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2418 messages, Last post on Dec 03, 2009 at 8:06 AM
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Replying to: rohandravid (Sep 03, 2009 10:59 am) Drive belts- both belts should cost no more than $85. One hour to install, tops. Stabilizer end link- the link should cost around $40 with one hour of installation.
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Replying to: roadburner (Sep 04, 2009 5:01 am) Regards
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Replying to: rohandravid (Sep 04, 2009 7:22 am) |
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Hi all- has anyone compiled a list of "typical" repairs and maintenance items/costs for the current generation BMW 5-series (non-turbo models)? I see many questions in this forum about extended warranties and maintenance programs. Are they worth the money, what to expect, etc. It would be very helpful for all those considering buying a used 5 series to understand what the repair and maintenance costs of a typical model will be (assuming average millage) for the first 100K miles or so. Thanks! |
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Replying to: bmwqa (Sep 10, 2009 7:31 am)  700-900 per year or 15K miles. On a BMW that sees merely street usage I follow BMW's service schedule except that I change the transmission oil(manual or slushbox) every 50,000 miles. Ditto for the final drive oil. I also change the coolant(using BMW coolant ONLY) every four years.
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Replying to: roadburner (Sep 10, 2009 5:48 pm) |
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Replying to: roadburner (Sep 10, 2009 5:48 pm) Can some one recommend me the cheap and best winter tires? my tires are old and I havenot changed them since I bought them, is that why I see the stering shaking when I apply brakes at 60mph or more speed? Thanks Prasanna
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Replying to: rohandravid (Sep 11, 2009 10:04 am) As for winter tires, Bridgestone Blizzaks have gotten me thru New Hampshire winters with no serious problems. They are not the cheapest (about $500 for 4) but tires are the last place I'd want to cheap out. |
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I have bought a certified 5-series couple months ago. I have just realized a foggy film on the chrome around the doors. I tried chrome polish, but no change. Any ideas on what could be used to clean and polish the chrome around the doors? Thanks |
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A while ago I received some correspondence from BMW regarding the fuel pump on my 2008 535I. To be honest I paid no attention to it but I think it related to extending the warranty on the fuel pump. The other day I was doing about 65 on the Garden State Parkway and I felt the engine lose power. The car would still do better than 60 but it lacked power and the turbo wouldn't kick in. The dash lit up with an engine that looked like it was half lit and a message came up saying that there was an engine malfunction and I had reduced power. I got the car home without incident and went on Google to see if anyone else had the same problem. I found numerous instances of other owners on other BMW sites having the same problem and the cause was a malfunnction in the high pressure fuel pump (HPFP). I called my dealer (Park Avenue BMW) and explained the problem and they said to bring the car in at 6PM and they would give me a loaner(which turned out to be a 2009 528) . By noon of the next day they called and said the car was fixed . They replaced the fuel pump. Park Avenue really did a great job for me. Has anyone else with a 2008 535I experienced this problem or heard about it?
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