Inspec II - is this too much?

Valves with parts $400
Plugs with parts $140
oil : $100
Brake Fluid with FluidL $120
Transmission oil with fluid: $140
Diff oil with fluid: $200 (each bottle is $45 bucks)
Air filter: Free (Parts are $30)
Fuel Filter: $80
Cabin Filter: Free (Parts are $30)

Total with parts: $1240 Total.


parts and labor. it's a great deal?


Parts alone: $429 +/-

07-11-9-963-355-M131 Seal Ring for Oil Drain Plug 22x27mm (Aluminum), 3-Series All, As Needed - 2 @ $0.25 for $0.50

33-11-7-525-064-M9 Differential Fill/Drain Plug, 2 Per Car, BMW E39 5 Series, All, Each Brand: Genuine BMW - 2 @ $5.75 for $11.50

13-32-7-831-089-M67 Fuel Filter, M3 (2001-06), Each Brand: Mahle Filter - 1 @ $29.25

82-14-1-467-704-M9 Genuine BMW Antifreeze, 1 gallon Brand: Genuine BMW - 1 Gallon @ $21.00

11-12-7-831-271-M30 Spark Plug Hole Gasket for Valve Cover (6 per car, sold per each), E46 M3, M3 Convertible; Z3 M Roadster/Coupe S54

11-12-7-832-034-M17 Valve Cover Gasket, M3 (2001-04), Each - 1 @ $25.75

13-72-1-730-946-M63 Air Filter - 1 @ $12.00

64-31-9-071-935-M87 Activated Carbon Microfilter, BMW E46 3 Series, All (1999-04), Each - 1 @ $23.50

706402-M4 Brake Fluid (1 litre), Ate SL.6 DOT 4 ISO Class 6, NOTE: Low viscosity fluid designed for use in cars with electronic brake systems such as TCS, ABS, and ESP. - 1 @ $11.50

83-22-2-282-583-M9 Differential Fluid, SAE 75w-140 (Bmw SAF-XJ Fluid), Full Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil for Multi-Disc Limited-Slip Differentials, E46 M3 Models (450ml Bottle) - 3 @ $52.50 for $157.50 (this I may buy from Tisher)

83-22-0-309-031-M210 Pentosin Manual Transmission Fluid "Yellow Tag Transmission", 1 Litre - 3 @ $21.00 for $63.00

12-12-0-022-902-M220 NGK High Power Spark Plug, DCPR8EKP, M3 (2001-04), Each - 6 @ $12.25 for $73.50

I had a real reputable indie shop quote me ~$750 for the entire thing, they even have the giant BMW computer that the stealers have as well...but then again I'm here in the south.

By any chance do you have any of the service records?


meaning what parts were changed/what was done.

sounds about right if the dealer is doing it.

Yo bro an inspection II shouldnt cost you that much. If you're going to pay that price just go to the dealership or another if that was an estimate from one. I paid $545 for mine. It should not run you more than $800 at the most!

For a M3 it's going to be different than a regular 3 series price. Haven't had one done yet but hear there over a $1000 at the stealership

It's actually a independent.

dealership wants $1900..

Inspection ll from the dealer will run between $1,100- $1,300. That price seems in line. We have an indy shop here that does work on them as well and he told me $1,050. For the small difference I'll go to the dealer.

Originally Posted by nikzbord

It's actually a independent.

dealership wants $1900..

Then I guess my dealer gave me a pretty good price.

Originally Posted by tls5219

Yo bro an inspection II shouldnt cost you that much. If you're going to pay that price just go to the dealership or another if that was an estimate from one. I paid $545 for mine. It should not run you more than $800 at the most!

Are you talking about m3?

$545 seems like parts alone.

Originally Posted by nikzbord

Are you talking about m3?

$545 seems like parts alone.

Not for an M3, no way

Heres what Tischer quotes on parts

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Originally Posted by woopaul5

Heres what Tischer quotes on parts

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Link doesn't work..

Now it should

Originally Posted by woopaul5

Heres what Tischer quotes on parts

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

It's cheap..

But it lacks

Differential Fluid.
Transmission fluid.
which are $200+ fluids BY THEM self. w/o labor

83-22-2-282-583-M9 Differential Fluid, SAE 75w-140 (Bmw SAF-XJ Fluid), Full Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil for Multi-Disc Limited-Slip Differentials, E46 M3 Models (450ml Bottle) - 3 @ $52.50 for $157.50 (this I may buy from Tisher)

83-22-0-309-031-M210 Pentosin Manual Transmission Fluid "Yellow Tag Transmission", 1 Litre - 3 @ $21.00 for $63.00

which are two/cruicial/expensive things

wiper blades? .. dont really need that.

I appreciate it though!

Thats a solid and fair price.

DIY it

Originally Posted by crazyafghanguy

DIY it

I don't have the tools for it.


Otherwise I would've done it.

Thank you!

why is there valve cover gaskets billed but not valve shims. the big part of a m3 I2 or I1 is the valve adjustment. each shim is about $10 each i usually do all the exhaust ones and a hand full of intake shims out of spec. also i believe the spark plugs are due at i2 as well.

mine was like $1420. That also included a new trunk handle... someone decided they needed it more than me :/ and I had them replace 2 exhaust hangers that had partially cracked. So it would of been more like $1200. You should talk to your advisor and ask him to itemize it for you, mine tried to pull $500 for a spark plug change gotta love BMW's loyalty to their customers...