Just want to know about ....

[underDAWG]

Just want to know about .... how everyone keeps their BMW in top shape?

Do it yourself or open your wallet take what ever they want [fake]

Later,

 

[Ryan Stewart]

Depends on how much time it will take and how much I have. The vast majority of the work has been and will be done by me. Its just certain things like the trailing arm bushings I might pay to have done. It would just be nice to drop off the car, get a loner, and pick it back up after work.

 

[underDAWG]

It would just be nice to drop off the car, get a loner, and pick it back up after work.

Hmmmm... this is interesting. For the last 17 years, I seldom work on my 325E except changing oil and filter every 5 to 10 K whenever I got around. Recently I have more ambition, and am thinking to restore the bimmer to the original glory. Damn....the bimmer han't have a hand car wash and wax job for at least 5 to 6 ago. Time to apply some TLC, starting replacing all bushing and suspension components, and next year to a face lift.

The dealer usually did the work in the past. They treated me nice and but I would rather work on her myself. At least I know I will do it right

 

[Ryan Stewart]

Hence the second sentence of my post.

A Bentely manual and the help of the interment forums you can do almost anything.

 

[Big Daddy]

Other than warranty, and jobs too big for me and my garage I do all my own work!

 

[underDAWG]

Glad to know there are a few here do their own work. The reason I posted this thread was inflicted by my 14 year old son. I told him that I have been hanging out on BMW boards to see if I can learn a few things to bring the glory back to the bimmer. He was laughing and commenting that he did not know Bimmer owners fix their cars. . I must apology for my boy's bad behavior. Although I have to admit, many owners only know how to wash car and change light bulb

Later,

 

[Ben]

i do everything i can to my car. since ive got it ive replaced the oil pan gasket and in 2 minutes im going to replace the control arms, sway bar links and stuff. next week im going to put in a 325i engine with 70k.( i have a 325 with 200k) the only things i dont do are alignments and balancing (and other stuff that i cant think of right now that i have no idea what to do with).