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Is owning a BMW a headache

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  1. cloudz7
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    What do you guys feel about owning an BMW, does it become a headache when it comes time to fix it.
     
    cloudz7, Jun 15, 2016


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    After your warranty is up yes.
     
    Adrian Arjun, Jul 6, 2016


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    Great cars and if your good with fixing cars and have all the right tools. You also have the internet to fix a lot of problem in question. You'll just need plenty of time to review and make sure you have all necessary parts then it shouldn't be a problem. If you have to rely on going to the stealership or auto mechanic. It can become very expensive real fast.
     
    N0Name, Sep 10, 2016


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    If you're not buying it new with warranty and don't know anything about cars then stay away from it.
     
    rodneyfromtrini, Jan 7, 2017


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    it wont be an headache as long as you keep up with the maintenance.
     
    Demonface2, Jan 19, 2017


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  6. kizzy ya star
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    i would stay away to much computerized problem with that car
     
    kizzy ya star, Jan 21, 2017


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  7. altec
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    Owning a 540i some common problems are the Cooling System, Timing Chains and Guides, VANOS, alot of electrical/electronic problems and the valve cover gaskets. But the car is fun to drive. Great car if you are a DIY'er and have time on hand.
     
    altec, Feb 4, 2017


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    M62tu in your 540i?
     
    COOLIE G, Feb 7, 2017


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    Yo my honest opinion is stay away from the 5 and 7 series the Oil Leaks are a ***** to fix.
     
    Nishaan, Feb 8, 2017


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    BMWs are nice but they take a lot of maintenance
     
    rjuke, Feb 9, 2017


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    Worth it if you can keep up with maintenance. Most problems are easy to fix and you can find DIY on youtube.
     
    dc5allstar, May 7, 2017


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    owning an older one is a headache, newer ones like X5 And X3 and so on are not
     
    holliskid187, May 11, 2017


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    The meaning of BMW is in the Netherlands: Blijf Maar Werken...
    Its means: stay just wroking.......
    Beceause if the bmw is broken its cost allot and if it broks once it will happen more.
     
    bhaiwa82, Jul 11, 2017


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    you are sure right

    it is a headache unless you are rich and have lots of time and a spare vehicle
     
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    Asif1080, Jul 29, 2017


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    very expensive to repair
     
    djbimma, Aug 16, 2017


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    in 2017 you are better of leasing one
     
    trinipirate, Aug 18, 2017


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    if you have a second hand one it is a pain, my friend got a 3 series, too much electric problems his 1000 watt amp shut his car down.
     
    Dj_Kumar, Aug 23, 2017


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    There are not bad cars if you are a handy person or know a good mechanic. That is a feature of the car that it shut it self down before the battery gets dead. With a $30 cable you can diagnostic the car with software online.
     
    navin123, Sep 29, 2017


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    I have 2002 325i. It still runs great and I'm able to slot of the fixes myself. Parts are readily available (much cheaper in the US) and their are empty of diys on YouTube. Don't be scared.....they are manageable.
     
    starbwoy, Dec 27, 2017


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    never!!!! i own a bmw and its a pleasure to drive.
     
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