Ok, I suck at search. BMW thread?

[onemeangixxer7502]

I was curious too so I looked it up on Rockauto.

Front LCAs are $47 for Doormans and $70 for a little better ones.
Rear LCAs are $70
AC compressor $193
Rear shocks are $40-$70 depending on brand
Front struts are $75-$115 depending if you want smooth or performance
Window regulators are under $70 and window motors are $100


All in all its part prices are cheaper than most Honda and Ford parts.

Tischer bmw is the best place for oem parts.

[txsr20de]

I was curious too so I looked it up on Rockauto.

Front LCAs are $47 for Doormans and $70 for a little better ones.
Rear LCAs are $70
AC compressor $193
Rear shocks are $40-$70 depending on brand
Front struts are $75-$115 depending if you want smooth or performance
Window regulators are under $70 and window motors are $100


All in all its part prices are cheaper than most Honda and Ford parts.

Holy shit, those prices are waaay lower than I would have guessed! I guess I'll have to add an E36 to the list of prospective next rides.

Anyone know if the E39 5 series are similar in reliability and cost of ownership?

[Pro88LX]

Anyone know if the E39 5 series are similar in reliability and cost of ownership?

ive been shopping for an e39 540i m6. been reading bimmerforums a lot. seems like bushings and cooling systems are the biggest issues.

[Cobra86]

Frank, it's just like keeping up an old brittish car. It's really cool to drive but there is always something that needs to be fixed!

[onemeangixxer7502]

Frank, it's just like keeping up an old brittish car. It's really cool to drive but there is always something that needs to be fixed!

Fuck anything brittish, I have a brit car but thank god they've long since ditched their own power train

[LaserSVT]

Holy shit, those prices are waaay lower than I would have guessed! I guess I'll have to add an E36 to the list of prospective next rides.

Anyone know if the E39 5 series are similar in reliability and cost of ownership?

Only issues I read about were cooling issues like radiator and water pump but if serviced regularly then they are not a problem.

Parts wise (again just using Rock Auto for a quick guide) the control arms are cheaper by about half vs the 3 series. The AC comp is about $40 more, front struts are a little less. The rear shocks though are expensive if it has the.... well I dont know what it is, auto leveling maybe? Anyway they are $408 each or around $70 if the car does not have that feature.
Regulators and window motors are about the same.

Radiators are under $150 for autos and $300ish for manuals on the V8 cars. Water pumps are $100-$170 (OEM $170) new and under $50 for reman.
Prices seem around the same for the inline 6 versions.

[HarrisonTX]

No worries. It wouldn't be dfwm if there wasn't a kick in the nuts with every post.

How true that is.
*spreads legs, and readies for nut kicking-ridicule*

[RedPony07]

Check sig, I love my m roadster I swear on the right track it would hand my saleen its ass!