Who will keep their 1er after the warranty?

ShocknAwe · 10-07-2019, 08:49 AM

10 years old in Feb. Still drive it every day.

JasonCSU · 10-07-2019, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by low135

My 08' just crossed over 47k miles. Water pump crapped out at 46k

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I sill have my '08 that is getting close to crossing over 47k. I just replaced my water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt, tensioner, pulleys, and oil filter housing gaskets as well.

zx10guy · 10-07-2019, 05:03 PM

2013 135i here. Knocking on 94,000 miles. Obviously way out of warranty coverage. Only thing I still have left is the factory maintenance extension I bought giving 8 years and 100k of coverage. We'll see if I reach the next service intervals based on time now that the car has been put into weekend fun toy/occasional driving during the week.

mackeroni · 10-07-2019, 06:21 PM

I still say the warranty period has little to do with the decision to keep or jettison a car. If you do not like the car for whatever reason(s), get rid of it. If you like a car for whatever reason(s), then keep it.

I am baffled when people say they cannot afford to maintain a BMW, then go lease or buy a new car of any brand with monthly payments that far exceed the cost of maintenance.

Mystified... Mack

NorthernDancer · 10-07-2019, 07:36 PM

July 2008 so I guess were looking at 11½ years. Good weather car only-stored every winter. Only 63K miles. I've had it for 8½ years. I expect to keep it at least another 8-10 years. Only "repair" I've had in 11½ years has been the valve cover gasket. It's still on its original battery. Thanks Deltran.

carscatscoffee15 · 10-07-2019, 09:35 PM

24K in 6 years, 2 of those years the car was and still is mine (got her at 16,500 miles).. I actually got it out of warranty because in my eyes BMW doesn't make em like they used to.. they're too gadgety, big and full of M badges now.. the 1 may be the secretary's BMW for the masses but for the enthusiasts it's the just right!

I plan to keep my car till the engine kaputs and is my project car for years to come

Lucky1 · 10-07-2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

July 2008 so I guess were looking at 11½ years. Good weather car only-stored every winter. Only 63K miles. I've had it for 8½ years. I expect to keep it at least another 8-10 years. Only "repair" I've had in 11½ years has been the valve cover gasket. It's still on its original battery. Thanks Deltran.

Wow!! Original battery. I thought 7 years on mine was good. Do you use a battery tender/conditioner?

Lucky1 · 10-07-2019, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

I still say the warranty period has little to do with the decision to keep or jettison a car. If you do not like the car for whatever reason(s), get rid of it. If you like a car for whatever reason(s), then keep it.

I am baffled when people say they cannot afford to maintain a BMW, then go lease or buy a new car of any brand with monthly payments that far exceed the cost of maintenance.

Mystified... Mack

If their only plan is to go to the dealership for service then I would say yes its too expensive. People who think they have to go to the dealership either have tons of money or not enough creative/critical thinking to do the research on your own. Forums are the greatest invention for car enthusiasts since the car itself. You guys have helped me keep this thing running!

I also imagine people not budgeting for unexpected things and don't do any proactive maintenance planning get caught in German car maintenance hell as well.

NorthernDancer · 10-07-2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

Wow!! Original battery. I thought 7 years on mine was good. Do you use a battery tender/conditioner?

Yes, Deltran

mackeroni · 10-09-2019, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

If their only plan is to go to the dealership for service then I would say yes its too expensive. People who think they have to go to the dealership either have tons of money or not enough creative/critical thinking to do the research on your own. Forums are the greatest invention for car enthusiasts since the car itself. You guys have helped me keep this thing running!

I also imagine people not budgeting for unexpected things and don't do any proactive maintenance planning get caught in German car maintenance hell as well.

To avoid being caught in this hell of which you speak, I generally adhere to Mike Miller's Lifetime BMW Maintenance Schedule, performing as much of the work as I am able in my own garage. Some is done by a local independent shop. Some is done by my brother in his somewhat distant professional shop. At this point, my local dealer is only performing recalls.

Peace... Mack

Olgeezer1 · 10-14-2019, 05:33 PM

Just passed the 10 yr. mark. About done with upgrades that have just made a great car even better. A summer only car, I expect to keep this car till the fat lady sings.

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mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	I still say the warranty period has little to do with the decision to keep or jettison a car. If you do not like the car for whatever reason(s), get rid of it. If you like a car for whatever reason(s), then keep it. I am baffled when people say they cannot afford to maintain a BMW, then go lease or buy a new car of any brand with monthly payments that far exceed the cost of maintenance. Mystified... Mack __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	July 2008 so I guess were looking at 11½ years. Good weather car only-stored every winter. Only 63K miles. I've had it for 8½ years. I expect to keep it at least another 8-10 years. Only "repair" I've had in 11½ years has been the valve cover gasket. It's still on its original battery. Thanks Deltran.
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10-07-2019, 09:35 PM	#72
carscatscoffee15 Lieutenant 257 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 128i ZED Package Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York City, NY iTrader: (0)	24K in 6 years, 2 of those years the car was and still is mine (got her at 16,500 miles).. I actually got it out of warranty because in my eyes BMW doesn't make em like they used to.. they're too gadgety, big and full of M badges now.. the 1 may be the secretary's BMW for the masses but for the enthusiasts it's the just right! I plan to keep my car till the engine kaputs and is my project car for years to come __________________ Mods Done: AA Exhaust/Headers \| 3SIM \| MILVs \| StageFP Dyno Tuned \| Euro Box Intake Swap \| LCI Blackline Tailights \| OEM Euro Bi-Xenon Swap from Halogen \| Rear Bumper M-Sport Swap \| Rear PDC Retrofit \| BMW OEM CF Diffuser/Spoiler \| BMW Front Aero Kit \| Supersprint Sec 1 Cat Delete Straight Pipes To Do: Ohlins R n T Suspension \| Front/Rear Sway Bars \| M3 Front Control Arms/Bushings Eventually: AT -> MT Swap (!?)
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10-14-2019, 05:33 PM	#77
Olgeezer1 Lieutenant 183 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6MT Sport Pkg. 18" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E82 128i N52 [0.00]	Just passed the 10 yr. mark. About done with upgrades that have just made a great car even better. A summer only car, I expect to keep this car till the fat lady sings.
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