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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh
I have taken four (4) ICE cars to 200,000 plus miles (3 are break my wallet BMWs). My E90 at 419,000 miles is well documented here on E90 Post. I'll have to find Car and Drivers data to understand their number, but none of my cars have required $20,000 of maintenance for just the ICE drivetrain (i.e. the main components difference) for 200,000 miles let alone 400,000 miles. I keep very good records on maintenance cost for all of my cars.
Yes, it does boil down to maintenance, but my real experience casts a huge doubt on a $20K maintenance claim for and ICE drivetrain (engine, trans, diff, and cooling components); even for BMWs!
Quick estimate of oil changes at 7,500 mile OCI, drivetrain fluid changes at 50,000 mile intervals, airfilters and plugs, the best I get is $5,600. I'd say it's an over estimate as well. Maybe hoses and a WP... another $1,200? So, $6,800. Far cry from $20,000. Maybe brakes at higher replacement intervals for the duration, so an extra $1,500. $8,300 total.
So until I review C&D's data I'll call BS.
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Is your experience usual, or exceptional?