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Old 02-10-2014, 05:46 PM
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Sorry to hear of your misfortune.
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I actually live in the Woodlands... I take mine to BMW of the Woodlands, but if you're looking for an independent shop I've heard Christian Brothers off Gosling is good.
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Ok....
So first of all ABR- these guys (Alex and Gary) are Rock Stars. They worked on the X5 until......wait for it....9PM last night. I don't know of any other shop I have ever been in where two guys would work that late for a late morning walk-in for an out-of-town customer. And...oh yeah, come in 7800.00 under the BMW dealership estimate!
Dropped me off at a restaurant while I waited. Come in at the estimate, actually 60.00 under.
Professional. Considerate. And willing to discuss what is going on, a course of action that worked on the basis of diagnosis then repair, not a shotgun of stuff at what might be the problem and drain my wallet at the same time.
All makes and models by the way. I cannot recommend ABR enough. You guys know what I have been though as of late with the 4.8is and dealers/mechanics, so to make time to make sure these guys get the recognition they deserve.
If you live in Houston, you owe yourself a visit to the guys.
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Old 02-11-2014, 12:29 PM
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PS- Able- thanks very much for the heads-up. Owe you a frosty.
TAM- should have bought yours!!!
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Old 02-11-2014, 01:02 PM
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What were the symptoms, what was the actual cause and what showed up in diagnosis that confirmed the problem(s)?
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Old 02-11-2014, 01:07 PM
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BC- MAF and ignition switch, causing signal problems ECU etc. running like a top right now.
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Old 02-11-2014, 01:11 PM
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Frank so glad to hear you found a good shop! So Der Uber Swine is back to life again?
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What were the symptoms ? Straight up limp mode. Or hard bang
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Old 02-11-2014, 01:13 PM
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Look at first page re Uber Swine!
PS comfort seats now in Little Swine
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What were the symptoms ? Straight up limp mode. Or hard bang
Hard bang.....then a quick ignition cycle and back on road....as long as I stayed below 70 no worries?......
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