[al-x]

So far I have spent $21028.74 in mods/maintenance since I have purchased this thing. For the love of God I hope my wife doesnt read this....

 

[russap5]

haha I will never add it up, but I have spent well over that since I bought mine 5/2009.. :crying:

 

[Michael_s]

So far I have spent $21028.74 in mods/maintenance since I have purchased this thing. For the love of God I hope my wife doesnt read this....

Please post a breakdown/list (if you are comfortable). I'm sure other owners/soon to be owners would appreciate it as they can see what was necessary v. optional/cosmetic/upgrades.

 

[Mr.Bond]

Please post a breakdown/list (if you are comfortable). I'm sure other owners/soon to be owners would appreciate it as they can see what was necessary v. optional/cosmetic/upgrades.

+1. That would be great!

 

[caspian65]

Here's mine, few things missing, but probably reasonably close to everything. Total cost of maintenance and misc., not counting purchase of the car is about $10k since 10/07. Haven't had to install the clutch yet, haven't put in the aux. cooling fan or fog lights either.

<table width="734" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 82pt;" width="109"> <col style="width: 71pt;" width="94"> <col style="width: 301pt;" width="401"> <col style="width: 98pt;" width="130"> <tbody><tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl69" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">Date</td> <td class="xl67" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">Cost</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Description</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">Mileage</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">
</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">
</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">
</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">10/08/07</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$40.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">BMWCCA membership</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">10/22/07</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$30.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">NC State Inspection, Leith BMW</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">47140</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">10/22/07</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$98.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Disable daytime running lights and audible alarm</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/01/07</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$33.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">DMV</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/19/07</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$93.26</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">12 quarts Royal Purple Synthetic Oil, 5W30</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">12/15/07</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$33.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">NC State Registration</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">01/15/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$462.16</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Floor mat set, fog lamps, LH driver door trim</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">02/11/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$98.44</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Oil filter element, air filter insert (2), fuel filter</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">02/20/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$240.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Luk clutch kit, pressure plate and disc</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 45pt;" height="60"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 45pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="60">02/27/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$393.17</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Shade Tree Garage - Brakes, brake fluid flush, trans fluid flush -Redline MTL, replace fuel and air filters, Oil service - TWS 10W60, track inspection</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">02/29/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$310.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Tarheel BMW Tarheel & Toe 2/29 - 3/2, VIR</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">04/29/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$164.25</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">12 liters Castrol TWS, 10W60, Bavarian Autosport</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">06/09/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$383.02</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Front wheel bearings and associated hardware, Zeckhausen</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">06/25/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$55.83</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Wiper blade inserts</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/13/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$996.11</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Set of 4 BF Goodrich KDW tires</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/13/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$69.67</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Wiper blade inserts</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 30pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="40">11/24/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$781.21</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Oil service, Castrol TWS, mini inspection, change front wheel bearings, replace both pre-cat O2 sensors, Shadetree Garage</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/25/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$191.41</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Driveshaft CV joint and related parts</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 30pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="40">12/08/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$469.80</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Driveshaft repair, replace CV joint, center support bearing and nose bushing, Shadetree Garage </td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">12/15/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$33.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">NC State Registration</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">12/17/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$224.18</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">BMW Battery</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">68000</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">05/12/09</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$7.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Rear tail light bulbs, Leith BMW</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">06/25/08</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">
</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Final Stage Unit, Cabin air filters, pr. Pelican Parts</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">06/26/09</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$48.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Pair of aftermarket air filters (didn't use, made car run rough)</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">07/01/09</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$67.47</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Pair of air filters, Leith BMW</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">07/07/09</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$211.41</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Camshaft position sensors</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">77550</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/06/09</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$163.78</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Oil service, Castrol TWS, Shadetree Garage</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">86665</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/30/09</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$30.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">NC State Inspection </td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">84577</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/30/09</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$33.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">NC State Registration</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">02/22/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$420.63</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Rear tires, BF-Goodrich G-Force KDW 275/35R18</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 30pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="40">02/25/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$395.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Mount rear tires, balance all 4, flush brake system-super blue. Replace front pads and rotors. Akebono low dusting pads</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">87797</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">07/06/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$1,382.45</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Driveshaft flex disc, differential seal replacement</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">94078</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">08/06/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$212.61</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Final Stage Unit, cabin filters</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/01/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$535.62</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Fan clutch, fan blade, auxilliary cooling fan assy.</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/01/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$336.61</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Oil change, flush p/s system, check alignment</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">99249</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/09/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$143.28</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">P/S reservoir, pr. of wiper blades</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/14/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$0.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Replaced thermostat</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">99800</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">11/21/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$0.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Replaced power steering reservoir, cleaned belly pans</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">100200</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">12/01/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$0.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Replaced fan clutch and fan blade</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">100900</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">12/08/11</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$500.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">Powerchip </td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">12/13/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$30.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">State inspection</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">101330</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">12/14/10</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$33.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">License plate renewal</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">
</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">01/14/11</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$250.00</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">MAF, pr., installed</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">102000</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 15pt; width: 82pt;" width="109" height="20">01/17/11</td> <td class="xl68" style="width: 71pt;" width="94">$68.88</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 301pt;" width="401">NGK spark plugs, installed, p/n 3199</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 98pt;" width="130">102330</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

