Autoputzer. 18628 posts · Joined 2014. #6 · Jan 25, 2016. Yeah, BMW maintenance is expensive. But, it's cheap compared to BMW depreciation, at least for the first 100k miles. After 100k miles, maintenance costs can be a roller coaster ride. I spent $7k one year in maintenance and repairs on my on my E46 M3. In contrast, the cheapest BMW to maintain in terms of annual maintenance cost is the BMW 2 series. Again, are BMWs expensive to maintain? After the warranty’s expiration, BMW’s maintenance cost is more expensive than other brands. BMW’s maintenance cost is $5,000 more than Mercedez-Benz and $12,000 more than Toyota. The rear-drive 330i and C300 both have a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 producing 255 hp, but the 3 Series uses an eight-speed automatic transmission while the C-Class has a nine-speed unit. Is it expensive to maintain a BMW 3 Series? Yes, it’s expensive to maintain a 3-Series BMW once it’s outside of the factory or CPO warranty. It’s not uncommon to pay $1,000 to $1,700 per year for maintenance and repairs on a used BMW 3-Series. The BMW Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 30th out of 32 for all car brands.This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a BMW is $968, which means it has average ownership costs. A BMW can cost about $5,000 more to maintain over a 10-year period than a Mercedes-Benz, and $12,000 more than a Toyota. How many miles do 330i last? The 3 liter inline 6 cylinder engine in the 330i is a great engine dating back to the 1960s and 70s 3.0 race cars. The 2017 BMW 3 Series True Cost to Own includes depreciation, taxes, financing, fuel costs, insurance, maintenance, repairs, and tax credits over the span of 5 years of ownership. 330i xDrive 64 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Mar 28, 2012 (Edited) So after many years and miles of faithful service from my X3 I have finally reached the 100,000 mile mark! She is still running strong and so far I have experienced no major problems. So I decided to spend a large amount of $$$ and do an all around preventive maintenance service. U5oaaz.

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