my car nearing 100k mi..
05-12-2009, 07:10 AM
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i have maintenance warranty until 100k, i am at 97,8xx mi now. i got it used but high mileage. so far problems i had was minor
electronics (failure/error that was fixed): restraint failure, light module (eyebrows not lighting), new battery.
current problem: can not do ipod retrofit. some part is bad.
everything else car is on shape. however ive seen post that guys had their car went dead suddenly.
my options.. well this car is financed to own. my mistake, its my first bmw i shouldve leased. so should i trade it in before it hits 100k?
or should i just keep it and cross my fingers that hopefully.. nothing expensive will break soon after 100k.
any input i would really appreciate it. thanks guys!!
i have maintenance warranty until 100k, i am at 97,8xx mi now. i got it used but high mileage. so far problems i had was minor
electronics (failure/error that was fixed): restraint failure, light module (eyebrows not lighting), new battery.
current problem: can not do ipod retrofit. some part is bad.
everything else car is on shape. however ive seen post that guys had their car went dead suddenly.
my options.. well this car is financed to own. my mistake, its my first bmw i shouldve leased. so should i trade it in before it hits 100k?
or should i just keep it and cross my fingers that hopefully.. nothing expensive will break soon after 100k.
any input i would really appreciate it. thanks guys!!
05-12-2009, 07:20 AM
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My personal opinion i would say keep it if the car is paid off. If not i would get another vehicle. If the car is paid off your only left with doing schedule maintenance. If the car is not paid off it would be expensive to do both, payment and maintenance in the long run.
05-12-2009, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by qtrxist' post='876126' date='May 12 2009, 11:10 AM
title says..
i have maintenance warranty until 100k, i am at 97,8xx mi now. i got it used but high mileage. so far problems i had was minor
electronics (failure/error that was fixed): restraint failure, light module (eyebrows not lighting), new battery.
current problem: can not do ipod retrofit. some part is bad.
everything else car is on shape. however ive seen post that guys had their car went dead suddenly.
my options.. well this car is financed to own. my mistake, its my first bmw i shouldve leased. so should i trade it in before it hits 100k?
or should i just keep it and cross my fingers that hopefully.. nothing expensive will break soon after 100k.
any input i would really appreciate it. thanks guys!!
i have maintenance warranty until 100k, i am at 97,8xx mi now. i got it used but high mileage. so far problems i had was minor
electronics (failure/error that was fixed): restraint failure, light module (eyebrows not lighting), new battery.
current problem: can not do ipod retrofit. some part is bad.
everything else car is on shape. however ive seen post that guys had their car went dead suddenly.
my options.. well this car is financed to own. my mistake, its my first bmw i shouldve leased. so should i trade it in before it hits 100k?
or should i just keep it and cross my fingers that hopefully.. nothing expensive will break soon after 100k.
any input i would really appreciate it. thanks guys!!
Here's my recommendation - if you like your car and consider the cost of repair and maintenance projected over the next 2-3 years and weight that against the cost to replace it ... do the math. Even if you spend $3000 for repair and maintenance over the next 3 years ... could you trade and replace your car for the same money? ? If you are concerned about major failure of motor or transmission - are there any tell tale signs now ?? Evaluate risks and decide.
Nice or newer is great ... not spending all of your disposable $$'s to have nice or new is better. You have to make the decision about what drives you and what you drive!
05-12-2009, 08:37 AM
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Sounds like you have a good car...I'd say keep it. Even if you drop 2-3k in repairs over the course of the next 3 years, you're still driving a very nice car that you OWN!
05-12-2009, 08:46 AM
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I would be hesitant to keep it after 100,000 miles, I personally had a BAD experience with a BMW after the warranty had expired, and it was NOT pretty! 
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='876239' date='May 12 2009, 09:46 AM
I would be hesitant to keep it after 100,000 miles, I personally had a BAD experience with a BMW after the warranty had expired, and it was NOT pretty!
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Now that you are at 100K, the car is obviously still running well, if are trying to decide whether or not to sell. Run that baby 'til the wheels fall off! You can't buy anything near that is better for the price. You also can't get the value it is worth to you in trade or private sale. When it is getting too expensive to run, in three years or so, sell it and buy a new one. Just keep maintaining it as carefully as you have under warranty. It will serve you well.