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Coming up on 109K miles on 2005 4.4. We love the vehicle and take impeccable care of it but say a Novena every time we go to start it that no issues will be present. We bought it CPO that has since expired so every repair starts at $1K and goes up from there.
Since buying we've had:
* Intermediate levers (twice) 1st time CPO, 2nd time warranty for 1st time
* Transmission at 95K our of warranty due to time - Dealer wanted $10K, we paid less as BMWNA stepped up to the plate. Still paid $K's. I think BMWNA helps due to this being our 4th BMW. We've had E38, E39 and E90 in the family all bought at the dealer. They also got all the service.
* New ECU, fuel pump, and entire intake manifold at 102K. Was going to be $5K and once again BMWNA helped and we paid less but still measured in $K's
* New plugs, filters etc... $500. I expect this as maintenance
* Brakes & tires all around. Again expected
* Oil leak - valve cover gaskets. I forget how much
Now it's going through oil at about 1 quart every 1K miles. Not leaking anywhere so burning it. It also is starting to have a diesel like clatter at start up until warm. I think my tappets are flapping around a bit. It's summer here in NH so I think I'll put some 10-40 in it.
All that said, I just spent over 3 hours of love and attention with full interior and exterior detailing. I'm a full on Griot's Garage guy so all their products. It looks great, I just hope it keeps responding to the Novenas. The next big thing though it'll be traded.
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