My dealer maintained car cost $8,000+ @ 94k, or about 8.5 cents/mi. They have helped to keep it a beautifull reliable vehicle. I do my own work so expenses have gone to less than 1 cent a mile. I would think your figures of $1,500/mo. would be safe. The dealer charges $100/hr. so taking labor out of the equation can be quite helpfull.
I've found the car to be well mannered in snow as long as it has traction control. The car is a pleasure to drive. I still look forward to it.

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Delsman
92' 400E, 107k
BMW 535i, 165k

$1500/mo?

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

Thanks Hatterasguy,

yes, it doesn't see much salt really, so I really don't know how it is on the white stuff. I'd think it'd be ok with traction control because it's a heavy car.. but who knows?

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2008 BMW 335i Coupe

I'm spending at least $1,500 a month on the SDL I'm looking for $1,500 a year. I would never take it to the dealer for anything! I can pull the heads and tranny if I have to! The only thing I can't do is body work and major engine work like a rebuild for example.

Actually price wise the E420's seem to be about the same as the E320's. I want the sedan I like having 4 doors.

With snow tires and a light foot it is probably about as good as any rwd car with a V8 can be. By that I mean it sucks!

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I have a 1995 E420. With the Dunlop Sport A2 195 15" all weather tires, it is fine in light snow. They are rated as "7" in Tirerack for snow performance.