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ZBB · 12-13-2005, 10:51 AM

Don't get me wrong -- I really enjoy the car.

But, my E46 was near-bulletproof. Over the nearly 4 years I owned it, it never had a mechanical issue other than the notorious multiple cooling fan recall (the first replacement was also recalled -- for the same issue). It had some minor issues with door seals, but that was most likely a design flaw on the coupes). But that was it.

I was expecting about the same for this E39.

But that's why I bought a car with a warranty (and essentially 4 years from my purchase date / 6 years from new). We'll see how it goes over the next 1-2 years...

12-13-2005, 10:51 AM	#7
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Don't get me wrong -- I really enjoy the car. But, my E46 was near-bulletproof. Over the nearly 4 years I owned it, it never had a mechanical issue other than the notorious multiple cooling fan recall (the first replacement was also recalled -- for the same issue). It had some minor issues with door seals, but that was most likely a design flaw on the coupes). But that was it. I was expecting about the same for this E39. But that's why I bought a car with a warranty (and essentially 4 years from my purchase date / 6 years from new). We'll see how it goes over the next 1-2 years... __________________ ZBB