my car nearing 100k mi..
05-12-2009, 11:13 AM
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thank you guys for your replies.
well the car isnt paid off. with your comments it seems 50/50. as for transmission tell tales.. i havent felt anything yet, or signs yet (cross fingers). dont get me wrong, its a great car, but with its name, it comes expensive too in terms of labor, and for parts, there are ways we can get at a discount.
what blows me is when i tried to go to a stealership they valued my car at $10k, so i said screw you.
so i guess ill be keeping it and let you guys know what happens after 100k.
well the car isnt paid off. with your comments it seems 50/50. as for transmission tell tales.. i havent felt anything yet, or signs yet (cross fingers). dont get me wrong, its a great car, but with its name, it comes expensive too in terms of labor, and for parts, there are ways we can get at a discount.
what blows me is when i tried to go to a stealership they valued my car at $10k, so i said screw you.
so i guess ill be keeping it and let you guys know what happens after 100k.
05-12-2009, 12:00 PM
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$10K? Keep it.
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keep it and mod it.
05-12-2009, 12:30 PM
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yeah im thinking about modding my car..
right now its bone stock. the only thing i changed i think was the floor mats to all season, lol.
im getting tints tomorrow. im contemplating on 35% all around. its silver so i think it should be okay. next maybe M-Tech kit. but i have to save on that one. i want to get over with my monthly payments first so it will be out of my way.
thank you so much guys for your input. im keeping the car.
right now its bone stock. the only thing i changed i think was the floor mats to all season, lol.
im getting tints tomorrow. im contemplating on 35% all around. its silver so i think it should be okay. next maybe M-Tech kit. but i have to save on that one. i want to get over with my monthly payments first so it will be out of my way.
thank you so much guys for your input. im keeping the car.
05-12-2009, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='876155' date='May 12 2009, 11:43 AM
What exactly are tell tale signs of a major motor or transmission failure?
Pending transmission issue tele-tales: Sudden lurching or engagement /dis-engagement of gears; engine revving between shifts; erratic shifting; leaking seals & gaskets.
Electronic - electrical related issues are very difficult to diagnose and expensive to repair. Module failures are not uncommon.
05-12-2009, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by qtrxist' post='876472' date='May 12 2009, 04:30 PM
yeah im thinking about modding my car..
right now its bone stock. the only thing i changed i think was the floor mats to all season, lol.
im getting tints tomorrow. im contemplating on 35% all around. its silver so i think it should be okay. next maybe M-Tech kit. but i have to save on that one. i want to get over with my monthly payments first so it will be out of my way.
thank you so much guys for your input. im keeping the car.
right now its bone stock. the only thing i changed i think was the floor mats to all season, lol.
im getting tints tomorrow. im contemplating on 35% all around. its silver so i think it should be okay. next maybe M-Tech kit. but i have to save on that one. i want to get over with my monthly payments first so it will be out of my way.
thank you so much guys for your input. im keeping the car.
05-12-2009, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='876559' date='May 12 2009, 03:17 PM
Pending motor issues tell-tales: Exhaust smoke; oil or coolant leaks or excessive consumption; lumpy idle - rough running; mechanical noises at idle or speed; sudden decrease in power; erratic engine temperature.
Pending transmission issue tele-tales: Sudden lurching or engagement /dis-engagement of gears; engine revving between shifts; erratic shifting; leaking seals & gaskets.
Electronic - electrical related issues are very difficult to diagnose and expensive to repair. Module failures are not uncommon.
Pending transmission issue tele-tales: Sudden lurching or engagement /dis-engagement of gears; engine revving between shifts; erratic shifting; leaking seals & gaskets.
Electronic - electrical related issues are very difficult to diagnose and expensive to repair. Module failures are not uncommon.
yep, electronics.. its great but when it goes down. its expensive!!
05-12-2009, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by qtrxist' post='876126' date='May 12 2009, 10:10 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!!
05-12-2009, 03:12 PM
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I say keep it. Sounds like the car has had a pretty good track record so far. If you are somewhat handy with a wrench and stay away from the dealer you should be fine. I have one of the cars you were reading about that suddenly went dead. Seems like the common issues are battery, alternator, and the starter. All of which can be replaced for a couple hundred bucks each. I spent $168 for a rebuilt Bosch starter that comes with a 2 year warranty. I also wave a centennial battery with a 75 month warranty and they have great customer service. I called at 9pm and they were there to point me to their nearest distributor.
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Originally Posted by ivan545' post='876132' date='May 12 2009, 08:20 AM
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.