How much have you spent on ur E36?

[Zul_84]

Thanks Geoffrey!

now I'm in hunting for power steering system ( I spot leaking everywhere la)
any suggestion?

 

[Lee36328]

This thread is so totally hijacked I don't even know where to start...

 

[Zul_84]

hello Lee36328,

start here....

How much have you spent on ur E36







no more Hijack..........
sorry-sorry
.

 

[8080pbmw]

This thread is so totally hijacked I don't even know where to start...

LOL, we are sorry. Taiko Lee36328.

 

[musclehedz]

1996 E36 328i CKD 4S Auto
- Acquired dec 2005
- Total spent up-todate RM124,480.35 for repairs and maintenance. Repair cost about RM79k. Rest are maintanence and mods.

 

[5115]

Repaired 79k???tat could get another E36 328 dude...mind to share wat been repaired?

 

[musclehedz]

Repaired 79k???tat could get another E36 328 dude...mind to share wat been repaired?

- zf 5speed transmission + tcu
- cylinder head with lifters, valves.
- piston rings, timing chain, timing gear, tensioners, bearing, etc.
- prop shaft assembly
- rear differential, driveshaft, wheel bearings, etc.
- suspension (arms,linkage, abs, spring, etc)
- body panels (doors, boot lid, fenders, bumpers, hood, windscreen, rear window, side windows.
- power steering (rack, cv joints, vane pump)
- brakes (hoses, abs unit, booster, master cylinder, reservoir, etc)
- obc unit, instrument cluster, dashboard, door trim, interior trims, seat belts, seats, switches, etc.
- starter motor, ignition coils, fuel lines, fuel pump.
- a/c system (cooling coil, evaporator, filter, lines, etc.
- too much more to list, whole stack of receipts for the parts.

basically tore down the whole car down to the last bolt and rebuild from scratch, can say about 95% of the items in the whole vehicle is replaced. all parts are new, not re-conditioned or 2ndhand.

the car runs like a brand spanking new car now.

 

[kitt]

maintenance 40k even though almost all parts replaced??

 

[anxious]

1996 E36 328i CKD 4S Auto
- Acquired dec 2005
- Total spent up-todate RM124,480.35 for repairs and maintenance. Repair cost about RM79k. Rest are maintanence and mods.

Phew, I cant match that already running out of $$team. Anyway I admire anyone who tries painstakingly to restore a car. It requires true commitment.

As for me I started out with a RM10k repair budget which doubled as a result of some unforeseen circumstances.

By the way muscledehz, was your cylinder head new and how much did it cost you? Could you also post some pics of your car. Tq

 

[Lee36328]

This is the famous e36 of Mr Musclehedz. He does not do anything halfway. As the cantonese would say, one word (and it's not a swear word), Fuk! :adore:
So, anxious, spending 20k on your car is quite a bargain by comparison, eh?

Musclehedz, thanks for making me realize I am not crazy in terms of what's been spent on my car, and for keeping the e36 spirit strong. :rock:

 

[kennytoo]

Hi all bros, i just bought my e36 318i (M) with M40 last month for 32k, its come with 18" original AC4 wheels, and pay some money to recon the car.

Chasis
used power steering pump 150.00
used steering rack 650.00
power steering oil 72.00
used power steering hose 150.00

Offer tyre for spare
225/40R18 tyre x2 600.00

Engine repair
fuel regulator 380.00
fuel pump 500.00
ignition firing cover 60.00
vacumm hose 24.00
bosch ignition coil 175.00
camshaft assy 480.00
rocker arm x8 464.00
valve lifter x8 368.00
camshaft oil seal 38.00
valve cover gasket 38.00
timing sensor 235.00
radiator hose x2 90.00
coolant 28.00
engine oil cap 18.00
used idle control valve 150.00
aircond gas 50.00
engine oil 80.00
oil filter 32.00

Internal repair
used door panel x4 480.00
recondition door panel x4 120.00
used centre console box 100.00
AC handbrake cover 150.00

Accessories
philips crystal vision H1 bulb 180.00
reverse sensor 220.00
number plate 50.00
century DIN66 mf battery 270.00

Exhaust system
exhaust upgrade center & real box 530.00

Body works
wiper panel set 146.00
body paint 40% 550.00
Tinted film for whole car 950.00

Total recondition RM7,978.00

Now happy for it..

