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Oct 14, 2015 | 12:23 PM

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italdream

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italdream is infamous around these parts

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Originally Posted by 270win

It makes sense to do everything that's needed or could be needed while the car is apart...I'm sure there are plenty of components that cannot be reached without pulling the transmission.

I would only be interested in a CPO warranty, I've had nothing but negative experiences with aftermarket warranties. I've not had a carmax warranty though.

CPO should give peace of mind. The expenses (tires and fluids) on a weekend vehicle are minimal in relationship to the car that you would be driving.

Oct 15, 2015 | 08:10 PM

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Okay, 997.1 cab with 67K miles and so far for the calendar year I have spent ~$6K on tires, service, oil change and replacement ramps for convertible top. I use the dealer so I'm sure the costs were a little more than an indie however I get the 2 years parts and labor warranty.

Oct 16, 2015 | 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 270win

My E55 is approximately $4,000-$6,000 per year between very pro-active maintenance and repairs.

Holy smokes I'd be crying if I had to spend that much on my car on maintenance annually! I have an 09 C4 and all I've had to do is regular maintenance items. I just sold my 2004 BMW 545 that I had spent $6K to replace two major gaskets - and my wife just about killed me for spending that much on the Bimmer (that has had many more shop visits than my Pcar).

Of course we got a Tesla to replace the BMW - and that has zero maintenance LOL. (except for brakes and wiper fluid - and no I'm not paying $600 for their annual "inspection"!!)