M-Tech Install Quote: Questions
10-17-2008, 01:36 PM
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I have been pricing around for have the M-Tech kit installed on my 08 535xi.
My local dealer said MSRP for ALL the parts necessary is $2245. They want 8 hours labor for the install @ $112/hr, so $896. They want $1200 for the paint, which is subbed out to one of the better body shops in town. According to them this is a straight cost pass through, so there is no way to get a break on this.
After some whining they said they would do 15% off parts/labor, which would take the price from $4341 to $3870 painted and installed. Obviously I could save myself an extra 10% on the parts by ordering through BMW of Newport, although that may cause me to lose my 15% off on labor, so it probably wouldn't be worth the extra work to go through it for a relatively small savings.
My question is:
1. Is $1200 out of control for the paintwork?
2. Is 8 hours labor out of control for the install?
I am thinking it won't even be worth doing until after winter anyway, I am just trying to figure out what to think about this pricing.
Thanks!
My local dealer said MSRP for ALL the parts necessary is $2245. They want 8 hours labor for the install @ $112/hr, so $896. They want $1200 for the paint, which is subbed out to one of the better body shops in town. According to them this is a straight cost pass through, so there is no way to get a break on this.
After some whining they said they would do 15% off parts/labor, which would take the price from $4341 to $3870 painted and installed. Obviously I could save myself an extra 10% on the parts by ordering through BMW of Newport, although that may cause me to lose my 15% off on labor, so it probably wouldn't be worth the extra work to go through it for a relatively small savings.
My question is:
1. Is $1200 out of control for the paintwork?
2. Is 8 hours labor out of control for the install?
I am thinking it won't even be worth doing until after winter anyway, I am just trying to figure out what to think about this pricing.
Thanks!
10-17-2008, 01:42 PM
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buy the whole kit for your lci from eurorev painted and shipped to you for less than 2400. Install time needed for the mtech is approx 4.5 hours with 6 being the max. Dont get ripped off.
10-17-2008, 01:48 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
Originally Posted by tblck543' post='695916' date='Oct 17 2008, 02:42 PM
buy the whole kit for your lci from eurorev painted and shipped to you for less than 2400. Install time needed for the mtech is approx 4.5 hours with 6 being the max. Dont get ripped off.
10-17-2008, 01:52 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
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Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
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1200 for paint is fair, but like others said... you would save a lot of money if you purchased from one of the vendors here on the forum and installed it with a buddy.
10-17-2008, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='695919' date='Oct 17 2008, 02:45 PM
Where are you located?
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10-17-2008, 01:56 PM
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I'm in Kansas City. I have spoken with Trinity, and honestly their pricing was no better than my local dealer (actually it was slightly worse).
I could get it from my dealer for roughly $3k painted and ready to go, then attempt the install myself. Anyone have any links to the DIY on the install? I am curious how difficult it would be...
I could get it from my dealer for roughly $3k painted and ready to go, then attempt the install myself. Anyone have any links to the DIY on the install? I am curious how difficult it would be...
10-17-2008, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Ebanks' post='695939' date='Oct 17 2008, 02:56 PM
I'm in Kansas City. I have spoken with Trinity, and honestly their pricing was no better than my local dealer (actually it was slightly worse).
I could get it from my dealer for roughly $3k painted and ready to go, then attempt the install myself. Anyone have any links to the DIY on the install? I am curious how difficult it would be...
I could get it from my dealer for roughly $3k painted and ready to go, then attempt the install myself. Anyone have any links to the DIY on the install? I am curious how difficult it would be...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=63647
and for the DIY, search bar is always good
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=8626
10-17-2008, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='695943' date='Oct 17 2008, 05:01 PM
Eurorev $2150 shipped
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=63647
and for the DIY, search bar is always good
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=8626
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=63647
and for the DIY, search bar is always good
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=8626
10-17-2008, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ebanks' post='695945' date='Oct 17 2008, 03:03 PM
Wow.. That is literally about $700 less than the quote I got from another vendor on here. Pretty big discrepancy. I wonder what the difference is?