[tennis_pr0]

So many discussions on how much it is to maintain the e9x. So I want to know from all owners that DO NOT have a warranty, how much do you spend a year on maintenance? I want the good and the bad. For those who have had a lot of luck and not spent much, please chime in. Same goes for the people who have not had such good luck.

I think this would be a very interesting discussion seeing as there is still much controversy as to how reliable (or should I saw unreliable) our cars really are. Obviously forums and the internet in general escalate problems, so I think if we can get enough people to post, it would clear things up.

Write the year of your car, mileage (when purchased and current), mods, time you've owned it and repairs/cost. I will start.

2007 335i coupe.
Mileage when bought the car: 32k
Mileage now: 37k
Mods: cobb AP, FMIC
Repairs/cost: New spark plugs (100$)

Lets everyone get on board and do a real comparison/conclusion on how much the average e9x is to maintain out of warranty.

[Digitalism]

Like you said, if everyone else can input than we can develop a decent database of information. I'm also interested to see what everyone spends on maintaining E90 series cars.

2008 E90 335i
Received car with 44,000 kms
Now has 47,000 kms
Mods: BMS Dci, Open flash tablet
Repairs/costs: new spark plugs $100, VANOS solenoids $200, wiper blades $60

[John 070]

You guys got plugs done for $100, or DIY? My dealer wants $450 which is why I'm DIY'ing on Monday.

2007 335i coupe.
Mileage when bought the car: 3
Mileage now: 41k
Mods: none
Repairs/cost: paid for 4 oil changes, 1200 mi. $73, regular $69, regular $58, interval $80, brake flush out of warranty $120, coolant replacement $140, all work done at BMW

Spark plugs on Monday, $66

[Digitalism]

Yeah, DIY for spark plugs. Factor in tool for spark plug $200

Spark plugs are an easy job and as your quote suggests the BMW tax is added.

[Chriztofor]

Purchased car used in March 2010 and I DIY everything. I feel that this car needs very little maintenance. I recently purchased a front end kit from FCP Groton for apprx. $330, hadn't installed it yet and plan on changing thermostat/water pump (preventative maintenance) for $470 from Amazon.com. Car currently has 104,000 miles.

8/30/2013 104,000 Changed Battery $119 (registered battery, $10)
6/30/2013 101,900 Changed Transmission fluid $42
3/2/2013 95,900 Changed oil, filter, and added 1 bottle Chevron Techron $45
9/1/2012 87,500 Changed oil and filter $35
8/25/2012 87,168 Changed front rotors $90
8/18/2012 86,900 Changed Coolant $10
5/28/2012 82,850 Changed Front brakes (lifetime warranty) and bled entire system $40
5/28/2012 82,850 Changed Transmission fluid $42
2/8/2012 76,900 Changed oil and filter$35
11/28/2011 73,896 Change oil filter only $10
9/1/2011 69,000 Changed Power Steering Fluid $20
6/18/2011 65,880 Spark plugs (Bosch OEM) and Micron Air filter $42 plugs $30 filter
6/6/2011 65,400 Changed oil & filter $35
6/5/2011 65,360 Used seafoam in oil and in gas tank $10
5/28/2011 65,150 Changed rear brakes only. LIFETIME warranty. $35
5/27/2011 65,000 Added 1 bottle of techron fuel cleaner $10
10/10/2010 56,787 Changed oil & filter/coolant (again)/transmission oil (again) $90
10/3/2010 56,387 Added 2 bottles of techron fuel cleaner $20
5/16/2010 51,051 Changed Original Air Filter and added techron fuel cleaner $30
3/28/2010 49,300 Changed coolant $10
3/28/2010 49,300 Changed trans fluid only $42
3/10/2010 49,064 Changed head bolt by oil filter housing (WARRANTY FREE)
3/6/2010 48,689 Oil and Filter Changed (WARRANTY FREE)
3/6/2010 48,689 Power Steering Pump (WARRANTY FREE)
3/6/2010 48,689 Fixed passenger cup holder by the passenger door (WARRANTY FREE)
3/6/2010 48,689 Changed wiper blades (WARRANTY FREE)

[DriftDreamzSS]

2007 335i coupe.
Mileage when bought the car: 33k
Mileage now: 83k
Mods: OFT, DCI
Repairs/cost: rear 02 sensor- $44, pads and rotors-$480, spark plugs, plug socket and 1 coil - $150. mechatronix seal, rear wheel bearing, water pump, fuel pump, charge pipe, turbos/wastegate - cpo warranty.

[tennis_pr0]

Originally Posted by DriftDreamzSS

2007 335i coupe.
Mileage when bought the car: 33k
Mileage now: 83k
Mods: OFT, DCI
Repairs/cost: rear 02 sensor- $44, pads and rotors-$480, spark plugs, plug socket and 1 coil - $150. mechatronix seal, rear wheel bearing, water pump, fuel pump, charge pipe, turbos/wastegate - cpo warranty.

Not bad at all. Even without CPO warranty the turbos and fuel pump would have been replaced, so other than the water pump you have had a reliable car.

[Shoooter_j]

2007 335i coupe
Mileage when bought the car: 119k km's
Mileage now: 125k km's
Mods: BMS oil catch can - $140, clutch stop - $10, random cosmetic stuff - $540
Repairs/cost: new runflats -$450, spark plugs, plug socket - $100, new bms stock replacement air filter - $65, cabin air filter - $30, going in for oil, tranny, clutch, rear diff fluids and intake valve cleaning next week - $700

[rkavanau]

Just sold my 2008 e92 328xi with 85,000 miles. Bought it March of 2010 with 35,000 miles. No mechanical mods, all cosmetic. Total maintenance cost outside of the free period/coverage was around $2000.

* new belt tensioner and belt (~$300)
* new battery ($500)
* 2 ~$150 oil changes
* 2 value serive oil changes (~$75 each)
* 1 k&n air filter ($50)
* new tires, continental dws ($700)