Have to replace rear shocks

dmaverik9 · 01-30-2012, 09:05 AM

I have to replace my rear shocks, dealer (herb chambers in allston) is charging me 1300 including labor and tax..does that seem like a fair price? Any recommendations?

SmellyGreek · 01-30-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dmaverik9

I have to replace my rear shocks, dealer (herb chambers in allston) is charging me 1300 including labor and tax..does that seem like a fair price? Any recommendations?

I know the XI suspension is different than the regular E92, but that price still seems outrageous for just the rears.

J3NGOe90 · 01-30-2012, 09:22 AM

price is tooooo high

smurf888 · 01-30-2012, 01:30 PM

Rip off price...

MassBimmer · 01-30-2012, 02:47 PM

a.) time for coilovers!!
b.) that price is insane - any reputable shop like Turner would quote a couple hours of labor for just rear shocks. Probably a couple hundred bucks at most.

darkrom · 01-31-2012, 08:55 PM

I know someone who can get you the OEM parts and do the install if you are interested send me a PM.

dave96dcm · 02-06-2012, 07:13 AM

Rear shocks take me less than a hour always. Should be more like $300 parts and labor.

darkrom · 02-06-2012, 07:21 AM

Hey man I talked to my buddy and he simply can't fit the work in right now. Too many projects of his own. Sorry if I got your hopes up. Definitely don't pay something crazy like $1000 though!

virtualbong · 02-06-2012, 11:36 AM

I believe I still have my rear shocks from my e92 xi in the garage that I could sell for cheap. You can then take it to a place like Village European or even Eastside Motoring in Waltham to install.

Let me know if you need them.

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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	a.) time for coilovers!! b.) that price is insane - any reputable shop like Turner would quote a couple hours of labor for just rear shocks. Probably a couple hundred bucks at most.
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darkrom Colonel 188 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	I know someone who can get you the OEM parts and do the install if you are interested send me a PM.
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dave96dcm First Lieutenant 32 Rep 355 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gardner, MA iTrader: (0)	Rear shocks take me less than a hour always. Should be more like $300 parts and labor.
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darkrom Colonel 188 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	Hey man I talked to my buddy and he simply can't fit the work in right now. Too many projects of his own. Sorry if I got your hopes up. Definitely don't pay something crazy like $1000 though!
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virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	I believe I still have my rear shocks from my e92 xi in the garage that I could sell for cheap. You can then take it to a place like Village European or even Eastside Motoring in Waltham to install. Let me know if you need them. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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