Quote: Originally Posted by
moltenice 
Yeah but for example a Dinan Reflash for the 335i is $2000, thats kinda hefty.
German luxury vehicles are usually not cheap to mod so that plays a factor into it. Also replacement costs for failures is high.
The BMW's (1&3's) are very clean and have good peformance, but they are in a different league. It's just not the same as picking up something like an EVO and modding it.
Buddy of mine had a 330i for a while, right up until he needed a $300+ front brake job and was close in the rears. Ditched the car after learning some other maintenance costs. Luxo's are ridiculous when it comes to maintenance (excluding Lexus and Acura a little because they mostly use Toyota and Honda parts) and parts and service for a lot of the newer ones can only be done at a dealer. Wanna play with the big boys you gotta pay with them too.
