I’m looking at purchasing an X3 or X5. However, I have heard that the BMW maintenance costs are quite high and after warranty the maintenance issues occur extensively. I’d appreciate hearing from BMW owners if this has been your experience. Is it fact or fiction?
Like everything else in life, if you can’t do it yourself, you pay someone else to do it. Dealership prices are the highest; expect labor rates above $150 per hour. Parts prices will be the same at dealer and independent shop. Indy shop labor rates will generally be less than dealer.
Substantial savings can be realized doing the work yourself. This does require time, tools, space & inclination.
Thanks for setting my expectations.