When it comes to BMW's i think people often overestimate the costs or totally underestimate them.
Obviously, it's going to be better for you that you overestimate, but this stops some people from experiencing a nice car.
Alright, they do cost quite a bit to run if you have a 6 cyl., but it isn't mental.
My Insp. II Service - £240 (inc brake fluid) from a BMW specialist, or a £311 from dealers (+ brake fluid)
Insp. I service: £180 (from same Specialist)
Oil Service:about £70-80 i think
Fuel - 26mpg
Insurance - This is by far the biggest expense, i think it's going to be around £1200 this year.
Tax - £235
For comparison - my sister has a 55 Golf 2.0 GT FSI
Annual oil service (or w/e VW call it) £180
Fuel - 35mpg
Tax - £235
Insurance - No really compariable, but for me to be insured on the car it'd be around £800 i think.
And my mum pay's about the same for her SAAB 2.0t.
When you compare it to my BMW, it isn't a world of difference.
However, i will add that i am a n00b owner, and there are far more experienced people on here.
