Is maintaining a BMW more expensive than an American vehicle?

Im looking into buying a BMW x5 and am wondering if simple things such as oil changes, tune ups, and those types of things are more expensive than on another vehicle, and by how much.Thank you.|||generally shop rates are at the top of the scale, so basically


1 up to 2X the shop rates for American product, and Japanese product.


Parts are similiarly very expensive.


The BMW is a decent car, little weak on performance end but good handler, however dependability ratings are so-so, therefore if the car you are considering is off warranty or this is a long term purchase there is no question maintenance and repairs will be much higher....and likely repairs more frequent.





regards|||New Bmws under warranty get all normal maintenance and servicing for free (oil changes, wiper blade replacements, and basically anything that isn't your fault). For example, the switch for the lumbar support in my seats shorted out and the service guys repaired that for free. My sister's bmw e46 Xenon lights were out of adjustment and they aligned it for free. The only thing I've had to pay to replace were the tires, which is impressive. The service is pretty awesome and they always lotion the interior/wash the car when you bring it in.|||Yes, it is a lot more expensive. I had to change my light bulb in my American car and it cost me under 30 bucks total including the labor. My cousin on the other hand had his bulb changed on his Lexus and it cost him Hundreds of bucks. So, you do the math.|||Depends where you live but i can certainly say that bmw will be cheaper to run as the parts are cheaper then american cars.





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http://obamavsosama.co.uk|||Simple stuff like oil changes shouldnt be expensive but when you need repairs that include parts you will most likely pay more.|||Yes it is, and it can only be maintained at the BMW dealership, like to be in the shop or having something fixed.|||BMW = Mostly Electronics, Therefore, it's a pain in the A*ss to maintain|||Lots more expensive. A lot much.|||Oh yes.