How expensive is expensive ? (BMW maintenance)

**istan** · September 23rd, 2010 01:12 PM

Yun Mitsubishi Lancer ko. Quote sa akin ng casa sa Shock Absorber
P10,598 per pc.
Halos BMW na rin presyo.

**PENTECH** · September 28th, 2010 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Just getting curious day by day.

How expensive is it to maintain a BMW ? Lets say BMW's year 00 ~ present.

When you hear the initials " BMW " the usual thing that pops out from your mind is of course first " porma " then usually " high/expensive maintenance " comes in second or in third.

So how expensive really is EXPENSIVE ? Is it comparable to lets say a camry or an accord ?

- please give an estimate for the ff ...

regular pms : xxxxxx php
major pms ( requires you to replace a lot of parts ) : xxxxxx php

based on my experienced if you afford to maintain heavy jap cars you can maintain 00- below bimmer.

but don't compare the 7, X series, models.

3,5 series are easy to maintain, and not that expensive, it's like your maintaning accord, galant, camry only

i can help you if your planning to purchase/ maintain bimmer

just pm me

**ocdmonochrome** · October 1st, 2010 02:00 AM

What if we throw in Audi into the mix?

We were at Lexus about a week ago (usi), & binigyan kami ng PMS cost ng RX 350 for the next 100k km. Since every 10k ang interval, kumpara sa Murano (every 5k), for example, hindi nalalayo. Nung chineck ko kasi yung Q5, ang sabi nung agent 15k km/1 yr. whichever comes 1st ang paservice, & for the 1st year daw max of ~16k pesos "lang" ang magagastos. Is this true, or sales talk lang? Nung tinanong ko na siya tungkol sa reliability & cost of spare parts, medyo nautal kaya kinabahan narin ako.

Kapag X1, 3 & 5 kaya?

**ghosthunter** · October 1st, 2010 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by ocdmonochrome

What if we throw in Audi into the mix?

MODERATOR's NOTE:

I would strongly suggestly you start another discussion topic for AUDI then.

**ocdmonochrome** · October 1st, 2010 12:17 PM

No need. That question is "in relation to", kaya cars of relatively the same class from BMW, Audi & Lexus. I asked because there has been no substantial information posted kapag per PMS ang pinag-usapan. Also, I think a comparison of some sort will help the discussion to know "how expensive is expensive". A formal inquiry sa isang agent will suffice. I will update the thread if ever I get the chance to do so. :thumbup:

**Starex_Gold** · October 1st, 2010 12:20 PM

Magkano naman yung "average" PMS cost ng RX 350?

Parang LC Prado lang ba?

**my_BMW** · October 2nd, 2010 12:44 AM

this is a good feedback from a BMW owner itself, from there pwede na mag-estimate. at least meron na tayong base line. pag may BMW ka or MB dapat lang talaga na handa ka sa maintenance. dapat panindigan mo ang lifestyle mo. kung di mo kaya ang maintenance wag kana pumasok sa ganong lifestyle.

**gunner** · October 2nd, 2010 09:20 PM

PMS are almost the same as newer jap cars. Its based on my 96 316i. Wala naman special oil maliban kung gagamit ka ng synthetic. Im just using 20w40 or 20w50 interval is every 4-5k kms. so parehas lang ng oil na ginagamit sa jap cars. mas mahal lang oil filter. sa spark plug 750/set. so kung may difference sa jap cars hindi naman ganun kalaki. sa parts yun ang medyo mabigat lalo kung sa casa ka magpagawa. pero marami na rin ang nag benta ng parts ng BMW much cheaper than casa. tama yung sabi ng isa natin kasama na "if you can maintain a bigger or heavier jap cars, you can also maintain a BMW" specially the e36 or e34.

**renzo_d10** · October 2nd, 2010 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by my_BMW

this is a good feedback from a BMW owner itself, from there pwede na mag-estimate. at least meron na tayong base line. pag may BMW ka or MB dapat lang talaga na handa ka sa maintenance. dapat panindigan mo ang lifestyle mo. kung di mo kaya ang maintenance wag kana pumasok sa ganong lifestyle.

true.

maraming tao bumibili ng BMW para lang magkaron ng BMW.

kahit mabaon sa utang basta may BMW, okay sila.

kahit nga lumang luma na bilhin, okay lang sila.

well what can i say ? classic naman talaga ang BMW e.

thing is, a buyer should know kung ano yung pinapasok niya.

owning a bmw isn't a joke

lalo na siguro kung wala kang sources besides sa casa.

but then again, it's fun owning one

+1000 pogi points talaga

pero ask yourself in the end ...

" pogi nga ako dahil may bmw ako, pero may pera pa ba ako ? "

**ghosthunter** · October 2nd, 2010 09:47 PM

I know that to some people owning a BMW is a goal they have in life.

But is it really worth the money for a used BMW 316i?

For the same money (purchase & maintenance) you could buy a newer (but used) Toyota Camry.

The Camry has a smooth ride, powerful engine selection (2.0L to 3.5L) and spacious interior.

The 316 has very cramped interior and underpowered (for it's weight).

Just airing the question...