1994 BMW 325 Window Regulator/Window Motor

Tiny
COACHPEDDIE
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  • 1994 BMW 325
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 186,000 MILES
I went to roll up my window on Sat and it started making a loud clicking noise and wouldn't roll up. The mechanic says that the regulartor is broken. He wants to change the motor as well b/c he said the motor will "eat up" the new regulator. He originally quoted me $240 but now says it will be $500. Am I getting hosed?
Monday, August 10th, 2009 AT 3:50 PM

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Tiny
DR LOOT
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  • 2,311 POSTS
If your car is a coupe, then, according to realoem. Com, the driver's side regulator will cost about 160 bucks retail. I don't think I spent more than two hours doing it the last time I changed one. I've never had any problems arising from reusing the motor, but maybe he has.

Good Luck.
Dr. Loot's Assistant
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 AT 12:22 AM
Tiny
DOCHAGERTY
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Ask to see the broken parts and find out what his motive is, it could be $$$
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 AT 8:05 AM

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