3-Series (E46, E90)Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1999 to Current. Models include: BMW 316i, BMW 318i, BMW 318Ci, BMW 320i, BMW 323i, BMW 325i, BMW 330i, BMW 328 Ci, BMW 328i, BMW 325i/xi, BMW 330Ci, BMW 320d, BMW 330d, BMW 335d.
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If you don't ever roll the windows up and down, or use the sunroof, or use the ac compressor, then all you'll have to do is replace the front control arms a couple of times........ :P
Regular maintenance? For a ballpark estimate/comparison, you could phone your local BMW dealer's service department and ask what the 60K mile service costs for an E46 BMW (non M3 - I'm sure that's much more $). Then ask your local Honda dealer the same question for Civic or Accord?
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