Block Heater
10-13-2009, 11:32 AM
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Hey guys,
I talked to my dealer today about installing a blockheater and they want $300 for it does that sound reasonable?
I talked to my dealer today about installing a blockheater and they want $300 for it does that sound reasonable?
10-13-2009, 01:36 PM
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nobody with pre-lci model has block heater? I'm still debating whether I should get it or not, I made it through last winter without and didn't seem to have any ill effects.
10-13-2009, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='1031506' date='Oct 13 2009, 02:32 PM
Hey guys,
I talked to my dealer today about installing a blockheater and they want $300 for it does that sound reasonable?
I talked to my dealer today about installing a blockheater and they want $300 for it does that sound reasonable?
At least, not to me considering what a block heater is and what little work is involved with installing one. :thumbsdown:
10-14-2009, 02:15 PM
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Ok talked to the parts guy at the dealer and I can get the block heater kit for $75. I think it should be a fairly simple install so I will go ahead nad buy the part and install myself, beats paying $200 for install. If things go well I will post a DIY I know that they don't offer block heaters at all in the US and in Canada they are only available for the M54 engines.
10-15-2009, 06:30 AM
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I'm suprised that not more people have responded, it seems not many e60 drivers have block heaters 
11-05-2009, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='1033039' date='Oct 15 2009, 07:30 AM
I'm suprised that not more people have responded, it seems not many e60 drivers have block heaters
11-05-2009, 07:15 AM
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Or if you insist for a block heater, you may consider to buy this: http://www.princessauto.com/truck-trailer/...magnetic-heater for $44
there are 2 locations in Sask: http://www.princessauto.com/locations/saskatchewan/
there are 2 locations in Sask: http://www.princessauto.com/locations/saskatchewan/
11-05-2009, 07:56 AM
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Thanks for the reply, I ended up getting one at the dealer but will be installing myself. Turns out the install is really simple, and the block heater itself only cost me $75. The dealer is just raping guys on install, they wanted $200 labour to fasten 1 bolt and use a couple zip ties on the cord. I know you don't "need" a block heater as non of the newer bmw's have them, but I have to park outside so I figure better safe than sorry.