When you own a BMW, you always get this : "good luck with maintance" Well..that is usually said by either someone that hasn't own one ever, or someone that only goes to the dealership.
BMW service is indeed a little..and yes LITTLE more expensive. That doesn't mean it CANT make a dent in your pocket but that's why you need to do your homework on indie shops if you don't know how to work on cars.
The guys at SW bimmers are the only ones that I would let touch my baby. Their prices are outstanding, service impeccable and the work they do is always better than the dealership. This guys have found issues that bmw of las vegas couldn't not figure out. Why? Because they take their time witht heir customers and their vehicles. They treat them like their own. And as a car enthusiast this is just best feeling .
Be careful when choosing a shop because some of them just want to take your money. I don't remember how many times Ive talked to Devin at SWB and he plain told me "Raul..your car is good..nothing needs to be changed, go out and drive it" I was just so not used to that kind of service where they were not upselling me anything and been completely honest with me. It was impressive and actually shocking to see there are still good shops out there
If you have a Euro, specially a Bimmer trust this guys. They worth every penny.