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<blockquote data-quote="anxious" data-source="post: 215158" data-attributes="member: 193"><p>Yes I know there is a thread on E36 maintenance but as I've explained it quite difficult to see the whole picture in that thread as the posting are mostly based on expenses incurred at a particular time.</p><p> </p><p>My proposal here is to have forummers put up their expenses over a period of time. In 8080pbw's case his post were for period 2002-2005 ( care to update 8080?).</p><p> </p><p>My expenses is a breakdown of my initial cost of ownership over the last 2 months which is summarised as follows:-</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">(1)13.4.2007(79895km)</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>INSPECTION 2 - servicing RM711</strong></p><p>Magnatec RM156</p><p>Oil Filter RM30</p><p>Fuel Filter RM68</p><p>Axle Oil RM22</p><p>Axle Oil Treatment RM17</p><p>Automatic Oil RM108</p><p>Automatic Filter RM58</p><p>Auto Gasket(B) RM45</p><p>Auto Gasket(S) RM40</p><p>Powersteering Oil RM36</p><p>Brake Fluid RM36</p><p>Coolant Fluid RM35</p><p>Spark Plug RM60</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>VANOS REPAIR KIT RM220</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>ABSORBERS RM1636</strong></p><p>Bilstein Black (F) RM710( RM355pp)</p><p>Bilstein Black (R) RM420(RM220pp)</p><p>Mounting(F) RM210</p><p>Mounting(R) RM110</p><p>Dampers(F) RM76</p><p>Dampers(R) RM110</p><p> </p><p><strong>THERMOSTAT </strong></p><p>Housing RM110</p><p>O-Ring RM5</p><p>Gasket RM6</p><p> </p><p><strong>FAN CLUTCH RM520</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>WEAR & TEAR ITEMS RM1699</strong></p><p>Valve Cover Gasket RM95</p><p>Valve Cover Seal RM105</p><p>Radiator Side Cover RM260</p><p>Belt Tensioner RM175</p><p>Belt Absorber RM158</p><p>Oil Filter Housing Gasket RM80</p><p>Washer Pump RM58</p><p>Bonnet Absorber RM55</p><p>Wiper Panel(L&R) RM170</p><p>Rear Windscreen Lining RM145</p><p>Door Handle Rubber RM80</p><p>Brake Switch RM68</p><p>Vent Hose RM25</p><p>Pipe Conector RM38</p><p>Air Con Belt RM38</p><p>Fan Cover Clip RM3</p><p>Valve Cover Cap RM 20</p><p>Bonnet Insulator Clip RM3</p><p>Aliminium Washer RM6</p><p>Brake Bulb RM5</p><p>Bulb RM5</p><p>Windscreen Shampoo RM7</p><p> </p><p><strong>MODIC RM45</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>LABOUR RM810</strong></p><p><strong>MISC RM300</strong></p><p> </p><p><em><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">TOTAL RM6062</span></strong> </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">(2) 7.5.2007 PAINTING</span> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Change color to black RM3800</p><p>Door Trim RM120</p><p>New No Plate(UDM) 93</p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10px">Total RM4013</span></em> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">(3) 30.5.2007 (80430km)</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Cylinder Head (used) RM3700</p><p>Cylinder Head Bolt RM110</p><p>Cylinder Head Gasker RM580</p><p> </p><p>Radiator Assy RM690</p><p>THermostat RM220</p><p>Heather Hose RM58</p><p>By Pass Hoses RM175</p><p>Clips RM8</p><p> </p><p><u>Mounting:-</u></p><p>Engine RM320</p><p>Gearbox RM96</p><p> </p><p>Oil Sump Gasket RM110</p><p>Dipstic oring RM6</p><p>Auto pipe clamp RM32</p><p>Bonnet Absorber RM55</p><p> </p><p>Oil Filter RM30</p><p>Castrol Magnatec RM156</p><p>Coolant RM52.50</p><p> </p><p>Less overlap (RM355)</p><p>S Tax RM60</p><p>Labour(icld Top Overhaul) RM1200</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>TOTAL RM7187.50</em></span> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">(4) 5.6.2007 (Brakes & Tyres)</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Air Filter RM55</p><p>Brake Fluid RM36</p><p>ATE Disc &Pads (F) RM500</p><p> </p><p>Tyres RM1160 (MXV8)</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>Total