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You should never, ever have problems with any of the HVAC system- it's practically unheard of on these cars- just the Blower resistor / FSU. I don't know of anyone who has had to do heater cores or evaporators. Keep it loaded with BMW or Pentosin NF coolant (I think they are the same) and you'll be good forever.
Frankly, a lot of BMW forums (especially lesser models) are loaded with armchair mechanics with no real experience and check writers with really, really evil service writers teling them what to do- most of the stuff I read about these cars simply isn't true, and many times the procedures are wrong. The suspension and engine are much more durable than many claim. Unless you are absolutely abusing the car, it'll last.
I was expecting to need new struts, all bushings, etc. etc. on mine and it was unfounded. My 2002 with 101K was also a similar experience. Struts aren't dead at 30K, and no the ball joints don't fail early..
rjp
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