M2 competition running in service-average cost

[TJC46]

Just trying to gauge the cost and service schedule on the M2.

What is the typical cost of the M2 running in service ?

After the 1200 mile [running in service] when would the next service be due?

[Smuler]

It’s an oil and filter service and it’s always 2 years from the car’s build date. Or up to 18k miles whichever is soonest ; probably less miles unless you do a lot of motorway (gentler) miles.

Brake fluid is 3 years from build date.

The second and bigger oil service including plugs is 2 years (or mileage up to 18k) after first oil service. This is a lot more expensive.

Look for cars with service packs ; before 31-12-2016 5 years or 50k miles.
After , 3 years 36k Miles , this one not likely worth it unless you do high miles to cover the expensive 2nd oil service.

You can put registration into BMW service site to get an idea of prices. Otherwise phone around for quotes.

There’s a vehicle check too which I think is after 3 years or (I think) 36k Miles. That’s pretty cheap.

[MellowshipSlinky]

Think the general run in service is around £300

[Pjburley]

Just had the running in service. I got it included in the purchase price but it would have been £325.

I was also told the major service is about £1100.

[Pupp]

Pjburley said:

Just had the running in service. I got it included in the purchase price but it would have been £325.

I was also told the major service is about £1100.

Really? What gets done for that?

[Pjburley]

All I know is that it includes new spark plugs. Must be gold plated for that price!

[PSIplease]

just had my M2C 1200 mile running in service. Cost was £344 and included engine oil and filter change, Diff oil change and (in think) gearbox oil change (DCT). They also make the full BHP available as apparently it was restricted before. And gave it a good wash and valet.

[thatdude]

PSIplease said:

just had my M2C 1200 mile running in service. Cost was £344 and included engine oil and filter change, Diff oil change and (in think) gearbox oil change (DCT). They also make the full BHP available as apparently it was restricted before. And gave it a good wash and valet.

As I understand it, they only change the transmission oil for manual transmissions - DCT has always been "fill for life" (although, BMW's definition of "life" is the warranty period - it's absolutely worth doing the DCT fluid later down the line)

[MellowshipSlinky]

And I don’t believe they release full power either...
It’s there from the factory

[Gary Kinghorn]

Paid about £270 for mine from Dick Lovett

[Mark83]

Gary Kinghorn said:

Paid about £270 for mine from Dick Lovett

How comes it was so cheap? Supplied your own oil? Negotiated? Or was that just their stated price.

I assume the M2 is no different than the M4 in that it's engine and diff fluid change? Everywhere near me is asking a few pounds either side of £360 for my M4.

[Olas]

Oil and filter - 50ish quid. Dealers do net deserve the premiums they command.

[Mark83]

Olas said:

Oil and filter - 50ish quid. Dealers do net deserve the premiums they command.

Not sure where you can get an oil and filter done for £50 on a new M car. That's only the hourly rate at a back street garage before you've bought any parts. Looking at online retailers (Opie Oils), the engine oil alone is c.£100 plus the diff fluid is c.£50.

[Gary Kinghorn]

Mark83 said:

How comes it was so cheap? Supplied your own oil? Negotiated? Or was that just their stated price.

I assume the M2 is no different than the M4 in that it's engine and diff fluid change? Everywhere near me is asking a few pounds either side of £360 for my M4.

That's just what it cost and no I didn't supply my own oil.

[alicrozier]

John Clark Aberdeen was £276.26 plus VAT. (DCT car).
Out of interest Oil was £119.60 of that (plus VAT).