Indy Labor - 89-100/Hr (must find a honest mechanic)
Dealership - 150-200/Hr
DIY - Free (only if you have the time, patience and skills)
These are very technical stuff (Mechanical Aspect)
- Tools Investment (some are specialized for BMW)
- BMW specific diagnostics softwares and cable / multiplexer / interface
Old/Used or New Laptop
- TIS or Bentley Manual
- OE versus Alternative OEM
- Not all have a lift and space to work
I'd rather know the weak points as early as possible (if that's what you call negative nancy, clown, crappy outlook) so be it.
You and I have all the good and bad experiences why can't we share that to the new owners?
I am not offended by any means. Just like you said we are all BMW owners, just different outlook and opinion which is good for true collaboration (This is a free forum right?) I encourage freedom of speech( positive or negative stuff ) like good cop and bad cop
