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Ownership - BMW Ci Convertible - April, 2009

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April 2, 2009

Rear Brakes Services

Stevens Creek BMW has added a handy online service reservation system, which I used to book my appointment. It let's you choose your drop off time, and all of them were available (read: the dealership's service departments are hurting).

I really like my advisor from last time, Marc La Bas, so I asked for him again and luckily/wisely he was still there.

QTY Part Number Description List Net Total
1 34-35-1-164-372 Brake pad wear sensor $20.18 $20.18 $20.18
1 34-21-6-761-240 Repair kit, Brake pads $97.13 $97.13 $97.13
2 34-20-1-166-073 Brake disc , ventilated $118.00 $118.00 $236.00
        Parts total $353.51
        Labor $389.99
        Discount -$58.50
        TOTAL $743.50

They also recommended...

  • Replacing the oil level sensor, $478
  • Replacing the power steering hose, $616
  • Repairing the tail light wiring $553
  • Replacing the fuel filter, $240

Total of recommended repairs: $1,887.

Kelly Blue Book on my car is $13K, so the repairs would be 15% of the value of the car. Hmmm... I may have the power steering hose replaced at some point, but the other items can wait, especially since I'll be saving up for my next car as soon as I find a job.

 

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