BMW and Mercedes maintenance costs
Hey!
I'm thinking of getting a 5 series/7 series BMW or a E class merc. I'm worried about the maintenance costs of these cars. COming from a Toyota I wanted some advice. I usually pay around 180QR to get my oil + filter changed every 10,000km. Some people say on a BMW that costs 600qr if you get it done through al Fardan. What if I get it done from Teyseer? Is it much cheaper? Does it void the warranty of the car? Do other companies also service the car, except for Al Fardan.
Also if my 5 series is under warranty does that mean I don't have to pay for servicing???
BMW cars come with 3 years service package so you do not have to worry about the usual service (like oil and filters) even brake pads are included; With Mercedes: u have to pay for maintenance & service...
services are pretty cheap ..around 500 ..but its the brake pads, or changing some major components that can be expensive at times...
Issue aint the oil change mate... its about the repairs that unfortunately may strike you... and untimely too.
though nothing feels like a German automobile :) its worth it.
if you can afford 5 series/7 series BMW or a E class merc..then you can afford servicing also..its not too expensive like porsche :D
What i understand is that the routine change of oil and filter is not a issue as it cost as much or cheaper.
The main culprit is all cars have a schedule of components that will need replacement after they run for certain Km and in these cars they are programmed and it gives you a alarm at that specific Km and that will be there till such service is done and those service may cost you very much. Well i wish if you are buying a ELEPHANT be prepared to feed it as well , you cannot maintain a elephant feeding it chicken feed, sorry just a joke.
as longs the warranty is VALID..everything is cover except small bulb and rubber items..Free service and checkup through out the warranty period
i recently purchase 1 yr warranty for my 2008 1 series..
Al-fardhan customer service is awsome..NO IDEA about Merc
BMW and Mercedes cost you about the same amount as much as Toyota does over a 2-3 years time.
Toyota needs servicing every 5K....
BMW and Merc needs that only at 15K or 20K intervals.....
Basically u spend 200 for each 5K so thats 800 for 20K
Now Merc and BMW might turn out cheaper because u'd pay only 600 or so if it is just oil and filter change at 20K interval.....