 

[Super90]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=734><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt" height=20><TD style="WIDTH: 82pt; HEIGHT: 15pt" class=xl70 height=20 width=109>06/25/08</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 71pt" class=xl68 width=94>$55.83</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 301pt" class=xl66 width=401>Wiper blade inserts</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 98pt" class=xl66 width=130>

</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt" height=20><TD style="WIDTH: 82pt; HEIGHT: 15pt" class=xl70 height=20 width=109></TD><TD style="WIDTH: 71pt" class=xl68 width=94></TD><TD style="WIDTH: 301pt" class=xl66 width=401></TD><TD style="WIDTH: 98pt" class=xl66 width=130>

</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt" height=20><TD style="WIDTH: 82pt; HEIGHT: 15pt" class=xl70 height=20 width=109>11/13/08</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 71pt" class=xl68 width=94>$69.67</TD><TD style="WIDTH: 301pt" class=xl66 width=401>Wiper blade inserts</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


hmmm

 

[WaldoM5]

wiper blade inserts, either $2.98 for OEM BMW or $6.50 VALEO

http://www.germanautoparts.com/BMW/2003/E39M5/R2/7976/24813789

 

[havasusteve03Beast]

..........I just cant do it.....

hmmm

I might shart myself

 

[crds]

Let's see, I've owned mine for 2 years... approximate costs besides gasoline are:

• $ 500 on radiator/brake/transmission/diff fluids full flush/replace when I first got the car
• $ 300 on 3 oil changes since then
• $ 50 on LED angel eyes
• $ 200 on audio upgrades (BM53 swap/upgrade, CD changer upgrade)
• $ 50 on KBus interface
• $ 50 on OBD-II to USB interface
• $ 100 brake fluid change/flush to prep for track day
• $ 100 BMW CCA membership 2 years
• $ 200 NEOCCA track day event
• $ 200 Safety gear for track day event
• $ 900 new Michelin Pilot A/S (set of 4)
• $ 700 new M-Parallel replicas to mount the A/S's on
• $ 200 in Adams Detail Spray, Glaze, etc.
• $ 100 in paint repair kit, brushes, etc.
• $ 50 in micro-fiber towels
• $1200 in storage fees over winter 2 years

For a total of about $5000 in 2 years... but the killer is the 2 1/2 car 600 sq-ft garage in my back yard that I'm now having built to get rid of the storage fees ouich $12,000

Actually I don't feel too bad about this, considering the fun I've had owning this car! :cheers:

-crds

 

[tradin1]

07/06/10 $1,382.45 Driveshaft flex disc, differential seal replacement 94078


lololol dear lord

 

[MrCrashRR]

07/06/10 $1,382.45 Driveshaft flex disc, differential seal replacement 94078


lololol dear lord

:deal: exactly what I was thinking

 

[caspian65]

