Wheel Alignment
07-20-2007, 07:54 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i Titanium Grey Metallic, Auto, Nav., Bluetooth, Cold Pkg., Comfort Seats, Premium Audio
My car needs alignment. The dealer said they want $149 and that it will take 3 to 4 hours!
Is $149 a reasonable price for alignment?
the last time I did an alignment of my old Nissan, I payed $59!
Should I get this job done somewhere else?
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Is $149 a reasonable price for alignment?
the last time I did an alignment of my old Nissan, I payed $59!
Should I get this job done somewhere else?
Thanks!
07-20-2007, 07:57 AM
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my word you guys got cheap labour !!!!!! thats a BMW dealer right!!!!!!
3 to 4 hours say take it at 3 hours thats what 50 dollars an hour !!!!!!!!
No way thats not possible lol.
that would get you lets see maybe 15 mins on your bmw in ireland ha
3 to 4 hours say take it at 3 hours thats what 50 dollars an hour !!!!!!!!
No way thats not possible lol.
that would get you lets see maybe 15 mins on your bmw in ireland ha
07-20-2007, 09:21 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i Titanium Grey Metallic, Auto, Nav., Bluetooth, Cold Pkg., Comfort Seats, Premium Audio
If I do it with another shop (not the dealer) any recommendation of where to go? I just want to make sure its done right and rims don't get scratched.
07-20-2007, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jordan23junkee' post='450248' date='Jul 20 2007, 09:41 AM
I had mine done for $79.99 at american tire depot . only took 1 1/2 hours.
07-20-2007, 10:36 AM
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07-20-2007, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='450299' date='Jul 20 2007, 11:36 AM
That is a good deal. I was quoted $199 from BMW of San Francisco and I paid $250 for an alignment in Feb from BMW of San Diego. I, too, have active steering.
Alignment is not part of the the maintenance.
Alignment is not part of the the maintenance.
Whats the big difference anyways with how the alignment is done with active steering? Do i have to go to the dealership? I can't go to say Firestone?