535d failures?
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roofer said:
Turbo actuators is the only drama i've seen. Mine has had one (335d) and i know ate least 5 other confirmed failures of same.
Warranty covered it, and the parts were in stock, which tells you its a common failure.
Apart from that, no major dramas i've heard of.
What sort of price are these? Just thinking for cars bought/issues after BMW warranty has ended (would it be worth extending the warranty)Warranty covered it, and the parts were in stock, which tells you its a common failure.
Apart from that, no major dramas i've heard of.
pgilc1 said:
Welshbeef said:
(would it be worth extending the warranty)
Yes, because its such a mechanically and electronically complex car.Edited by pgilc1 on Thursday 30th October 11:53
silver16v said:
You beat me to it donut
wb, please just buy a car will you lol
Silver - could you add servicing costs to your blog (so that it fills in the cost per mile for your vehicle).wb, please just buy a car will you lol
Likewise all other owners. I find this free feature of PHead very good normal services, VED, insurance, fuel, non std servicing/repairs, tyres & a full review of your car.
Many thanks.
I've done this for all the cars Ive owned as best as I can remember cost wise & so have countless other people so come on you lot with 535d's we know your in the top 3% of earners but spare some time to fill it in
Welshbeef said:
silver16v said:
You beat me to it donut
wb, please just buy a car will you lol
Silver - could you add servicing costs to your blog (so that it fills in the cost per mile for your vehicle).wb, please just buy a car will you lol
Likewise all other owners. I find this free feature of PHead very good normal services, VED, insurance, fuel, non std servicing/repairs, tyres & a full review of your car.
Many thanks.
I've done this for all the cars Ive owned as best as I can remember cost wise & so have countless other people so come on you lot with 535d's we know your in the top 3% of earners but spare some time to fill it in
Seriously! WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Because its a car enthu site. Putting down costs is good for yourself to keep a track of it and also for other potential buyers.
We can all state oh x car is cheap to run but y car isnt well by putting down the costs as per your profile is part and parcel of it.
Otherwise should you disagree I suggest you ask the Moderators "Why" they bother putting that functionality in.
Also "Why" is there a thread "Wilkopedia MPG real life" ? its a source of usefull data.
Clearly if you have a dog of a car with constant problems and in the future looking to sell it it might not be the best place to be putting down your issues as it would put off some potential buyers.
We can all state oh x car is cheap to run but y car isnt well by putting down the costs as per your profile is part and parcel of it.
Otherwise should you disagree I suggest you ask the Moderators "Why" they bother putting that functionality in.
Also "Why" is there a thread "Wilkopedia MPG real life" ? its a source of usefull data.
Clearly if you have a dog of a car with constant problems and in the future looking to sell it it might not be the best place to be putting down your issues as it would put off some potential buyers.
Welshbeef, you are the definition of a 'researcher', which are the most annoying breed of people to car salesmen. When you go to dealerships do you carry a small notebook? Do you compare running costs with an excel spreadsheet? Just think, if you were a bit more spontaneous you could have been driving your new car round for, I don't know, most of your adult life. Just make a decision and get one bought!!
would love to help you out wb, but after a long day at the office I'd rather spend some time with my family tbh.
Also, I only get to drive mine at the weekends, the wife drives it more than I do.
All I know is a 535d is a great car, as many on ph have informed you previously. How much more of a recommendation do you need?
Also, I only get to drive mine at the weekends, the wife drives it more than I do.
All I know is a 535d is a great car, as many on ph have informed you previously. How much more of a recommendation do you need?
What do you want to know??
Pre LCI will do between 25-35mpg, post LCI will do 30-40mpg.
A 2008 car is loosing £1000 a month, 2007 around £700 a month, 2006 around £450 a month, 2005 around £350 a month.
Rear tyres last between 8-15k miles, fronts you can double or treble.
Servicing is cheap.
While you have been trying to decide on a 535d I have changed cars 3 times for fecks sake!!
Surely if the running costs/depreciation are that important you can't really afford to run one?? Won't you just be worrying about the financial side of things all the time rather than enjoying the car??
The 535d is not the sort of car you can drive easily when you want to get good economy, the only way you can do that is have a lucky day with empty roads, and that I think will annoy you.
Pre LCI will do between 25-35mpg, post LCI will do 30-40mpg.
A 2008 car is loosing £1000 a month, 2007 around £700 a month, 2006 around £450 a month, 2005 around £350 a month.
Rear tyres last between 8-15k miles, fronts you can double or treble.
Servicing is cheap.
While you have been trying to decide on a 535d I have changed cars 3 times for fecks sake!!
Surely if the running costs/depreciation are that important you can't really afford to run one?? Won't you just be worrying about the financial side of things all the time rather than enjoying the car??
The 535d is not the sort of car you can drive easily when you want to get good economy, the only way you can do that is have a lucky day with empty roads, and that I think will annoy you.
Donut said:
Welshbeef said:
silver16v said:
You beat me to it donut
wb, please just buy a car will you lol
Silver - could you add servicing costs to your blog (so that it fills in the cost per mile for your vehicle).wb, please just buy a car will you lol
Likewise all other owners. I find this free feature of PHead very good normal services, VED, insurance, fuel, non std servicing/repairs, tyres & a full review of your car.
Many thanks.
I've done this for all the cars Ive owned as best as I can remember cost wise & so have countless other people so come on you lot with 535d's we know your in the top 3% of earners but spare some time to fill it in
BUT WHY!!!!!!!!!
Seriously! WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welsh, if you want a high spec 335D 07 at a bargain price PM me. I've found a GT3 that i want but the wife won't let me have both ( nor the bankmanager ). £22500 for a fully loaded ( bar electric seats ) 335D M Sport Touring with 39500 on the clock , which has just had its second service which included ,new front tyres, new front pads ,at a cost to me of £700.
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