E46 Part and Service Cost II

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azeL_Inc;816637 said:
Yes, that is exactly the parts that I ve paid for rm130 = 2 pcs. Why the difference in price is so significance. Hurm....I guess i should really find new place.

Thanks Wingzee


Edit: or is it you re getting super good price.. if refer to post by Herbert previously, he s also giving almost as the same price that i got

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...ervice-Cost-II&p=760878&viewfull=1#post760878
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Bro, I got mine from Stuttgart for RM30 each but box said Made in China (lamforder) but my engine mount cost more RM 135 each (made in Germany)
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?49394-X69-Cabrio/page5
 
azeL_Inc;816637 said:
Yes, that is exactly the parts that I ve paid for rm130 = 2 pcs. Why the difference in price is so significance. Hurm....I guess i should really find new place.

Thanks Wingzee


Edit: or is it you re getting super good price.. if refer to post by Herbert previously, he s also giving almost as the same price that i got

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...ervice-Cost-II&p=760878&viewfull=1#post760878
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No idea but that's what BA quoted & sold to me. Box says "Made in China" as well.
 
From what I understand from a few BMW specialist workshops, 2 types or rather quality parts are being sold by Bavarian Auto i.e. the higher quality ones (more expensive) and the lower quality (cheaper) and the latter is obviously made in China. The workshops that I go to will always insist that BA supply them with the higher quality ones.
 
Yes, herbert. That is true about the spare parts cost. I purchase quite a lot of parts from BA for my own DIY. The saleman will usually show you 2/3 options (OEM, original and not so original). Depending on the usage, I usually go for the OEM or original. Though it maybe slight cost more but it last longer than the cheaper version.

Note: I seldom encounter spare parts that are Made in China before in BA shop but I once got a "not so original" "brembo" rear brake disc from BA.
 
jarance;816701 said:
Yes, herbert. That is true about the spare parts cost. I purchase quite a lot of parts from BA for my own DIY. The saleman will usually show you 2/3 options (OEM, original and not so original). Depending on the usage, I usually go for the OEM or original. Though it maybe slight cost more but it last longer than the cheaper version.

Note: I seldom encounter spare parts that are Made in China before in BA shop but I once got a "not so original" "brembo" rear brake disc from BA.
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That's true Jarance. However, the issue with BA is that they should at least pre-empt and inform client of the options available upfront. Like in my case, I assumed all Lemforder parts are made in German until I encounter this gearbox mounting, which I only found out when I got home.

Anyway, BA do allow the exchange of parts (in case you bought the wrong one) provided the part is unused.
 
wingzee,
it depend on your asking the saleman for altenative. I once wanted to buy a power steering pump for my E46. The saleman quote and show me the part that I have asked. I ask for alternative. he mentioned that the E39 pump can also be used but selling at a cheaper price. I compare both of them and found them to be the same. The only difference is the part number so I bought the cheaper part. Save a couple of hundred ringgit.

Yes, BA do allow you to change the part if they are not use but usually in exchange for other item. :wink:
 
Haha..i guess i just have to be a bit more careful when buying my parts in the future. I was assuming that these spare parts shops (reputable ones) are selling the same things, just slight difference in price. In the gearbox mounting case, RM27 vs RM65 is not 'slight', but again, could be of different manufacturers. (could be, even if it s the same, i wont be able to tell though :p)

Thanks all for sharing!
 
Done the following in WQW Mechanical & Services (USJ1 . 038024 8433)
Fuel Filter = RM55
Oil Filter = RM28
Fuel Pump = RM425
Lucas Fuel Additive = RM38
Labor = RM80 (inclusive engine oil change)

The workshop's owner Mr. Wong told me that he is providing the passenger occupancy mat by pass service to resolve the Air Bag Error. Not sure about the price, but at least we do not need to purchase the by pass gadget from oversea through Ebay ; )
 
rwd;817556 said:
Done the following in WQW Mechanical & Services (USJ1 . 038024 8433)
Fuel Filter = RM55
Oil Filter = RM28
Fuel Pump = RM425
Lucas Fuel Additive = RM38
Labor = RM80 (inclusive engine oil change)

The workshop's owner Mr. Wong told me that he is providing the passenger occupancy mat by pass service to resolve the Air Bag Error. Not sure about the price, but at least we do not need to purchase the by pass gadget from oversea through Ebay ; )
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Your fuel filter is cheap!

Can share Mr. Wong contact? I need his service for occupancy mat
 
wqw mechanical & services. 12-A,JLN Industri usj 1/12,tmn perindustrian usj 1,47600 subang jaya,selangor. MR.Wong 0380240433/ 0162950677 : )
 
Got a quote from Mr. Siew of Munich Auto today:

E46 steering rack (ZF Recond) - RM900 (Discount of RM200 if old one is traded-in)
 
wingzee;818047 said:
Got a quote from Mr. Siew of Munich Auto today:

E46 steering rack (ZF Recond) - RM900 (Discount of RM200 if old one is traded-in)
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A new recond ZF (Germany-manufactured) rack is RM1.3k, with 6 months warranty. The above is only 1 month warranty and is locally-recond I was told.
 
Today's damage:

Labor for replacement of engine and gearbox mountings & brake fluid - RM130

Parts purchased myself at BA.
 
Master brake pump ATE RM650 from BA while workmanship at Ah Lai @ Kuchai Lama RM50 as friends price. Own BMW ori DOT4 brake fluid.

RM60 to fix windscreen bullseye crack (50 cent size) quite cheap
 
wingzee;818592 said:
A new recond ZF (Germany-manufactured) rack is RM1.3k, with 6 months warranty. The above is only 1 month warranty and is locally-recond I was told.
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where to get this bro?
 
Hi Forummers,

Sharing damage to all:

1. Done on-wheel balancing (workshop at Bangi - opposite PKNS building) : RM85 (all 4 wheels)
 
Some Cosmetic investment on last weekend (From BA):

Front Corner Indicator Lights (White). Bosch = RM146 per pair.
Fender Corner Indicator Lights (White). From Germany = RM104 per pair.

Next part to purchase. "Banana Leaf". Right handside. Part Number: 5171 8193 812 (Covering right). RM175 original.
 
asa_traxx;818674 said:
Hi Forummers,

Sharing damage to all:

1. Done on-wheel balancing (workshop at Bangi - opposite PKNS building) : RM85 (all 4 wheels)
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why do you need to do "on wheel" balancing for the rear wheels?
 

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