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Originally Posted by fiestaz
Tyres and brakes being consumables are expensive (because bmw and because big car), so make sure they are all in good shape.
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Agree with that. Seems to be how BMW service departments make money.
Servicing cost is high also. You can get quality brake parts online for a 1/4 of the BMW prices.
Run-flat tyres are not cheap either, but you should be able to shop around at tyre shops rather than from the dealer.
There are many good independent mechanics that can service Euro brands. The cost may be a little less than dealer, but some of them are not 'low cost'.
Wife has a 2016 X1 diesel 2wd, and the servicing cost of that seems to be about $700 per visit to the alternative workshops, and that's after I have done DIY brake parts and tyres, (Otherwise it would have been more in the range of $2K++ per visit).
The X5 with bigger tyres and brakes obviously higher.
Cheers,