2007 BMW M5 - OIL CHANGE SERVICE- HOW MUCH?

[cleverbase]

Hi,

My M5 is due a 16,500 mile oil changs, how much should i be looking to pay stealers, is it worth haggling or are they strict on there price?

Any one had theres done?

Thanks

[Zod]

Buy your own oil. that will reduce the price dramatically.

[ian in lancs]

ring round - prices vary greatly within areas and across the country.

ETA you are in Lancashire. So am I but used Batemans in Barrow in Furness. They were the cheapest and are a smaller Main Dealer so have a friendly, helpful attitude. It's also possible to walk round to the work bays to speak to the technicians if you want. They also provide a signed declaration the service has been done in accordance with BMW requirements as well as stamping the book. Absolutely no complaints - excellent outfit.

There's also an excellent driving road about 2mls away too. As I'm sure you know!

Edited by ian in lancs on Saturday 8th November 13:14

[Schermerhorn]

What oil does the M5 take, is it the same as what other M-power cars use, 10w60 Castrol Sport?

[ian in lancs]

Schermerhorn said:

What oil does the M5 take, is it the same as what other M-power cars use, 10w60 Castrol Sport?

Castrol TWS 10w-60 if you can still get it or Castrol EDGE 10W-60...

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-715-castrol-edge-10w-6...

[cleverbase]

The dealer quoted me £261 which i thought was very reasonable.

[berry100]

cleverbase said:

The dealer quoted me £261 which i thought was very reasonable.

Not bad, worth playing it against another dealer though...

My dealer initially wanted £474 for a plug change and vehicle check

I mentioned another dealer had quoted £390, they then agreed to do it for £380.02...

So near £100 saving there....even the services can be haggled nowadays!!

[ian in lancs]

cleverbase said:

The dealer quoted me £261 which i thought was very reasonable.

Oil change on my Z4M (same as E46 M3) was £160 all in from Bateman's. I know your's is an M5 but still your £260 looks on the high side - where's that from? I would be ringing around...

Edited by ian in lancs on Tuesday 11th November 21:57

[cleverbase]

Hi,

I just the price down to £220, same price as Bateman BMW!

My local dealer is Bowker BMW in blackburn, not the best of dealers when i had my M3

[ian in lancs]

cleverbase said:

Hi,

I just the price down to £220, same price as Bateman BMW!

My local dealer is Bowker BMW in blackburn, not the best of dealers when i had my M3

i rest my case!

[GasMonkey]

cleverbase said:

Hi,

I just the price down to £220, same price as Bateman BMW!

My local dealer is Bowker BMW in blackburn, not the best of dealers when i had my M3

The price may be the same, but I know who I'd trust my P&J with

[berry100]

cleverbase said:

Hi,

I just the price down to £220, same price as Bateman BMW!

My local dealer is Bowker BMW in blackburn, not the best of dealers when i had my M3

I used BMW Blackburn once, never again, bad attitude in that place.

[cleverbase]

Yes, very arrogant.

Iam only 27 went to by an m5 and got the fob off!