project for the first time on my only vehicle, especially in 30 degree weather.

Convenience is expensive.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by Neem320

I appreciate all the feedback. I agree the labor was definitely high. After seeing the FCP Euro videos I considered doing the work myself. But I decided against tackling this project for the first time on my only vehicle, especially in 30 degree weather.

Convenience is expensive.

Shoot I'd take your labor rate!!!!

Here in Chicago it $250 an hour fir labor!!!!


Things here can get out of control real quick!

Hell it's over 2k in labor just to do your list not including cost of fluids!

My dealer quoted around 3500 for changing the drivetrain fluids and Tc with diffs

So to me you got a bargain! lol. Crazy world!

[Neem320]

Originally Posted by -c-

Shoot I'd take your labor rate!!!!

Here in Chicago it $250 an hour fir labor!!!!


Things here can get out of control real quick!

Hell it's over 2k in labor just to do your list not including cost of fluids!

My dealer quoted around 3500 for changing the drivetrain fluids and Tc with diffs

So to me you got a bargain! lol. Crazy world!

$3500 is robbery. I'm assuming you're referring to a BMW dealership. Even for them $250 is crazy. There is no way I would go to BMW for those repairs. I went to an Indy shop.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by Neem320

$3500 is robbery. I'm assuming you're referring to a BMW dealership. Even for them $250 is crazy. There is no way I would go to BMW for those repairs. I went to an Indy shop.

Lol. I know as do I. I just posted that for perspective ! . It's crazy out their !

[mp25]

Hey what's done is done, Getting underneath a large vehicle while it's running to top off transmission fluid that is supposed to spill over and out to know it's full, next to a hot exhaust pipe is worth the price of admission. Just enjoy your clean hands that don't stink of the horrid transfer case and tranny fluid and now smooth transmission. Bonus, you did not have install and learn ISTA to re-calibrate your transfer case too.

[tlow98]

Yeah. I think this will work out for you in the long run. You can own the vehicle for so much longer now.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by mp25

Hey what's done is done, Getting underneath a large vehicle while it's running to top off transmission fluid that is supposed to spill over and out to know it's full, next to a hot exhaust pipe is worth the price of admission. Just enjoy your clean hands that don't stink of the horrid transfer case and tranny fluid and now smooth transmission. Bonus, you did not have install and learn ISTA to re-calibrate your transfer case too.

^ Good perspective. A DIY drivetrain fluid exchange can go horribly wrong in more ways than one. As before, I think you did fine OP.

[topspeed55]

I was expecting worse tbh lol

[Twin Peaks]

Originally Posted by "Neem320;28479240"

My 2017 X5 35i just got a transmission service, transfer case service, and front & rear diff service from an Indy shop in my neighborhood.

Did I get a good deal?

I paid half here in Pittsburgh for that job. I actually listed the receipt here.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28441086

[mikado463]

while labor rate per hour is not bad, but over 8 hours to do what hey did ??? Sorry, i'm not buying it