Originally Posted by borisnewn

cmon its gotta be bosch, german car goes with german spark plugs

Originally Posted by ktlocklear

I thought I have read that some bmw's come with NGK's?
I vote for NGK....coming from the Jap world that's the only thing I trust in my cars. Bosch plugs always gave me problems....but yeah, you're right, I would think german car should have german plugs....but I wouldn't trust them.....when I change my plugs, if they are bosch, they are getting replaced with ngk's

Originally Posted by Anthony@BimmerBrakes

NGK FTW or Regular Bosch Spark Plugs...Don't get any of those Crazy +2 or +4 Plugs....

-Anthony@BimmerBrakes

Originally Posted by v_therussian

Well, guys, I've got the car back, running the Bosch plugs. Since I did not want to go iridium - my research basically indicated that the only difference in iridium vs non-iridium is that iridium will last a little longer. Well, I decided to rather just put the new plugs in and run them.

I must say, the old plugs must've been pretty good though, since I don't really feel much difference. The idle is juuuuuuust a little bit smoother, but barely perceptible. Performance is exactly the same - although my brakes need replacing and there's still some ice on the roads here, so I haven't really tried it out yet. Overall, aside from having grossly overpaid for the job (130 for replacing the plugs and resetting all the associated computer crap) and suspicions that the shop messed with my brake sensors, I'm actually happy. They even visually checked the coils and said they "look" absolutely fine.

Originally Posted by 2exclusive

hey V,

where did you go to change the spark plugs, im in the NY area? anywhere else you recommend for good work better price?

Originally Posted by 2exclusive

Which one should i go with and are these good prices?


Bosch--> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...um-Spark-Plug-
Set_W0QQitemZ160328680281QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2554558359

NGK-->http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-N...item19ba38e997


thanks guys!

Originally Posted by v_therussian

I had them changed at Bay Diagnostic on Gravesend Neck Road, but honestly, that place gives me heebee jeebees - every time they work on my car, two things happen:
1. Bill ends up being more than originally estimated
2. Something other than what I came in for requires "immediate" attention.

I'm done with those assholes :thumbsdown:

Not to mention that I obviously got had for the hour and a half of labor at $88 per hour for switching the plugs out. But at least they do they computer re-programming and reset the service interval for the plugs - whoa friggin douchebags! NEVER AGAIN!


I got mine from Garry Romani of BMW of Newport - he has a standing 25% discount extended to 5series.net forum members and usually shipments come next day

Originally Posted by v_therussian

I had them changed at Bay Diagnostic on Gravesend Neck Road, but honestly, that place gives me heebee jeebees - every time they work on my car, two things happen:
1. Bill ends up being more than originally estimated
2. Something other than what I came in for requires "immediate" attention.

I'm done with those assholes :thumbsdown:

Not to mention that I obviously got had for the hour and a half of labor at $88 per hour for switching the plugs out. But at least they do they computer re-programming and reset the service interval for the plugs - whoa friggin douchebags! NEVER AGAIN!


I got mine from Garry Romani of BMW of Newport - he has a standing 25% discount extended to 5series.net forum members and usually shipments come next day