Cost of owning a BMW

if something goes wrong, do you plan to wrench it yourself, or send it to the shop?

>>17821129
my buddy had an 01 3 series, cost him about 3k over three years. The big thing is the water pump

>>17821129
Electronicz really, I'd highly suggest spending a couple hours on the internet learning about the year and model you'll get a much better picture than from the posters here.
It has been in my experience bmws require lots of care, and if something does go bad it will be expensive, so if you're not good at saving up money for future repairs I'd say it's probably not worth owning for very long. Also if you plan to wrench budget tools as well as parts.

Are you pitcher or catcher?

>>17821129
>boyfriend
tits or gtfo.

>>17821145
Likely send it to the shop. However, my coworker is a mechanic - really awesome guy. I will ask him if it's something he'd be willing to work on, as I know it's good to have a mechanic friend with these sorts of cars.

>>17821153
Doesn't sound too bad.

>>17821156
So I should be wary of electric issues? I know the window regulator will probably need to be fixed.

>>17821160
Both

>>17821164
see above

>>17821210
325i is shit. Get a 330 or don't bother.

Learn how to do your own oil and spark plugs, the only other things are the hoses and water pump but you can get away with having a shop do it since they last a good while

I don't get why 3 series are so cheap now. I feel like it must be a trap.

>>17821302
It’s better than any other car I’ve owned before

>>17821350
I would be willing to try my hand at basic repairs, I’m guessing that this is stuff you can look up online

>>17821559
you literally have to change every part with rubber. And I'm saying this as a owner of one

>>17821581
Much like any other 15 year old car?
Wow what a concept

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>>17821350
>coolant hoses
>every 4 years

fucking bmw and their biodegradable shit

>>17821587
Maybe, but I had older polo before, and every rubber part was in good condition. The worst thing in that car was rattling plastics and fucking rust

>>17821570
>>17821570
>I’m guessing that this is stuff you can look up online
Yup, get yourself a basic socket set, breaker bar, spark plug socket and a torque wrench and you'll be good to go

>>17821588
Ehh I know it's annoying but fuck it, they're really fun cars so it's more than worth it to me

Mostly it's the EU mandates not their fault

>>17821570
>I’m guessing that this is stuff you can look up online

Unlike most people who go "I don't know anything about cars, i'm helpless"

You have the right attitude. I don't see why you couldn't own it.

>>17821570
The basic car is better than everything you've owned but this example isn't. Any 325i for that price if going to be beat to shit and not worth owning at any price.

>>17821587
>My car is 15 years old this year
>had to change a radiator hose

damn youuu

nothing bmws are bulletproof

>>17821129
You aren't giving the other option. Is 1.5k your car budget? If so it's usually good to buy from someone like your bf that wont rip you off. I think you'd have a hell of a time finding a car that works for 1.5k.