Paid $690 for E55 trans selector assembly
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Paid $690 for E55 trans selector assembly
I spilled coffee, after this the car would not even go into Drive. Several days later got it into 1st gear, drove short distance to repair shop.
The shifter assembly, part number 210-267-05-24 (listed on my invoice) was replaced. Got car back after 1 day. Just for that part, cost me $690. This was not done at the dealership.
Looked around today to verify this charge.
On Ebay - $468
importecautoparts $523 (list price $580)
bimmerspecialist.com - $542.99
Amazon - $567.90
For what it's worth, labor was $345
Any idea why I would have been charged this amount, when there are numerous sources that have it for less? I will speak to them after I get some info.
The shifter assembly, part number 210-267-05-24 (listed on my invoice) was replaced. Got car back after 1 day. Just for that part, cost me $690. This was not done at the dealership.
Looked around today to verify this charge.
On Ebay - $468
importecautoparts $523 (list price $580)
bimmerspecialist.com - $542.99
Amazon - $567.90
For what it's worth, labor was $345
Any idea why I would have been charged this amount, when there are numerous sources that have it for less? I will speak to them after I get some info.
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I spilled coffee, after this the car would not even go into Drive. Several days later got it into 1st gear, drove short distance to repair shop.
The shifter assembly, part number 210-267-05-24 (listed on my invoice) was replaced. Got car back after 1 day. Just for that part, cost me $690. This was not done at the dealership.
Looked around today to verify this charge.
On Ebay - $468
importecautoparts $523 (list price $580)
bimmerspecialist.com - $542.99
Amazon - $567.90
For what it's worth, labor was $345
Any idea why I would have been charged this amount, when there are numerous sources that have it for less? I will speak to them after I get some info.
The shifter assembly, part number 210-267-05-24 (listed on my invoice) was replaced. Got car back after 1 day. Just for that part, cost me $690. This was not done at the dealership.
Looked around today to verify this charge.
On Ebay - $468
importecautoparts $523 (list price $580)
bimmerspecialist.com - $542.99
Amazon - $567.90
For what it's worth, labor was $345
Any idea why I would have been charged this amount, when there are numerous sources that have it for less? I will speak to them after I get some info.
Here is a video showing how:
Just kidding
Here is the video:
After you have the arm rest removed there are 4 bolts that hold the shifter in and a clip that links the shifter to the shift shaft. you could have the whole assembly removed and reinstalled in 40 minutes or so.
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
They don't buy parts online and have their own suppliers. I can get parts from Autohaus for barely over what my friend's shop pays for them.
Unless you bring your own parts (which a lot of shops won't let you do) or do all your own work, get used to it.
Unless you bring your own parts (which a lot of shops won't let you do) or do all your own work, get used to it.
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Your total bill was about $1k. That is about right for that repair at most shops. Certainly you can find the parts cheaper online, just like you can find a TV cheaper at Amazon than in a Best Buy retail store.
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