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Message: <blockquote data-quote="moots" data-source="post: 351830" data-attributes="member: 219">bro,i had my e34 for 10 wonderful years before replacing it with my current e39 in feb09.the difference in the drive is like night and day.yes the e39 IS more expensive to keep.example - power window assy - new rm1020/used - rm400 but e34 used is just  rm 120 onny.  it helps to know how to do your own fixit and also to know an honest mechanic who is a friend.ah foo of kayu ara is one that i recommend. i had a jammed ignition key once which i fixed myself after getting some pointers thru phone from ah foo.also fixed my sunroof and a few small issues with phone advise from him. some components might give some messages which generally requires some diagnostics to be done but i know for a fact that some defects can be solved by cleaning and re-seating the connectors and no actual change is actually required. yes the e39 is expensive to maintain but this can be somewhat alleviated by having the technical knowhow to DIY.........</blockquote>