RM1751</em></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">(5) 22.6.2007 (Tie Rod)</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Tie Rod RM336</p><p>stax rm4</p><p>labour rm80</p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10px">Total RM420</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">(6) 29.6.2007(Axle Oil Leak)</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Axle Oil RM190</p><p>O Ring RM10</p><p>Washer RM2</p><p>Stax RM4</p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10px">Total RM286</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">GRAND TOTAL</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size: 10px">(1) + (2) + (3) +(4)+ (5) + (6) = RM19719.50</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 9px"><strong><em>So looks like I've spent close to RM20000 in the past 2 months, getting the car back to specs. </em></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 9px"><strong><em>I originally had a budget of RM10000 for repairs,tyres and paint, having bought the car at RM40000. </em></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 9px"><strong><em>Anyway having already spent about RM60000, I console myself by saying whatelse can you get for RM60000 nowadays...a new WAJA? I guess I should be happy with my E36 325i ? </em></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 9px"><strong><em>Finally I'm getting to enjoy my car.</em></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 9px">Thanks for all your advise and support. It truly has been a very stressful 2 months.</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 9px">My advise to all you newbies is that despite how low mileage the car has or how good it looks, make sure you see the service history as a neglected car can mean huge repair bills (as I've learnt the hard way).</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 9px">Honestly having gone through it, if I had a chance to turn back the clock I would still get an E36 but (I definitely would be more careful!)</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 9px">Otherwise getting a E36 is a real bargain as well taken care BMWs age very well. In fact most of my freinds cant believe my car is actually 12 years old.</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 9px">My E30 was 19 yrs old when I sold her and it looked and drove wonderfully.</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 9px">My E36 should be with me for at least anor 5 yrs so I'll keep you updated if I still am alowed to participate in the forum.</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 9px">Why dont some of you share your experiences in this thread?</span></em></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="anxious, post: 215158, member: 193"] Yes I know there is a thread on E36 maintenance but as I've explained it quite difficult to see the whole picture in that thread as the posting are mostly based on expenses incurred at a particular time. My proposal here is to have forummers put up their expenses over a period of time. In 8080pbw's case his post were for period 2002-2005 ( care to update 8080?). My expenses is a breakdown of my initial cost of ownership over the last 2 months which is summarised as follows:- [B][SIZE=2](1)13.4.2007(79895km)[/SIZE][/B] [B]INSPECTION 2 - servicing RM711[/B] Magnatec RM156 Oil Filter RM30 Fuel Filter RM68 Axle Oil RM22 Axle Oil Treatment RM17 Automatic Oil RM108 Automatic Filter RM58 Auto Gasket(B) RM45 Auto Gasket(S) RM40 Powersteering Oil RM36 Brake Fluid RM36 Coolant Fluid RM35 Spark Plug RM60 [B]VANOS REPAIR KIT RM220[/B] [B]ABSORBERS RM1636[/B] Bilstein Black (F) RM710( RM355pp) Bilstein Black (R) RM420(RM220pp) Mounting(F) RM210 Mounting(R) RM110 Dampers(F) RM76 Dampers(R) RM110 [B]THERMOSTAT [/B] Housing RM110 O-Ring RM5 Gasket RM6 [B]FAN CLUTCH RM520[/B] [B]WEAR & TEAR ITEMS RM1699[/B] Valve Cover Gasket RM95 Valve Cover Seal RM105 Radiator Side Cover RM260 Belt Tensioner RM175 Belt Absorber RM158 Oil Filter Housing Gasket RM80 Washer Pump RM58 Bonnet Absorber RM55 Wiper Panel(L&R) RM170 Rear Windscreen Lining RM145 Door Handle Rubber RM80 Brake Switch RM68 Vent Hose RM25 Pipe Conector RM38 Air Con Belt RM38 Fan Cover Clip RM3 Valve Cover Cap RM 20 Bonnet Insulator Clip RM3 Aliminium Washer RM6 Brake Bulb RM5 Bulb RM5 Windscreen Shampoo RM7 [B]MODIC RM45[/B] [B]LABOUR RM810[/B] [B]MISC RM300[/B] [I][B][SIZE=2]TOTAL RM6062[/SIZE][/B] [/I] [B][SIZE=2](2) 7.5.2007 PAINTING[/SIZE] [/B] Change color to black RM3800 Door Trim RM120 New No Plate(UDM) 93 [B][I][SIZE=2]Total RM4013[/SIZE][/I] [/B] [B][SIZE=2](3) 30.5.2007 (80430km)[/SIZE][/B] Cylinder Head (used) RM3700 Cylinder Head Bolt RM110 Cylinder Head Gasker RM580 Radiator Assy RM690 THermostat RM220 Heather Hose RM58 By Pass Hoses RM175 Clips RM8 [U]Mounting:-[/U] Engine RM320 Gearbox RM96 Oil Sump Gasket RM110 Dipstic oring RM6 Auto pipe clamp RM32 Bonnet Absorber RM55 Oil Filter RM30 Castrol Magnatec RM156 Coolant RM52.50 Less overlap (RM355) S Tax RM60 Labour(icld Top Overhaul) RM1200 [B][SIZE=2][I]TOTAL RM7187.50[/I][/SIZE] [/B] [B][SIZE=2](4) 5.6.2007 (Brakes & Tyres)[/SIZE][/B] Air Filter RM55 Brake Fluid RM36 ATE Disc &Pads (F) RM500 Tyres RM1160 (MXV8) [B][SIZE=2][I]Total RM1751[/I][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2](5) 22.6.2007 (Tie Rod)[/SIZE][/B] Tie Rod RM336 stax rm4 labour rm80 [B][I][SIZE=2]Total RM420[/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][SIZE=2](6) 29.6.2007(Axle Oil Leak)[/SIZE][/B] Axle Oil RM190 O Ring RM10 Washer RM2 Stax RM4 [B][I][SIZE=2]Total RM286[/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][SIZE=2]GRAND TOTAL[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2](1) + (2) + (3) +(4)+ (5) + (6) = RM19719.50[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=1][B][I]So looks like I've spent close to RM20000 in the past 2 months, getting the car back to specs. [/I][/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][B][I]I originally had a budget of RM10000 for repairs,tyres and paint, having bought the car at RM40000. [/I][/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][B][I]Anyway having already spent about RM60000, I console myself by saying whatelse can you get for RM60000 nowadays...a new WAJA? I guess I should be happy with my E36 325i ? [/I][/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][B][I]Finally I'm getting to enjoy my car.[/I][/B][/SIZE] [B][I][SIZE=1]Thanks for all your advise and support. It truly has been a very stressful 2 months.[/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][I][SIZE=1]My advise to all you newbies is that despite how low mileage the car has or how good it looks, make sure you see the service history as a neglected car can mean huge repair bills (as I've learnt the hard way).[/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][I][SIZE=1]Honestly having gone through it, if I had a chance to turn back the clock I would still get an E36 but (I definitely would be more careful!)[/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][I][SIZE=1]Otherwise getting a E36 is a real bargain as well taken care BMWs age very well. In fact most of my freinds cant believe my car is actually 12 years old.[/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][I][SIZE=1]My E30 was 19 yrs old when I sold her and it looked and drove wonderfully.[/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][I][SIZE=1]My E36 should be with me for at least anor 5 yrs so I'll keep you updated if I still am alowed to participate in the forum.[/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][I][SIZE=1]Why dont some of you share your experiences in this thread?[/SIZE][/I][/B] [/QUOTE]
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