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rhipsher · 12-02-2014

The new HR guy we hired at work came up to me today and said dude! That BMW of yours is sick! He says he's looking to get one. And asked what he should look for? I said well I'm no expert. So All I can say is if your looking at a 5 series like that one just test drive it. Make sure nothing feels funny. Because an E60 outside of warranty is not cheap to fix. The only reason I bought this one is because the owner was one of my best friends. He's as anal about his cars as I am. Plus he kept all of the maintenance records. So there ya go. I said if you think that is sick you should see my ZR-1.

Kevin · 12-02-2014

guy i know is a service writer for bmw and said not to own an out of warranty bmw

A26B · 12-02-2014

I definitely agree. My 750i Sport had BOTH front power window motors die. Warranty was 4 weeks past, 23,000 miles. Think they would step up on a ludicrous failure like that? No way & I complained to BMW corporate. 5 weeks later and the answer was no. Nearly $2,000 later the windows work again. Don't even ask me about what they say when the car won't start because the battery is dead.

You couldn't pay me to own another BMW.

Kevin · 12-02-2014

basically be suspect of anything between the front and rear bumper

FU · 12-03-2014

I call it "German tax". Any German car has "German tax" on it. Make's "Corvette tax" seem like chump change.

Guy I know works at a MB dealer. He's told some of the things that go on at the dealer. Horror stories at best.

rhipsher · 12-03-2014

I love them but I won't own one out of warranty either. I bought a two year warranty for $1,700. Covers just about everything. The next one will be a lease. I can get a brand new one every two years and never worry about it.

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rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston 90 Red ZR-1 Posts: 2,320	Bimmer fanboy inquires. The new HR guy we hired at work came up to me today and said dude! That BMW of yours is sick! He says he's looking to get one. And asked what he should look for? I said well I'm no expert. So All I can say is if your looking at a 5 series like that one just test drive it. Make sure nothing feels funny. Because an E60 outside of warranty is not cheap to fix. The only reason I bought this one is because the owner was one of my best friends. He's as anal about his cars as I am. Plus he kept all of the maintenance records. So there ya go. I said if you think that is sick you should see my ZR-1.

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: Bimmer fanboy inquires. guy i know is a service writer for bmw and said not to own an out of warranty bmw __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,376	Re: Bimmer fanboy inquires. I definitely agree. My 750i Sport had BOTH front power window motors die. Warranty was 4 weeks past, 23,000 miles. Think they would step up on a ludicrous failure like that? No way & I complained to BMW corporate. 5 weeks later and the answer was no. Nearly $2,000 later the windows work again. Don't even ask me about what they say when the car won't start because the battery is dead. You couldn't pay me to own another BMW. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: Bimmer fanboy inquires. basically be suspect of anything between the front and rear bumper __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: Bimmer fanboy inquires. I call it "German tax". Any German car has "German tax" on it. Make's "Corvette tax" seem like chump change. Guy I know works at a MB dealer. He's told some of the things that go on at the dealer. Horror stories at best. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

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rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston 90 Red ZR-1 Posts: 2,320	Re: Bimmer fanboy inquires. I love them but I won't own one out of warranty either. I bought a two year warranty for $1,700. Covers just about everything. The next one will be a lease. I can get a brand new one every two years and never worry about it.