1998 E36 Insp I

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   So the time has come.  The car has full BMWSH apart from the oil service done by the dealer (nonbmw) so the big question is...  Do I use the main dealer or a specialist?
My local main dealer has quoted �611 all up.  I've not called a specialist yet.
What does the panel think?
Andy

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__Andy__ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 03-December-2004 Status: Offline Points: 123	Topic: 1998 E36 Insp I Posted: 15-March-2005 at 07:17
	So the time has come. The car has full BMWSH apart from the oil service done by the dealer (nonbmw) so the big question is... Do I use the main dealer or a specialist? My local main dealer has quoted �611 all up. I've not called a specialist yet. What does the panel think? Andy

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Northernman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 09-June-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 77	Posted: 15-March-2005 at 07:41
	Had an inspection one on mine recently. Got a specialist to do it and was charged �405. You have to offset what you'd save by using a specialist against a possible lower resale value if you decide to sell the car and it doesn't have a full BMWSH. Continuity of a BMW warranty might also be an issue to consider. Many enthusiasts recognise that a full BMWSH does not necessarily mean that the car has been well looked after. It should do, but it does't always. It depends how good the dealer is and how many M cars they see. Likewise people recognise that a good specialist who regularly services M cars is probably as good, if not better, than a main dealer. What sort of mileage does the car have and how long do you plan on keeping it? If it's high miles and you plan on keeping it I'd suggest a good specialist. Use the money you save to treat the car to a few goodies. Edited by Northernman
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__Andy__ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 03-December-2004 Status: Offline Points: 123	Posted: 16-March-2005 at 07:14
	Can anybody recommend an M3 specialist in either the Norwich or M3/M25 area? I think I'll check out the specialist route. Andy

__Andy__ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 03-December-2004 Status: Offline Points: 123	Posted: 16-March-2005 at 08:37
	BTW Northernman, thanks for the info. It's got about 63k on it, and I don't yet know how long I intend to keep it -- if business is good this year I might decide to get an M5 or (sorry) a 996. I doubt the main dealer history will recoup what I spend extra on it in resale. Andy

Stone-IslandV8 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015	Posted: 16-March-2005 at 14:42
	Andy, I wouldnt use a dealer unless warranty is in place. A good M power specialist would be my option. Not sure about distances but the faves seem to be Munich Legends or Bexleys Motorworks. Cooks Ferry are meant to be good. I personally use BMWorx but they're up in Aylesbury. John
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