SSK dealer install cost?

hdrewh · 09-30-2010, 10:16 AM

Have an appointment to bring my car in for the SSK install tomorrow (actually just the shift lever, circlip and bushing - keeping my boot and M shift knob), just wondering if anyone knows what the 'book' time is for it so I don't get ripped off.

I know its a relatively straightforward DIY but I just don't have the time.

Thanks,
Howard

Nr!qUe · 09-30-2010, 10:21 AM

took me about an hour maybe 1.5 hours. i'm sure they can get it done in less time than that.

galahad05 · 09-30-2010, 10:24 AM

Sounds like a $100 labor fee, then. If they try to charge you more, they are really really gouging you. If you take that deal, you would be what is known to dealerships as a "chump".

cb1111 · 09-30-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

Sounds like a $100 labor fee, then. If they try to charge you more, they are really really gouging you. If you take that deal, you would be what is known to dealerships as a "chump".

I'm not sure if there is any BMW in these united states that charges $100 an hour. I'd bet the rate is around 2 hours at whatever going rate at the dealership is. Why doesn't the OP call the dealership and ask - then come back here for opinions?

lito · 09-30-2010, 10:31 AM

An indy shop charged me $120 to install my UUC ssk. Took them about 2 hours

galahad05 · 09-30-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lito

An indy shop charged me $120 to install my UUC ssk. Took them about 2 hours

Ah, 2 hours. Dealers around me charge $100/hr.
In the City, lots more.

hdrewh · 09-30-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

I'm not sure if there is any BMW in these united states that charges $100 an hour. I'd bet the rate is around 2 hours at whatever going rate at the dealership is. Why doesn't the OP call the dealership and ask - then come back here for opinions?

The OP just heard back from his dealer. Ready? Sitting down?

2.5 hours at $135/hr $337.50. Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley, NY.

Think I'll make the DIY time, unless someone can recommend an Indy shop in the NY-NJ-CT area.

Thanks,
Howard

cb1111 · 09-30-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrewh

The OP just heard back from his dealer. Ready? Sitting down?

2.5 hours at $135/hr $337.50. Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley, NY.

Think I'll make the DIY time, unless someone can recommend an Indy shop in the NY-NJ-CT area.

Thanks,
Howard

That's cheap. DC area dealers are $150-$165 an hour.

galahad05 · 10-01-2010, 03:24 PM

Damn. I'm in the wrong line of work.

HRC · 10-01-2010, 04:14 PM

Yea, with those prices, you should make some time for a DIY.

Danny

cb1111 · 10-01-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

Damn. I'm in the wrong line of work.

Not really - the tech only sees a fraction of that money. Dealerships make lots of money on non-warranty work and do pretty well on warranty work.

Service is where it is at.

dp.3 · 10-01-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrewh

The OP just heard back from his dealer. Ready? Sitting down?

2.5 hours at $135/hr $337.50. Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley, NY.

Think I'll make the DIY time, unless someone can recommend an Indy shop in the NY-NJ-CT area.

Thanks,
Howard

Sal @ Autocouture. He's about 15 minutes from Wide World, in New Jersey and is recommended by many people on this forum. He did my SSK install. Tell him Derek with 335 M-sport coupe sent you. 201-666-3500

hdrewh · 10-03-2010, 02:06 PM

Done. Total working time about an hour. Results match what I've read - shifts are a little more notchy and require slightly more effort but are much shorter. Mission accomplished. Oh, new shift lever is a little taller too. Not sure if that's good or bad, I have no problem with it.

Since I only replaced the mechanicals - shift lever, bushing, circlip, total cost was about $83 plus my time. Not bad.

Thanks for the Sal@Autocouture heads up. I'll keep that info for future projects (possibly performance suspension next year).

Howard

persian54 · 10-03-2010, 02:40 PM

I think my local dealer charges $200/hour...

they told me if I brought in my own oil and filter etc, it'll be about $200 cause it will take them an hour...

I was like... um no...

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Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	took me about an hour maybe 1.5 hours. i'm sure they can get it done in less time than that. __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a $100 labor fee, then. If they try to charge you more, they are really really gouging you. If you take that deal, you would be what is known to dealerships as a "chump". __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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lito Colonel 167 Rep 2,174 Posts Drives: E92, F30 Join Date: May 2009 Location: DC metro iTrader: (11)	An indy shop charged me $120 to install my UUC ssk. Took them about 2 hours
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hdrewh Lieutenant 70 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Done. Total working time about an hour. Results match what I've read - shifts are a little more notchy and require slightly more effort but are much shorter. Mission accomplished. Oh, new shift lever is a little taller too. Not sure if that's good or bad, I have no problem with it. Since I only replaced the mechanicals - shift lever, bushing, circlip, total cost was about $83 plus my time. Not bad. Thanks for the Sal@Autocouture heads up. I'll keep that info for future projects (possibly performance suspension next year). Howard __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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