<table width="734" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"><td style="width: 82pt; height: 15pt;" class="xl70" width="109" height="20">06/25/08</td><td style="width: 71pt;" class="xl68" width="94">$55.83</td><td style="width: 301pt;" class="xl66" width="401">Wiper blade inserts</td><td style="width: 98pt;" class="xl66" width="130">

</td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"><td style="width: 82pt; height: 15pt;" class="xl70" width="109" height="20">
</td><td style="width: 71pt;" class="xl68" width="94">
</td><td style="width: 301pt;" class="xl66" width="401">
</td><td style="width: 98pt;" class="xl66" width="130">

</td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"><td style="width: 82pt; height: 15pt;" class="xl70" width="109" height="20">11/13/08</td><td style="width: 71pt;" class="xl68" width="94">$69.67</td><td style="width: 301pt;" class="xl66" width="401">Wiper blade inserts</td></tr></tbody></table>


hmmm

Those were for the whole wiper blade assy. Also, I think one of those might be for my wife's car.

 

[caspian65]

07/06/10 $1,382.45 Driveshaft flex disc, differential seal replacement 94078


lololol dear lord

Yeah, I know. $968 of that is labor... could have gone a long way toward buying a 2 post lift!

 

[tradin1]

Yeah, I know. $968 of that is labor... could have gone a long way toward buying a 2 post lift!

thats still a lot...

i think its time to find an indy that is honest.

 

[RichardP]

Just over 2 years of ownership, I keep a list of everything spent, except fuel, total so far to the end of Jan, including purchase price, just under £50K for 32K miles. Work being done this Feb, about £10k.

New garage to keep the beast in (and a few other things!), due to start this summer, total floor area about 115 sq-m (1,200 sq-ft), not sure yet but I think you could change the $ to £ and put a 0 on to crds's garage cost!

 

[evolve automotive]

Less than 1 year.

£15k +

 

[M5 London]

Oil Filter Mounts (Leaning) Feb 08
PAS Reservoir Mounts (Leaning)
Centre Exhaust Mounts (Leaning)
Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes
Rear Anti Roll Bar Bush Mounts (1 was snapped)
Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes
M3 E46 Oil Cap
Rear Diff Oil change - 95K Miles

Tie Rod Ends (Stopped the annoying bag of stones rattling noise at slow speed once warmed up) July 08
Centre Tie Rod (Did this 1 week after the Tie Rod Ends - nice feel now !)
Rubber Mounting for Steering Arm
Wishbones
Thrust Arms
X5 Thrust Arm Bushes (Very surefooted now)
Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Links
Alignment NON BMW
Fuel Filter and Crush Washer (Felt great after this)
Fuel Pressure Regulator and Lock Ring
Peake Code Reader
Oil Separators (had been changed previously with one produced in November 2002)
Pedal Rubbers
Air Cleaner Elements 99K
Micro filters

Spark Plugs - 101K Miles
Coolant Expansion Tank Cap (Why not ?)
Fuel cap (Why not ?)
PAS Reservoir Cap O ring (Was leaky)
Oil Separator Vent Hoses (Seem fine but why not ?)
Viscous Coupling

MAFS- Bosch Units from VW Battersea - Aug 08 101K Miles
All 4 Gasket Rings 2 at MAF end and 2 at Plenum end
Milltek Cat Back Exhaust System
Pre Cat O2 Sensors -104K Miles
Oil and Filter Change - Sep 08 105K Miles
Rear Diff Oil top up -105K Miles
Rear Anti Roll Bar Links
E60 550i Short Shift Kit-Wow
Shifter Bearing and yellow nylon washers-Wow
O rings at Airboxes
BMW Transmission Mounts- Nice and solid feel now !
Rear Ball joints
Snap Ring
Integral Links
Rear Wishbones
Guiding Link
BMW brake pads all round
Milltek 100 Cell Race Cats-Dec 23 08
2 Intake CPS- I have REAL TORQUE now !
Brake Fluid Flush and Bleed -108K Miles Jan 6 09
2 Exhaust CPS- I switch on traction control in the wet now, sometimes !!
PAS Flush and cut off return hose by 1/2 " and new clamp -109K Jan 21 09
Air Cleaner Elements 110K
BMW MAF's 110K 20th Feb 09 (POWER)
MK4 DVD NAV Retro Fit
Upgraded Microphone
16:9 Monitor Install
Oil and Filter Change 111425 9th April 09
2 New Front Tyres Pirelli P Zero Rosso 112300
Ebox Fan
Bank 1 Vanos Solenoids -TORQUE TORQUE TORQUE
Bank 2 Vanos Solenoid O Rings
Shifting Arm Bearing (Gearshift)

