How long do you plan to keep your F10?

r3amir · 08-21-2010, 04:03 PM

I plan to keep it for at least 7 years, what about you guys?

The next generation 5 series should be out by then!

czechm8 · 08-21-2010, 04:20 PM

7-10 years

eaglesrest · 08-21-2010, 04:24 PM

Same 6-7 years. Hopefully the perfect car, finally.....

ShereKhan · 08-21-2010, 04:51 PM

Four years - Hopefully the LCI M Sport version will be out by then too...

alex_c · 08-21-2010, 05:19 PM

6 years. I've never been as happy with a car before.

For those of you planning on keeping the car more than 3 years, are you following BMW's standard 15,000 mi schedule between oil changes?

I just passed the 1400 mi mark and did an oil and filter change post-break-in just in case. The service advisior even said that if I planned on keeping the car, it may not be a bad idea.

ibimmer346 · 08-21-2010, 05:19 PM

3 years, until the lease is up. Then it's on to something new! The new 3-series will be out by then. Or maybe I'll try a 535d if they brought one over. Don't have to worry about it for 3 more years.

pharding · 08-21-2010, 07:43 PM

3 years when my lease is up. Then it will most likely be the new BMW 6er 4 door sport coupe. However I may stick with the F10 and get a diesel. Or if the economy stays in the toilet, I may drop down to the F30.

We are already discussing where to go with BMW Euro Delivery Number Six. It looks like it will be Paris to Great Britain and Scotland to keep wifey happy. I would like to do Spain and the Costa Del Sol or go back to Norway. Wifey will probably win this time.

Grizzles · 08-21-2010, 08:59 PM

i have been leasing cars since 1991. every 3 years. i bought my wife a 530xit 2006 and just finished paying it off last month. my 335xi coupe is due back in october and i ordered a 550xi m sport week 37 build. this ones a keeper.

if i purchased my 335 i would definately keep it another 2 years.

if this car is problem free i will keep it for 7-10 years.

topologe · 08-21-2010, 09:27 PM

3 years, when the lease ends and will then get an Alpina B5.

gatoman39 · 08-21-2010, 09:50 PM

Depends how well it holds up. I saw a clean E39 540i yesterday. An older 10 year old car that has been well maintained is a thing of beauty. The E39 has aged so well. If this car hold up well there's no reason 10 year+ isn't possible. I have a 15 year old Lexus LS 400. I keep telling myself, I'll get rid of it when it dies. But it's not any where near being trashed. As long as you do some preventative maintenance and keep the paint in good order a car can go a long long way...

r3amir · 08-21-2010, 09:58 PM

[quote=gatoman39;7870561]Depends how well it holds up. I saw a clean E39 540i yesterday. An older 10 year old car that has been well maintained is a thing of beauty. The E39 has aged so well. If this car hold up well there's no reason 10 year+ isn't possible. I have a 15 year old Lexus LS 400. I keep telling myself, I'll get rid of it when it dies. But it's not any where near being trashed. As long as you do some preventative maintenance and keep the paint in good order a car can go a long long way...

How many miles do you have on your Lexus? Still looks good.

gatoman39 · 08-21-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by r3amir

How many miles do you have on your Lexus? Still looks good.

95, I'm the original owner. 130k miles, which is an avg of 8k a year. I've done all the work myself except for the timing belt which is too big a job to do in your garage. But it's good to have a reliable car that you can beat on.. If I'm going to a Dodger game, hell if I'm parking a F10 in there, you catch my drift? Going up to the mountains to ski, F10 stays at home, no chance it's seeing chains, salt and snow.

Hoss NY · 08-22-2010, 06:40 AM

Good question. I still have my E39, which I've had for 10 years and 120k miles. It's been a fantastic car -- rock solid with no major issues other than normal maintenance. I never really liked the E60 enough to make a change. I'll make my decision on the F10 after 3-4 years, before the warranty expires. It'll depend on the reliability and service issues to that point and the new car landscape.

mcacciola · 08-22-2010, 09:17 AM

My friend (I posted his pictures of one of the first 550i coming out) is planning to keep it for 36 months and hopefully get the new M5 after it.

LACSTER · 08-22-2010, 09:55 AM

I bought this car so it's going to be a keeper for about 6-7 years. I've leased my last three cars but really wanted something to keep and this isn't a bad one

SDRX · 08-22-2010, 10:25 AM

I will keep for around 5 years. However, I am incredibly fickle when it comes to keeping a car beyond 3 years.

E46 330ci Purchased Nov 2004, part exchanged for new E92 335dM in Jan 2008, to be part exchanged for F10 530dM in 6 weeks!!

Some key developments to watch for will be the new 6 series, new 3 series coupe, and also the F10 LCI expected for late 2014 (I am guessing)

JoeyBananaz18 · 08-22-2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topologe

3 years, when the lease ends and will then get an Alpina B5.

you're have to rethink that plan, because as long as there is an M5 in North America, BMW will never bring over the Alpina. There is no M version of the 7-series, which is why the B7 is the only Alpina that will ever be on our shores (with the exception of the 555 examples of the Alpina Roadster based on the 2003 Z8.)

