The oem BMW expansion tank has the longest life. I've been thru several aftermarket Expansion tanks that crack much earlier than a Factory BMW brand.
Pros: longest life
Vehicle:
BMW
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You have the N47 engine, which is known for premature failure and excessive wear of the timing chain. However, it's generally cars prior to 2011 that have this issue, with later iterations safer.
Pros: later iterations safer
Cons: premature failure, excessive wear
Vehicle:
BMW
the oil pan gasket I bought from BMW - that's not something I would take a risk with as it's a big job and the price different is small...
Pros: reliable, good quality
Don't buy BMW coolant it's overpriced just like everything else they sell. Blue coolant is preferred but the premixed green stuff isn't going to cause catastrophic meltdowns. My 97 328i has the green stuff and I've got no issues after 196k miles.
Pros: no issues after miles
Cons: BMW coolant overpriced
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 196000 km
I replaced both of mine with new factory units. They have held up, going on 8 yrs and still look new.
Pros: long-lasting, look new
Cons: expensive
Vehicle:
BMW
Guy was gunna charge me $720 USD for changing my serp belt and another $550 USD for changing just my spark plugs. That's $20 for the serpantine/drive belt, $150 for the belt tensioner and I think another like $120ish for spark plugs (B58 engine). So in total I saved myself roughly $1,000 just doing it myself.
Pros: saved roughly $1,000
Vehicle:
BMW
K12GT checking in. It’s the smoothest bike I’ve ever ridden. I wish the brakes weren’t made of wood but, I’m used to “quirks” of BMW’s now, after 200K on 1150 (RT & GS-A)
Pros: smoothest bike ever ridden
Cons: brakes made of wood
Mileage: 200000 km
I've had to replace the cabin filter 2-3 times because of this problem. At first the smell would go away after replacing the filter, but eventually returns, usually when spring rolls around.
Pros: smell goes away initially
Cons: smell eventually returns
Vehicle:
BMW
I got new wipers for the BMW. I paid a little over $100. BMW wanted to charge me $50 and told me it was a complex process. I said no, walked out and put them on in literally 1 minute.
Pros: easy to install
Cons: expensive, complex process
Vehicle:
BMW
the 325 rotors are tiny and have pitiful heat capacity
Cons: tiny, pitiful heat capacity
Vehicle:
BMW
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