[D_Boi]

Hello guys

I'm a newbie on here but i wanted to pick your brains on something.

I had my EML come on the other day and the dealer has told me that i need a new Nox sensor and O2 sensor.... How serious is this and rough cost to fix. My car has just come out of warranty in sept.

Also i have requested the performance exhaust (i know what the 6 cylinder guys will say... "whats the point on such a small engine") but i got what i wanted to keep my insurance down, plus there is no where you can use the speed in london.

BMW have told me that this exhaust is out of stock in the UK and Germany.... anyone else experienced this? If so how long before the part was delivered?

Any help is appreciated!

[TheBlondeFella]

Take out the after sales BMW assured warranty. With 0 excess it's costing me £55 per month.

I bought my e93 320 m sport in May. So far I've had 1 x comfort access handle, 2x coils, 2 x injectors, 4 x spark plugs, 1x nox sensor and a cat clean out.

It's been worth every penny

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by TheBlondeFella

Take out the after sales BMW assured warranty. With 0 excess it's costing me £55 per month.

I bought my e93 320 m sport in May. So far I've had 1 x comfort access handle, 2x coils, 2 x injectors, 4 x spark plugs, 1x nox sensor and a cat clean out.

It's been worth every penny

I think I'll take up your advice on this one.... I think this time around they will charge me a lot!

[richk84]

You also have to wait a month before you can make any claims...

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by richk84

You also have to wait a month before you can make any claims...

Would you say the extended warranty is worth having? I am going to give them a call and see what the quote will be.

[Jase 320d]

Extended warrantys aren't worth the paper their written on

[D_Boi]

Just called BMW and they quoted me £40 a month with £100 excess for comprehensive cover.

I also got called by dealer and the bill to fix NOx sensor, o2 sensor and wastegate issue with exhaust is £1300!

Wish I had the warranty sooner.... Sigh

[KM79]

Go with the insured BMW warranty it's as close to the full warranty as you'll get.Theres a 335i in the workshop right now getting a new DCT gearbox fitted under extended warranty.Price of repair?£6000

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by KrisM79

Go with the insured BMW warranty it's as close to the full warranty as you'll get.Theres a 335i in the workshop right now getting a new DCT gearbox fitted under extended warranty.Price of repair?£6000

Wow thats a lot! i have just signed up to the extended warranty, just have to wait 30 days before i can make any claims.... hopefully nothing happens to my car between now and then!

Thanks for your reply

[G82Dude]

Originally Posted by Jase 320d

Extended warrantys aren't worth the paper their written on

This thread would seem to indicate differently!

[TheBlondeFella]

Originally Posted by Jase 320d

Extended warrantys aren't worth the paper their written on

The BMW one is fantastic! It covers everything apart from trim (and 93 roof adjustments ). You can pay monthly or yearly, you can choose one of three excess amounts and all work is done by a main dealer.

Ive probably had £2000 worth of work done so far and would have probably sold my car without it as I simply cant afford BMW parts fitted by BMW or an independent.

[KM79]

Originally Posted by d_power

Just called BMW and they quoted me £40 a month with £100 excess for comprehensive cover.

I also got called by dealer and the bill to fix NOx sensor, o2 sensor and wastegate issue with exhaust is £1300!

Wish I had the warranty sooner.... Sigh

What waste gate issue would you be having on a 320i?

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by KrisM79

What waste gate issue would you be having on a 320i?

The dealer mentioned something to do with the exhaust as its rattling when ever I'm idle or at low revs. I'm not sure the exact term he used but it was definitely along those lines.

[KM79]

Hmmm sounds strange.Theres no vaccum flaps etc in a 320i exhaust!The 6 cyl models have a flapper that opens and can rattle when burst.

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by KrisM79

Hmmm sounds strange.Theres no vaccum flaps etc in a 320i exhaust!The 6 cyl models have a flapper that opens and can rattle when burst.

I am due to go down there tomorrow so hopefully the dealer can shed some light on it as I may be getting ripped off by the sounds of it! Will update soon

[KM79]

Yes mate ,let us know the outcome.!

[Russbmw]

Back to the original question.

Nox sensor on a 320 is £300 and is easy enough to do yourself in about 1.5 hours.

Similar for the O2 sensor, but sensor itself is a bit cheaper (used to be about £80 for the e46)

[Alex.J]

Originally Posted by KrisM79

What waste gate issue would you be having on a 320i?

I too was just about to ask this..

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by Russbmw

Back to the original question.

Nox sensor on a 320 is £300 and is easy enough to do yourself in about 1.5 hours.

Similar for the O2 sensor, but sensor itself is a bit cheaper (used to be about £80 for the e46)

Thank you!

Apparently BMW are paying for the parts on good will but i have to cover labour and exhaust issue.

[D_Boi]

Ok so I've got my baby back....

The final cost was £990 after a little discount.

They changed 2 o2 sensors and the NOx sensor, the issue with my exhaust is still a mystery as the guy I spoke to didn't seem to be able to put his words together.

It didn't matter too much anyway as they managed to get hold of a performance exhaust for me (as I requested) and its been fitted.

If you have ever been in two minds about getting the PE then let this put your mind at rest...... Its amazing!!

It gives an amazing deep tone and sounds even sweeter at high revs!

Pics to follow tomorrow.

Thanks for all your replies

[TheBlondeFella]

Do you mind if I ask how much it was? Also have you notched any performance increase ?

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by TheBlondeFella

Do you mind if I ask how much it was? Also have you notched any performance increase ?

The exhaust cost me £590 for the part but not sure about the fitting as they did a lot of other stuff as well. So far I would say that it's a little bit more responsive but nothing to be excited over.

It does however give it that BMW sound when accelerating which in my opinion is a nice touch. I have been told to give it a lil while to bed in so will have to see if there is any noticeable power increases.