Nedim · 08-22-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechm8

7-10 years

First one in Des Moines area? I will keep an eye on it!

Touring · 08-22-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex_c

6 years. I've never been as happy with a car before.

For those of you planning on keeping the car more than 3 years, are you following BMW's standard 15,000 mi schedule between oil changes?

I just passed the 1400 mi mark and did an oil and filter change post-break-in just in case. The service advisior even said that if I planned on keeping the car, it may not be a bad idea.

I keep it until the next generation is here. My F11 with M-package will be produced in week 37, can wait!

I change my oil in my 330xi (which I will keep untill the next generation arrives

) midway between scheduled services. It looks pretty dirty even with then. I will do that in the F11 also.

SpokenHands · 08-22-2010, 02:46 PM

I was told once that most UK owners of new BMW cars keep their cars for 3 years and then trade-in for the next model/LCI. There is of course a sizeable bunch who buy nearly new cars (1-2 years old) which are usually traded in before the 5-years are up. After this most UK dealers prefer not to deal with trade-ins.

delvek · 08-22-2010, 02:47 PM

If my past 20 year history of car ownership means anything I will be lucky to keep it for 3 years. I would like to keep it until the first year of the next generation and do it again, preorder all the way.

Bluesummer · 08-22-2010, 08:37 PM

keeping a first year production car for longer than the warranty period? good luck

08-21-2010, 04:03 PM	#1
r3amir Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i 2008 MB R350 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 401 iTrader: (0)	How long do you plan to keep your F10? I plan to keep it for at least 7 years, what about you guys? The next generation 5 series should be out by then! __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather, Sports Package, Premium Package 1, Sports Auto Transmission, Navigation, 4 zone climate control, Convenience Package 2006 325i Arctic Metallic, Grey leather, Steptronic,Premium Package
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08-21-2010, 04:51 PM	#4
ShereKhan Captain Drives: 2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi SE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 995 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 320si [0.00]	Four years - Hopefully the LCI M Sport version will be out by then too... __________________ New Company car 2011 BMW F10 520D SE Xirallic Imperial blue/Cinnamon Brown 6FL USB, Front Sports seats, Sports steering wheel, Xenons - Arrived 3rd Dec 2010! Scrapped RIP 12/08/2010 - E90 320si - Le Mans Blue - Totally standard specification Long gone - 00 Peugeot 306 2.0 SE Cabriolet, 94 Rover 214 SEi, 91 Fiat Uno 60S Mk2

08-21-2010, 05:19 PM	#5
alex_c Private Drives: 2011 f10 535i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	6 years. I've never been as happy with a car before. For those of you planning on keeping the car more than 3 years, are you following BMW's standard 15,000 mi schedule between oil changes? I just passed the 1400 mi mark and did an oil and filter change post-break-in just in case. The service advisior even said that if I planned on keeping the car, it may not be a bad idea. __________________ 2012 535i \| Built 8/25˜9/07 2011 \| Delivered 10-15-2011 \| Carbon Black \| Oyster Black Dakota Leather \| M-Sport Pkg \| Luxury Seating Pkg \| Premium Pkg \| Premium Sound Pkg \| Technology Pkg \| Sport Auto Trans. \| Split Fold-Down Seats \| Heated Seats \| Side & Top View Cameras \| Heads-Up Display \| BMW Apps \| Black Panel Display \| Trunk Lip Spoiler \| Hardwire V1 \| Kitchen Sink Pkg...

08-21-2010, 07:43 PM	#7
pharding Captain Drives: 11 550i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 845 iTrader: (0)	3 years when my lease is up. Then it will most likely be the new BMW 6er 4 door sport coupe. However I may stick with the F10 and get a diesel. Or if the economy stays in the toilet, I may drop down to the F30. We are already discussing where to go with BMW Euro Delivery Number Six. It looks like it will be Paris to Great Britain and Scotland to keep wifey happy. I would like to do Spain and the Costa Del Sol or go back to Norway. Wifey will probably win this time. __________________ 14 535d Euro Del 14 X3 11 550i Euro Del Retired: 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del

08-21-2010, 09:58 PM	#11
r3amir Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i 2008 MB R350 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 401 iTrader: (0)	[quote=gatoman39;7870561]Depends how well it holds up. I saw a clean E39 540i yesterday. An older 10 year old car that has been well maintained is a thing of beauty. The E39 has aged so well. If this car hold up well there's no reason 10 year+ isn't possible. I have a 15 year old Lexus LS 400. I keep telling myself, I'll get rid of it when it dies. But it's not any where near being trashed. As long as you do some preventative maintenance and keep the paint in good order a car can go a long long way... How many miles do you have on your Lexus? Still looks good. __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather, Sports Package, Premium Package 1, Sports Auto Transmission, Navigation, 4 zone climate control, Convenience Package 2006 325i Arctic Metallic, Grey leather, Steptronic,Premium Package

08-21-2010, 04:20 PM	#2
czechm8 Wife drives the F10! Drives: 535i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clive, Iowa USA Posts: 34 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535i [0.00]	7-10 years

08-21-2010, 04:24 PM	#3
eaglesrest Private Drives: BMW F11 520D Auto Pro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 98 iTrader: (0)	Same 6-7 years. Hopefully the perfect car, finally.....

