I'm paying in both ways purchased new and keeping them for as long as I can.
Special mention : I just dodged a evap core replacement ( 3 series ) still under warranty.
All of the above mentioned repairs I have experienced ( except the alternator and vanos), they happened between 70-85k (9-10yrs), it's like extended remix what now
I'm not saying its a horror story, but it's frustrating from time to time.
Even if the owners are doing the regular and preventive maintenance, some parts will/can fail ( showing early sign or just suddenly craps out ). Acceptance and a lot of patience is needed! That's what have concluded.
Never owned an Audi or Benz but I would assume its the same story.
About your response we are on the same page. Just wanted to clear the " no hiccup " Statement.
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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby
Just my experience and opinions, but yes to answer your question I would never use "without a hiccup" to mean that our E53 can go 14 years without a decent repair to perform. But the notion that the E53 is the worst made and least reliable Bimmer to grace our roads is also a false notion in my opinion, from my own experience and also as a 3rd owner of one.
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