Looking for a transmission Recommendation

[syeve]

Bad news from a buddy here in town - Needs a new/rebuild transmission on his BMW 545i, 2007 I believe w/ only 90,000kms

He was quoted $9k for a new one from BMW but the car is only worth ~20k so, that's understandably a tough pill to swallow.

Any help/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys/gals

[03ozwhip]

fuckin hell that sucks. id say talk to Mr. Transmission, it will likely be half he price.

[amear]

go to TnT Transmition up in the N.E. they gave me quote to rebuild a honda tranny for almost 2 grand!!

[sputnik]

His first mistake was going to the dealership...

Any reputable transmission shop should be able to rebuild it for far less than an OEM replacement.

[HO2S]

Dealer remans are the absolute best. They are good quality with a good warranty. And usually are about the same price as a rebuild from a tranny shop. Imo, I would spend the 9 grand its worth it. This way you wont have a tranny shop rebuilding it 4 times. But if I were to recommend a shop it would be national transmission on macleod. But they may not touch it because its a bmw.

[AE92_TreunoSC]

I'd get a low km's used transmission with 1 year warranty.

Rebuilding is touchy for transmission shops and german transmissions.

A re manufactured is increadibly expensive due to freight and materials.

I'm sure there's a smashed 545 somewhere.

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by HO2S
But if I were to recommend a shop it would be national transmission on macleod. But they may not touch it because its a bmw.

Thats where I took my Z4 to have the clutch replaced. I'd also recommend them. Import or not they really know their shit. No fuck ups whatsoever, they did a great job for $1100. Calgary BMW wanted $3k plus for it. :nut:

[syeve]

Originally posted by AE92_TreunoSC
I'd get a low km's used transmission with 1 year warranty.

Rebuilding is touchy for transmission shops and german transmissions.

A re manufactured is increadibly expensive due to freight and materials.

I'm sure there's a smashed 545 somewhere.

I am defn going to search around for a smashed one - good idea.

I will try the other trans shops recommended above.

Defn not taking it to a dealer to have a new trans installed.

Thanks!

[CapnCrunch]

Originally posted by HO2S
Dealer remans are the absolute best. They are good quality with a good warranty. And usually are about the same price as a rebuild from a tranny shop. Imo, I would spend the 9 grand its worth it. This way you wont have a tranny shop rebuilding it 4 times. But if I were to recommend a shop it would be national transmission on macleod. But they may not touch it because its a bmw.

If BMW can't build a trans that lasts 90,000Km, why would you spend $9000 letting them try again?

[HO2S]

Originally posted by CapnCrunch


If BMW can't build a trans that lasts 90,000Km, why would you spend $9000 letting them try again?
Because bmw didnt build it in the first place. GM or ZF did. When you buy a dealer reman most of the time it has been updated to correct the weak points.

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by syeve


I am defn going to search around for a smashed one - good idea.



Check US sources as well.

[rage2]

Don't need to go to a transmission place. Go to someone that works on BMW's such as Sheni or Alpine, they usually have sources to yards that have parts for sale and can do the install.

[Rat Fink]

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[clem24]

A 2007 550i (they stopped making the 545 after 2005) is probably worth closer to $30 if that's any consolation...

Car is out of warranty anyway - avoid the dealer at all costs.