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Message: <blockquote data-quote="astroboy" data-source="post: 400282" data-attributes="member: 4527">Well, look at it this way.. if you want to maintain your ride in tip top condition and wanted to reduce the risk of break down at the highway to a minimum, you can keep spending and in fact, u should replace with a new car every 3 years, then no more workshop headache.BMW is a very demanding car when it comes to maintenance especially when it comes to the thoughts that if you don't take care of the little things, you may end up with more serious problems.. so its always a dilemma for those don't have a deep pocket like me. That's why I go for a brand new unit which comes with warranty.Another thing about keeping a BMW is u need some basic car maintenance knowledge.. like what is the basis of replacing your front brake disc rotor? What's the rotor thickness now? How worn are the brake pads? left 1mm? 2mm? 3mm? Rattling sounds from steering racks? Does the steering rattles along? Shift knob rattles along? Floorboard rattles too? Oil pan leaks won't cause rattles u know?! Why replace windshield rubber shield? So your car looks brand new? Got leak? Fan/Radiator belt has wear signs (crack/peeling)? When was last change?The rest, I let the other E46 gurus explain/answer.. Feel for u! But great car to throw around! :wink:Seek 2nd workshop's opinion if I were u.</blockquote>