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Sedans BMW 3-Series Buying a Used 3-Series
460 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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Replying to: backy (Jan 14, 2009 1:46 pm) And I don't worry about automatic transmissions on BMW's because I won't own one with an automatic. So for me, an extended warranty makes no financial sense. I understand about the -5 F in the garage. My son is in Rochester, MN, and he hasn't felt like crawling under his cars since Thanksgiving!
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Replying to: srs_49 (Jan 15, 2009 9:20 am) Trannies aren't the only expensive things on 3 Series that can break.
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Replying to: backy (Jan 15, 2009 8:13 pm) That's especially true when you walk into a dealer who charges outrageous prices, throw them your credit card, and grab you ankles. Happens EVERY time... |
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 15, 2009 8:47 pm) |
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Replying to: backy (Jan 15, 2009 8:13 pm) Amen to that one! |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 15, 2009 9:21 pm)
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Replying to: lemmer (Jan 16, 2009 6:34 am) Agreed. When I bought my '87 back in 1999, the clutch was the one big ticket item I was worried about. I asked the shop I sometimes use what the price would be to replace it and they said (can't remember exactly) $750 or $950. Since I was getting a good deal on the car, I said "hey, i can live with that". So, given that that was almost 10 years ago, and the fact that my '87 is probably easier to work on than the newer models (just guessing here), $1400 doesn't sound too bad. |
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Replying to: lemmer (Jan 16, 2009 6:34 am) |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 15, 2009 9:21 pm)  I know it's hard for some people to believe that not everyone is willing or able to do their own major repairs on a BMW, or that emergency situations come up that leave little or no choice for course of action. But that is reality. If it makes those folks feel nice and smug and superior because they've never been in those kinds of situations, how wonderful for them.
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Replying to: backy (Jan 16, 2009 8:42 am) Not necessarily. It's also possible that they told you it cost $1400 so you'd think that you were getting a good deal on the car. I know it's hard for some people to believe that not everyone is willing or able to do their own major repairs on a BMW No, but it is hard to believe that some people aren't willing to seek out good dealers and shops that perform quality work at fair prices. For example, for just $40 per year you can join BMW CCA which will get you: Significant discounts at many dealers and shops The ability to obtain advice about your car and local shops from other CCA members in your area Access to technical advisors emergency situations come up that leave little or no choice for course of action You called the $800 fuel pump dealer because you didn't know a local shop to call, correct? But that is reality. For you, maybe. If it makes those folks feel nice and smug and superior because they've never been in those kinds of situations, how wonderful for them. I've owned nine BMWs over the past 25 years, most of them over five years old. Currently I run a 2004, a 1995, and a 1975. It's not a question of being "smug and superior". It's a question of being prepared by doing your homework. You bought one seven year old BMW and had it serviced by a dealer who charges out the wazoo- then you sell it less than four months after you bought it. Based on that extensive experience you continue to post about expensive BMW repairs. I'm not saying BMWs are the cheapest cars to maintain, but a little due diligence and common sense goes a long way when running an older BMW. I'm sorry you got hosed by your dealer, but for about every horror story about expensive BMW service costs I can point you to someone who runs an older BMW for less than $600-$700 per year.
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