DIY z4 Service 5th Gear vid
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I saw this a while back. Interesting video. I'm confident I would save a packet by doing DIY servicing, but when it comes to resale, keen buyers will probably take a dim view on DIY servicing and probably want a book full of BMW stamps.
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I'm with Adamski. The Z4 would have to be in extraordinary condition for me to buy a Z4 without service stamps, when there are plenty of Z4s available with full BMW service history.
Do you really save that much? I can't see you saving anywhere near the amount of depreciation added. I think do-it-yourself servicing is best left to cars worth very little already.
Do you really save that much? I can't see you saving anywhere near the amount of depreciation added. I think do-it-yourself servicing is best left to cars worth very little already.
I didn't realize spark plugs were that easy. I might have to do that for mine for the next service.
I'm screwed for dealer servicing at any rate, here it's service books, in the states at a BMW dealer it's magically stored on the key. Not that I'm planning on selling the car....I'm actually thinking of driving it till it breaks hard then ripping the guts out & race prepping it.
I'm screwed for dealer servicing at any rate, here it's service books, in the states at a BMW dealer it's magically stored on the key. Not that I'm planning on selling the car....I'm actually thinking of driving it till it breaks hard then ripping the guts out & race prepping it.
BMW or self service depends on the age of the car and value. Forgetting the convenience for a moment the extra costs of BMW service simply does not work on older cars. If the car were a newish example then perhaps, but do the maths on an older one over many years and it would never realise a price high enough to cover the incremental costs. Even BMW appreciate this by dropping costs based on age.
With Zeds in the £6k region and up to 10 years old all those services at £00's won't reflect a jot in the value, perhaps in some cases just easier to sell. I'd buy an older example on condition, receipts and my examination of it, not a series of stamps in a book. If it were am ///M or 1-3 year old car,then for sure I'd look for history - dealer or Indy.
Edit - I should add I opt for a good local Indy at excellent rates for I and II and do everything else myself inc in between oil and any repairs, replacements, etc.
With Zeds in the £6k region and up to 10 years old all those services at £00's won't reflect a jot in the value, perhaps in some cases just easier to sell. I'd buy an older example on condition, receipts and my examination of it, not a series of stamps in a book. If it were am ///M or 1-3 year old car,then for sure I'd look for history - dealer or Indy.
Edit - I should add I opt for a good local Indy at excellent rates for I and II and do everything else myself inc in between oil and any repairs, replacements, etc.
BMW and mini dealers both have discounted rates for older cars. IIRC the general consensus on the forum is that many enthusiasts would almost prefer a service history with a really good indie as they seem to care more than main dealers who seem more interested in scalping fleet companies for what they can get away with
The lesson seems to be, find a maintenance outfit you trust and stick with them!
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The lesson seems to be, find a maintenance outfit you trust and stick with them!
Tapatalking...