2005 E60 SMG Transmission & Clutch Needs Replacing... What do I do?

[mmuehe]

My 05 E60 with SMG transmission, heads up display, active cruise control, sport package, comfort seats, with 140k miles needs a new transmission and clutch. BMW dealership wants $13k to fix, but my local master technician will do it for $8.5K ($7.5k in parts $1k in labor). The car is special with all the features, but I am struggling whether it is worth the money. The engine was rebuilt at 107k miles, has a new paint job, new headlights, and a few other items like the SMG module have been replaced.

Would you guys fix, sell, or part out? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Pelican Parts]

It really comes down to how much you like the car and if it's practical to get another one. If the engine was rebuilt only 33k miles ago and you have a new SMG module; I would spend the money and get it running properly. I think selling it as is will deter a lot of people. Just my 2 cents...

[domibln]

Why the car would need a new transmission? What is broken?

[mmuehe]

When slowing down to a stop the car will come out of first gear into neutral. You can hear the transmission clicking as if it is trying to stay in gear. When I put my foot on the break and pull the shift down like I was trying to put it into gear, it would work most of the time. Once going the car was fine and I had no issues.

[domibln]

Did you check the clutch actuator? For the Non-M SMGs it's the most common problem.
The symptoms are more or less fitting. Do you experience some times stutter when starting or in traffic jam?

[Big Chaze]

Did you check the clutch actuator? For the Non-M SMGs it's the most common problem.
The symptoms are more or less fitting. Do you experience some times stutter when starting or in traffic jam?

Clutch actuator??? I have six speed manual and I changed the clutch....now my clutch pedal engages way too high and I know something isn't right. Was told by the mech to leave it alone. I know my car and it shouldn't be that way. Think my actuator is bad??

[ss109]

Clutch actuator??? I have six speed manual and I changed the clutch....now my clutch pedal engages way too high and I know something isn't right. Was told by the mech to leave it alone. I know my car and it shouldn't be that way. Think my actuator is bad??

I'm confused, you say you have a SMG and then go on to say you have a manual, which is it?

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[Big Chaze]

I have a 6spd manual. I'm guessing the clutch actuator comes with the SMGs?

[Enriquekal]

Fair play mate, what parts are you changing in addition to dmf/ clutch etc and how did the costs compare with say carparts4less/ ecp?