At times, I wonder if there are diminishing returns on trying to fix everything on my car as it ages. Seems like as soon as you fix one thing, something else stops working. I've been concentrating on keeping it mechanically sound (that's hard enough) but there are a couple of things I've put off (possibly permanently) and have been living without:
-PDC system stopped working about a year after purchase. Disconnected to be rid of the message on idrive at start up. Recently reconnected to attempt fix and found 5 dead sensors. Screw it. Disconnected.

- Satellite module dead. Will probably fix in a week but have been enjoying music thru iPhone.

- Ashtray jammed closed last month with at least $15 of quarters. Coin must've jammed the track. Maybe fix later.

- Oil level sensor just went on the fritz this past week. Not affecting level reading or throwing errors while running. Will fix later

- Broke driver side thigh bolster last week. Passenger side's been broken for at least two years after wife decided to climb into back seat and use bolster for leverage. Will not fix.

What about you guys?

 

Only PDC not working and I have no need for it, therefore disconnected. That's it. 310 000 kms on 2005 545. No sign of valve seals leaking, either, which I wouldn't fix anyway.

 

I try to fix everything. Just because im' OCD and i'm keeping the car for a couple of years still. Not cheap being anal on a 550i. But i find it pretty reliable really. Though priority repairs are always mechanical parts as they have the most chance to effect other parts in the car.

 

heated steering wheel no longer working. I live in Florida. It will continue to not work.

 

Everything works on my E60 except a couple of windows switches (I hope I can clean them), the condensation module behind the rear view mirror and the rear electric sunshade.

 

Only active headlights not working and trying to fix them for months without success.

 

I have had an upper oil pan gasket leak for about 7 years now. No "low oil" light before it is time to change so I am not worried about it. Its about time to get rid of it any way now. 05 530i 160K on the ticker I think it has performed well through my time having it. Other than that the car is in pristine condition. I think only because I do all the work and refuse to let BMW learn there job on my dime. LOL

 

Found an oil leak on the valve cover when changing the spark plugs.. It's not leaking bad enough or anywhere for me to get smells or error messages. I'll try to get to it eventually.

And tilt steering stopped working a year back, have no idea why, but it's at least stopped perfectly where I drive (it usually retracts all the way up and that's what it doesn't do, stuck in the drive).

 

If it will move manually try moving it through the full range of motion up and down to reset the limits.

 

Unfortunately not.. It's stone cold quiet and unmovable!