View Poll Results: How long do you plan to keep your car?
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How long do you plan to keep your car?
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Feb 8 2005, 10:06 AM
Until the 6yr 100k mile OOP warranty and full maintenance is up! 
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Houston, Texas
My Ride: COMING!! 2006 M5 - December build - January delivery.
2004 530i - Silver Gray Metallic; Black Leather; Premium Pkg; Premium Sound Pkg; Cold Weather Pkg; Steptronic; Comfort Seats; Glass Moonroof; Rear Side Airbags; Adaptive Bi-xenon; Euro Rear Reflectors - Delivered 12/3/03
2003 M3 - Carbon Black Metallic; Black Leather; Premium Pkg; Park Distance Control; Xenon; Hardon-Kardon; Alum Int. Trim; SMG - Delivered 2/17/03
I usually keep a car for 3 years - but NEVER longer than warranty
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: expat in The Netherlands
My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Bought the 545i - will keep it until next generation 5.
Don't expect any problems other than regular scheduled maintenance...just like all my other BMW's.
Don't expect any problems other than regular scheduled maintenance...just like all my other BMW's.
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 518
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From: Indianapolis, IN
My Ride: On Order:
2006 525i
Alpine White
Auburn Interior
Premium Pkg
Sport Pkg
Cold Weather Pkg
Xenons
Sunshades
Sat Radio
Navigation
Originally Posted by purth01' date='Feb 8 2005, 08:57 AM
To many electronics to drive it past 4 years or 50,000 miles, IMHO.
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Indianapolis, IN
My Ride: On Order:
2006 525i
Alpine White
Auburn Interior
Premium Pkg
Sport Pkg
Cold Weather Pkg
Xenons
Sunshades
Sat Radio
Navigation
Originally Posted by andy545' date='Feb 8 2005, 11:09 AM
Bought the 545i - will keep it until next generation 5.
Don't expect any problems other than regular scheduled maintenance...just like all my other BMW's.
Don't expect any problems other than regular scheduled maintenance...just like all my other BMW's.
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: FLA - East Coast, USA
My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Originally Posted by Canada545' date='Feb 8 2005, 10:09 AM
[quote name='530iii' date='Feb 8 2005, 10:06 AM']Until the 6yr 100k mile OOP warranty and full maintenance is up!
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[/quote]My BMW warrenty is for 4/50,000 w/ full maintenance. I just got off the phone with my credit union and they quoted $3,156 for a 0 deductable 6/100,000. I can get that rate up to 12,000 miles on my 6er. I will watch my reliability versus fun ratio closely and if I think it too fun to get rid of in 4 years may go for extended coverage. But I think doing the next one (650, 660, M6 - who knows in 4 years) is even better option.
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Joined: Aug 2004
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From: San Diego
My Ride: 2015 535D M Sport
One of the reasons I bought another BMW is for the reliability. I had a '98 528 that my wife drives now. It looks and runs like new. If she hadn't decided she wanted it, I probably would still be driving it. I think BMW's are good for 200-300K miles and I intend to maintain them well and expect it will be worth it to do so.
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 149
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From: Northern Virginia
My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Grey Metallic SMG, Black Nasca Leather, Sport Package, Logic7, Comfort Ventilated Seats, Sat Radio, Split Folding Rear Seats
Your credit union offers full maintenance and extended warranty or limited?
On the otherside, isn't part of the fun being able to get a new ride every few years?
On the otherside, isn't part of the fun being able to get a new ride every few years?
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From: FLA - East Coast, USA
My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Originally Posted by purth01' date='Feb 8 2005, 01:06 PM
Your credit union offers full maintenance and extended warranty or limited?
On the otherside, isn't part of the fun being able to get a new ride every few years?
On the otherside, isn't part of the fun being able to get a new ride every few years?
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Your right, the fun is in the new ride, although I have not been able to practice that too much in the past. Now it is a different matter. If I play my cards right maybe my wife won't notice if I slip in an M6 in place of the 645, as long as the color is close
