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Replying to: 530ir1150r (Dec 11, 2008 6:51 am) I have extensive records as well but break it down differently. Our dollars are close but we don't drive that much (6k to 7k a year) so our cpm is more than double at $0.181. My mpg is high 20's when I drive and my wife (her car) is low 20's. Oil changes (including BMW "free" ones) $281 MB1 0W-40 Two sets of tyres $1,785 Bridgestone RE750's (27k) and now RE960's Other Maintenance $6,800 (including all other fluids changed, complete new cooling system (pm) upgraded brakes and a rebuilt drive shaft) Damage (front valance several times) $1,500 Not inexpensive over almost 7 years but for this type of vehicle that is very enjoyable to drive.....money well spent. We are keeping this one for many many more years. |
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Guys Those seem like high maintenance costs. How does that compare to a Lexus RX for example? I know they're totally different vehicles, but for a car that's only 6 years old. Complete new cooling system??? I'm having second thoughts now.
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Replying to: gardis (Dec 14, 2008 2:42 pm)  $85/month. As for the cooling system, you need to replace the water pump, thermostat, and radiator. MY BMW indie shop did the work for considerably less than $1000. How does that compare to a Lexus? Beats me; I could never own a Lexus as I find them to be much too dangerous- If I had to drive one I'd die of boredom...
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Hi, guys: I am first time BMW owner. I just bought a 2009 BMW 528i for $48,500. the dealer rec extended warranty (7 yrs/100,000 miles) for 2550 to cover major breakdown. Is this worthy it? What about road hazard tire plan for $950 to cover tire repair, auto armor plan for $795 to cover body. please help me out, thanks in advance. JJ
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Replying to: gardis (Dec 14, 2008 2:42 pm) |
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 14, 2008 3:48 pm) If I had to drive one I'd die of boredom... I second that! |
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Replying to: jjwatva (Dec 14, 2008 4:54 pm) around 78K resulting in an OOP cost of $1200 (including significant goodwill discount from dealer. My warranty cost around what yours did and it did cover the cost of fixing a busted airbag module and a few other odds and ends so that I did come close to breaking even. Don't forget warranty providers don't stay in business by losing money on them. You pays yer money and you takes yer chances,  
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| Have there been any significant changes to the 5 series from 08 to 09? Thanks. | |
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Replying to: abuck (Dec 16, 2008 9:04 am) Changes yes, significant, no. The grill and rear have been tweaked as was the controls on the dash with 6 preset buttons available for the audio system. There are wood insets below the audio controls over the console. The inside door panels were redesigned as were the window switches. The iDrive was slightly upgraded although not drastically as on some '09 models. BMW makes numerous upgrades mechanically that are not appreciated when seen. The negative on these changes has been a poorer score for side impact collisions.
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Replying to: carnaught (Dec 16, 2008 10:21 am)
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