Cut throat???

[mbm8800]

bro,u can compare the price u did the last time at seng fatt.

hehehee.. dats wat i did d first time i saw d bill bro..:wink::wink:

 

[mbm8800]

Cut throat?? Definitely. 2++ for microfilter?? that's almost 4 times normal price. Everything seems to be more than twice than the reasonable price

dats rite bro...totally agree wit u.thanx for d comments though..:top:

agree with sachseelan...what's with the little cents? same thing with labour charge....$561....$1 also want to kira ah?

hahaha... dat $1 is for d coffee served while waiting for the "butcher" to slit d throat!! hehehe..

Most of the prices seem pretty inflated to me. My microfilter cost me RM83 only (E36 though) and that was before the fuel hike.

dats rite bro... i think they just follow d oil hike percentage, 40% increase!!:stupid:

I've had more stuff done to my car before and I'll be damned if I ever see a labor charge that high. What sachseelan said is true, there's an increase of 20%-30% in almost everything.

maybe wat pussy said is true..they charge by d hour..

Major cutting throat I'd say. My workshop charged only RM390 for 6 litres of genuine BMW ATF fluid.
Where's this shop anyway? I think it's high time that you reveal the name so that we can collectively stay away from going there.

reveal d workshop name?? i'd luv 2 do so but i've mutual understanding wit d "victim" not 2 reveal it for d sake of his safety..hehehe...mabe d "maskman SB" will storm into his house!!!hahahaha...

ESSO LT71141 cost about RM 55-60 for 1 litre bottle, however its not widely available for the 1 litre bottle because usually they sell in 20 litre jerrycan

I only paid rm 52 x 6 litres of LT71141
which is rm312! (e39)

agree wit both of u bro..i've browse d website link posted by Planta. price for i jerrycan (20ltr) ESSO LT71141 is 102.22 puond sterling only!!!

 

[mbm8800]

This is a rip off.

the normal prices outside done is much cheaper.

E46 - 318ci (2000)

RM
- GP1 inspection 132.00 - OKAY
- Gasket 48.60 - OKAY
- Rubber for Screw X 10pcs 40.80 - High side
- Gasket Housing 7.22 - okay
- O-ring x 2pcs 15.38 - high
- expansion tank 366.33 - wow
- thermostat 264.48 - high
- radiator cap 83.79 - high
- air filter 106.10 - high
- microfilter 237.95 - wow
- Esso ATF LT71141 x 6Ltrs 975.00 - super high, should be RM86.00 a liter
- Formula SLX A1 10W/30 x 4ltrs 280.00 - high, around RM49.00 a liter
- oil filter 51.79 - okay
- injection cleaner 40.00 - why do you need it ?
- windscreen cleaner 11.35 - same also ?
- spark plug H x 4pcs 326.36 - what plug is these ?
- http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21325# 51.45 - if for bottles, then okay.
- brake cleaner 43.00 - had a squeal ?
- labour charge 561.00 - presumed a oil filter gasket leak changed, gearbox flush, then it should be fine.

TOTAL HOLE in pocket: RM3510.60

But as posted by the thread starter, it was done at BMW Authorized Center. so the time and work is based on the hours done on the car. the cents are the overall discount given.
presumed that all the parts are genuine BMW, then it's correct pricing.

regards.

thanx a lot bro... i've been waiting for ur reply since u suda kira sifu in these subject!!! hehehe...:top:

 

[Mouse]

Cut throat??
- expansion tank 366.33
- radiator cap 83.79

expansion tank usually cost around 260-320 in KL inclusive of radiator cap of course. I m sure u r referring to the cap attach together with the expansion tank. If so, its way too expensive and y did he charge separately? Its like selling u the oil filter without rubber gasket and asking u to buy gasket separately.

 

[mbm8800]

expansion tank usually cost around 260-320 in KL inclusive of radiator cap of course. I m sure u r referring to the cap attach together with the expansion tank. If so, its way too expensive and y did he charge separately? Its like selling u the oil filter without rubber gasket and asking u to buy gasket separately.

i'm not sure bout dat bro.. i've check again d bill n rough quotation fm d mech, it is charge separately la bro...hahaha... totally agree wit ur last sentence la bro..:wink::wink:

 

[nemo1]

agree wit both of u bro..i've browse d website link posted by Planta. price for i jerrycan (20ltr) ESSO LT71141 is 102.22 puond sterling only!!!

can paste a link of the website here? Thanks

 

[mbm8800]

can paste a link of the website here? Thanks

sure bro!!! try this...

http://www.lubricants.org/?path=item&id=378

 

[ess530i]

- injection cleaner 40.00
- windscreen cleaner 11.35
- coolant 51.45
- brake cleaner 43.00

i hate it the most when any service centre charges me for the above items...to me they're all bullshit just to make the extra bucks!

