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#1 of 2 2001 325XI or New Car by kcasale Jul 01, 2008 (1:12 pm)
I own a 2001 BMW 325XI with 92,000 miles. Two recent repairs--thermostats and expansion tank & throttle body and engine wire harness--have been costly. BMW service advisors tell me to expect things to happen due to high mileage. I'm seeking advice from experienced BMW owners--to keep my car or purchase a new vehicle, as I do not want to put thousands of dollars into a vehicle on an annual basis. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 14, 2008 8:33 am)
#2 of 2 Re: 2001 325XI or New Car [kcasale] by roadburner Jul 14, 2008 (8:33 am)
Replying to: kcasale (Jul 01, 2008 1:12 pm) I own a 2001 BMW 325XI with 92,000 miles. Two recent repairs--thermostats and expansion tank & throttle body and engine wire harness--have been costly.   Thermostat and expansion tank failures aren't that uncommon, but they aren't expenive to rectify either. Why did you need a new throttle body and wiring harness? I've never had to replace either on any BMW I've owned- and I've owned eight since 1983. Are you a BMW CCA member? If so, you can connect with local chapter members who can point you to some good independent shops. And most dealers and shops offer 10%-25% discounts to CCA members.   BMW service advisors tell me to expect things to happen due to high mileage.   Sounds like they are trying to scare you into a new or CPO BMW.   I'm seeking advice from experienced BMW owners--to keep my car or purchase a new vehicle, as I do not want to put thousands of dollars into a vehicle on an annual basis.   You shouldn't have to spend thousands of dollars- unless you have a dealer that is really trying to stick it to you. I'd advise setting aside $75-$90 per month. That should more than cover maintenance and repair costs. You can save even more money by performing oil services yourself. It's a dead easy job that takes all of 30 minutes.

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