2007 M35 15k service

[hpulickal]

What should my 15k service cost on this car? Dealer is trying to give me everything for $349. Not sure what I need and what is fluff. I've been doing maintenance every 5k, mostly highway miles, so not much stress or dirt in the car.

[M45Caliber]

the $350 quote seems about right for a dealer "package" at 15K -- BUT - what does the M really need at 15K? I'm guessing 3 things: Oil and Filter change, new engine air filter and new cabin/AC filter.

Check the owners manual/maintenance section to see...

Then I contact the service advisor and ask them for an oil change, air filter and cabin filter service -- and how much? It's probably more like $125. I forgot (because I don't let the deler do this; Discount TIre does...) and that's a tire rotation. Maybe another $25? Seriously... the rest of the $$$ is for "inspecting" stuff like brakes and struts, etc.

Trust me -- they will check those things anyway because they want to SELL YOU more services.

SO, save yourself some money and go "ala carte".

Good Luck