Who Is Going To Keep Their E60 When It Is Out Of Warrantee??
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='285137' date='May 20 2006, 01:06 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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My lease is up this October and I'm glad to see it go. I love the car but the never ending glitches is making me question future BMW's. My heart was set on a 550 or even an M5 but between annoying software issues and questionable customer service I'm almost at the end ... In fact I've decided not to replace my 545i this October and instead wait 3-6 months and see how people are doing with their 550's or M5's before I make my decision. As scary as it sounds I may even try an Audi (S6 or S8)!!!!
Hopefully I wont have to resort to this.
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Hopefully I wont have to resort to this.
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='286222' date='May 22 2006, 11:30 AM
The truly brave. By 2010, all cars will be Toyotas and Lexis anyway.
CVT Benhogan
By 2010, all cars will be Toyotas and Lexis anyway. CVT Benhogan
Sir, you are very misinformed.
All cars will be HYUNDAI'S!
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My Ride: Due May 2006:
530d SE Touring, Automatic, Titanium Grey, beige leather comfort seats, light poplar wood trim, sports steering wheel, graduated tinted windscreen, panoramic sunroof, pro radio, logic 7, 6CD, visibility pack, storage compartment pack, adv aircon
I've signed up for the long term. Brought 5 years service & maint. I'll look at warranty extension too.
Brought this one myself, having just opted out of company cars.
So I have to keep for at least 5 years for the money side of things to work out.
After that, we have to see how well it soldiers on.
My wife is hoping 10 years
Brought this one myself, having just opted out of company cars.
So I have to keep for at least 5 years for the money side of things to work out.
After that, we have to see how well it soldiers on.
My wife is hoping 10 years
me kidding. i lease.
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(Car still in shop.)
I'm hoping that mine spontaneously combusts at 49,000 miles which, if you think about it, wouldn't be all that bizarre or unlikely on a 2004 model.
I just hope to God that I'm not sitting inside of it when it happens.
After that, I'll probably be stupid enough to buy another one.
I'm hoping that mine spontaneously combusts at 49,000 miles which, if you think about it, wouldn't be all that bizarre or unlikely on a 2004 model.
I just hope to God that I'm not sitting inside of it when it happens.
After that, I'll probably be stupid enough to buy another one.
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Honestly, though I don't know if I can wait that long. Might have the supercharger in by this Fall. Some will say "why? Get a M5." Well, I'm going for the stealth approach.
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My Ride: E60 2006 525d Steptronic, Carbon Black, M Sport-Package, Style 135M Rims, Beige Interior, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Comfort Seats, Professional Navigation with BMW Online and BMW Assist, HUD, Logic7, TV, Bluetooth, Speech Control, Active Steering, Adaptive Bi-Xenon, 6-Disc Changer, Heated Seats (front and back), Extended Climate, PDC, Sunroof, Auto-Dim. Int + Folding Exterior Mirrors, Electric Rear- and Side Blinds, Foldable rear seats, Electric Adjustable Steering Wheel
i think my dad will keep his E60 though the car will be out of warranty in one year. he kept his previous car, an E39 eight years