Suspension Consumables (Front):
Guide Support (2) 31 33 1091708
Spring Pad Upper (2) 31331091233
Absorber (2) 31332226674
Rubber Boot (2) 31331093344
Spring Pad Lower (2) 31331096664
Upper Spring Pocket W/Axial cage Bearing (2) 31331090612

Suspension Consumables (Rear):
Spring Pad Lower (2) 33532229913
Absorber (2) 33532228904
Spring Pad Upper (2) 33532229858
Guide Support (2) 33522229854

Bilstein B8 Sprint Dampers
Intrax Springs

Propshaft Donut
Propshaft Centre Bearing
Differential Input Seal
Differential Output Seals
Power Steering Hoses
Front Brake Discs
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Gearshift Selector Knuckle (Rod Joint)
Shift Console Bushes (2 oval bushes)
Stripped Out Radiator, Condenser and Pusher Fan to clear out 10 years worth of debris
Engine Compartment Alarm Switch
2 New Rear Tyres Pirelli P Zero Rosso 116798 6th Jan 10
4 Wheel Alignment

Clutch Kit
Guide Sleeve
Flywheel Grooved Bearing

Steering Wheel Retrimmed in Alcantara and new ///M Stitching
Air Filter Housing Bushes and Bolts
CD Changer Bushes and Bolts
Double Temp Sensor (No Noticable Effect)
Temp Sensor in Lower Radiator Hose (No Noticable Effect)
Thermostat (Bad T Stats REALLY REALLY affect our cars in a NEGATIVE way)
Thermostat Gasket Ring and O Rings
BMW Coolant Flush
Both Oil Separator down pipes - to the sump
Main Accessory Drive Belt and Air Con Belt (Main Drive belt was going to snap anytime it, looked like)
Oil and Filter Change 119323 26th March 10 (Suction Method)
Air Filters

Dinan Adjustable Rear Anti Roll Bar (Car feels more like an E46 M3 now, in the twisties)
New Driver's Side Mirror Glass (Aspherical)
New Genuine Hella Xenon Headlights (£700 ish from Motormec)

Fitted a Water pump (noticed metal shavings on the Water Pump Housing, could have been disastrous)
Water Pump Pulley
Power Steering Pulley
Fitted my StopTech ST 40 Kit with new rotors (29th April 2010)
Yellow Stuff EBC Brake Pads
Engine Mounts
New Vacuum pipe (from fuel pressure regulator) at the throttle body end
Cleaned out the Plenum Chamber
ROD BEARINGS changed out (full individual parts list too much to list here, lets just say everything that could be changed was changed) (The originals were not too bad, but hey what the hell, I hit the limiter now with out whincing)
Helicoiled Sump Plug
Van Manen Headers -Ou
Van Manen Decat Pipe -La
Van Manen Balance Pipes -La

Another NSR Pirelli P Zero Rosso rear tyre due to a bulge on the sidewall (iirc June 2010 121,000 Miles)

Plenum Gasket and 4 O Rings
1x 11611406636 Gasket flange
1x 11611406637 Gasket flange
16x 07129946353 Hex nut
1x 13531407568 Vacuum line
1x 13531407717 Vacuum line
1x 11727545323 Vaccum hose black 3,5mm
8x 13541406352 O-ring
16x 07129905541 Hex nut
1x 13411406829 Elbow hose
7x 07129952113 Hose clamp
1x 13417830411 Hose
14x 13411406378 O-ring
2x 64218367179 Hose clamp
1x 13907830766 Fuel tank breather valve
1x 13537830982 Hose (Expensive)
1x 13901741595 Connector
1x 13417830580 Support

