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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Maintenance and Repair
4453 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 9:39 PM
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The free maintenance on my '05 325i is expiring at the end of Oct with approx 40k miles. The dealer is offering full maintenance upgrade (6 yrs/100,000 mi) for $1695. Is this a good deal, given the anticipated maintenance needs? Are there other maintenance options available? Thanks for sharing your experiences.
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Replying to: birdrules (Oct 08, 2008 7:36 pm) You aren't likely to come out ahead at that rate... Also, that doesn't extend the warranty.... regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 09, 2008 6:24 am)
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I recently bought a 2008 328xi. I have about 2000 mile on it. As I drive the car it would ping a little. Not extensively but sometime you would hear a slight ping every 30-60 seconds and than it would go away than it would come back. Is there any adjustments to correct this or is this just normal and I am making a big ado about nothing. Otherwise I love the car. thanks
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Replying to: stephend (Oct 10, 2008 6:18 am) If indeed it is pinging, and not lifter noise, and if indeed it happens under light load, that's a serious problem. Prolonged pinging for more than a second or two is very dangerous for an engine. Pinging is your internal engine parts rattling around under stress. Not good unless it is very brief, and only under heavy engine load. Have it looked at right away if you aren't sure what you are hearing. |
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Replying to: birdrules (Oct 09, 2008 9:05 pm) I'm still not sure I'd recommend it. But, you have to decide. Once you are out of warranty, will you be taking it to the dealer for repairs? Or, will you look for an independent? If you are going to the dealer for all service, then it might pay off. Going from 60K to 80K is just one more oil service on the schedule, though ($125?). That's a big chunk of change to put upfront... to not gain any sort of warranty coverage. I'd be inclined to leave it in the bank and draw it down, as needed. regards, kyfdx |
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Im looking to buy a used BMW(first car) but i have concerns about the reliability, life and cost of maintanence and repairs. Im looking at the following(all have clean autocheck): 2000 BMW 328i - 95k miles 2001 BMW 325i - 134k miles 1999 BMW 328i - 140k miles looking at between 7k to 9.5k for these.im a college student in Orlando, Fl. and i will atleast on a vehicle another 3 years/30miles. 1). At this mileage is it even a wise idea to buy one of these? 2). when do the major things get replaced by on average in the 3 series? In other words, is buying the BMW around 95 - 100k better than one at 133. From what i have read, most problems that need costly replacements happen around 95 - 110k. So is better to go with something with more miles? 3). im willing to pay premium fuel, and do maintainence, but i dont have money for repairs or replacements of major parts. at this mileage/age what issues should i look out for? if i take it to a good mechanic and have them check it out, will he be able to accurately tell me when the different parts are gonna need to be replaced/die or will it happen randomly. 4) i heard that the transmission gets shot up on these cars at 100k. how do i check , to see the car im gonna buy doesnt have that happen. 3) is it better to actually buy a 1997 or 1994 at half the price at around 160k, knowing that probably all major things would have been replaced hence the car will atleast give life for another 25k/3years? are the 3 series <1999 more reliable. I have talked to BMW owners. and i always get mixed answers. all love their cars, but some have no issues and others have problems all the times. How do i make sure that i buy a car that is in the former group. Anyhelp will be greatly appreciated... I have tried my best to read and get educated. but i feel that i need someones real ADVICE! 
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I have 06 325i BMW bought in the middle of 2005. How many years the battery should last? I have only 4000 miles. Best regards, Lehrer |
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Replying to: lehrer1 (Oct 15, 2008 9:20 pm) Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: kapitanraider (Oct 10, 2008 4:42 pm) It sounds like your desire exceeds your finances at this point, which is okay, as you can get yourself the car of your dreams once you're making a good living. I see your point about buying a beater BMW for cheap as an alternative, but this is also risky and you don't get any status points. So I'd say unless you can spend $150 a month on average over three years to keep a high miles BMW in tip-top shape, then don't do it. |
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