Furious at BMW Sydney!!

**PAT303** · 14th April 2017, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Where from Pat, got a link please?

If it's a 4.4 I found one here Select Your Model. Pat

**PAT303** · 14th April 2017, 09:58 AM

Or this one Engine Water Pump - International Auto Parts Australia. Pat

**CraigE** · 14th April 2017, 11:25 PM

What BMW are you talking about?? Have not seen any at around $2k. I bought one for the 323i a last year and it was $80 (can get them from $45-$200 for the 323 and many other models). Dearest I have seen was around $600 for some late models but same can also be found for less than half that. Personally I find the BMW cheaper on parts than the Statesman, just not buying and servicing through BMW dealers who think because you own a BMW that you have an open cheque book.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Get out of it while you can. All BMWs are known to lunch water pumps at 130,000 kays; not a big deal? Aftermarket, knock-offs are $2,000, sans labour, dealer fix; sell a kidney.

**CraigE** · 14th April 2017, 11:29 PM

Click Automotive are one I use. There are a couple more that I cant recall their names at present but all Australian based.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Where from Pat, got a link please?

**V8Ian** · 15th April 2017, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by CraigE

What BMW are you talking about?? Have not seen any at around $2k. I bought one for the 323i a last year and it was $80 (can get them from $45-$200 for the 323 and many other models). Dearest I have seen was around $600 for some late models but same can also be found for less than half that. Personally I find the BMW cheaper on parts than the Statesman, just not buying and servicing through BMW dealers who think because you own a BMW that you have an open cheque book.

130, friend has it, he's going to scrap it.

**CraigE** · 15th April 2017, 06:41 AM

Ian,
Clickable automotive $549
BMW Electric Water Pump for E8x, E9x, E60, X1, X3, X5, Z4 | Clickable Automotive

Pierburg Electric Water Pump fits BMW 130i E87 2005-2010 3.0L N52B30

$299 US from US
NEW BMW ELECTRIC ENGINE WATER PUMP OEM PIERBURG 11517586925 X3 X5 328 528 128 | eBay

Hope this makes it viable
Cheers
Craig

Originally Posted by V8Ian

130, friend has it, he's going to scrap it.

**V8Ian** · 15th April 2017, 07:11 AM

I don't think it will Craig, the car is seriously hail damaged and on the WOR.
The owner is a mechanic, having done his time and a further five years at a Citroen dealership. He is now sworn off European cars.

**1950landy** · 15th April 2017, 07:32 AM

I had the water pump , cam belt kit , vacuum hoses replaced , a/c hose replaced & re - gassed & some other work done for around $2500 on my 323i by a european car specialist , so water pump could not have been too expensive.

**V8Ian** · 15th April 2017, 07:59 AM

My mate's over it, it's now for sale, either a piece at a time or complete.
As an absolute rocketship, it's hard on fuel and license.

**CraigE** · 15th April 2017, 08:46 AM

Yet we are the opposite, would get another BMW in a minute even though ours is only an E36. Have heard from some that was the last of the good ones. **** all over the Holdens and local Fords quality fit and finish. Not sure I get the excessive dealer costs, they are just an engine and nothing out there in most of the road cars. Even the E36 323i goes like the prverbial and leaves a lot of local 8s behind. Same with any brand I suppose, you have one that gives you major grief and it is likely to be your last.
The problem with late model car is their parts are ridiculous prices. Was the same with the Holden/Chev 5.7 when it came out here. Same with D4 parts now.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

I don't think it will Craig, the car is seriously hail damaged and on the WOR.
The owner is a mechanic, having done his time and a further five years at a Citroen dealership. He is now sworn off European cars.

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