[Graspher]

Have searched the forum. Am aware of of the two highly recommended tire shops and Accurso.

My wife bought a 15 year old cherry ragtop BMW a year ago and it now needs some work on the roof retraction system. And as we all know - will probably need overall mechanical work sometime down the road.

Does anyone know of a focused BMW mechanic/shop in the area that has a decent reputation?

Would appreciate any insights. Thank you my good people!

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Graspher

Have searched the forum. Am aware of of the two highly recommended tire shops and Accurso.

My wife bought a 15 year old cherry ragtop BMW a year ago and it now needs some work on the roof retraction system. And as we all know - will probably need overall mechanical work sometime down the road.

Does anyone know of a focused BMW mechanic/shop in the area that has a decent reputation?

Would appreciate any insights. Thank you my good people!

I will be watching this thread very closely as we have a 2005 330CI rag top that will be needing similar work. I can’t recommend anyone for this job, but I will tell you to avoid Accurso. I brought our BMW to them for an oil change and they told me I needed new power steering hoses. They charged me over $600 to replace two hoses and a couple months later I noticed a leak under the car. I brought the car to a very trusted mechanic (I drove the car up north for the summer) who had to replace the power steering hoses. He showed me the hoses Accurso supposedly replaced. They were the original cracked OEM hoses that had been re-crimped in place with aftermarket parts, and the job was done very poorly. Stay away from Accurso.

[rjn5656]

Check out German Autoworks, recommended to me by Sumter Tire.

[pjwenz]

Hi: We have a Z4 that required replacement of the soft top components. We used Shannon's Foreign repair in Ocala. What caused the problem was the weep holes in the rear boot were blocked and retained water. Their price was fair in comparison and the work took a little longer. Overall a good experience.

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[Graspher]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I will be watching this thread very closely as we have a 2005 330CI rag top that will be needing similar work. I can’t recommend anyone for this job, but I will tell you to avoid Accurso. I brought our BMW to them for an oil change and they told me I needed new power steering hoses. They charged me over $600 to replace two hoses and a couple months later I noticed a leak under the car. I brought the car to a very trusted mechanic (I drove the car up north for the summer) who had to replace the power steering hoses. He showed me the hoses Accurso supposedly replaced. They were the original cracked OEM hoses that had been re-crimped in place with aftermarket parts, and the job was done very poorly. Stay away from Accurso.

Ouch! That’s not good to hear - thanks for the insight. Was it this past summer that u are referring to or a few years ago?

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Check out German Autoworks, recommended to me by Sumter Tire.

Do you mean German Motorworks in Leesburg ?

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I will be watching this thread very closely as we have a 2005 330CI rag top that will be needing similar work. I can’t recommend anyone for this job, but I will tell you to avoid Accurso. I brought our BMW to them for an oil change and they told me I needed new power steering hoses. They charged me over $600 to replace two hoses and a couple months later I noticed a leak under the car. I brought the car to a very trusted mechanic (I drove the car up north for the summer) who had to replace the power steering hoses. He showed me the hoses Accurso supposedly replaced. They were the original cracked OEM hoses that had been re-crimped in place with aftermarket parts, and the job was done very poorly. Stay away from Accurso.

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Had oil service done for the last 2 years at Accurso - pleased. Planning to go in a few weeks. Question - did you get the old hoses back and bring them to Accurso, provide the "North Mechanic" statement - and get a refund? Interested.
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[Graspher]

Originally Posted by pjwenz

Hi: We have a Z4 that required replacement of the soft top components. We used Shannon's Foreign repair in Ocala. What caused the problem was the weep holes in the rear boot were blocked and retained water. Their price was fair in comparison and the work took a little longer. Overall a good experience.

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Thanks for that info. Of course I know I could visit the BMW dealer in Ocala. But it’s hard to wrap my wallet around the $200 hourly rate knowing I get dental services and medical services for less then that. But then...the medical folks don’t offer a free lunch and swag during one’s visit.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by graspher

ouch! That’s not good to hear - thanks for the insight. Was it this past summer that u are referring to or a few years ago?

2019

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

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Had oil service done for the last 2 years at Accurso - pleased. Planning to go in a few weeks. Question - did you get the old hoses back and bring them to Accurso, provide the "North Mechanic" statement - and get a refund? Interested.
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Not yet, have the old hoses. Was hoping to drive the Beamer back down to Villages home this fall, but had to change plans because needed to get back up north and will not fly until pandemic is under control. In storage for the winter.

[flsteve]

Originally Posted by pjwenz

Hi: We have a Z4 that required replacement of the soft top components. We used Shannon's Foreign repair in Ocala. What caused the problem was the weep holes in the rear boot were blocked and retained water. Their price was fair in comparison and the work took a little longer. Overall a good experience.

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How much did that cost, if you don't mind saying? I need the very same thing for my 2006 z4. Also, how long did it take for the repair? Thanks!

[Number 10 GI]

BMW = Break My Wallet. We've had a Z3, a Z4 and a 328i. Even if you do the labor yourself the parts can be expensive but BMW's are well engineered vehicles.

[karostay]

Auto Master Leesburg working on my Benz past 5 years very happy

[pjwenz]

$3500 in 2019 for replacement of hydrolic’s and a new motor.

[Northerner52]

Eddie Viau, Independent Mechanic in Lady Lake. Works on all but especially German brands. Located in second building behind Rae Rae restaurant, 786-975-7932