Water Pump just went $1250
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From: Princeton Junction, NJ
Originally Posted by miguex' post='1042761' date='Oct 29 2009, 11:40 AM
The water pump is $220 (http://www.bimmerspecialist.com/usa/...ls/11517586781)
http://www.bimmerspecialist.com/usa/...ls/11517586925
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Raj
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Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='1042774' date='Oct 29 2009, 09:48 AM
Well, you guys are lucky then. My pump is $450.
http://www.bimmerspecialist.com/usa/...ls/11517586925
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Raj
http://www.bimmerspecialist.com/usa/...ls/11517586925
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Raj
Oh! I see.... I don't know why the WP for 530 is way more expensive than the one for 545i.... not fair. maybe it is the market demands.
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='1042725' date='Oct 29 2009, 08:07 AM
Yeah, that cost is from the dealer. Better find a BMW independent shop in your town and they know BMW stuff and will cost you half or even 3/4 price. My 545i already had replaced the Water Pump and my mechanic billed me $390 including the part, coolant flush and labour.
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From: Princeton Junction, NJ
Originally Posted by miguex' post='1042794' date='Oct 29 2009, 12:03 PM
Oh! I see.... I don't know why the WP for 530 is way more expensive than the one for 545i.... not fair. maybe it is the market demands.
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a/c fan went out, covered under CPO 50$ deductable... would've cost 3400$ traded my e60 shortly afterward for a NEW 328i, the 50K umbrella is the sweet spot w/ BMW 
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Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='1042807' date='Oct 29 2009, 10:15 AM
Big design difference. Looks like the 545i waterpump is belt driven and sits in the block. The later waterpump on the N52 530i is eletric and is connected to the block by hoses. It sits seperately. That could be the difference why it's priced much higher.
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Raj
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Raj
yes, it makes sense... Thank you!
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As most have said. Find an INDY shop and it will save you money. You also have some shops that are very good and do not go by the book time in the manual so it could be cheaper. My shop when I had cars out of warranty would charge me actual not what was in the book. It worked in my favor and he didn't charge for if it went over. Only once did it and it was because of an unforeseen problem. Otherwise it has saved me money and I get a year warranty on the parts and labor as well just like BMW.
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Originally Posted by scottysak' post='1042681' date='Oct 29 2009, 09:47 AM
On Sunday, had to tow the car to the dealership and it was the water pump. $1250....just picked up my car today and i'm wondering whether i should keep my car or trade it in. I hate costly repair bills and i know its an out in the air question but....in your 545s what has gone wrong after 100k.....my certified warranty was just over 4000 miles ago and now i have about 104,000.
It was kinda scary, steering wheel stopped working and coolant everywhere, serpentine belt came loose.
Do we have some kind of timing belt in our cars?
I did see a nice 2006 Alpine White M6 on cars.com for $47k, and it has 47k miles on it.....but not certified. But i could always buy the certified warranty.....
It was kinda scary, steering wheel stopped working and coolant everywhere, serpentine belt came loose.
Do we have some kind of timing belt in our cars?
I did see a nice 2006 Alpine White M6 on cars.com for $47k, and it has 47k miles on it.....but not certified. But i could always buy the certified warranty.....
At our local dealership the parts are marked up higher than MSRP and labor is 150/hour. Even switching out burnt tailight bulbs is $200!!!
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Originally Posted by ukamath' post='1042841' date='Oct 29 2009, 09:46 AM
I would not go to the dealership. I am guessing that you could have done it for 1/2 that somewhere else.
At our local dealership the parts are marked up higher than MSRP and labor is 150/hour. Even switching out burnt tailight bulbs is $200!!!
At our local dealership the parts are marked up higher than MSRP and labor is 150/hour. Even switching out burnt tailight bulbs is $200!!!
welcome to the land of no competition
