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Originally Posted by 10"
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Originally Posted by F32Fleet
It's almost cost prohibitive to own a luxury BMW out of warranty because:
Diagnostic software along with a pirated shop manual is essentially required.
Copious amounts of plastic components/clips/fastners which break upon removal and can quickly escalate the cost of the repair.
Technology isn't supported after 7-8 yrs which has a negative impact upon resale.
One essentially needs a lift and that requires room to work.
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Have no idea what you're talking about.
My 1M is 9 years old and has 93k miles on it. It's been one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned.
I didn't buy it for the navigation system I bought it for how it drives.
I love your profile pic though: Weihenstephaner is the good stuff  |
Is that your daily driver?
In any case here's here's an anecdotal example. I had my VCG replaced a couple of months ago. The shop cracked the charge pipe at the connector where the vent tube which leads to the VC is attached.
Plenty of stories where plastic connectors at the OFHG and across the top end of the radiator snap when removed.
Replace the electric water pump and thermostat? That's an underneath job and not very easy to do on jack stands.
Replace an oil pan gasket? NFW. It is 10x easier on my old mustang.
Replace ATF? A lift and a laptop make it no problem. It's a PITA without.