Is this a good deal for MPPK/MPE

AweSam8 · 08-21-2014, 02:54 AM

I was hoping they would match the prices that BMW of El Cajon, CA have on eBay. MPPK $1250 and MPE $870.

This is what the SA said when I inquired:

"Hi Sam,

Thanks for inquiring.

Generally speaking, we can’t match eBay prices. But here is what we can do for you:

Power kit: $1310.00 and labor is $ 175

Exhaust: We can match that price ($870), but you’ll need 2 chrome exhaust tips ($86.25 each) since it doesn’t come with tips. Total comes to $1042.50, and labor is $350.

Please let me know if you have any question.

Mike"

So what do you guys think? Take it? Recommendations?

ReddsektoR · 08-21-2014, 10:26 AM

That price and labor cost for the MPE is exactly what my dealer quoted me as well.

Buckeyes · 08-21-2014, 10:43 AM

350 to put in the MpE. Damn! I did it myself in 30 minutes with a floor jack

AweSam8 · 08-21-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dezerteagel323

That price and labor cost for the MPE is exactly what my dealer quoted me as well.

Did you go for it?

ReddsektoR · 08-21-2014, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AweSam8

Did you go for it?

Nah not yet, but I'll probably get the exhaust from them and just install it with a friend or something

Stevx · 08-21-2014, 08:41 PM

When I bought the MPE a couple of months ago, the tips were included in the price. My local dealer matched the $899 El Cajun price. Also, when I checked Tischer, Tischer also included the chrome tips for free. Dealer charged me one hour for MPE install.

russellsdad · 08-21-2014, 10:48 PM

I bought MPPK and MPE together and paid a little over $2500 for both installed. MPE cost $860 (tips included) and MPPK cost $1362. Intallation from my local dealer was $315 for both together. Bought both via eBay from two different dealers. I wrote about my experience here.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=955696

Hope that helps.

AweSam8 · 08-23-2014, 12:41 AM

So is this a good deal? Nobody really answered. haha!

davey111483 · 08-23-2014, 02:49 AM

labor is a bit high. my dealer only charged me like $75 for the mppk installation. the price is good. about the same as when i bought mine. my mpe, on the other hand, is port installed so no idea how much the installation is.

AweSam8 · 08-23-2014, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by davey111483

labor is a bit high. my dealer only charged me like $75 for the mppk installation. the price is good. about the same as when i bought mine. my mpe, on the other hand, is port installed so no idea how much the installation is.

Yeah I agree, install is a bit too expensive. Guess I'll keep shopping around. Thanks!

tenbulls · 08-23-2014, 05:27 PM

I'll share my experience in case this helps. I can't speak to MPE, but I got MPPK install on the tune alone for 1 hour of labor. For my dealer, that's $175. Bought the new MPPK from getbmwparts.com. I installed the air box and cowling myself in 15 minutes, which was super easy and I don't know squat about working on cars. My SA said he would have charged me another hour for the cowling + air box install. An hour for the tune install seemed fair to me based on other research, although I've seen it for cheaper. Depends on how many pennies you're trying to pinch.

AweSam8 · 08-23-2014, 10:41 PM

Yeah, I'm thinking about purchasing the MPPK from El Cajon and getting them installed from my dealer. The MPE is the problem. Labor prices is too expensive for that.

AweSam8 · 08-28-2014, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by russellsdad

I bought MPPK and MPE together and paid a little over $2500 for both installed. MPE cost $860 (tips included) and MPPK cost $1362. Intallation from my local dealer was $315 for both together. Bought both via eBay from two different dealers. I wrote about my experience here.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=955696

Hope that helps.

It doesn't seem like my dealer is budging with their prices. I was wondering when you bought from eBay, did you save on tax?

JPinky · 08-28-2014, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by davey111483

labor is a bit high. my dealer only charged me like $75 for the mppk installation. the price is good. about the same as when i bought mine. my mpe, on the other hand, is port installed so no idea how much the installation is.

what dealer did you go to?

grk78-nyc · 08-28-2014, 05:27 PM

Yup, similar to what I paid. Worth every penny!!! Love the car with the new add-ons

sirhawes · 09-03-2014, 12:08 PM

Parts seem reasonable but even a guy who has never touched a muffler could install the MPE. Dunno about the labour on the mppk but my bet is that it's 5 minutes of computer nerd stuff and it downloads while they do other stuff. Not much you can do about that though.

AweSam8 · 09-03-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhawes

Parts seem reasonable but even a guy who has never touched a muffler could install the MPE. Dunno about the labour on the mppk but my bet is that it's 5 minutes of computer nerd stuff and it downloads while they do other stuff. Not much you can do about that though.

I'm curious if I get a third-party install for the exhaust, if it jeopardizes the warranty.

sirhawes · 09-03-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AweSam8

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Originally Posted by sirhawes

Parts seem reasonable but even a guy who has never touched a muffler could install the MPE. Dunno about the labour on the mppk but my bet is that it's 5 minutes of computer nerd stuff and it downloads while they do other stuff. Not much you can do about that though.

I'm curious if I get a third-party install for the exhaust, if it jeopardizes the warranty.

