[9iron]

I just rolled 90k in my '08 328i. The service light popped on and i guess its time for a routine inspection/service. My question is: is this a necessary service?

The car runs solid, but i plan on driving this one for quite a few more miles (150-200k maybe) so i want to take care of it properly. I want to know what you think before i set up an appt with the local indy shop.

Also, whats a decent price for the service?


Thanks

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by 9iron

I just rolled 90k in my '08 328i. The service light popped on and i guess its time for a routine inspection/service. My question is: is this a necessary service?

The car runs solid, but i plan on driving this one for quite a few more miles (150-200k maybe) so i want to take care of it properly. I want to know what you think before i set up an appt with the local indy shop.

Also, whats a decent price for the service?

You need to do it. You can do it yourself (look in the service and warranty book to see what needs doing).

Minimum cost from a dealer would probably be $300 or so, probably closer to $500 (for reference, that's about the same cost a Toyota dealership would charge for similar checks). They will also try to up-sell you on other items that may well need attention: belts, hoses, etc.

[9iron]

Thanks Floyd.

I will have the indy shop perform the service. I will probably just get a quote if anything else needs to be done........my BIL is a mechanic, so we should be able to do some of the minor stuff by following the DIY guides on here.

Think i should change the plugs now, or wait to 100k?

Also, tell me if this looks like the proper 90k service:
https://www.driverside.com/service-s...?mileage=90000

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by 9iron

...I will have the indy shop perform the service. I will probably just get a quote if anything else needs to be done........my BIL is a mechanic, so we should be able to do some of the minor stuff by following the DIY guides on here.

Think i should change the plugs now, or wait to 100k?

Also, tell me if this looks like the proper 90k service:
https://www.driverside.com/service-s...?mileage=90000

Looks reasonable - some stuff is from older non-CBS schedules.

I downloaded this from somewhere/sometime: 335d Service Checklist.pdf (it is for my diesel, but whatever.)

[Meeni]

If the car runs great, the plugs can wait. They are rated 100k, they looked like new when I changed them at 95k.

[9iron]

Originally Posted by Meeni

If the car runs great, the plugs can wait. They are rated 100k, they looked like new when I changed them at 95k.

Thanks!