Repairing the 5er
09-02-2009, 12:26 PM
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My Ride: 2010 535i, Sports Package, Nav, Prem Sound
How many miles do you have? I'm curious about when to expect my radiator to go out. I have come to the understanding that its not a question of IF the radiator/cooling system will fail, its a question of WHEN.
We should compile a list of commonly replaced parts on this forum, cost of repair and approximate mileage they tend to go out at.
Expected To Fail
-Battery
-Alternator
-Radiator
-Thermostat
-Cooling hoses
-CCC LCD Screen
-Control Arms
-Engine Mounts
Might Fail
-CCC Computer? (I hope this is not expected to fail!)
-Transmission? (I hope this is not expected to fail!)
-Fuel Pump?
-Audio Speakers
-L7 Amp ?
-Climate Control Blower fan
Add or Correct the list.
We should compile a list of commonly replaced parts on this forum, cost of repair and approximate mileage they tend to go out at.
Expected To Fail
-Battery
-Alternator
-Radiator
-Thermostat
-Cooling hoses
-CCC LCD Screen
-Control Arms
-Engine Mounts
Might Fail
-CCC Computer? (I hope this is not expected to fail!)
-Transmission? (I hope this is not expected to fail!)
-Fuel Pump?
-Audio Speakers
-L7 Amp ?
-Climate Control Blower fan
Add or Correct the list.
09-02-2009, 06:00 PM
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i got 56k miles..my radiator was all covered with leaves and was stained with coolant..the guy said only half of my radiator was working 
09-02-2009, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by e60hodzic530' post='996118' date='Sep 2 2009, 11:44 AM
Lets not fight cmon now..i paid 360 for labor costs at $90/hr..parts total $775.00 let me break it down
1 rear pads $99.00
2 break rotors $105/piece $210
1 brake pad sensor $21
1 radiator $413
coolant antifreeze $16x2 $32
labor $90.00/hr 4hrs = $360
parts total $775
sub total $1135
parts tax 7.0% $54.25
TOTAL $1189.25
1 rear pads $99.00
2 break rotors $105/piece $210
1 brake pad sensor $21
1 radiator $413
coolant antifreeze $16x2 $32
labor $90.00/hr 4hrs = $360
parts total $775
sub total $1135
parts tax 7.0% $54.25
TOTAL $1189.25
Most guys wouldn't want to fool around with a radiator replacement. Brakes are easy, but since the car was already in there, it was probably worth it.
09-03-2009, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by vwvwvw' post='996523' date='Sep 2 2009, 09:08 PM
This all sounds reasonable. It's not a spectacular deal, but I don't think I'd expect to pay any less. Plus, if you liked their work and they were good to deal with, then you've just found a good indy shop. I'm glad it worked out.
Most guys wouldn't want to fool around with a radiator replacement. Brakes are easy, but since the car was already in there, it was probably worth it.
Most guys wouldn't want to fool around with a radiator replacement. Brakes are easy, but since the car was already in there, it was probably worth it.
09-03-2009, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='997311' date='Sep 3 2009, 02:49 PM
My shop foreman says 3.5 hours for the whole job.
09-03-2009, 10:21 PM
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shops get parts for a discounted price so the Radiator is about $232, brake pads are $100 and rotors are about $200 so maximum for parts shop pays $500, the rest is their charge.
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