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Old 30-10-2011, 02:08 AM   #51
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I don't have a BMW warranty, for me, it's not worth it.
Few reasons, it's over 60K (63K to be exact), I do very limited mileage.

When I bought the car I paid for the engine to be pressure tested and also had it inpsected. I also don't rate the BMW dealers near me (infact their shite)and take the car to my local indie.
Ive decided to put £50 a month away and see how it goes.
So far Ive spent £166 on the throttle flap and are quids in , for now
Other things I've replaced have been W&T
Its a tricky one to be sure. For me, anyone who wants to play the "no modified/track cars" card would take one look at mine and just laugh.

I did get caught out with the SMG pump failing which was a pricey fix, made somewhat more opportunist for the dealer since the car was locked in gear so would have been a nightmare for me to get it to UB - had to AA it to the local stealer for bumrapage.

Given that the SMG has just been done, realistically I think I'm only "at risk" on the engine. Shimmy has posted up elsewhere you can get a 2nd hand motor for £3k, I'll hold him to that then ;-) I guess the saving grace is that its not a FI engine - they seem to be far happier at lightening your wallet !

preventative maintenance is my friend, so regular fluid changes and check ups. Oh and the car as well ;-)
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Old 31-10-2011, 06:56 PM   #52
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Exactly , just bought 6l of oil and will change it myself every 6k.

Might even get the oil sampled

It's pot luck as best though.
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