I am not sure I agree with the number listed here.
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article...y-maddy-martin
Data in there is recent, perhaps was already discussed.
I am not sure I agree with the number listed here.
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article...y-maddy-martin
Data in there is recent, perhaps was already discussed.
325i, 2005, 5MT, Silvergrey, leatherette, Sport package; CDV delete, KONI STR-T & KYB Excel-G, Weisslichts, Stewart H2O pump
328i, 2010, 6MT, Spacegrey, dakota leather, M-sport packages; has a 330 intake but no tune - yet
I would think Jaguar would be up there.
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Emma - 2005 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Estorilblau Individual
Sportline 8s 18x8.5F - 18x9.5R | APEX ARC-8 18x8.5 Square | aFe Intake | 135i Brembo F/R Calipers | 26mm Front/20mm Rear Sway Bars | Z4 Mirror
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Awaiting Install: M3 Wing Mirrors
I have only owned Hondas/Acuras or BMWs and there is no comparison for maintenance costs.
Oil changes are 1/3 the cost, standard 30K mileage maintenance is about 1/2 the cost. Tire replacements are 1/2 the cost. I used to pay $75/tire for Yokohama AVS-Intermediates that were friggin awesome on my Integra, I have paid $200+/tire for Michelin Pilot sports.
But I love my e46...
2004 330i E46 with ZHP performance package and cold weather package
It will be interesting to find out how they got the data. I just saw the tables so if it's in the article then I missed it. If the people who gave them the BMW costs are people like us then I'm not surprised, because we go above an beyond to replace stuff that "might" break. Basically if the data is all from non-enthusiasts then I guess it's fair but if it's isn't then I don't think it's a fair comparison...
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I'd imagine places don't typically get data from enthusiasts for reasons like this. The super high costs for BMW is probably also attributed to how much money dealerships and shops in general charge for labor alongside the already excessive part pricing. In the text it also said it factored in transmission rebuilds and stuff like that. When you take these things into account, it drives prices through the roof. Your average Joe isn't going to go look for a junkyard transmission and install it himself; he's going to have a shop diagnose and repair/replace the transmission, which can easily triple the price of the job.