97 M3 Repair Cost!?

[charm3]

SO JUST MY LUCK CAR DID NOT PASS INSPECTION...

FAILED DUE TO

• NO AMBER FRONT BLINKERS
• NO AMBER FRONT SIDEMARKERS
• LEFT PLATE LIGHT OUT
• TINT OR REAR WINDOW TOO DARK
• AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
• VEHICLE TOO LOW TO GROUND
• LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY (RECHECK)
• NO WATER FOR WINDSHIELD COMES OUT
• EXHAUST LEAK
• BOTH REAR TIRES WORN OUT
• RH FOG LAMP MISSING
• LH FOG LAMP CRACKED

ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS???? WOULD YOU CONSIDER THIS MAJOR OR MINOR?
FYI MASSACHUSETTS SUCKS!


links to my car:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...0/M3/m3333.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...10/M3/mmmm.jpg

[witeshark]

The lights should be easy. The rest looks like some work...

[johnnyBgood]

SO JUST MY LUCK CAR DID NOT PASS INSPECTION...

FAILED DUE TO

• NO AMBER FRONT BLINKERS................. 2 pack amber bulbs $5.39 ea.
• NO AMBER FRONT SIDEMARKERS...........2 pack amber bulbs $5.39 ea.
• LEFT PLATE LIGHT OUT......................2 pack ....... bulbs $5.39 ea.
• TINT OR REAR WINDOW TOO DARK.....free.....removal link below:
  Best method for window tint removal - TintCenter.com
• AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON......@ least the cost to clear the light
  .................................................. ............RESET TOOL......$129.99
  SRS (Airbag) Scan and Reset tool
• VEHICLE TOO LOW TO GROUND..............New Springs.........$234.00 kit
  H&R Sport Spring Set
• LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY (RECHECK) ....$151.95
  BMW E36 M3 Control Arms Kit Upgrade
• NO WATER FOR WINDSHIELD COMES OUT..........possible pump...$21.66
  @ autohausaz.com
• EXHAUST LEAK.............................................. .where???????????????
• BOTH REAR TIRES WORN OUT...........................roughly.......$130.0 0 ea.
• RH FOG LAMP MISSING
• LH FOG LAMP CRACKED....................................fog lamps....$30.00 pair
  E36 OEM Style Fog Lights: DDM Tuning - HID Kits, HID Bulbs, DEPO Lighting, BMW and Porsche Performance Accessories

ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS???? ========================= Total minus labor & exhaust leak============================================== =========$843.77 in parts

Guessimate on labor for Springs replacement....$320.00 /4 hrs labor @ min $80
................................Lower Control Arms.....$160.00/2 hrs labor
................................washer pump.............$40.00/1/2 hr labor
................................exhaust leak? maybe...$200.00...............
...................Total labor cost, just a Guessimate, round off to roughly about ...$800.00 in labor

[charm3]

DUDE UR AWESOME!!!! THANKS OH SO MUCH!!!!!
WELL I GUESS FOR THE PRICE THAT I GOT THE CAR...ITS DO ABLE!!!!

[johnnyBgood]

Originally Posted by charm3

DUDE UR AWESOME!!!! THANKS OH SO MUCH!!!!!
WELL I GUESS FOR THE PRICE THAT I GOT THE CAR...ITS DO ABLE!!!!

No problem.....I would guess anywhere between $1,600 to $2,000 depending on where you bring it.....also if you are somewhat handy, you probably can pull off the bulb replacement, lower control arms (ball joints), washer pump, fogs & tint.......

note: if you do find a shop @ roughly $80.00 an hr....make sure you purchase the parts yourself......

johnny,

[charm3]

I actually know someone whos doing the labor for free ....so I guess thats coool..Im getting majority of the work done tmw..hopefully it will go well!

[johnnyBgood]

Originally Posted by charm3

I actually know someone whos doing the labor for free ....so I guess thats coool..Im getting majority of the work done tmw..hopefully it will go well!

Sounds great......some links to help that someone:


Pelican Technical Article: BMW E36 3-Series Control Arm Placement

BMW E36 Fog lights removal . . . DIY! | BMW E36 Blog


New Suspension--Done! - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

johnny,

[AlpineSixAndSeven]

Glad to hear that your getting it "fixed"!
Move to Cali all we have is smog