08-21-2010, 05:19 PM	#6
ibimmer346 Major Drives: 2013 650i GC, 2002 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA Posts: 1,113 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW 650i GC [0.00]	3 years, until the lease is up. Then it's on to something new! The new 3-series will be out by then. Or maybe I'll try a 535d if they brought one over. Don't have to worry about it for 3 more years.

08-21-2010, 08:59 PM	#8
Grizzles First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 550XI MSPORT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NNJ Posts: 376 iTrader: (0)	i have been leasing cars since 1991. every 3 years. i bought my wife a 530xit 2006 and just finished paying it off last month. my 335xi coupe is due back in october and i ordered a 550xi m sport week 37 build. this ones a keeper. if i purchased my 335 i would definately keep it another 2 years. if this car is problem free i will keep it for 7-10 years.

08-21-2010, 09:27 PM	#9
topologe Enlisted Member Drives: 11 BMW 550i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	3 years, when the lease ends and will then get an Alpina B5.

08-21-2010, 09:50 PM	#10
gatoman39 Major Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LA Posts: 1,340 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i M Sport [0.50] 2011 535i Sport [0.00]	Depends how well it holds up. I saw a clean E39 540i yesterday. An older 10 year old car that has been well maintained is a thing of beauty. The E39 has aged so well. If this car hold up well there's no reason 10 year+ isn't possible. I have a 15 year old Lexus LS 400. I keep telling myself, I'll get rid of it when it dies. But it's not any where near being trashed. As long as you do some preventative maintenance and keep the paint in good order a car can go a long long way...

08-22-2010, 06:40 AM	#13
Hoss NY Private First Class Drives: 2011 F10 535i Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 141 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 2000 BMW E39 528i [0.00] 2002 BMW X5 3.0 [0.00]	Good question. I still have my E39, which I've had for 10 years and 120k miles. It's been a fantastic car -- rock solid with no major issues other than normal maintenance. I never really liked the E60 enough to make a change. I'll make my decision on the F10 after 3-4 years, before the warranty expires. It'll depend on the reliability and service issues to that point and the new car landscape.

08-22-2010, 09:17 AM	#14
mcacciola Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 335i, Silver - M Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: miami, fl usa Posts: 223 iTrader: (0)	My friend (I posted his pictures of one of the first 550i coming out) is planning to keep it for 36 months and hopefully get the new M5 after it.

08-22-2010, 09:55 AM	#15
LACSTER Major General Drives: AW F10 & E93 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 6,485 iTrader: (57)	I bought this car so it's going to be a keeper for about 6-7 years. I've leased my last three cars but really wanted something to keep and this isn't a bad one

08-22-2010, 10:25 AM	#16
SDRX First Lieutenant Drives: E92 335dM F10 530dM on order Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 348 iTrader: (0)	I will keep for around 5 years. However, I am incredibly fickle when it comes to keeping a car beyond 3 years. E46 330ci Purchased Nov 2004, part exchanged for new E92 335dM in Jan 2008, to be part exchanged for F10 530dM in 6 weeks!! Some key developments to watch for will be the new 6 series, new 3 series coupe, and also the F10 LCI expected for late 2014 (I am guessing)

08-22-2010, 02:46 PM	#20
SpokenHands Certified Car Nut Drives: 530d F07+ 116i F20+ Maser GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 208 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 F07 530d GT [5.00] 2012 F20 116i [5.00] 2012 Maserati GranT ... [5.00]	I was told once that most UK owners of new BMW cars keep their cars for 3 years and then trade-in for the next model/LCI. There is of course a sizeable bunch who buy nearly new cars (1-2 years old) which are usually traded in before the 5-years are up. After this most UK dealers prefer not to deal with trade-ins.

08-22-2010, 02:47 PM	#21
delvek Major Drives: F10 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhineland, Germany Posts: 1,130 iTrader: (0)	If my past 20 year history of car ownership means anything I will be lucky to keep it for 3 years. I would like to keep it until the first year of the next generation and do it again, preorder all the way. __________________ 2011 550i M-sport:Mods: Hartge ECU (490hp/497ps@5500rp 531ft-lb/720Nm@2000rpm), ACSchnitzer suspension, ACSchnitzer sport exhaust, Msport Spoiler, Shadowline Grille, Color matched front reflectors, dvdinmotion. MyBavarianBeast: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530637 Future: 2014 F82 M4

08-22-2010, 08:37 PM	#22
Bluesummer Lieutenant General Drives: slower than Ayrton Senna Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nürburgring, be there once, your heart, your soul will stay there. Posts: 15,310 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2011 E82 135 [0.00] 2011 M3 [0.00] 2007 335 [0.00]	keeping a first year production car for longer than the warranty period? good luck __________________ R.I.P. Steve Noh

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