04-05-2020, 01:50 AM | #1 |
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How much does it typically cost to replace spark plugs (F10 M5)?
My dealer wants to charge $900 for parts and labor. Cost of 8 plugs is $300 so basically $600 in labor. UPDATE: A local performance shop that works on exotics too did it for $480 (parts and labor). Since I don't like to work on cars, I think it was a fair price especially compared to dealer quote of $900. F that!! |
04-05-2020, 07:26 AM | #6 |
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Did you replace them with battery still connected and did anything need re-coding.
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04-05-2020, 07:51 PM | #9 |
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04-08-2020, 01:07 PM | #10 |
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I got the following quotes:
Peter Pan BMW in San Mateo, CA: $1300 Local General Shop in San Mateo, CA: $700 to $900 I did it myself. Its not hard, but does require basic tools, mechanical know how, and patience. If you dont work on cars a lot, id give yourself 3 hours. |
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A local performance shop that works on exotics too did it for $480 (parts and labor). Since I don't like to work on cars, I think it was a fair price especially compared to dealer quote of $900. F that!!
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04-09-2020, 12:27 AM | #12 |
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I would check with Palo Alto Bimmer and definitely never go to a Bay Area dealer for something like maintenance. Of course they will charge too much.
I did it myself and it was 3.5 hours on my LCI. It was the most difficult spark plug change of any car I've ever owned and I did not enjoy this job at all. Next time, if I still own this car, I'll have the shop do it. On its sister F10 550, this is an easy fun job by contrast. |
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