From what I’ve learned on the internet, the answer is always Miata.

Not sure how the warranty admins do it on the back end tbh, but CARB warranty is only 7yr/70k miles.

I’m ballparking, but yes, with labor. It’s only like 2.5hrs + A/C charge. I think the compressor is around $1000ish without the core. You’re “supposed” to also swap out the drier, and perform the retrofit coding, however I never did either of those to my own car and it worked fine for years. I’d probably factor in another $2k (parts/labor) if you do it the “right” way.

BMW tech here - see if the a/c compressor has been replaced with the updated one. I thinkkkk the designed changed in 5/2017. The compressor internally degrades and ends up, sending shrapnel through the entire freon system, which also cools the hybrid batteries. The compressor is always on so it’s a common failure item. When it does go to shit, out of pocket service invoices are $12-$16k. Otherwise, they are super solid cars.

To replace the compressor preventatively, it’s around $4000

They are essentially identical.

Yeah but that really only applies until the new model comes out. But I guess so does everything else.

Someone on the forums made one that was identical, but it was three dead hookers, outlined in three colors.

We’re still replacing a shit ton of them under warranty. Our TSE says another recall similar to the CCP recall is in the works.

I’m literally a bmw master tech. That shit engine pretty much paid for my old 135i in its entirety.

but go on about how amazing the THIRD technical update is 🤡

The S85 isn’t even that bad. The N62/63 is total junk across the board.

Don’t waste time on a technical school. I run a few shops and don’t prioritize those students in any way. Either do the military, or ask around at shops willing to provide OJT.

There’s so many S85 memes, but never an N63 meme. At least the S85 makes good noise.

The dealer has the master set. There’s only like 20 different ones, so they’ll just match it and you can order a new key.

I love that for you.