Reply With QuoteA mechanic I go to from time to time says that people spend on ave of $3500/yr. Whether you believe this or not, that's another story.
Free BMW Maintenance for a YEAR??
Who has paid the most in the last year keeping their cherished Bimmer on the road in camparison to the value of their car?
Come on - Who loves their care the most - regardless of sensibility???
My list is as follows....
Head Gasket + Head Skim
Full Exhaust
Fan and Clutch Fan
Battery
Full set (5) tires (Goodyear)
Plus many other smaller jobs.
Total cost £1700+ ( $3200? )
Plus another £400 ($700) to get through the MOT!
and the car?
a 1988 530i value - £1000 if Im lucky...
Last edited by ZimZimmer; 03-12-2004 at 09:45 AM.
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That is just the tip of the iceberg.
A mechanic I go to from time to time says that people spend on ave of $3500/yr. Whether you believe this or not, that's another story.
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I spent about $2,500 last year
Most work was to bring the car up to standards as I just purchased it in January 2003. I expect about the same this year as i will have new items such as strut arms etc.
New tires
replace cd changer
plugs and valve cover gasket
full maintainance and all fluids
lots more I cannot remmenber
lots of detailing supplies and tools!
Originally Posted by ZimZimmer
Who has paid the most in the last year keeping their cherished Bimmer on the road in camparison to the value of their car?
Come on - Who loves their care the most - regardless of sensibility???
My list is as follows....
Head Gasket + Head Skim
Full Exhaust
Fan and Clutch Fan
Battery
Full set (5) tires (Goodyear)
Plus many other smaller jobs.
Total cost £1700+ ( $3200? )
Plus another £400 ($700) to get through the MOT!
and the car?
a 1988 530i value - £1000 if Im lucky...
Last edited by Russell; 03-12-2004 at 10:32 AM. Reason: changes
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1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment
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new power steering pump
inspection 2 at BMW Phil.
tie rods, stab links
front shocks
thrust arm bushings
front & rear damper pads
secondary clutch
fuel hose
alternator hose
muffler support
valve cover gasket
timing belt & full detailing at BMW Phil
Last edited by jplacson; 03-12-2004 at 09:03 PM.
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