With the winter fast approaching I decided to address some minor maint. I started with a DIY, and replaced my FSR, (http://www.x5world.com/articles/x5/m...placement.html) It was a rather easy task, Great Write up!! with the FSR and my comfort addressed, I started thinking about the engine and what it could use before the "real" cold set in... With 133K and without any major issues that I have had to remedy up to this point, I knew that there was a thing or two that I would like to replace as a "preventative measure". With out hesitation I called the staff of "AUTOBAHN BMW REPAIR of LOUISVILLE" And we discussed possible items that usually cause problems especially with this mileage and the upcoming winter... The conclusion, to replace the Oil separator and hoses, (as I had noticed a slight build up of an orange "gunk" on the dip stick last winter, but no issues all summer) So we scheduled a separator replacement and for me to drop off the X first thing in the morning, and they arranged a rental for me... (being a small indy shop, they don't have loaners, but with an account at a near by rental car place they arranged for me a good deal on a rental) Once I arrived at the shop, I was greeted and we pulled the X into the bay to give her the once over, I mentioned a few minor things that I had notice and some things that I had read here on X5 World (http://www.x5world.com/x5-e53-forum/15435-high-pitched-whistle-when-you-accelerate-i-found-where-mine-coming.html?highlight=whistle+intake) as well as the best way to wire up my AE's, since I had installed my P53's, (whole nother issue here) I was hesitant to play with wires and end up getting in over my head, so I opted to wait to hook them up. anyway, off I went on my way with the X in the hands of some true proffesionals...
This morning I went back to pick up the X, right away I was taken into the shop so I could see first hand the work they had completed... to my suprise they had wired my AE's in a VERY clean OEM looking fashion,
DRL AE's!!! The also addressed the whistling noise that has been driving me crazy, !! (link above) They replace my separator, and did it all in a very clean fashion... They also took the time to look into the freezing door lock issue that alot of us are familiar with, since I did not ask them to replace the latch, they used a "home remedy" and we will see if it works, but hey it is worth a try, I am not out anything...
Along with the scheduled maintanence and they things they fixed "just because it was the right thing to do", they identified some things that I should look to replace in the future and gave me some great advice.
All in all, every time I have done business with the guys at Autobahn, I am simply impressed by the outstanding customer service, and the true passion that they have about BMW's and the enthusiasts that drive them! and not that you could top all that but they are absolutely the the best priced shop that I have found within traveling distance of Louisville, so that along with better quality and friendlier service than that I have recieved at the major dealer or anywhere for that matter! Thank you Autobahn for breaking the rule of "You get what you pay for", the services you provide are truely priceless.
To anyone who is looking for a BMW or Mercedes independant shop, Autobahn is definately worth a try.

Regards,
Zac

FWIW, I am not on thier payroll, and I dont campaign for them, I am simply in the business of supporting those few great Americans and thier businesses, who support those who serve, and conduct their businesses with a passion for service and honesty.