Hi,
I was just informed that my radiator needs replacement. (of course out of warranty :( ). It seems that somehow it got a dent. Not sure how that happened since I don't have any on the outside. Nevertheless, I have a quote from the dealer for $1200 for a radiator replacement. My biggest question is that is that an appropriate price? What do 07 mini (non S) radiators go for? What is a nominal labor charge to replace one?
Just concerned and shopping around!

 

Your car is 18 months old and out of warranty?

 

52000 miles. I drive 160 miles r/t to work.

 

The radiator is $234. I suspect the other $900 + is the labor to get to it.

 

RealOEM came up with this part number, 17117535099

Pelican Parts has it for about $245. No idea on labor to install. Could be a lot of parts to remove to get to it adding to the cost.

 

Go here and look up your part
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do...0080900&arch=0

Go here and enter the part number
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...on=51162752982

Radiator should cost around $250
Labor is about 4 hours

I am having my air conditioner condenser replaced by the dealer . It sits right in front of the radiator so the labor is about the same. The condenser cost $625 and the total cost to replace the condenser and charge the AC system is $1300 (including the $625 for the condenser), so $1200 for a radiator seems high.

By the way you can trust pelicanparts. Delivery takes about a week, but the part are genuine and the service is great. I buy all my mini and BMW parts from them.

 

I just took a look at mine.(non S). If you had the time, it looks like it wouldnt be too difficult to do. Lots of bits and pieces to remove.

 

According to the BMW/MINI TIS the AC coolant has to be drained for the AC condenser to be moved in order to remove the radiator.

 

Found this on our site--might help