M Performance Exhaust Install

trooper1414 · 07-11-2016, 01:18 AM

Hi, I am convinced to get the m performance exhaust. I negotiated with my dealer and have a quote of $900 but thr installation charge is 3 hours of effort which is $591. I think that's really high and since my car is a CPO I would like to have the work done at a dealership by BMW
any suggestions on how I can bring the install cost down or is that standard cost.
I am located in the bay area so any suggestions would be appreciated.

lvblkjack · 07-11-2016, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by trooper1414

Hi, I am convinced to get the m performance exhaust. I negotiated with my dealer and have a quote of $900 but thr installation charge is 3 hours of effort which is $591. I think that's really high and since my car is a CPO I would like to have the work done at a dealership by BMW
any suggestions on how I can bring the install cost down or is that standard cost.
I am located in the bay area so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Order from eBay for $800 shipped, no tax. Then either DIY or take it to a muffler shop and have it installed for 1 labor hour max. Stay away from that dealership - 3 hours is a total rip off.

alohasurftoad · 07-11-2016, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lvblkjack

Order from eBay for $800 shipped, no tax. Then either DIY or take it to a muffler shop and have it installed for 1 labor hour max. Stay away from that dealership - 3 hours is a total rip off.

+1. 591$ install is ridiculous.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...xhaust+install

cb804 · 07-11-2016, 05:22 AM

Like the others have said - way too much for install. I paid $125 for an MPE install at a Chicago area BMW dealer.

435MSport6Speed · 07-11-2016, 09:39 AM

I paid my dealer $136. Your dealer is slowly bending you over with a smile on their face.

DS NC F32 · 07-11-2016, 10:09 AM

Do it yourself, less than 20 minutes. If you don't have an exhaust cutter that will cost you about 30 bucks. Most people I think try to get the rubber hangars installed with the brackets still installed on the car. Easier, faster, and less chance of damaging the hangars if you remove the brackets from the car, install the hangars and brackets on the new exhaust, then reinstall the whole thing. One bolt each side. The tailpipe is already dimpled to show you where to cut. 20 minutes or less is realistic.

TypeOne · 07-11-2016, 10:10 AM

The dealer has to make money somewhere. Their labor fee usually isn't negotiable. If you have the time, tools and skill do it yourself and save you the coin.

That nearly the price of the JB4. hehehehe

ShawnOST · 07-12-2016, 04:47 PM

Wow! That's crazy high for install of the MPE! I had mine done at a local shop (owner and his wife are CCA members) for under $100.

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trooper1414 Private First Class 28 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Asgard iTrader: (0)	M Performance Exhaust Install Hi, I am convinced to get the m performance exhaust. I negotiated with my dealer and have a quote of $900 but thr installation charge is 3 hours of effort which is $591. I think that's really high and since my car is a CPO I would like to have the work done at a dealership by BMW any suggestions on how I can bring the install cost down or is that standard cost. I am located in the bay area so any suggestions would be appreciated.
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cb804 Captain 2359 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 340 xDrive, M2C Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Like the others have said - way too much for install. I paid $125 for an MPE install at a Chicago area BMW dealer.
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435MSport6Speed Captain 432 Rep 814 Posts Drives: 435i M Sport 6 Speed Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	I paid my dealer $136. Your dealer is slowly bending you over with a smile on their face. __________________ 14 435i M Sport 6 speed, MG/Coral, MusicarNW Stage 3+ Upgrade for HK, M Brakes, MPPK, MPE, M Rear Spoiler, M Side Molding, full Expel wrap
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DS NC F32 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 16 F32 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Do it yourself, less than 20 minutes. If you don't have an exhaust cutter that will cost you about 30 bucks. Most people I think try to get the rubber hangars installed with the brackets still installed on the car. Easier, faster, and less chance of damaging the hangars if you remove the brackets from the car, install the hangars and brackets on the new exhaust, then reinstall the whole thing. One bolt each side. The tailpipe is already dimpled to show you where to cut. 20 minutes or less is realistic.
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TypeOne Enthuisiast 93 Rep 423 Posts Drives: G05 X5 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Baton Rouge iTrader: (0)	The dealer has to make money somewhere. Their labor fee usually isn't negotiable. If you have the time, tools and skill do it yourself and save you the coin. That nearly the price of the JB4. hehehehe __________________ AW F80 M3 / RAYS / TOYO TIRES / BMS IG: @hybrid_david
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ShawnOST Private First Class 95 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Competition Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Wow! That's crazy high for install of the MPE! I had mine done at a local shop (owner and his wife are CCA members) for under $100. __________________ 2017 Azurite Black Metallic M3 \| Competition package \| AA EL mid-pipe
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