$325 Labor for RTABS

mvwaterboy · Thu, Nov-20-2008, 12:17:36 AM

I have an estimate from a Seattle-area indy bmw shop for RTAB repacement @ $288 labor + $57 oem parts + $160 4-wheel alignment.

The estimate also included replacing one (why wouldn't you replace both?)CAB @ $288 labor + $71 parts.

Seems like a good DIY for xmas break. Anything exceptionally difficult about this DIY?

M3n00b · Thu, Nov-20-2008, 05:01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oh5EmThree

Yup, seriously.
I figured the tools being $300 to buy and my time being limited wouldn't be worth DIY on this one. When the service manager and Critz BMW in Savannah called me back I knew I was in trouble when he asked if I want the "upper" or "lower" RTABs replaced

WTF?
He quickly just rattled off, "Uh...I dont know...the labor alone would be $800"
Good thing I lost reception because he would have been pretty upset with my response.

Anyone know any shops in Savannah. Heck, Jacksonville and/or Atlanta would be worth the drive at this point.

Yeah, I know...I'll check the local forum also.

Your dealer was a nube.

Thu, Nov-20-2008, 12:17:36 AM	#21
mvwaterboy New Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 53 Reputation: 0 Location: Maple Valley wa	I have an estimate from a Seattle-area indy bmw shop for RTAB repacement @ $288 labor + $57 oem parts + $160 4-wheel alignment. The estimate also included replacing one (why wouldn't you replace both?)CAB @ $288 labor + $71 parts. Seems like a good DIY for xmas break. Anything exceptionally difficult about this DIY? __________________ ___________ Jeff : 98'///M3/4 ASA AR1 Wheels, Remus exhaust, Dinan braces, H&R springs, RE rsm's, Koni S/A's

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