steve c

Then illustrate the outrageous prices that economy brands charge while you are at it. If you buy your parts at the dealer, more often than not you are getting ripped off.

FWIW oil capacity for the S54 is 5.5 quarts. I have no idea how you are getting 7 quarts into yours -- but hey more power to you.

On the other hand the S52 (M52 whatever) cars will take 6.5 or so -- actually over the fill lines to alleviate the shortcomings of the shitty non baffled pan.

VTEC_Junkie

first of all, the thread starter is talking about dealer service prices, and thus my using dealer parts costs to illustrate a point. secondly, i guess i got s52/s54 mistaken with m52/m54. apparently we do not have the same motors and i guess our motors require different amounts of oil. hell, could it even be that both our bmws use different oil filters that cost different prices, and thus we are arguing over a misunderstanding?? i used 7 quarts as an example, cuz as far as i know, the m52/m54 is the smallest motor that bmw offers in their cars today (in the US, at least). and like you said, the m52 has an oil capacity of 6.5 quarts, and so 7 quarts of oil will cover that capacity plus some extra. hell, i guess there are other bmw motors that require less oil, such as the 4bangers in their 318s, but again, i was merely using a late model car (or at least my own car) as an example. i'm sorry if i didn't specify...

clutchcargo

For my 00 S2000 I bought an oil and filter change card at the Honda dealer so my cost has been under $14 per change.

For my 04 TL my first chage was around $30 and the second change for which they inspect brakes the change was $90.

I think that supports the point of the question.

Both dealers will take me to work and wash the car.

The Acura dealer will also pick me up and has loaners

The Honda dealer gives you a ride in an Odyssey and the Acura dealer in an MDX.

lyndon_h

I think that the price to maintain cars goes way beyond the price of your changes. Of course, you also have to look at the price of brakes, altenators, and radiators (this is assuming that you would want to keep you car after the warranty). It is these areas that the price diff between luxury cars and the others is really evident.

x-man

My BMW dealer charge me $98 for oil change I also had the two back break change and they charge me about $450 for rear break BMW definetly over charge their customer. I was in shock so but needed the work done immediately so I paid them but will never go back to the dealer.

Mutlu

Actually, the E46 M3 uses a special synthetic oil only available through the dealer as I recall from when I used to own mine.

So to answer your question, yes it is more expensive the higher the price of the car.

Nowadays, buying an expensive car without warranty is not a good decision.