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Originally Posted by GoVols!
Seems to me that BMW has done an excellent job of gaming the cost of ownership studies. My 35d has been out of warranty/free maintenance for 9,000 miles and so far has required a $500 oil change and now a $700 battery replacement.
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Our X3 holds the same amount of oil. I had a $120 service out of the free maintenance period, at the dealer. I was doing them myself for much less but now live in a condo where I can't work on it. Replaced the original battery for $130 or so a few weeks ago, myself, in a parking lot. 30% more battery capacity than original.
Seven years, and the original brakes have lots of life left. Overall, ownership costs have been very low.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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