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Old 11-12-2020, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by alberniken View Post
I had a similar experience; mechanic quoted $1800 for job, "Well we have to drop the whole rear subframe and that involves two guys and tying up or lift for the full day.."


Tools and bushings cost me about $350CDN and did this in my drive with floor jack and stands in about 2 hours.


explain to me again how this economy works?


k
Your time is FREE, mechanics' time for a BMW usually run $100 per hour and up.
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