Car won't start. Need to replace starter.

d3l0n · 06-08-2011, 07:51 AM

My car: 2006 / e90 / 330i.

So, I took it to the dealership and they told me it's the starter. The labor alone is ridiculous. I can't afford it as I've already been to the dealer a number of times this year. The amount I've paid alone over the past 6 months is crazy (replaced unit to recognize key, both catalytic converters, sound/bluetooth system, regular maintenance… brakes).

The dealer told me they have take out a bunch of stuff just to install the starter.. remove manifolds and all this crap totaling up to just under $2k..WTF? really? I just spent $1300 on replacing my sound unit last week…

I want to know if there are any recommendations in replacing the starter? Where I can go to? or what can i do… i can't afford this.. it's a pretty tight time for me these next 3-4months.

Any help is appreciated… I'll be making calls today as I'd like to have the car by the weekend

Thanks in advance.

nyalpine90 · 06-08-2011, 07:57 AM

not even the starter will cost you 200 i checked ebay..wow
smh

maybe Matt at cambertoe can help u out

06-08-2011, 08:13 AM

It's a labor intensive job. If you're not under warranty I would recommend you find a qualified independent tech. Good luck!

fdriller9 · 06-08-2011, 11:22 AM

It's not that bad a diy....you remove the upper/lower microfilter housings, intake, tension strut, ignition coil cover, and intake manifold.

Then you have access to the starter.

It sounds like alot but it's pretty straight forward.

d3l0n · 06-08-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

not even the starter will cost you 200 i checked ebay..wow
smh

maybe Matt at cambertoe can help u out

Where is this person located? How do I get in touch? phone#? email?

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Originally Posted by Derek@MAC Auto Couture

It's a labor intensive job. If you're not under warranty I would recommend you find a qualified independent tech. Good luck!

Wish i could find a trustworthy one in Brooklyn - NYC...

Quote:

Originally Posted by *********

It's not that bad a diy....you remove the upper/lower micro filter housings, intake, tension strut, ignition coil cover, and intake manifold.

Then you have access to the starter.

It sounds like a lot but it's pretty straight forward.

I know... that's what I thought. Why am I going to pay tons$$$ in labor? I wish i could just do it myself but I don't have that kind of time nor space...

d3l0n · 06-10-2011, 07:29 PM

Found a place in brookln.. less than half the price overall. Plus all less than the labor alone. SMH… I hope I never have to pay for labor at the dealership ever… wish I new the rules of CPO from the very jump.

Anyway, everyone… thank you for your responses.

Tari · 06-11-2011, 03:30 PM

Motorcepts

tibra1 · 06-11-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by d3l0n

Wish i could find a trustworthy one in Brooklyn - NYC...

PM Matt@Camber-Toe ..hes expert in all things BMW and has a shop in Lynbrook LI

LaLakers91tc · 06-11-2011, 04:03 PM

dealers 125 an hour labor really kills the price of any work they need to do. Good luck finding an affordable place to do the work

Jay07335i · 07-28-2011, 10:46 AM

Hey d3lon can you PM me that place in brooklyn, I need a new starter to

d3l0n · 08-22-2011, 04:12 PM

i can't PM u.. according to your settings. Sorry for just seeing this. Hope you were able to take care of everything.

KyLu II · 08-22-2011, 04:22 PM

+1 on the labor, it takes more time getting there than the actual work of replacing it.

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d3l0n I love the ///M3, but I want 550hp ///M5 141 Rep 3,276 Posts Drives: BMW330iE90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i (E90) [9.00]	Found a place in brookln.. less than half the price overall. Plus all less than the labor alone. SMH… I hope I never have to pay for labor at the dealership ever… wish I new the rules of CPO from the very jump. Anyway, everyone… thank you for your responses. __________________ .::d3l0n::. FS: OEM SG Side Skirts - Sparkling Graphite - PRE-LCI FS: OEM Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser FS: (SG) E90 OEM Rear Bumper - Sparkling Graphite - Pre-LCI 328/330 i/xi
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d3l0n I love the ///M3, but I want 550hp ///M5 141 Rep 3,276 Posts Drives: BMW330iE90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i (E90) [9.00]	i can't PM u.. according to your settings. Sorry for just seeing this. Hope you were able to take care of everything. __________________ .::d3l0n::. FS: OEM SG Side Skirts - Sparkling Graphite - PRE-LCI FS: OEM Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser FS: (SG) E90 OEM Rear Bumper - Sparkling Graphite - Pre-LCI 328/330 i/xi
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