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I just got a 2013 335i that has a known hppp issue. I plan to mitigate it, if I can. Just do your research, I agree go Indy, and get an extended warranty. And if your vehicle is older, the secondary parts market like bavauto for things you don't want used or junk pull-a-parts are a good cheap option and you can pay others to retrieve them for you. |
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So the warranty companies are losing money on every contract?......interesting.
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03-31-2017, 09:05 AM | #28 | |
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The way to reduce $$$ ownership is to adhere to maintenance of that precious vehicle dont skimp, DIY whenever possible, & as others have indicated.. snoop around during warranty coverage for area indy shops who are reasonable, reliable, and quality |
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03-31-2017, 03:44 PM | #30 |
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Maybe its more expensive in recent models but my e46 m3 has been the cheapest car I've ever owned.
It never breaks so just routine stuff like tires and brake pads etc and the rare service, which is very expensive as they have to take apart the engine but its only one every few years and only because its an M. I would imagine all late model cars with all their gadgetry are just as expensive as each other. It's a good argument for leasing.
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Because they're so expensive to maintain and repair, everyone will respect you more for owning and driving one . You can't fake it until you've made it, even if you buy certified since your maintenance cost will likely be higher to offset the discounted price.
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It sux that if you want the full maintenance you have to pay extra now and it's only for 3 years. That still doesn't explain how leasing would be better than buying as you get it either way. I guess you mean after 3 years? You could sell it if you had brought it or extend coverage, though I guess you mean you know your cost prior to end of lease and can just return it. Makes some sense I guess. I like when people ask me if I brought it or leased it I can say I brought it, though you could just lie to your friends if you're leasing lol.
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If you want new buyers to be fully informed, then be sure to add the fact that maintenance is covered for the first 4 years if you buy new. Also, you can get extended warranties to take you to 7 years for $1,200 to $2,000 that take care of the major stuff but not general maintenance. After 7 years, it becomes more tricky. That's the space you are in driving a 9 year old car. Now, you are complaining about spending $3,200 on a 9 year old car and I get you when you say that it is a lot. But, spending $3,200 every few years is a lot less then being tied up in perpetual lease payments. Your cost per mile is still way ahead. And furthermore, you could reduce your expenses by going to an independent. You live in Chapel Hill. Its not like you don't have choices. There are many choices within a 30 mile radius and some right there in Chapel Hill you could try. We are not talking about engine replacement here. |
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you can try to justify the costs of maintaining and repairing BMWs all you want but they really are off the charts imo. And comparing them to a subaru is nuts. I have owned two STi's and one of the best parts was how inexpensive they are to repair and maintain. I bought my own oil (Motul) and let the dealer change it for $60-70 total each time. Hell you can replace the entire STi engine for $5-6k. How much would that be for a B58 or N55 - not to mention an S55 engine? I have a 2010 X3 with 77k miles. Its been out of warranty for awhile and in that time I have spent $550 on a new battery (absolutely absurd along with the programming jive) $2400 on new brakes, $1750 on yaw sensor and something else associated with it (cant actually remember). Also just had the drivers side mirror and housing replaced after it was struck by fallling ice from roof of partially enclosed prkg lot. That cost $1100. Cause ya know its a BMW (motor, heating element, painted housing blah blah blah) was somewhat softened by insurance paying after my $500 deductible. Some of this could have beeen avoided with an extended warranty - which I debated but ultimately did not do. I do think the moral is if youre going to own/drive a bmw out of warranty - be prepared to pay.
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It's no secret these cars are crazy expensive to maintain & repair costs are exponential compared to regular cars. The water pump & thermostat went on my N54 335i. Paid $800 to get it fixed... Thats only because I know someone at a shop & got the parts at invoice & $350 in labor. These cars are a bitch to work on and require a nice garage setup if you want to do everything yourself. I think the real problem is people don't see the comparative cost to maintain relative to the original MSRP of the car they're purchasing. When a 50K 3 series breaks don't expect to pay the same price to repair as a 30K Honda Accord.
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I don't know about that.
When I brought my car in for its free service which included a no charge scratch across my rear bumper they had a sign advertising an oil change special. The price was ... wait for it ... $250 |
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Bulgarian dollars? Levz to USD is about $130, seems alright for you. Our local .com dealer has specials @ $80.
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Anybody know of good indy shops in the Inland Empire or Los Angeles i can take my f30? Warranty just ran out :/ Just dropped 1000 on 4 tires and the alignment at the dealership and they were trying to get me for 500 more for the 55K maintenance i think its oil, brake fluid, air intake, etc.
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A friend of mine recently leased a new Bentley Bentayga. He decided to lease for the first time ever because his last car, a Bentley Continental, became so expressive to maintain. With just under 100k miles, he estimated her was spending $3,000 a month in maintenance and small repairs, like a windshield wiper motor that cost about as much as a used Ford Focus.
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