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#11550 of 12737 Re: 02 530 Sport/CPO/Automatic - Tranny ? [dzuba] by div2

Jul 27, 2006 (7:34 pm)

Replying to: dzuba (Jul 25, 2006 7:30 pm)

Anyways, I now have 75K on my 02 and am contemplating getting rid of it before:
  
1. It gets to 100K miles and the value really drops
2. I have to deal with a new transmission at about 100K miles. Never had a problem with the car yet, and I am a novice here with this question - but how long do these transmissions last considering they are well taken care of.
3. Does CPO cover a new tranny should it go before 100K miles?
 
1. I sold my wife's 130K 1997 528iA for $9000 late last year.
2. I'd say that you will get no less than 150K out of the autobox- assuming the fluid is changed at 60K to 100K intervals.
3. The CPO warranty covers the autobox to 100K-after you've paid the $50 CPO deductible.
 
If you like the car I'd drive it into the ground. Here's how to do it in a financially responsible fashion:
Join BMW CCA.
Buy the E39 Bentley manual and learn to do the simple jobs-such as oil changes, Inspection I, and brakes-yourself. Find a good BMW indie shop to do everything else.
Continue to enjoy driving what is still widely regarded as the world's finest sport sedan.
Laugh at the guys who take a huge hit on depreciation by buying new and trading every 3-4 years.

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#11551 of 12737 Re: 02 530 Sport/CPO/Automatic - Tranny ? [dzuba] by shipo

Jul 27, 2006 (9:22 pm)

Replying to: dzuba (Jul 25, 2006 7:30 pm)

Hey David, long time, no post. Said another way, yes, I'm still here.
 
Regarding your questions, ummmm, what div2 said.
 
Were I in your shoes, unless I found a compelling reason to buy a new car (as in I just had to have an E60), I'd hang on to your E39 and drive it until it drops.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

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#11552 of 12737 Re: 02 530 Sport/CPO/Automatic - Tranny ? [shipo] by dhanley

Jul 27, 2006 (9:32 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Jul 27, 2006 9:22 pm)

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#11553 of 12737 FYI by pat

Jul 28, 2006 (5:47 am)

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#11555 of 12737 Boing-g-g-g! The day has arrived. by designman

Jul 28, 2006 (6:14 am)

Replying to: dhanley (Jul 27, 2006 9:32 pm)

It just hit me. E39 is being spoken about with that distinct, reverent, historical patina. I never thought it would come to this because the car always seemed to be the standard bearer, as fresh as a spring rain. Anyway, we must move forward, nothing can bring back the original splendor. Roll out the red carpet, sound the trumpets. Mark it down. July 28, 2006, the day E39 ascended to its rightful historical status.
 
Tahn-ta-DA!!! It’s official. E39 is now a “good ol’ car!”
 

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#11556 of 12737 Re: 02 530 Sport/CPO/Automatic - Tranny ? [dhanley] by div2

Jul 28, 2006 (6:56 am)

Replying to: dhanley (Jul 27, 2006 9:32 pm)

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#11557 of 12737 Re: Boing-g-g-g! The day has arrived. [designman] by cmr530i

Jul 28, 2006 (7:52 pm)

Replying to: designman (Jul 28, 2006 6:14 am)