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Message: <blockquote data-quote="c-square" data-source="post: 100621" data-attributes="member: 135">You would be referring to the M43 type engine (yr1995 - 1999).  A reasonably cared-for M43 shouldn't cost you much on maintenance and the frequency for regular maintenance is about 15,000km (can travel 3x further than japanese cars until the next service).  Being a supposed "luxury" marque, the parts GENERALLY (though not always true) may seem to be a tad more expensive than japs or local cars.  It will be a good indication on how much parts costs by browsing through this e36 maintenance thread and compare them with those of your current ride, bearing in mind the parts do last long.  So, if you don't have to replace parts every month, your maintenance bills should be within your capability to keep the car running smoothly.  Hopefully this gives you a little more confidence in taking the plunge into owning a Bimmer.There is supposedly a maintenance schedule (which alternate Service 1 and Service 2, the latter being relatively more expensive) but I don't follow it and only change parts when they are due/worn.</blockquote>