 

[musclehedz]

maintenance 40k even though almost all parts replaced??

Tires already cost nearly 3k, change 4 times.

crankcase oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, coolant, differential etc. all this changed at an interval at 15k and all are flushed. about 3k each service. uptodate serviced about 6 times.

other services such as a/c service every 6 months at naidu, about 200 each time so that would be about 6 visits by now = 1.2k.

some other bits and pieces stuff such as detailing, etc..

 

[musclehedz]

Phew, I cant match that already running out of $$team. Anyway I admire anyone who tries painstakingly to restore a car. It requires true commitment.

As for me I started out with a RM10k repair budget which doubled as a result of some unforeseen circumstances.

By the way muscledehz, was your cylinder head new and how much did it cost you? Could you also post some pics of your car. Tq

yes, new cylinder head, new valves, etc. Camshafts are new shrick, not bmw. the cylinder head cost rm9,841.35. 6 months or 10k km warranty on defects.

pix scattered in the thread below:-
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12691&page=3

 

[anxious]

Ok guys, here is an update on my expenses( sorting out my documents for tax purposes):-

(1)13.4.2007(79895km)

INSPECTION 2 - servicing RM711
Magnatec RM156
Oil Filter RM30
Fuel Filter RM68
Axle Oil RM22
Axle Oil Treatment RM17
Automatic Oil RM108
Automatic Filter RM58
Auto Gasket(B) RM45
Auto Gasket(S) RM40
Powersteering Oil RM36
Brake Fluid RM36
Coolant Fluid RM35
Spark Plug RM60


VANOS REPAIR KIT RM220

ABSORBERS RM1636
Bilstein Black (F) RM710( RM355pp)
Bilstein Black (R) RM420(RM220pp)
Mounting(F) RM210
Mounting(R) RM110
Dampers(F) RM76
Dampers(R) RM110

THERMOSTAT
Housing RM110
O-Ring RM5
Gasket RM6

FAN CLUTCH RM520

WEAR & TEAR ITEMS RM1699
Valve Cover Gasket RM95
Valve Cover Seal RM105
Radiator Side Cover RM260
Belt Tensioner RM175
Belt Absorber RM158
Oil Filter Housing Gasket RM80
Washer Pump RM58
Bonnet Absorber RM55
Wiper Panel(L&R) RM170
Rear Windscreen Lining RM145
Door Handle Rubber RM80
Brake Switch RM68
Vent Hose RM25
Pipe Conector RM38
Air Con Belt RM38
Fan Cover Clip RM3
Valve Cover Cap RM 20
Bonnet Insulator Clip RM3
Aliminium Washer RM6
Brake Bulb RM5
Bulb RM5
Windscreen Shampoo RM7

MODIC RM45

LABOUR RM810
MISC RM300

TOTAL RM6062



(2) 7.5.2007 PAINTING

Change color to black RM3800
Door Trim RM120
New No Plate(UDM) 93

Total RM4013



(3) 30.5.2007 (80430km)

Cylinder Head (used) RM3700
Cylinder Head Bolt RM110
Cylinder Head Gasker RM580

Radiator Assy RM690
THermostat RM220
Heather Hose RM58
By Pass Hoses RM175
Clips RM8

Mounting:-
Engine RM320
Gearbox RM96

Oil Sump Gasket RM110
Dipstic oring RM6
Auto pipe clamp RM32
Bonnet Absorber RM55

Oil Filter RM30
Castrol Magnatec RM156
Coolant RM52.50

Less overlap (RM355)
S Tax RM60
Labour(icld Top Overhaul) RM1200

TOTAL RM7187.50



(4) 5.6.2007 (Brakes & Tyres)

Air Filter RM55
Brake Fluid RM36
ATE Disc &Pads (F) RM500

Tyres RM1160 (MXV8)

Total RM1751



(5) 22.6.2007 (Tie Rod)

Tie Rod RM336
stax rm4
labour rm80

Total RM420


(6) 29.6.2007(Axle Oil Leak)

Axle Oil RM190
O Ring RM10
Washer RM2
Stax RM4

Total RM286

(7)8.9.2007(87125km)

OIL SERVICE

Castrol Magnatec RM156 (spare part shop in BW)

