Not worth it

Subject: Not worth it
From: rbrowne@domain.elided
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 18:00:17 -0400 (EDT)
Czerlag wrote:
   >Now that I have about 15,000 miles on my sedan, I'm about due for an
>Inspection I.
>Recent posts on this topic questioned the cost/value of this service. My
>local dealer quoted me $ 370  (!!) for basically an oil change and some
>visual inspections. Well, I'm not sure it's worth the cost ,since the car
>runs great and I'm perfectly capable of inspecting/servicing it myself. 
>
>Does anyone think the Inspection I is worth what the dealer is charging? 
>

As Robin Q. would say, "Puh-Leeze"!
  No, I dont think its worth that.  Most, if not all, of the inspections you
can do yourself.  Check your chassis for rust.  Check your exhaust system.
Check your tire pressure.  Check your battery water level.  (Thats about $75
saved right there!)
Check everything else.  Keep a notebook journal of everything you have
checked with the date.  Change your oil and filters. On the E36's the manual
transmission fluid and rear differential fluid may be a pain in the ass to
do...I took mine to the local quick lube joint, ensured and watched that
they put in the right type/weight of fluids, both for $20.00. (coupon used).
Thats it.  save yourself tons of $$

By the way, isnt it a bit early for the lights to be coming on?  Usually
they come on between 9 and 10k, and again about 9-10k later, unlsess you
have been seriously getting into the throttle, making lots of short trips,
stop and go traffic, etc...


Ron
1992 318is