Anyone know of a good BMW mechanic in Greenville SC?

"E90M3" (e90m3)
05/09/2018 at 16:23 • Filed to: None

The M3 needs its unicorn blood oil changed as well as a brake flush. Anyone know of a third party BMW shop in or around Greenville SC?

DISCUSSION (28)

WilliamsSW > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 16:30

Good luck - not many BMW shops around a southern city like Greenville-Spartanburg, lol.

I just pinged someone I know in that area that drives a BMW, will let you know if he has any suggestions.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 16:32

Have them replace the throttle position actuator. It’s only a matter of time.

diplodicus forgot his password > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 16:33

Is the s65 a dry sump system?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > WilliamsSW
05/09/2018 at 16:34

Half of the cars in GSP area are BMW’s (X3's, but still) because of the plant, so there probably is one somewhere.

WilliamsSW > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
05/09/2018 at 16:36

Haha - we have an office in Greenville, and a plant in Spartanburg. I’ve spent some time there, and believe me, I was joking - seems like half the cars in town are BMW’s, but I always see a lot more than just the X cars.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 16:41

Just take it to the factory. Surely they can help.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 16:42

I’m on a car page with a bunch of people from GSP, and I relayed the question.

WilliamsSW > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 16:47

OK, so my co-worker uses Beamer Specialist, on Pete Hollis Blvd. He’s been real happy with him. Here’s his quote:

The owner worked for BMW for years and likes to spend capital, meaning he has most of the same tools and electronics as the dealership to work the same way they would. At half the price.

Of course, the online reviews are a little more iffy— but he’s been using these guys for a while.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
05/09/2018 at 16:47

They only deal in crossovers :(

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
05/09/2018 at 16:48

They have M crossovers though!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
05/09/2018 at 16:50

None have a naturally aspirated engine.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
05/09/2018 at 16:52

True.

Ash78, voting early and often > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 16:53

I hate to be that guy, but DIY? That’s quality time with your automobile!

E90M3 > WilliamsSW
05/09/2018 at 17:08

Thanks, I’ll read some reviews and check it out.

E90M3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
05/09/2018 at 17:08

Thanks.

E90M3 > diplodicus forgot his password
05/09/2018 at 17:09

Believe it’s a wet sump.

DipodomysDeserti > WilliamsSW
05/09/2018 at 17:09

A specialist that uses the wrong “Bimmer”.

E90M3 > Ash78, voting early and often
05/09/2018 at 17:09

If I had a place and all the tools then yes. It’s also not that much more to take it somewhere. I think alone the oil is ~$150.

DipodomysDeserti > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 17:11

Today’s dose of irony: the guy who works in oil fields doesn’t have the tools to change the oil on his car.

Ash78, voting early and often > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 17:12

I always did them (oil changes) in the parking lot of my apartment complex using ramps. Are they that finicky that you can’t substitute German Castrol or Mobil 1 for the oil?

Brakes are a little more time consuming, but not bad. I also used to DIY them at the apartment. Thankfully my neighbors were cool and management wasn’t around much on weekends!

E90M3 > Ash78, voting early and often
05/09/2018 at 17:18

10W-60 isn’t cheap, and that’s one thing I’m not going to be cheap with, especially with some of the rod bearing issues.

WilliamsSW > DipodomysDeserti
05/09/2018 at 17:20

Funny thing is that his website goes back and forth between Beamer and Bimmer.

WilliamsSW > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 17:21

Good luck!

diplodicus forgot his password > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 18:41

Id say buy some tools and diy. Tools are never a bad investment.

Vicente Esteve > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 21:06

If you are willing to drive an hour away for this there is a shop in SC called Bimmer Performance Center. According to forums, they are the know their shit with BMs.

Check out their website, they do all sorts of daunting jobs.

https://bimmerperformancecenter.com

E90M3 > Vicente Esteve
05/09/2018 at 21:09

Yeah, that’s like 4 hours from me.

Kinja'd!!!

Vicente Esteve > E90M3
05/09/2018 at 21:23

Ok yeah, thats not gonna work.

random001 > E90M3
05/11/2018 at 07:52

Greenville, SC? Contact these guys:

http://www.ddmworks.com/

Dave is a great guy. We were friends for a long time, but had a falling out. Even so, I‘d totally recommend you get to know him.