Sold my Z Got a M5

mick · 12-31-2010, 10:44 AM

a few years ago, the sunroof on my 3 series bmw stopped working so i brought it to the dealer to fix it.
wow. they charged more to fix it than the cost of a sunroof when buying a new bmw.

ImportConvert · 12-31-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

a few years ago, the sunroof on my 3 series bmw stopped working so i brought it to the dealer to fix it.
wow. they charged more to fix it than the cost of a sunroof when buying a new bmw.

Exactly.

Coil-pack: $75 at any auto store
Price of coil-pack installed at BMW on a a 5-series: $200.XX (coffee and attractive/flirty receptionist included).

My roommate got rid of that car fast. BMW's, from what I hear, also have a lot of computer-related stuff that requires dealer-ship scanning/resetting that is proprietary. Right or not, I don't know, but I belive it.

If you can afford it, though, who cares? They are darn nice cars!

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Originally Posted by PR370z

I do ALL my car maintenance myself, I dont trust no one with my cars specially this one. I plan on gettiing the BMW DIS scanner to t/shoot and fix everything myself. Here in PR if you take this car for service at the dealer is like asking to get raped!

Very awesome. My ability stops at the simplicity of domestics, lol. I agree with you, though, it's best to do it yourself so you know it's done right.

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Originally Posted by PR370z

Yep this car stock will run 12's, also the V10 engine on this car has won numerous awards for being the best engine in the 4+ liter category.

I think it's very sad that they are getting rid of that engine and the V8 in the M3. You're right, it is one of BMW's real home-runs!

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Originally Posted by zmyride

BMW owners don't complain about owning a BMW. They complain about not being able to afford the service and maintenance costs.

Are you ready to spent 15k on a new engine or 5-7k on transmission? Or 1-3k for any electrical problems? That's the price quote for M 5 .

Wow. That's honestly not expensive at all considering the cost of the car. It's right in-line with everything else on the market. A well-optioned new M5 is very near the 6-figure mark, and 20% of the car's value being the driveline is actually very low. With a 370Z, the driveline is worth near 30% of the car. With the Z06, it's 25-30%. Sounds like the M5 is more in-line with things than I thought. However, it is the RUITINE things that will get the average owner who isn't prepaired for them. A sensor here, there, etc. Paper-cut costs on a BMW add up fast. That is why BMW offers the maintenance package. They know this, and they know people are starting to know this as well. They were losing buyers due to poor Consumer reliability reports and the fear of those costs.

ProfessorDave · 12-31-2010, 11:06 AM

Well, the OP should have about 2 years left on his warranty, so that gives him time to save up!

280z/300zx · 12-31-2010, 11:42 AM

My boss had to have his battery replaced in his 750Li the other week and was quoted $550 by BMW. I just laughed and left the room as he made arrangements to have it done.

mick · 12-31-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

My boss had to have his battery replaced in his 750Li the other week and was quoted $550 by BMW. I just laughed and left the room as he made arrangements to have it done.

when i bought the z, the salesman told me the costs of service would be expensive. he didn't know my previous two cars were a bmw and a mercedes

tranceformer · 12-31-2010, 11:59 AM

all the bashing aside, i do remember meeting this guy at the track that had a 2008ish M5, flappy paddle gearbox. consistent 12's the whole night, stock i think. launch control ftw.

PR370z · 12-31-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

all the bashing aside, i do remember meeting this guy at the track that had a 2008ish M5, flappy paddle gearbox. consistent 12's the whole night, stock i think. launch control ftw.

Yep this car stock will run 12's, also the V10 engine on this car has won numerous awards for being the best engine in the 4+ liter category.

Jamaica · 12-31-2010, 01:15 PM

You g uys are funny. PR370z enjoy it. I got the mine (M3) with maintaince package.helps a lot and you will be fine. You will have a hit on gas milage thou. Freakin 15 miles a gallon

Pushing_Tin · 12-31-2010, 05:38 PM

Try owning a Jag..... lol

mick · 12-31-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Try owning a Jag..... lol

haha. a few months ago, i was thinking about getting a testarossa because the prices on them had come down. then i read about how much it would cost to service them every 3 years. i quickly stopped thinking about getting it.

ImportConvert · 12-31-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

haha. a few months ago, i was thinking about getting a testarossa because the prices on them had come down. then i read about how much it would cost to service them every 3 years. i quickly stopped thinking about getting it.

Come on, now. Maintenance costs are just a way to assure continued exclusivity regardless of depreciation

mick · 12-31-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Come on, now. Maintenance costs are just a way to assure continued exclusivity regardless of depreciation

haha. at first i was worried about the lack of power steering but then i saw a video clip of a girl in a bikini driving it. so, if she could drive it, it could not be that heavy but then i read that they would have to remove the engine to service the car and it would cost about $10k. you would have to love that car a lot to buy it. i love it but not enough to buy it

ImportConvert · 12-31-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

haha. at first i was worried about the lack of power steering but then i saw a video clip of a girl in a bikini driving it. so, if she could drive it, it could not be that heavy but then i read that they would have to remove the engine to service the car and it would cost about $10k. you would have to love that car a lot to buy it. i love it but not enough to buy it

Especially considering that your average driver in a 370Z would run circles around on performance-wise. The Testarosa is purely about passion at this point. For someone who grew up watching Hawaii Five-Oh and just HAS TO have one as part of their bucket-list.

Waiz · 12-31-2010, 07:04 PM

Oye Chico, donde estan las fotos?

Dan Z Man · 01-01-2011, 06:36 PM

ummm what the hell OP...not only do you buy one of my top 3 favorite cars, you don't post pictures of it!! hurry up man!! hahah..but for realz, post some pics

12-31-2010, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Well, the OP should have about 2 years left on his warranty, so that gives him time to save up! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

12-31-2010, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	all the bashing aside, i do remember meeting this guy at the track that had a 2008ish M5, flappy paddle gearbox. consistent 12's the whole night, stock i think. launch control ftw. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

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12-31-2010, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	a few years ago, the sunroof on my 3 series bmw stopped working so i brought it to the dealer to fix it. wow. they charged more to fix it than the cost of a sunroof when buying a new bmw.

12-31-2010, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	My boss had to have his battery replaced in his 750Li the other week and was quoted $550 by BMW. I just laughed and left the room as he made arrangements to have it done.

12-31-2010, 01:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	You g uys are funny. PR370z enjoy it. I got the mine (M3) with maintaince package.helps a lot and you will be fine. You will have a hit on gas milage thou. Freakin 15 miles a gallon

12-31-2010, 05:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Try owning a Jag..... lol

12-31-2010, 07:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Oye Chico, donde estan las fotos?

01-01-2011, 06:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dan Z Man Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 286 Drives: 2010 PG 370z Rep Power: 16	ummm what the hell OP...not only do you buy one of my top 3 favorite cars, you don't post pictures of it!! hurry up man!! hahah..but for realz, post some pics