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troit · 01-08-2008, 03:17 PM

I have owned a 1998 BMW 740i for the past 6 years. At the time I purchased the vehicle there was only one other owner who kept the car in immaculate condition - so I know between the two of us we have taken care of the car. According to KKB the car is worth $10,000.

When I moved to New York city a few years ago, I decided to store the car at my parents place upstate. After living here for a couple of years I thought it would be nice to be able to escape on the weekends so I brought the car down to the city. It is garage stored and is driven about 2,500 miles a year. When I just had the car inspected the "service engine soon" light was on so it would not pass. After checking everything over it needed to have the air mass meter replaced to pass - all told that cost me $840.

Alright now to the problem. It also needs to have some front end work done. The front driver's side tire wobbles when you get the car up to 80, not really noticiable at lower speeds unless you go over a large bump in the road. The garage said it's going to be between $2,000 - $2,500 to fix. Is it worth it for me to drop that kind of money into this car? Should I just continue to drive it (with my fingers crossed)?

What's everyone think?

Psycho Dad · 01-08-2008, 03:47 PM

Depends... what did they say was causing the wobble? Bearings? Bushings? Tierod ends?

And it never hurts to get a second opinion. What you described could be from something as simple as a bad tire.

MSD · 01-08-2008, 09:43 PM

I think the mechanic is trying to rip you the fuck off. Get a second opinion and don't pay that much for any work unless it comes with a 3-year unlimited warranty.

Plan9 · 01-08-2008, 09:47 PM

That totally smells like assrape.

Get at least 3 opinions.

troit · 01-08-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho Dad

Depends... what did they say was causing the wobble? Bearings? Bushings? Tierod ends?

And it never hurts to get a second opinion. What you described could be from something as simple as a bad tire.

It's not the tires, they were replaced a a couple of weeks ago. I'll have to bring it to another mechanic and have them look it over.

Redjake · 01-09-2008, 04:21 AM

Sounds like they are trying to skull fuck you, but I owned a 1985 318i for about 2 years, and it was the worst decision I ever made, relating to cars

Every single issue I Had with it cost 4 times what a normal, non-German car would have cost to fix. I remember in particular the radiator cost $750 to fix, and my 1991 Cavalier's radiator cost $120 to fix........

If that quote is true, get rid of the turd. I just got tired of every. single. thing. with the car costing quadruple what it SHOULD cost. Rip off.

Psycho Dad · 01-09-2008, 04:36 AM

Was the wobble there before the tires? If not I'd take it back to the tire shop and have the balance checked and checked for a separated belt. in one of them.

01-08-2008, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
troit Transfer Agent Location: NYC	Should I get the work done? I have owned a 1998 BMW 740i for the past 6 years. At the time I purchased the vehicle there was only one other owner who kept the car in immaculate condition - so I know between the two of us we have taken care of the car. According to KKB the car is worth $10,000. When I moved to New York city a few years ago, I decided to store the car at my parents place upstate. After living here for a couple of years I thought it would be nice to be able to escape on the weekends so I brought the car down to the city. It is garage stored and is driven about 2,500 miles a year. When I just had the car inspected the "service engine soon" light was on so it would not pass. After checking everything over it needed to have the air mass meter replaced to pass - all told that cost me $840. Alright now to the problem. It also needs to have some front end work done. The front driver's side tire wobbles when you get the car up to 80, not really noticiable at lower speeds unless you go over a large bump in the road. The garage said it's going to be between $2,000 - $2,500 to fix. Is it worth it for me to drop that kind of money into this car? Should I just continue to drive it (with my fingers crossed)? What's everyone think? __________________ I've yet to dephile myself...

01-08-2008, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Psycho Dad Mulletproof Location: Some nucking fut house.	Depends... what did they say was causing the wobble? Bearings? Bushings? Tierod ends? And it never hurts to get a second opinion. What you described could be from something as simple as a bad tire. __________________ Don't always trust the opinions of experts.

01-08-2008, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	That totally smells like assrape. Get at least 3 opinions. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

01-09-2008, 04:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	Sounds like they are trying to skull fuck you, but I owned a 1985 318i for about 2 years, and it was the worst decision I ever made, relating to cars Every single issue I Had with it cost 4 times what a normal, non-German car would have cost to fix. I remember in particular the radiator cost $750 to fix, and my 1991 Cavalier's radiator cost $120 to fix........ If that quote is true, get rid of the turd. I just got tired of every. single. thing. with the car costing quadruple what it SHOULD cost. Rip off. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

01-09-2008, 04:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Psycho Dad Mulletproof Location: Some nucking fut house.	Was the wobble there before the tires? If not I'd take it back to the tire shop and have the balance checked and checked for a separated belt. in one of them. __________________ Don't always trust the opinions of experts.

01-08-2008, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	I think the mechanic is trying to rip you the fuck off. Get a second opinion and don't pay that much for any work unless it comes with a 3-year unlimited warranty.