Re: 1994 540i Auto Transmission Service and Fluid

[Henri Baccouche <henrib@xxxxxxxxx>]

All cars will break......the "secret" is knowing when.

0-100K miles generally trouble free.

100K-200k miles  mechanically repairs will be needed. More than you may be
ready to
acknowledge.......Chrysler vehicles  will also need new interiors after 100K
(LOL!)

Ask me how I know.......? 30+ years of wrenching and curiosity .

Henri



Erik Lotspeich wrote:

> Henri,
>
> > However, If we read the "tea leaves" of the Certified Pre-Owned BMW
> > program, the maximum mileage the warranty can be in effect is
> > 110K......this suggests that the engineers at BMW have calculated that
> > the potential expense of offering a warranty over the 110K mileage is
> > not a prudent business decision.
> > Furthermore, extended warrantees from insurance companies will not
> > insure a vehicle with over 100K miles....
>
> I disagree.  I don't think that it's fair of correlating warranty length
> with product quality.  Chrysler is now offering 100K mile warranties from
> the factory.  Is the quality of Chrysler cars as good as BMW that offers a
> lesser warranty?  Or the Japanese cars that also have lesser warranties?
> Definitely not from my experience.  It's clear that sales of Chrysler cars
> are down and the 100k mile warranty is mean to convince the consumer to
> buy.
>
> I have a mid-range Sony VCR that came with a 90 day warranty.  I've had
> that VCR for three years and it still give excellent picture quality and
> it is a well-made solid product.  Even though most VCRs come with a year
> warranty, I wasn't discouraged by Sony's 90 day warranty and I wasn't
> disappointed either.
>
> Erik.
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