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Originally Posted by andreigbs
This is one of the main reasons people gripe about maintaining German cars. Being able to do light maintenance yourself is key, especially on cars that are a few years old and outside the "carefree" maintenance plan dealers do.
The only thing I haven't done myself is the brake fluid flush, even though I could have. After doing them on many cars in the past, I just prefer to pay someone instead.
Which, coincidentally, I did yesterday: $128.
In my limited experience with BMWs, they seem very practical and accessible to work on for preventive/scheduled maintenance.
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If I were younger I'd probably do all this stuff myself. When I was young I rebuilt a transmission, carburetor and did all my own brake work etc. I confess after multiple surgeries and my body hurts to kneel or get up off the ground and having enough money to pay someone else I am pretty sure I'll never turn a wrench again. But I also don't want to overpay.
BTW I know I'm aging myself having rebuilt a carburetor. On a 64 Comet no less.
