Service opinion on 525i?

[BimmerD]

Hey guys, just registered after browsing this board.

Anyways, I own a 525i..and I drive a lot. I just want some opinions as to what I should do regarding service and any idea of how much BMW service will cost once I go over 100k??

Basics:
- 2005 525i (bot at end of 2004)
- Premium package...not that it matters
- I drive a LOT...just passed 60k miles
- I did purchase an extended service warranty back when I got the car.. 6 yrs/100k...so I don't have to worry for a little longer.

What should I do...I still owe roughly $10k for the car....should I try to sell it to carmax for say $22k (that's what blue book says so I assume I can get close to it) and purchase a Toyota FJ (I like that car, plus cheaper service cost).

I commute about 80-100 miles 5 days a wk...probably about 20-25k miles a yr.

I'm just afraid of how much service/maintenance will cost once it passes the 100k marker....does anyone have a ball park figure??

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Big Daddy]

If the car is properly cared for now it will be no different at 100k than it is today. Unless of course something big breaks. I have had several BMW's that went well over the 100k mark with little or no trouble. If you want a warranty because you drive so much buy a Chrysler with it's new 100k mile warranty to the original owner and drive it's wheels off.

 

[BimmerD]

If the car is properly cared for now it will be no different at 100k than it is today. Unless of course something big breaks. I have had several BMW's that went well over the 100k mark with little or no trouble. If you want a warranty because you drive so much buy a Chrysler with it's new 100k mile warranty to the original owner and drive it's wheels off.

Thanks for the response.

I have never met a person who owned a Bimmer pass 100k miles...glad you mentioned you've never had issues.

I'm just afraid the car will become a major issue. But I love it....so you response helps a lot.

 

[Big Daddy]

I actually had a 84 733i that went well over 250k before I sold her. She had a few issues particular to that series. The transmission went out near 200k, but they had issues with the clutch packs from the factory. I also had a 91 318is that I sold (wish I had not) at 165k that had no issues other than the profile gasket, specific to that M42 motor, that was repaired under warranty.

 

[BBARON]

My 2003 530i needed a new throttle body at just over 100k miles which was a several hundred dollar repair. After that it was just routine maintenace until
215k miles when I needed another new thottle body and wiring harness. The parts were $1200 and the labor was another $1200. I also replaced all of the struts at 190k miles which made the car feel like new again. I would recommend replacing them sooner - 150k miles would be good. Sell the car when you get tired of it. You'll have a hard time wearing it out.