I did my mpe myself along with many others on the forum. Mind you i have a 328i, but the principle should be the same. There is no reason why they wouldn't honour the warranty as it's such a simplistic job. I would recommend doing it yourself, because it is a very quick job. Unplug one sensor, cut the exhaust at the dimple, unbolt the hangers, remove the rubber part of the hangers and put it on the mpe muffler, bolt hangers back on, tighten clamp, replug the sensor and you're done. No sense blowing more money than you have to, especially when it comes to easy stuff like this. I'm not the kind of guy who does everything myself either. Just the easy stuff.

AweSam8 · 09-04-2014, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sirhawes

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Originally Posted by AweSam8

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Originally Posted by sirhawes

Parts seem reasonable but even a guy who has never touched a muffler could install the MPE. Dunno about the labour on the mppk but my bet is that it's 5 minutes of computer nerd stuff and it downloads while they do other stuff. Not much you can do about that though.

I'm curious if I get a third-party install for the exhaust, if it jeopardizes the warranty.

I did my mpe myself along with many others on the forum. Mind you i have a 328i, but the principle should be the same. There is no reason why they wouldn't honour the warranty as it's such a simplistic job. I would recommend doing it yourself, because it is a very quick job. Unplug one sensor, cut the exhaust at the dimple, unbolt the hangers, remove the rubber part of the hangers and put it on the mpe muffler, bolt hangers back on, tighten clamp, replug the sensor and you're done. No sense blowing more money than you have to, especially when it comes to easy stuff like this. I'm not the kind of guy who does everything myself either. Just the easy stuff.

Thanks for the advise!

08-21-2014, 02:54 AM	#1
AweSam8 Super Spectacular Awesome Dude 69 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 X5M, 2014 F30 335i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Is this a good deal for MPPK/MPE I was hoping they would match the prices that BMW of El Cajon, CA have on eBay. MPPK $1250 and MPE $870. This is what the SA said when I inquired: "Hi Sam, Thanks for inquiring. Generally speaking, we can’t match eBay prices. But here is what we can do for you: Power kit: $1310.00 and labor is $ 175 Exhaust: We can match that price ($870), but you’ll need 2 chrome exhaust tips ($86.25 each) since it doesn’t come with tips. Total comes to $1042.50, and labor is $350. Please let me know if you have any question. Mike" So what do you guys think? Take it? Recommendations?
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08-21-2014, 10:26 AM	#2
ReddsektoR Driver 151 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 DCT AY Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	That price and labor cost for the MPE is exactly what my dealer quoted me as well.
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08-21-2014, 10:43 AM	#3
Buckeyes Captain 353 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	350 to put in the MpE. Damn! I did it myself in 30 minutes with a floor jack
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08-21-2014, 08:41 PM	#6
Stevx Private First Class 42 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cleveland Ohio iTrader: (0)	When I bought the MPE a couple of months ago, the tips were included in the price. My local dealer matched the $899 El Cajun price. Also, when I checked Tischer, Tischer also included the chrome tips for free. Dealer charged me one hour for MPE install.
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08-21-2014, 10:48 PM	#7
russellsdad Private 28 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Competition xDrive SPY Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I bought MPPK and MPE together and paid a little over $2500 for both installed. MPE cost $860 (tips included) and MPPK cost $1362. Intallation from my local dealer was $315 for both together. Bought both via eBay from two different dealers. I wrote about my experience here. http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=955696 Hope that helps. __________________ 2022 M3 Competition xDrive, SPY/YMB 2001 Porsche Boxster S 6MT, Lapis Blue 2017 Porsche Macan GTS, Carrera White 2015 Maserati GranTurismo Sport, Bianco Eldorado
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08-23-2014, 12:41 AM	#8
AweSam8 Super Spectacular Awesome Dude 69 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 X5M, 2014 F30 335i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	So is this a good deal? Nobody really answered. haha!
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davey111483 First Lieutenant 109 Rep 364 Posts Drives: my GF crazy! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M4 ZCP [0.00]	labor is a bit high. my dealer only charged me like $75 for the mppk installation. the price is good. about the same as when i bought mine. my mpe, on the other hand, is port installed so no idea how much the installation is. __________________ What is power without control?
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08-23-2014, 05:27 PM	#11
tenbulls New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2014 335xi MSport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	I'll share my experience in case this helps. I can't speak to MPE, but I got MPPK install on the tune alone for 1 hour of labor. For my dealer, that's $175. Bought the new MPPK from getbmwparts.com. I installed the air box and cowling myself in 15 minutes, which was super easy and I don't know squat about working on cars. My SA said he would have charged me another hour for the cowling + air box install. An hour for the tune install seemed fair to me based on other research, although I've seen it for cheaper. Depends on how many pennies you're trying to pinch.
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08-23-2014, 10:41 PM	#12
AweSam8 Super Spectacular Awesome Dude 69 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 X5M, 2014 F30 335i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I'm thinking about purchasing the MPPK from El Cajon and getting them installed from my dealer. The MPE is the problem. Labor prices is too expensive for that.
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08-28-2014, 05:27 PM	#15
grk78-nyc Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2103 335ix M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Yup, similar to what I paid. Worth every penny!!! Love the car with the new add-ons
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09-03-2014, 12:08 PM	#16
sirhawes Private First Class 19 Rep 188 Posts Drives: '12 328i Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Regina, SK, Canada iTrader: (0)	Parts seem reasonable but even a guy who has never touched a muffler could install the MPE. Dunno about the labour on the mppk but my bet is that it's 5 minutes of computer nerd stuff and it downloads while they do other stuff. Not much you can do about that though.
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