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BMW E90 vs F30: Repair Costs Compared
The E90 list centers on the N52 and N54 sixes, hydraulic power steering, cooling parts and bearings. The F30 list adds the N20 timing chain, the coolant expansion tank, the electric steering rack and xDrive parts. Each item below links to its own owner-reported prices, and we do not total them.
Last updated · By BimmerQuote (how we build guides) · Costs on this page come from the linked repair pages, each citing its sources.
We do not compare totals. Each repair has its own range, for example: N20 Timing Chain & Guides on a BMW with the N20 engine typically costs $2,000–$9,700 at an independent shop, $3,500–$7,000 at a BMW dealer, or $1,000–$1,700 in parts DIY, based on 14 real owner-reported prices.
How much is an E90 heater core?
Heater Core Replacement on a BMW E90/E92 typically costs $635–$2,900 at an independent shop, $2,499 at a BMW dealer, or about $400 in parts DIY, based on 4 real owner-reported prices.
How much is an F30 steering rack?
Electric Steering Rack (F30) on a BMW F30/F31/F32 typically costs $2,000 at an independent shop or $11,600 at a BMW dealer, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
How much are xDrive CV axles?
xDrive Front CV Axles on a BMW F30/F32/G20/G22 and similar models typically costs $4,500 at an independent shop or about $2,000 in parts DIY, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
Where this comes from
Every cost on this page is pulled from these repair pages, which list the price, the forum or shop source and the details for each report. This guide adds no prices of its own.
