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Old 19th April 2011, 18:02   #1
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Which maintenance package would you guys recommend?
I just got my car and want it up to spec so Im thinking of performing the inspection 2 with some extras.

Im deciding between this package: BMW Maintenance Package E39 M5 2000-2003 : Bimmerzone.com

Or the standard ECS package: BMW E39 M5 S62 5.0l > Search > Redline Transmission Fluid > ES#258716 E39 M5 Inspection 2 Kit - E39M5IN2

What do you think? Car is an 00' with 47k miles

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Sounds like 47k is too early for Insp II, but it's your car and your peace of mind. An oil change, and used oil analysis would be a good start. Air filters you can inspect with about 5mins effort.
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I would look at the condition of all items before buying the package. it is 2 minutes to look at air and cabin filters, maybe 45 minutes to check at least 1 spark plug, 15 seconds to check oil level/dirt.... I would to FI cleaning - before replacing spark plugs - with Seafoam? since car is 2000... I would definitely change other fluids if they were never replaced since it is a 11-12 yr old vehicle!!!! no fluid is 'lifetime'.....at least i don't believe it
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Question: If ECS sells the Inspection II kit for $260, why does Inspection II from the dealer cost $2k? Is there really $1750 in labor to change some filters and fluids?

If you can do the labor yourself, $260 is definately worth the peace of mind, though you are early for Inspection II.
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