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01-05-2009, 01:47 PM
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SEATTLE - Drivers Side Front Window Regulator - Need Help
Just wondering if anyone in Seattle area can lend a hand to a fellow x5world member in fixing the drivers front window regulator. Money is tight as my job in real estate is being affected by the down economy. Hoping to avoid paying the dealer to fix this problem by fixing it myself. Problem is that I am not the most handy when working on cars. If someone local can assist me, I would be most appreciative and would gladly assist you in other areas in return.
Thanks Bryan 206-227-9376. 
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01-22-2009, 05:40 PM
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Bryan - not sure if you fixed yours yet, but thought I would share with you my findings...
My X5 is going in to an indy tomorrow for a new, OEM regulator here in Portland, Oregon. I called all BMW dealerships in the Portland/Seattle market, and called 8 indepedents... and received estimates between $300 and $700. Luckily, the guy I take it to routinely quoted me $330, so it goes to him! It might be worth the trip to you (Seattle was the most expensive at dealerships) if you can't find anyone willing to do it for under $400. Good Luck
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08-21-2008, 01:39 PM
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well said!
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10-02-2008, 07:03 PM
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It's a totally fair system. They're not charging for the repair per hour. They have a fixed price for the job and charge that regardless of the actual time required. If you don't like the fixed, accurate pricing, go to an indy shop and pray to baby jesus that he doesn't eff up your car.
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10-02-2008, 07:51 PM
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3rd window regulator??? May I suggest that you ride with all the windows open as much as you can, and/or cycle all the windows everytime you get into the car. If it's raining, you may want to install window wind deflectors so you can also crack open the windows.
I had one window regulator break on the trip back to Idaho after picking it up from the person I bought it from in June, 2005 (<42k mileage). I am now approaching 91k without another occurence. (I know, I know, I'm really pushing my luck by "saying" that out loud) I learned from this website that you "normally" get better longivity with use vs little to no use.
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