Who Is Going To Keep Their E60 When It Is Out Of Warrantee??
05-20-2006, 02:03 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
will keep it, but have extra full guarantee purchased for 5 yrs.
05-20-2006, 02:07 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
My beloved 545i goes back when the lease is up....@60K miles, 10k after warranty ends. Hoping for good luck during that 10K and you bet I'll have a once over twice at about 49K.
05-20-2006, 02:10 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
I will sell mine and buy an M5 before I hit 50K miles.
05-20-2006, 02:16 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i : Alpine White, Steptronic, Black Interior with Amethyst Leather & Popular Grain Brown, 17" 122-Style Rims, Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Advanced A/C, Sports Steering Wheel, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Extended Lighting Package, PDC, Sliding Armrest, Bus Navi, Hi-Fi Sound System (MP3 DVDs), CD Changer, Rear Sunshades..
MODS:M-tech front bumper, Painted Grill, Installed Aux-In, Garage Door Opener (Overhead Compartement), ///M Steering wheel, Wood hand brake trim, Wood gear-shift lever. 35% Tint all around..
Got, ACS Roof Spoiler, but not installed..
my car only has 3 years warranty....but somehow it has 5 years mantience....gona keep the car for a planned 5 years....see what happens then...if all goes well maybe more....if it starts to bother me...perhaps i will leave it earlier...
05-20-2006, 02:26 PM
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My Ride: Titanium Silver 2004 525i, style 116 alloys,
Originally Posted by wowe' post='285454' date='May 20 2006, 06:21 PM
I will keep mine to the next model F10 
Same here, it's either that or e90 M3!
05-22-2006, 12:01 PM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='285137' date='May 20 2006, 02:06 AM
One of the things that I find fearsome is owning a car that is as technologically advanced as ours once it is out of warrantee. I have no idea what a software update or a reprogramming must cost, never mind a clutch or blown motor. I'm sure it's a fortune. What about you guys?? Anyone out of warrantee?? And for those of you who aren't, what are you planning to do??
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05-22-2006, 12:33 PM
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My Ride: 2013 M5 - Sakhir Orange / Black Leather.
I'm keeping it. The cost of future problems after the warranty expires is reflected in the resale value. You've already made the decision when you bought the car because it starts to depreciate in value right away. The question is how quickly it depreciates, which is largely a function of quality. Junky cars have low residual values (think Dodge). Even guys who lease pay the price for a low residual by paying higher monthly payments than the exact same car with a higher residual.
05-22-2006, 12:49 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
For me, there are a lot of factors that will go into this decision.
1. How much the car has been relatively problem free during the period.
2. Typical cost of maintaining the car post expiration of BMW maintainence (or warranty) based on prior history. Obviously this is very much dependant on how much you have abused the car and your driving style.
3. Cost of purchasing additional maintenance coverage.
4. Cost savings of BMW maintenance under warranty.
I generally like to keep my cars for a long time (our other two cars are 12 and 14 years old), and would like to do the same for this too. That's also why I purchased rather than leased.
So what would I do??? One word answer - "Depends"
Honestly, it's too soon for me to decide.
1. How much the car has been relatively problem free during the period.
2. Typical cost of maintaining the car post expiration of BMW maintainence (or warranty) based on prior history. Obviously this is very much dependant on how much you have abused the car and your driving style.
3. Cost of purchasing additional maintenance coverage.
4. Cost savings of BMW maintenance under warranty.
I generally like to keep my cars for a long time (our other two cars are 12 and 14 years old), and would like to do the same for this too. That's also why I purchased rather than leased.
So what would I do??? One word answer - "Depends"
Honestly, it's too soon for me to decide.
05-22-2006, 12:57 PM
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
#2: 2010 535xi Touring; Automatic.
Originally Posted by JStraw' post='286196' date='May 22 2006, 03:49 PM
For me, there are a lot of factors that will go into this decision.
1. How much the car has been relatively problem free during the period.
2. Typical cost of maintaining the car post expiration of BMW maintainence (or warranty) based on prior history. Obviously this is very much dependant on how much you have abused the car and your driving style.
3. Cost of purchasing additional maintenance coverage.
4. Cost savings of BMW maintenance under warranty.
I generally like to keep my cars for a long time (our other two cars are 12 and 14 years old), and would like to do the same for this too. That's also why I purchased rather than leased.
So what would I do??? One word answer - "Depends"
Honestly, it's too soon for me to decide.
1. How much the car has been relatively problem free during the period.
2. Typical cost of maintaining the car post expiration of BMW maintainence (or warranty) based on prior history. Obviously this is very much dependant on how much you have abused the car and your driving style.
3. Cost of purchasing additional maintenance coverage.
4. Cost savings of BMW maintenance under warranty.
I generally like to keep my cars for a long time (our other two cars are 12 and 14 years old), and would like to do the same for this too. That's also why I purchased rather than leased.
So what would I do??? One word answer - "Depends"
Honestly, it's too soon for me to decide.
I will plan to keep it, as long as it's doing fine. I bought it outright, so as long as I can go without a car payment, I will. When I start to get worried because the car is acting badly, I will see what cars interest me at that point. I'm hoping it's 10 years. Or maybe I'll just get insanely curious once the next 5 generation is introduced.