05/07/2008 03:30. BMW vehicles are priced three to four times their Japanese counterparts. This is because BMW is supposedly the ultimate driving machine. BMW has fun and wow factor.

Unfortunately, the service of local BMW dealers leaves much to be desired and pales in comparison to the service other car brands, notably Toyota, Honda and to some degree, Ford and Mazda. Toyota tops in service and reasonableness of its pricing, both labor and parts.

Recently, BMW wrote BMW owners suggesting that they send their vehicles for a 100-point inspection service—for free. At BMW Makati, the owner of a 2002 BMW 325 was assessed P275,000 in repairs and maintenance costs. Supposedly, he must change his alternator, his fan, fan belt, all four shock absorbers, engine mounts, door locks, brakes and many other... // Manila Times