ESS Super Charger 20th July 2010 125400 Miles
Custom Boost Gauge (Thanks to Steve)
Pre Cat 02 Sensors Bosch 13477 125550 Miles
Oil and Filter change 125677 Miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3, on the OSR 126497
4 Wheel Alignment
Rear EBC Yellow Stuff Brake Pads 126505 Miles
Vortech Supercharger Runnning in Oil Change
Bank 2 Post Cat O2 sensor (not new, but doing an experiment)

Oil and Filter Change 11th January 2011 132283 Miles
Vortech Supercharger Oil Change

Individual Transmission Parts 1st February 2011 :
(1) Quantity: 1
23 11 1222979 - LOCKING PIN
Total Inc VAT: 9.26
(2) Quantity: 1
23 31 1228393 - COMPRESSION SPRING
Total Inc VAT: 3.38
(3) Quantity: 1
23 12 7527439 - SEALING COVER
Total Inc VAT: 1.44
(4) Quantity: 1
07 11 9934624 - LOCK RING, 20X1
Total Inc VAT: 0.60
(5) Quantity: 1
23 31 1224130 - LOCKING PIN
Total Inc VAT: 7.52
(6) Quantity: 1
23 11 1222720 - COMPRESSION SPRING
Total Inc VAT: 7.13
(8) Quantity: 1
23 31 7501584 - LOCKING PIN
Total Inc VAT: 14.33
(9) Quantity: 1
23 31 7511337 - COMPRESSION SPRING, D=1,40
Total Inc VAT: 3.84
(10) Quantity: 1
23 31 1282444 - THRUST PIN
Total Inc VAT: 13.08
(14) Quantity: 1
07 11 9986280 - BALL, D=8MM III
Total Inc VAT: 0.30
(15) Quantity: 1
23 31 1228405 - COMPRESSION SPRING
Total Inc VAT: 3.52
(16) Quantity: 1
23 31 7506911 - LOCKING DEVICE
Total Inc VAT: 10.68
(17) Quantity: 1
23 31 7506947 - REPAIR KIT, LOCKING
Total Inc VAT: 74.76

Total Inc VAT: £149.84

13 32 1407299 - FUEL FILTER
Total Inc VAT: 37.44

07 11 9963129 - GASKET RING, A12X15-CU
Total Inc VAT: 0.10

NSR Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 February 2nd 2011 133268 Miles


Bought but yet to fit and works to do :

2 X 8 O rings and washers for both Vanos Adjustment Units (Not the ones for the solenoids)
Bluetooth ULF, antenna and cable
E Box temperature switch
26 Rubber Grommets for Rocker Covers
HVAC Set Caps
Bank 1 Valve Cover Gasket- some way off
BMW Brake Cooling Ducts
Rear Brake Shoes
Rear Brake Shoes' Springs repair kit
Rear passenger side plastic door trim
Front Bumper Trim pieces
Front Wings' Trim pieces
BMW Retrofit Reverse Camera
Stoptech Brake Lines, Cross Over Pipes, Bleed Screws and Caps, Bridge Bolts and Washers<!-- google_ad_section_end -->
Fuel Pump (second replacement)


Total Costs to date including Parts, Labour, Petrol etc etc = No idea

 

[RichardP]

Total Costs to date including Parts, Labour, Petrol etc etc = No idea

Go on, add it up, I dare you!

 

[M5 London]

Go on, add it up, I dare you!

Petrol : £7000 to £9500 per annum (I get 135 to 145 miles (£94) on a full tank in London, and I am 95% always in Central London)
Secure Parking : £2600 per annum
Insurance : £800 to £1000 per annum
Car Wash : £600 per annum

So £12,350 per annum (£1029 per month) before even considering looking at maintenance, replacement parts, labour and performance modifications......

 

[RichardP]

For anual costs I recon

£3800 on fuel (roughly, 15,000 miles @ 23 mpg @ £5.90/gallon £1.30/litre)
£800 insurance
£0 on Parking
£500 for detail 2 times a year, day to day wash I do myself.

So 'only' £5100 a year.