turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
80700 mi US $439 |
new bushings for front suspension |
63600 mi US $25 |
Need to replace a 10 amp relay that controled the rear air shocks. |
112000 mi US $1700 |
Thrust Arm Bushings - Both Sides |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
109000 mi US $650 |
Thrust bushings in the front lower control arms failed. Common with all BMW's with high mileage. Caused toe induced tire wear. Recommenmdation is to replace every 80,000 miles. |
116600 mi US $280 |
Rear shocks were tired. Replaced both with Bilstein HD. Rear self leveling suspension failure warning. Had shop inspect it at same time battery was being replaced. Shop found water in the spare tire well (where BMW put the self leveling susp. control unit). Shop drained the water. |
118000 mi US $700 |
Front struts were tired. Replaced front struts with Bilstein HD and had car aligned. |
111000 mi US $4100 |
rear air suspension wiring damage to left rear sensor, possibly from road debris $500 Thrust rod bushings totally shot. Noticed with increased vibration/clunking in steering wheel immediately upon sharp braking at low speeds. $600 |
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
11160 mi $2000 |
Left Rear bearings had to be replaced |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
115700 mi US $700 |
front hubs/bearings |
116700 mi US $4500 |
Hydraulic leak in active stabilizer bar. Bar was replaced. |
122000 mi US $2700 |
Leaking power steering pump replaced with re-manufactured unit. I paid $200 to cover tax and the v-belt which the warranty co. doesn't cover. Third party warranty company paid the balance. |
91900 mi US $180 |
Slight front wheel bearing noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
122700 mi US $2100 |
Struts, shocks, mounts |
27000 mi | Steering inoperative; also battery replaced bad cell. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
66000 mi US $1700 |
updated software, replace damaged steering arm, |
43000 mi US $317 |
Accidentally poured engine oil into power steering oil compartment, had to have it flushed out. |
48000 mi US $50 |
Took it to an independent shop for a once over prior to extended warranty expired. They reccommended replacing control arm bushings. Took it to dealer who said it needed thrust arm replacement. They did out for $50 deductible. |
105000 mi US $2500 |
Tie rod ends frozen |
74200 mi US $200 |
Control arm bushing fluid leak |
73000 mi US $1000 |
Front suspension problem - replaced parts. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
54000 mi US $900 |
Replaced all ball joints and control arm bushings. I was having issues with the front brake rotors receiving pad material deposits. This would in turn produce heavy steering wheel vibration upon braking. Found bad balljoints. |
144000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced tension struts, tie rod ends, control arms, ball joints and wheel bearings. |
136000 mi | Needed front wheel bearings. |
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
39060 mi | Right front wheel made strange noise when driving over speed bumps. Lubrication re-aligning parts helped but the noise is still audible. According to service mgr, BMW have instructed to change parts only if the problem reappears after lubrication. |
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
58000 mi | Suspension bushing wear |
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD
33000 mi | Electronic Damping Controller module exhibited a fault, causing a steering system warning to come on. |
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
63700 mi US $1530 |
3 of 4 fluid-filled control arm bushings were worn. 3 control arms assemblies were replaced |
82000 mi US $5000 |
Active roll bar system leaking; requires full assembly replacement |
125000 mi US $1100 |
Control arms and thrust bushings replaced; alignment |
155000 mi | Excessive front tire wear due to toe out condition, rough ride and vibration. Diagnosis provided for work required. Determined that all control arms, all shocks/struts, tie rods, possible wheel bearings will need replacement. Rear control arms will need replacement due to wandering rear end. |
83200 mi US $600 |
Tension Strut bushings were bad |
48000 mi | Vacuum pump oil leak, suspension hydraulic leak. |
72000 mi US $3800 |
The front thrust arm bearings ($500) were also replaced. $240 went for a four wheel alignment. |
93000 mi US $3500 |
Car pulled to the right during acceleration. Replaced front thrust rods, front sway bar. |
47000 mi | Replaced right rear bearing. |
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
79000 mi US $650 |
All four front control arms, both stabilizer links, and one tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
106000 mi US $1000 |
Front wheel bearings needed to be replaced due to noise. Strut mounts were bad, replaced struts as well. |
84000 mi US $1800 |
Worn ball joints and rear suspension |
61380 mi C $1700 |
Both front tie rods were worn and needed replacement. |
59700 mi US $200 |
Cracked bushing. |
64000 mi | Cracked bushing unrepaired. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
78000 mi US $1700 |
Tie rod end worn & rattling |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
109000 mi | worn out front bushings |
124000 mi US $1200 |
something about a worn out ball joint |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
31000 mi US $7000 |
needed new tie-rod in front |