InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Boston BMW Chapter Forumhttp://boston-bmwcca.org/InstantForum/BostonForum@boston-bmwcca.orgTue, 06 Jan 2009 09:52:33 GMT20http://boston-bmwcca.org/InstantForum/Topic650-7-1.aspx<br><br>I'd say that since you are out of warranty & getting a free gearbox worth $3500 - $4000 at BMW's discretion, that the chances are somewhat remote they'll reduce the labor charge. The job takes about 9 hours so the labor charge isn't out of line.<br><br>Good Luck! ;)Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:39:29 GMTschnellerhttp://boston-bmwcca.org/InstantForum/Topic650-7-1.aspxHi,</P><P>Earlier I posted an issue about loss of reverse which seems to be a fiarly common issue on certian 3 Series Automaric Transmissions.</P><P>BMW has since agreed to pay for the New (Rebuilt) Transmission, but I am to pay for the Labor, The dealership in NH. has qouted me a cost on labor of $1,195.00, This seems fairly excessive in cost, specially since BMW has owned up to resolve there design flaw issue.</P><P>I am willing to pay for labor, specially since I have been w/o reverse for the 3 months it took to convince BMW of NA to own up to the issue, at least in my case.</P><P>But $1,195.00 I do not have, what is the chance of reducing the amount by at least $4-500.00?</P><P>Thank you,</P><P>JimMon, 07 Jul 2008 11:50:38 GMTBandit2006