Murketts

pinkpanther008 · 20-11-2009, 10:41 AM

On the recommendation of some on here, i left the CSL with Andy at Murketts last night for the Inspection II, hope they live up to thier good reputation!

While on the subject, i can't believe the difference in dealer pricing for an inspection when i phoned around the dealer network!???

Living with the 116-series lone car is ..er.. interesting!!

Unfortunately found that the car also needed Brake fluid and coolant change ....suppose you cant scrimp where brakes are concerned!

Hope they can also cure the creaking form the rear suspension?

PP.

phat///M3 · 20-11-2009, 10:47 AM

Got mine back yesterday from the Spanish dealer, had it for 4 days.

Creaking is not something good, hope its not your subframe mate. Fingers crossed for you.

**TMAQ** · 20-11-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkpanther008

While on the subject, i can't believe the difference in dealer pricing for an inspection when i phoned around the dealer network!???

there can be a big difference in the price..

mines in for a spec 2 for £849 next week at Sytner Chigwell, your neck of the woods. coopers croydon wanted £1229

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pinkpanther008 · 20-11-2009, 12:42 PM

yep exactly...quotes ranged form £700-1280!!!! Crazy!

mattCSLnut · 20-11-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkpanther008

On the recommendation of some on here, i left the CSL with Andy at Murketts last night for the Inspection II, hope they live up to thier good reputation!

While on the subject, i can't believe the difference in dealer pricing for an inspection when i phoned around the dealer network!???

Living with the 116-series lone car is ..er.. interesting!!

Unfortunately found that the car also needed Brake fluid and coolant change ....suppose you cant scrimp where brakes are concerned!

Hope they can also cure the creaking form the rear suspension?

PP.

Worry not friend

they look after 50+ CSL so you're in good hands

and Andy seems a very enthusiastic, approachable , all round "good bean" kind of chap

. If you have an extended BMW Warranty, even better

as the creaking might be the infamous RTABs

Lee13 · 20-11-2009, 02:23 PM

Please let us know what the creaking turned out to be. I'm suffering from a creak on the back end of my car and BM cant find the problem.

mattCSLnut · 20-11-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee13

Please let us know what the creaking turned out to be. I'm suffering from a creak on the back end of my car and BM cant find the problem.

Some E46s (not just the M3s) have had recalls for cracks in the rear chassis, in the RTAB area. I would have thought, they've checked that first

but it's best to ask

phat///M3 · 20-11-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Some E46s (not just the M3s) have had recalls for cracks in the rear chassis, in the RTAB area. I would have thought, they've checked that first

but it's best to ask

The cracks in the rear chassis are at the points where the rear subframe mounts, if its really bad it can make a creaking and popping sound.

pinkpanther008 · 22-11-2009, 02:04 PM

Picked the car up from Murketts on saturday and alls well.

Did see several CSL's waiting for service, two grey / one black. I believe they are in good hands guys.

The only extra's found were coolant and brake fluid interval changes were required.

Handing over a CSL and getting a 116i loaner is a bit dissapointing but i guess insurance overheads limit this these days?

The 'creaking' from the rear turned out to be the usual RTABs on the rear trailing arms!

The chaps gave great service, as promised, and i would recommend them myself.

PP

20-11-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
pinkpanther008 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Essex England Posts: 359 Casino cash: $5033	Murketts On the recommendation of some on here, i left the CSL with Andy at Murketts last night for the Inspection II, hope they live up to thier good reputation! While on the subject, i can't believe the difference in dealer pricing for an inspection when i phoned around the dealer network!??? Living with the 116-series lone car is ..er.. interesting!! Unfortunately found that the car also needed Brake fluid and coolant change ....suppose you cant scrimp where brakes are concerned! Hope they can also cure the creaking form the rear suspension? PP. __________________ purple haze...

20-11-2009, 10:47 AM	#2
phat///M3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 946 Casino cash: $4049	Got mine back yesterday from the Spanish dealer, had it for 4 days. Creaking is not something good, hope its not your subframe mate. Fingers crossed for you. __________________ ///M3 CB/BLK Alcantara ~ OEM BABY ~ H&R ¦ Brembo ¦ Eisenmann ¦ CSL Bootlid ¦ CSL Interior ¦ CSL Diffuser ¦ CSL Bumper ¦ CSL Wheels ¦ AC Schnitzer ¦ Rogue Engineering ¦ Recaro

20-11-2009, 12:42 PM	#4
pinkpanther008 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Essex England Posts: 359 Casino cash: $5033	yep exactly...quotes ranged form £700-1280!!!! Crazy! __________________ purple haze...

22-11-2009, 02:04 PM	#9
pinkpanther008 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Essex England Posts: 359 Casino cash: $5033	Murketts Picked the car up from Murketts on saturday and alls well. Did see several CSL's waiting for service, two grey / one black. I believe they are in good hands guys. The only extra's found were coolant and brake fluid interval changes were required. Handing over a CSL and getting a 116i loaner is a bit dissapointing but i guess insurance overheads limit this these days? The 'creaking' from the rear turned out to be the usual RTABs on the rear trailing arms! The chaps gave great service, as promised, and i would recommend them myself. PP

20-11-2009, 02:23 PM	#6
Lee13 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 46 Casino cash: $1183	Please let us know what the creaking turned out to be. I'm suffering from a creak on the back end of my car and BM cant find the problem.