[thstone]

While the dealer prices may seem high compared to a indie shop or DIY, they are about right for dealer pricing (which will always be very high).

For comparision, my wife had the BMW dealer put a new clutch in our 325i last year when I was on an extended business trip. Price = $1350.

If you can do a quality job yourself, you'll spend the least as a DIY. If your local shop can do it, then that route will be cheaper than the dealer. If you or the indie shop can't do it, well, then you're left with the dealer.

My only advice is to be sure that its done right because it never cheaper to remove your engine twice!