Oil Filter RM30
Coolant Fluid RM35
Air Con microfilter (VEMO) RM58
Brake Bulb RM10
Labour RM48
S tax RM2.40
Total RM178.40(excl oil)

Grand Total RM334.40



(8)30.9.2007 (96017km)
Tyre Alignment & Balancing RM30

(9) 19.11.2007
Cobra Alarm Service RM20

(10)19.11.2007
Arm Rest + Installation RM 835

(11)28.11.2207
Tail Pipe Extension RM231.56

(12) 21.12.2007
Safety Check/Inspection @ AB Pg RM163.80
BMW Coolant 1.5 l RM28.64





GRAND TOTAL (1) + (2) + (3) +(4)+ (5) + (6) + (7) + (8) + (9)+ (10)+ (11)+(12)=RM21 362.90

I also purchase 5 bottles of Mobil 1 @ RM699.50

Therefore total spent todate on my E36 is in excess of RM22000.

 

[anxious]

I managed to average RM4000 per year on repair bills for my E30.

Hopefully next year with all the work I havae done this year, I can bring down my expenses on my E36 to that figure. Keeping my finger crossed.

 

[Lee36328]

I managed to average RM4000 per year on repair bills for my E30.

Hopefully next year with all the work I havae done this year, I can bring down my expenses on my E36 to that figure. Keeping my finger crossed.

Dear Anxious,

Do you remember when you realised Santa does not exist? If you're referring to RM4k as the annual maintenance expenses, yes, good chance. If you're referring to RM4k as repair bill, and knowing how meticulous you are... [SIZE=-1]Déjà vu[/SIZE] coming up soon...

 

[anxious]

Dear Anxious,

Do you remember when you realised Santa does not exist? If you're referring to RM4k as the annual maintenance expenses, yes, good chance. If you're referring to RM4k as repair bill, and knowing how meticulous you are... [SIZE=-1]Déjà vu[/SIZE] coming up soon...

Yes Lee, its probably wishful thinking on my part but then again miracles do happen:wink: .

 

[anxious]

Thank God I've managed to keep my expenses to a bare minimum this year. Almost 4 months and 4000km have passed since my last service. At that rate my next oil change will be anorher 4 months @ 8000km, since I am running on Mobil 1.

Anyonelse care to share your E36 maintenance experience here....Cheers.

 

[anxious]

2008 has been pretty ok thus far (touch wood). I had spent:-

1) Oil Service(28.12.2007- 92000km) not listed earlier

Oil Filter RM30
Anti Roll Bar bush RM70
Lower Arm Bush RM96
Valve Cover Gasket RM95
6" Fuel Hose RM21
Labour RM222
Stax 11.10

Total RM545.10

2) 13.4.2008 Allignment RM16

3)19.4.2008 Door Panel Clip RM116.75

4) Oil Service (25.7.2008- 100 000km)

Oil Filter RM30
Spark Plug RM90
ATF RM76
ATF Filter RM58
ATF Gasket (B) & (S) RM85
Washer RM2
Power Steering Cap O Ring RM8
Labour RM158
StaxRM7.90

Total RM514.90

5)25.7.2008- Changed 16' Rims & Tyres RM2856

Rims 16in( taken off a 2004 325i) RM1000
Transport( from KL) RM80
Respray rim( Hyper Silver) RM360
Total Rim Cost RM1440

Michelin PP2 RM1776
less Tyre& Rim (trade in) RM360
Total RM1416

6) 26.7.2008 Reverse Sensor RM250

7) 21.10.2008

Fuel Float RM270
Hose RM9
Labour RM45
STax RM2.25
Total RM325.25

Grand Total 1+2+3+4+5+6+7 = RM4624

 

[rubes72]

Looks like you have changed almost everything in your car Anxious. I spend +- 12K a year. 1k a month give and take a few hundreds. Except for this year where in April I spent RM 7800. Which includes Paint job, Rim refurbishment, few minor repairs, few internal pillars changed. so my estimate this year will be RM 7800 + RM 11000, which comes up to 18,800, still less than what I pay the Goverment in taxes. there should be rebate in income tax for car maintenance, then better maintained cars, with cleaner emmissions, and less fuel usage. The Government will save more, in environment cleaning and fuel subsidies. ( sorry off topic! But can't help it, every time I see me tax returns it boils me)