Collecting maintenance costs

[lemos]

Hi everyone,

My name is André, and I’m on a mission to gather real-world car maintenance costs—whether they’re scheduled or unscheduled.

Why? Because I believe that fear of high maintenance costs often drives people away from certain brands, models, or even older cars, which leads them to opt for a newer vehicle instead (the FUD is real!). I personally experienced this when I let go of my beloved e39 Sport Package years ago (and yes, it still stings!).

If you're willing to contribute, I’d greatly appreciate your input. Please provide the following details about any maintenance work you've had done:

• Model (525i, 540d, 530e, etc)
• Model Year
• Mileage
• Service Name (scheduled, or unscheduled)
• Labor cost
• Parts cost
• Country the work was carried
• Year the work was carried

As we collect more data, we’ll be able to compare costs across different models, engines, and mileage. I’m excited to see what trends and insights emerge from this!

Thank you so much in advance for your help!