 

[nemo1]

sure bro!!! try this...

http://www.lubricants.org/?path=item&id=378

Thanks:top:

 

[nemo1]

sure bro!!! try this...

http://www.lubricants.org/?path=item&id=378

Thanks:top:

 

[Hafizzul]

i hate it the most when any service centre charges me for the above items...to me they're all bullshit just to make the extra bucks!

what if we put up the list of this blood suckers....are we allow to do that?

 

[nemo1]

sure bro!!! try this...

http://www.lubricants.org/?path=item&id=378

Thanks:top:

 

[Hellraiser]

what if we put up the list of this blood suckers....are we allow to do that?

yes, you can post the names and reference of these con jobs as long as its done without malice and with the intention of helping other members/forumers.

for further information, please contact Persatuan Kebajikan Penguna BMW (PKPBMW). Please contribute generously to the trust fund created for the purpose of offsetting unreasonable repair charges, unsettled car finance (min 4 mths), unafordable mods and police summonses.

PKPBMW - "Kami bukan Ah Long, Kami mau tolong!"

Thank God Its Fridayyyyyyy...!!!

 

[astroboy]

I presume this is in Hang Jebat state as well.. So Hang Jebat folks, beware!!

 

[lovebmw]

You guys sure it is cheap. I change my expansion tank for RM255, Thermostat for RM140, oil filter for RM38, Motul fully sintetic for RM244 and BMW coolant for RM45. Mine is a 2.0 E46. Maybe its more expensive up north.

 

[mbm8800]

I presume this is in Hang Jebat state as well.. So Hang Jebat folks, beware!!

nnaaaaaaaa... dis "butcher" is in alor star la bro.. Rebelious Hang Jebat's won't do d kind of thing wat Ass Licker Hang Tuah did...hahah..:eviltongue::eviltongue:

 

[mbm8800]

what if we put up the list of this blood suckers....are we allow to do that?

yup.. i'm so itchy to publicly revealed d workshop identity!! but i'm bound 2 my promise 2 d "victim" la bro... d workshop got his info n with our country current situation, with all d warlord n vicious mobster at large, he's afraid la sumthing might happens... so wat else i cud write, i don't have d right!!

 

[mbm8800]

i hate it the most when any service centre charges me for the above items...to me they're all bullshit just to make the extra bucks!

correcto amigo... it's just like u order for nasi lemak n they charge u for the timun, ikan bilis n all sorts...:stupid:

 

[mbm8800]

You guys sure it is cheap. I change my expansion tank for RM255, Thermostat for RM140, oil filter for RM38, Motul fully sintetic for RM244 and BMW coolant for RM45. Mine is a 2.0 E46. Maybe its more expensive up north.

ya lor bro... maybe the forwarding company using Terengganu Exco Perdana V6 to deliver those spare parts 2 d workshop!! so have 2 charge more 4 maintenance maa...hahahaha... :burnout::burnout:

 

[Daredevil]

Putting inflated prices aside, IMHO to splurt out RM3k+ to bring a used car back to a decent driving condition, it's well worth it provided all the other mechanical parts such as engine, transmission, drive shaft and differential are still in immaculate condition. It's your skill to negotiate with the private seller or dealer to reduce further damage on your wallet before the final transaction goes through. When I bought my ride, the dealer agreed to replace all wear and tear parts worth almost RM8k. So it's luck.

It's a willing buyer willing seller market. If one choose to send the car to an authorised service centre, then be prepared to fork out the premium price. Otherwise, send your ride to a mechanic next door and be fearful of being parts being not genuine and service being not up to standard. We've heard a lot of horror stories but credit should be give to those mechanics who have lived up to their name so far. No matter how good a mechanic is, there is bound to be dissatisfied customers. Perhaps the customer's expectation should be reviewed at some stage.

My 2 cents.