XYZ said:
Z4coupebeaver said:
You will be amazed as to how cheap a 3.0Si is to run.
Yes, you can get stung if the dealer runs of with your credit card but playing cat and mouse with them is part of the game!!
General running costs are not high for the performance the car gives but if you have some control module fail and you take it to your local dealer it can be hugely expensive.
One of my stateside Z4 buddies had an ABS module diagnosed as failed and it was $2000 for a replacement. I suggested he contacted an independent which he did. They told him they could rebuild the module for $150 with 3 months warranty. The repaired module was still going strong when he sold the car.
This site is a good source for keeping running costs down without compromising the car.