2003 x5 torn left outer cv boot

[Ldiggs910]

Originally Posted by ace93rd

Hey, lance...just went for a car inspection and my 2001 X5 failed because front left boot was broken broken..the gas station told me he cannot replace just the boot, if i wanted that done i would have to deal with someone else. he said he can replace entire left axel for $350 installed which he recommended because he said depending on how long boot has been broken there could be problems...is this what u got done for under $200? If so seems really cheap since the part itself i believe runs like $225 or so?

I never asked my mechanic if he used oem or aftermarket but as 01bmwx5 suggested, he probably DID use aftermarket. It was my front passenger axle that was replaced and I havent had a problem since. I see you're in NYC. If you can make it there, give him a call. He's in Flatbush Brooklyn.

[faz]

Previously in my other (older non-BMW) cars, I have had a good experience with aftermarket CV axles... no difference in performance or noise or etc. was noticed when I switched from OEM to aftermarket ones.

Other than the obvious OEM is a better fit and better overall, is there any specific reason people choose to go with OEM CV axles on the X??

[01 BMW_X5]

Originally Posted by mgruber

Are you sure you got a whole new axle for $70? That price sounds more like just the CV joint.

Yes, price was $70. I replaced both myself and I sure know the difference between a complete axle/driveshaft and a CV joint.


Out of curiosity to check how much of an increase from a year ago I called Advanced Auto and price is $69 and $74.

[X5 Meister]

I'm sure you do. Frankly whatever parts you use to fix your car are your business. My point was that it didn't sound like they used OE BMW parts or even OEM at that price.

[X5 Meister]

The SIB 310108 was updated in September 2009.

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

If the CV boot is broken and the joint has failed, BMW doesn't even replace the complete output shaft assembly anymore. The outer front CV joint can be replaced as a separate component (along with the bellows kit). I believe there is an SIB ( SIB 310108) on it. The entire axle from BMW runs over $500 so I don't know what the guy did for $140 or what parts he used, but something doesn't sound quite right.