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E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement cost
E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement on a BMW with the N52/N54/N55/N20 engine typically costs $700–$3,830 at an independent shop, $2,300–$3,685 at a BMW dealer, or $392–$750 in parts DIY, based on 14 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · Sources: 14 owner-reported prices from 6 cited threads
Clutch, with or without the dual-mass flywheel, on manual 3 Series. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Limited data: Better now, with F30 prices and a RepairPal estimate. Still no dealer price for an F30 clutch.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,300 | Dealer | BMW dealers quoted $2,300 for PARTS only (clutch + flywheel), e92 335i | [1] |
| $3,685 | Dealer | Dealer bill (covered by warranty), 2016 | [2] |
| $3,200 | Indy | Indie shop, OEM clutch + flywheel, e92 335i (Texas) | [1] |
| $1,200 | Indy | With new flywheel, 335xi at 130k | [2] |
| $800 | Indy | Labor only, reputable shop (kit not included) | [2] |
| $700 | Indy | Indy labor-only quote | [2] |
| $2,700 | Indy | Brooklyn indy, clutch without flywheel, 328i | [2] |
| $392 | DIY | Clutch kit from ECS Tuning | [1] |
| $518 | DIY | New LuK dual-mass flywheel on eBay, shipped | [1] |
| $2,700 | Indy | Clutch on a 2014 F30, "about 2700" (shop type not stated) | [3] |
| $3,830 | Indy | Local shop quote incl. an $1,800 flywheel, 2013 F30 328i 6MT, Syracuse NY (2023) | [4] |
| $700 | Indy | Euro shop install with owner-supplied parts, plus CSB, guibo, trans mounts (E92) | [4] |
| $750 | DIY | OEM LuK flywheel ($500) + LuK clutch ($250) on eBay (E92) | [4] |
| $600 | DIY | Parts estimate for an F32; ~$800 with a SPEC stage 2 kit | [5] |
| $1,560–$1,907 | Indy | Estimate RepairPal estimate, 2007–2011 328i (excludes flywheel) | [6] |
- The $3,830 F30 quote drops a lot without the flywheel. A mechanic in source 4 says he has reused more dual-mass flywheels than he has replaced.
- Labor-only quotes ($700–$800) exclude parts. Clutch + flywheel parts add roughly $900+.
How long it takes
About 4 hrs of labor, per F30 owners (source 5). Older E90 estimates say 3–4 hrs (source 2).
Which cars are affected
328i / 335i / 335xi manual (E90/E92) and F30/F32 328i / 335i 6MT.
Symptoms
- Clutch slipping under load
- Engagement point high on the pedal
- Chatter or judder pulling away
- Rattle at idle (dual-mass flywheel)
Parts list
| Clutch kit (disc, pressure plate, release bearing) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Dual-mass flywheel (LuK) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Single-mass flywheel conversion | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Rear main seal (do it while the trans is out) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement cost?
E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement on a BMW with the N52/N54/N55/N20 engine typically costs $700–$3,830 at an independent shop, $2,300–$3,685 at a BMW dealer, or $392–$750 in parts DIY, based on 14 real owner-reported prices.
How much does E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $2,300 to $3,685 (2 data points, median $2,993).
How much does an independent shop charge for E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement?
Independent shop prices ranged $700 to $3,830 (8 data points, median $1,950).
Can I do E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $392 to $750 in parts and tools.
How long does E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement take?
About 4 hrs of labor, per F30 owners (source 5). Older E90 estimates say 3–4 hrs (source 2).
Which BMWs are affected?
328i / 335i / 335xi manual (E90/E92) and F30/F32 328i / 335i 6MT.
Related repairs
Sources
- Cost of replacing the clutch (E90post)
- Average clutch replacement cost (E90post)
- Most Expensive Repair You Ever Had On Your F30??? (F30 Bimmerpost)
- F30 328i clutch replacement (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- Clutch slipping in manual 335i (Reddit r/F30)
- BMW 328i Clutch Replacement Cost Estimate (RepairPal (estimate))
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