How tuff are e39 6spd tranny/engine

[GTMAN]

I'd like to find out how tuff 6spd 540 tranny's and engines are? I've heard that the engine is pretty much bullet proof, and but tranny I'm not sure of. Wondering if its worth getting an extended warranty? Any information in this would be excellent. I still have a good year on my factory warranty on my 01 540.

Thanks in Advance!

GT_MAN

 

[MrElussive]

Hey GTMAN, long time dude. Transmission is always tough as nails, but the extended warranty might be a good idea. I have a friend who has a VW Golf 2.slow 5-speed manual and after 80K+ miles on it, the transmission died. Fortunately, they had the extended warranty and that took care of the cost of a whole new transmission. So you see, the extended warranty can pay off, but at the same time BMW builds a much better car than VW.

 

[Ghost]

Getting the extended warranty will not only give you peace of mind while driving, if you decide to sell it for any reason prior to the end of the warranty, it’s a quality feature that comparable cars may not have.

 

[GTMAN]

Mr. Elussive, yes it has been a while bud. I'm considering net based ext warr. companies. Looks like $2600-3000 for the best package bumper to bumper for 5-7yrs from the date of purchase. Since extended warranties are just insurance policies...one has to wonder if over the 7 yrs of ownership if one will fork out 3000k in non-maintenance repairs.

Ghost, good thought on resale value of vehicle with ext. warr.!