replacing O2 sensor in Auto Classic Perth cost $1800 !!!

denfion · 11-23-2011, 01:42 AM

Got the Check Engine Light on and sent to Auto Classic Perth to check up. They said the O2 senor is the cause and it will cost $1600 for parts and $200+ labour, add up $1800+ in total.

Do you guys suggest any alternative which will be cheaper? like any other garage who can replace it?

Should I go for the extended warranty from Auto Classic??

Honestly AC is just keep ripping people off, and why there is only one dealership in Perth??

RaihaX · 11-23-2011, 01:45 AM

ouch that hurts!

Try getting the part from realOEM and getting an indy to do the labour?

I can recommend Ramp Auto Group they are the ones who does my car.

There is 2 dealership in Perth but still owned by the same person

Honny · 11-23-2011, 02:02 AM

I didn't extend my warranty and I highly doubt that AC will negotiate any deal for it. Would probably end up costing more than getting your car fixed. Like Rey suggested purchase the parts from US Vendors and get them fitted elsewhere.

Also theres Westcoast BMW in Perth...... which is owned by same bastards as AC.

pcockley · 11-23-2011, 02:06 AM

What the bms 02 sensor fix thing?

RaihaX · 11-23-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

What the bms 02 sensor fix thing?

for when you have catless downpipes?

Honny · 11-23-2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Ouch!
Just had warranty on my Xenon's... RHS new light unit $1445, covered by warranty.

Were they nice enough to give you the LCI ones instead?

RaihaX · 11-23-2011, 02:21 AM

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Were they nice enough to give you the LCI ones instead?

lol one LCI and one non-LCI!

denfion · 11-23-2011, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

ouch that hurts!

Try getting the part from realOEM and getting an indy to do the labour?

I can recommend Ramp Auto Group they are the ones who does my car.

There is 2 dealership in Perth but still owned by the same person

Are they reasonably priced?

RaihaX · 11-23-2011, 02:25 AM

Yeah they are

Give Adrian a call at 0431282812 and tell him Rey send you.

See what he can do for you.

gazz · 11-23-2011, 02:36 AM

Try getbmwparts.com for the sensor.

pcockley · 11-23-2011, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

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Originally Posted by pcockley

What the bms 02 sensor fix thing?

for when you have catless downpipes?

Yeh should render them redundant and no need for a replacement

DTNJNQ · 11-23-2011, 03:58 AM

$96.67 on ebay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/08-09-201...item5ae3714f5d

MrBlonde · 11-23-2011, 05:53 AM

Buy it cheaper overseas and have it shipped to an independent workshop

denfion · 11-23-2011, 08:05 AM

thank you very much for you all. i will try your recommendations.

RadiuM · 11-23-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by denfion

Honestly AC is just keep ripping people off, and why there is only one dealership in Perth??

There's one up in wangara now, although it is owned by AC too :P

Just get it off the net and take it to an independant. It's an easy change for any mechanic and no reason to go to a bmw dealership at all.

denfion · 11-24-2011, 02:21 AM

Yeah I agree with that. But if there is anything that requires the car to hook up the factory computer, we still have to go back to dealership, right?

Any garage has the computer like the dealership?

RadiuM · 11-25-2011, 01:00 AM

Alternatively, you could get the $100 part from overseas and just have AC fit it.

$100 part + $200 labour = $1500 saving.

1q2w3e4r · 11-25-2011, 01:14 AM

Mate that price is for them to replace all of the 02 sensors, it has to be. BMW pulled this on me once as well.

Tell them to get one sensor and trial and error until they work out which one is faulty.

RaihaX · 11-25-2011, 01:45 AM

In case anyone is wondering this is actually for the OP brother's 120i not a 135i. So hopefully you guys can give better advice/accurate with this new information

DTNJNQ · 11-25-2011, 02:14 AM

$54.99 from this website.

http://www.magnumtuning.com/en/detai...cific/BMW/120i

amk2912 · 11-25-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

Alternatively, you could get the $100 part from overseas and just have AC fit it.

Do you think they would do it? Personally I'd think it was a bit rude. Get an independent to fit it.

mcmn · 11-25-2011, 03:55 AM

A bit rude? i wouldnt be too concerned about that..

You should be able to do it yourself, depending on which O2 sensor it is and there is no coding required.

Out of interest, which sensor is it and was it physically damaged? or just broken?

Paul

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denfion Private First Class 17 Rep 121 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	replacing O2 sensor in Auto Classic Perth cost $1800 !!! Got the Check Engine Light on and sent to Auto Classic Perth to check up. They said the O2 senor is the cause and it will cost $1600 for parts and $200+ labour, add up $1800+ in total. Do you guys suggest any alternative which will be cheaper? like any other garage who can replace it? Should I go for the extended warranty from Auto Classic?? Honestly AC is just keep ripping people off, and why there is only one dealership in Perth?? __________________ BMW 08 135i with Sat Nav, comfort access, Modmy3 LED interior kit, Modmy3 6000K HID, Golf Tee Mod, plasti dipped matt black wheels, JB+, BMS DCI .
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Honny Captain 28 Rep 771 Posts Drives: Something Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	I didn't extend my warranty and I highly doubt that AC will negotiate any deal for it. Would probably end up costing more than getting your car fixed. Like Rey suggested purchase the parts from US Vendors and get them fitted elsewhere. Also theres Westcoast BMW in Perth...... which is owned by same bastards as AC.
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	Yeah they are Give Adrian a call at 0431282812 and tell him Rey send you. See what he can do for you.
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denfion Private First Class 17 Rep 121 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	thank you very much for you all. i will try your recommendations. __________________ BMW 08 135i with Sat Nav, comfort access, Modmy3 LED interior kit, Modmy3 6000K HID, Golf Tee Mod, plasti dipped matt black wheels, JB+, BMS DCI .
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denfion Private First Class 17 Rep 121 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Yeah I agree with that. But if there is anything that requires the car to hook up the factory computer, we still have to go back to dealership, right? Any garage has the computer like the dealership? __________________ BMW 08 135i with Sat Nav, comfort access, Modmy3 LED interior kit, Modmy3 6000K HID, Golf Tee Mod, plasti dipped matt black wheels, JB+, BMS DCI .
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RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	Alternatively, you could get the $100 part from overseas and just have AC fit it. $100 part + $200 labour = $1500 saving. __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Mate that price is for them to replace all of the 02 sensors, it has to be. BMW pulled this on me once as well. Tell them to get one sensor and trial and error until they work out which one is faulty.
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	In case anyone is wondering this is actually for the OP brother's 120i not a 135i. So hopefully you guys can give better advice/accurate with this new information
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mcmn Captain 28 Rep 693 Posts Drives: MY10 AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	A bit rude? i wouldnt be too concerned about that.. You should be able to do it yourself, depending on which O2 sensor it is and there is no coding required. Out of interest, which sensor is it and was it physically damaged? or just broken? Paul
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