I own a 1997 328i. Last year the cat went on it, I got that fixed, and the next day the transmission went on it. I spent about $5,000 getting all that fixed. Is that normal for a car that currently has 130,000 miles on it? This year the car needs new rear shocks, and two power steering hoses. All this at a cost of about $1,000 including installation. No matter what goes wrong on these vehicles, you have to assume $1,000 each time the car goes in the shop. The digital reading on my radio has gone so I can't tell what station is on, and I am told that will cost about $1,000. A couple of years ago the 02 sensors went on the car, the car has 4 of them at a cost of $100.00 a piece, plus installation. This is my second BMW, I owned a 1991 318i that I also put alot of money into. Are others having the same experience? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.