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BMW 3 Series (E9x) front thrust arms / control arm bushings: what owners actually paid

4 cited owner reports

Non-dealer median (indie, tuner, unspecified)
$575
2 reports
Dealer median
$1,025
2 reports
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ranges counted at midpoint
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Indie$575
Dealer$1,025
Non-dealer includes independents, tuners and unspecified shops. Ranges counted at their midpoint.
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Repair: BMW 3 Series (E9x) front thrust arms / control arm bushings

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$500 non-dealer dealer$1,100
WherePriceLocation / dateDetails / source
Dealer$1,100US
2025-08		Dealer quote: both front thrust arms (plus alignment extra), E93 at 60k
source
Independent$500Chicago, IL
2014-09		Mechanic quote: front control arm bushings only, 2008 335i
source
Independent$650Central CA
2014-09		Indy quote: left + right bushings plus alignment
source
Dealer$950Central CA
2014-09		Dealer quote, same job
source
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3411 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204

European specialist, 16 years

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The Import Mechanics
235 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

European + Asian imports; loaner cars

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2030 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80222

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Englewood, CO (street address not listed on homepage)

Family-owned since 1995; owner ex-factory MB/BMW tech

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