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Car died....need help
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Smartiesman
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The car is sent to Auto Elegance awaiting feedback as to what is causing what.
Once I know I will post
Once I know I will post
Smartiesman
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Hey guys, I am in a situation now. Just got a call back from the Workshop manager at Auto elegance, the Turbo is :argh:
Now, this is where I stand, I need to replace the turbo, but my warranty only covers me R4500. So I want to purchase a new turbo, do I get it from BMW or do I get from someone else?
Any advice will be highly appreciated.
Now, this is where I stand, I need to replace the turbo, but my warranty only covers me R4500. So I want to purchase a new turbo, do I get it from BMW or do I get from someone else?
Any advice will be highly appreciated.
zaleonardz
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If ya get me a model number, I can phone some turbo duckies 
Smartiesman
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abmi0000 said:
Friday the 13th........knew it was not gonna be good news this morning. I just got back from seeing the car, was :bawling::banghead:
The whole turbo was in pieces including the hosing! :bangdesk:
Its ok, Sh1t happens and just have to deal with it.
Hopefully tomo the sun will shine again.
Philip Foglar
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Sorry to hear, but better to know what is wrong, although costly, not something more "skin-deep" if that makes sense. :thumbs:
Smartiesman
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abmi0000 said:
What do you recommend I upgrade to?
Smartiesman
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abmi0000 said:
That's something I am looking at. Just hope the wife don't spend too much on her trip to France this week. Well, waiting for official quote and work from there.
Will keep you guys posted.
thanks everyone.
Smartiesman
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R18 000, somebody paying for there holiday as well....
R13850 for turbo only...........wtf............
:argh:
R13850 for turbo only...........wtf............
:argh:
Smartiesman
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abmi0000 said:
Yeah, sourced 1 by myself and got quoted 7k, waiting on them to say its ok to supply my own, then sending it there.
Sabretooth tiger
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damn that's pricey. Happened to my neighbor's Vito, Merc wanted to charge him into submission, so he sourced one himself, they fitted it, just charged labor.
Philip Foglar
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That's expensive, but the sort of expected price that one would pay from the agents. 7k is a lot more sensible for a new unit. Of course there are placing that can often repair or recondition a turbo, but 7k for a new one with some sort of warranty is the safer option I would think...
Smartiesman
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Philip Foglar said:
Well repairing was not an option as the turbo ended up in pieces. Even the hosing broke.
Gave the go ahead, expected car to be done by Friday
Philip Foglar
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Smartiesman said:
Cool! Hope all goes well and she back to her usual good self!! :thumbs:
Smartiesman
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Update.
I just picked up my car now after paying R8500-00 and I must say i am
:joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy:
She feels alive.....alive I tell ya.....
:joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy:
I just picked up my car now after paying R8500-00 and I must say i am
:joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy:
She feels alive.....alive I tell ya.....
:joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy:
