3 year check up 2007 550i
03-30-2009, 03:46 PM
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My Ride: Currently: (3/1/06) 2002 530i black on black prem, sport, cold, xenon.
All - 3 years passes quickly and its time to soon look at getting a check up. The caveat is I only have 18,500 miles on her and typical with BMW maintenance, I'll likely be told "if the car isn't asking for anything, we don't have to do it now" from my service advisor. Last year at this time couldn't even convince them needed an oil change.
So my question is, what do I need done, checked and potentially replaced to keep her running well - especially as she is a 6 speed manual? Any tips, point to be made, and thoughts are appreciated. List 'em out if you have a list of what would normally be done at 2 and 3 year check up too.
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
So my question is, what do I need done, checked and potentially replaced to keep her running well - especially as she is a 6 speed manual? Any tips, point to be made, and thoughts are appreciated. List 'em out if you have a list of what would normally be done at 2 and 3 year check up too.
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
03-30-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by wmbiii' post='831122' date='Mar 30 2009, 07:46 PM
All - 3 years passes quickly and its time to soon look at getting a check up. The caveat is I only have 18,500 miles on her and typical with BMW maintenance, I'll likely be told "if the car isn't asking for anything, we don't have to do it now" from my service advisor. Last year at this time couldn't even convince them needed an oil change.
So my question is, what do I need done, checked and potentially replaced to keep her running well - especially as she is a 6 speed manual? Any tips, point to be made, and thoughts are appreciated. List 'em out if you have a list of what would normally be done at 2 and 3 year check up too.
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
So my question is, what do I need done, checked and potentially replaced to keep her running well - especially as she is a 6 speed manual? Any tips, point to be made, and thoughts are appreciated. List 'em out if you have a list of what would normally be done at 2 and 3 year check up too.
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
Then tell the SA you were really kidding but do it and let BMW pay for it this time
03-30-2009, 05:09 PM
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Stop wanting something to be wrong. Your vehicle is probably in wonderful condition so leave it alone unless you just feel the need to change the oil and filter.
Relax and enjoy the ride!
Relax and enjoy the ride!
03-30-2009, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 1600' post='831208' date='Mar 30 2009, 09:09 PM
Stop wanting something to be wrong. Your vehicle is probably in wonderful condition so leave it alone unless you just feel the need to change the oil and filter.
Relax and enjoy the ride!
Relax and enjoy the ride!
Again, looking for some idea of what gets done on a 3 year old car.
03-30-2009, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1600' post='831208' date='Mar 30 2009, 09:09 PM
Stop wanting something to be wrong. Your vehicle is probably in wonderful condition so leave it alone unless you just feel the need to change the oil and filter.
Relax and enjoy the ride!
Relax and enjoy the ride!
Again, looking for some idea of what gets done on a 3 year old car.
03-30-2009, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wmbiii' post='831213' date='Mar 30 2009, 07:17 PM
That's not what I am stating. The car is three years old - so I am questioning what needs to be done; if they find it doesn't need to be done, by proactively looking, then at minimum I had it checked and can rest assure I am doing all I can to keep up with what I need to. This has nothing to do with relaxing, its part of why I have a maintenance plan and a BMW.
Again, looking for some idea of what gets done on a 3 year old car.
Again, looking for some idea of what gets done on a 3 year old car.
http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/20...newsletter.pdf
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03-31-2009, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='831353' date='Mar 31 2009, 12:01 AM
Here ya go...see page 4 & 5 of the attachment Bav Auto has a recommended maintenance schedule that exceeds BMW's specs that should work for what you need.
http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/20...newsletter.pdf
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http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/20...newsletter.pdf
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That is awesome - many many thanks!!
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