How much is an O2 sensor for an '89 535 in the US

[John 535is (Sydney)]

Consumption is down, power is down and very rich smell from exhaust. Injectors were cleaned during a head gasket change last October so I thought about changing the O2 sensor. Vehicle has 190,000 km (around 110K miles) and I don't know if it was ever changed by the PO. BMW quoted $550 for the part. - I'm still in shock.

John 1989 535is (Bilstien, BBS, Superchip)

[myles]

I had an O2 sensor installed in my 89 535im about 6 months ago. It was AU$230 ish for the part and $50 to fit.

The part I got was a Bosch part the same as the dealer part except that there is not plug on the end of the wiring, so it had to be joined to the old O2 sensor wiring.

I had a local european specialist auto electrician do the job and supply the part.

Myles (Brisbane)

[John 535is (Sydney)]

Thanks Miles - the dealer isn't normally that bad on prices, but the parts guy at BMW was even laughing at the price on this one.
I don't suppose you kept the part number by any chance ?

John (Sydney)

[myles]

it should be on the invoice somewhere and I will send you an email

Myles

[Phil M]

arent they like $80 at BMA? you should check that out before throwing out $200+. aussie E34s and american E34s should be the same? at least in this aspect..right guys? $550 seems like an outrageous dealer price.. hell, today i went to get a singe oil drainpan bolt and they charged me $8! and $2 for the washer!@ wow.