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      10-19-2017, 03:45 PM   #1
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Bought 2010 sDrive 35i today with 80K miles on it...

I didn't buy it from a dealer so I am taking it to my BMW dealer for an oil change and general inspection. What else should I have them do/look for?

Any suggestions from longtime Z4 owners appreciated.
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      10-19-2017, 05:59 PM   #2
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2010 and in SoCal? I'd find a good Indy shop and build a relationship with them, rather than go to the dealership. Just my 02 cents. Check the boards (especially for the N54 cars) and see who folks are recommending.

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      10-19-2017, 07:50 PM   #3
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If it's a DCT, check if it's leaking. Mine is leaking again, less than a year after having it fixed There are many others with similar issues with the DCT.
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Mine is 2011 35is. Still under warranty until next year, been sent in to fix the DCT oil leak for 3 times but still has the oil leak issue after 2-3 months
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      10-25-2017, 11:59 AM   #5
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If it's a DCT, check if it's leaking. Mine is leaking again, less than a year after having it fixed There are many others with similar issues with the DCT.
Confirmed.

DCT oil leak as well as Transmission pan leak?

Parts and materials: $535.18
Labor drop transmission and repair: $1309

A quick $1844.19 to get out the door.

With 80K mile I went ahead and had them order the clutch kit and materials to replace the clutch while they're in there. Another $750.

GRAND TOTAL SO FAR: $2594.19

But wait! it's still there at the BMW Service department and they can call at any moment with another finding!

Flywheel?

argh....

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You're also approaching water pump end of life.
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      10-25-2017, 06:00 PM   #7
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You're also approaching water pump end of life.
How much is that one?
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      10-25-2017, 10:55 PM   #8
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I had it done at dealer for ~$1300 if I remember correctly, around 75k miles for 09 35i. I recommend you don't perform your services at a dealer due to their very high prices.
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      10-26-2017, 07:15 PM   #9
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https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...11517632426kit

$1,300 seems on the ouch side to me, though ...

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