Update: My extended warranty approved the repair and parts have been ordered. Hoping to get my car this Friday if all is well. They also approved repair of my sunroof so out of $6,400 for both repairs I'm on the hook for $476...my deductible plus the difference of how much my MBI policy would cover on labor versus the dealer's rate. I hope this fixes it...

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2007 328i Sport, Monaco Blue
2011 X35D - sold -Space Grey
2004 X5 4.4i - sold - Kalahari Beige
2001 X5 3.0i - sold - Pearl Beige
2006 325i Sport, Sonora Beige
2000 323i - sold - Sienna Red