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Hello All, I have a 2004 530i and I have had it since March 2010. I purchased the vehicle from my local dealer with 85,000 miles on it. I know have 103,000 miles on my car because of all of the Highway driving I do.
Will my car be reliable within the next couple of years as the miles increase over time.???????????????
Only thing that i have done is oil changes and replace AC compressor.
Can someone comment?
Thanks
Will my car be reliable within the next couple of years as the miles increase over time.???????????????
Only thing that i have done is oil changes and replace AC compressor.
Can someone comment?
Thanks
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Congratulations, Fred!
I had my E39 until 197,000 miles. I'd still be driving it if a tree hadn't fallen on it.
I bought it at 92,000 and other than normal maintenance items, all I had issues with were radiator, alternator, pressure switch in passenger seat, and trunk lid latch. I SO wanted to get it to 200K. Damm!
I had my E39 until 197,000 miles. I'd still be driving it if a tree hadn't fallen on it.
I bought it at 92,000 and other than normal maintenance items, all I had issues with were radiator, alternator, pressure switch in passenger seat, and trunk lid latch. I SO wanted to get it to 200K. Damm!
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Congratulations, Fred!
I had my E39 until 197,000 miles. I'd still be driving it if a tree hadn't fallen on it.
I bought it at 92,000 and other than normal maintenance items, all I had issues with were radiator, alternator, pressure switch in passenger seat, and trunk lid latch. I SO wanted to get it to 200K. Damm!
I had my E39 until 197,000 miles. I'd still be driving it if a tree hadn't fallen on it.
I bought it at 92,000 and other than normal maintenance items, all I had issues with were radiator, alternator, pressure switch in passenger seat, and trunk lid latch. I SO wanted to get it to 200K. Damm!
Good luck - many of us have accumulated many miles on BMWs - but those mile don't come cheap!
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Luigi is exactly right..
I have a 2004 530i as well. I have changed the expansion tank, waterpump, thermostat, starter, and oil pressure sensor all as preventative maintenance. Car runs flawlessly. Oh yea - had the tranny and diff fluid changed at 40K. The engines in our car (M54) is one of, if not BMW's best - these things are bulletproof.
I have a 2004 530i as well. I have changed the expansion tank, waterpump, thermostat, starter, and oil pressure sensor all as preventative maintenance. Car runs flawlessly. Oh yea - had the tranny and diff fluid changed at 40K. The engines in our car (M54) is one of, if not BMW's best - these things are bulletproof.
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Luigi is exactly right..
I have a 2004 530i as well. I have changed the expansion tank, waterpump, thermostat, starter, and oil pressure sensor all as preventative maintenance. Car runs flawlessly. Oh yea - had the tranny and diff fluid changed at 40K. The engines in our car (M54) is one of, if not BMW's best - these things are bulletproof.
I have a 2004 530i as well. I have changed the expansion tank, waterpump, thermostat, starter, and oil pressure sensor all as preventative maintenance. Car runs flawlessly. Oh yea - had the tranny and diff fluid changed at 40K. The engines in our car (M54) is one of, if not BMW's best - these things are bulletproof.
And the M54 (I've owned 7 M54's) are not "bulletproof"...ignore a temperature issue and you'll warp your cylinder head with quickness! But i do stand by the M54 over any other engine i've yet to encounter. And that makes me feel good too.
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I have 157,000 and its going strong with nothing but regular maintenance. I did replace all of the "lifetime" fluids recently (transmission, engine coolant and rear differential).
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My Ride: E60
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N54
E60Coyote.... you mentioned that you recently changed your 'lifetime' fluids. Did you do the transmission for the first time near 157k miles?
I only ask because I'm SO stuck in this catch 22.
I got my E60 with 55k miles, today it has 95k. I want this car to last me a very long time. Should I change the fluid now and buck conventional wisdom that says after 60k you just might introduce more problems with the transmission (ie: failure) than leaving it alone? (Damn damn I wish I would have just done the flush at 55k when I bought the car!)
I only ask because I'm SO stuck in this catch 22.
I got my E60 with 55k miles, today it has 95k. I want this car to last me a very long time. Should I change the fluid now and buck conventional wisdom that says after 60k you just might introduce more problems with the transmission (ie: failure) than leaving it alone? (Damn damn I wish I would have just done the flush at 55k when I bought the car!)
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I finally replaced my e39 after 246,000 miles.
I bought it used with 29,000 miles on it. (Who knows if that was "true" or if it had been rolled back, it was a shady place I bought it from) So I actually drove the car 217,000 miles.
I think over the life of my ownership I replaced the usual urethane bushings and suspension components, the center joint on the drive shaft, (with a reman shaft), a water pump or two, and a radiator/expansion tank. Not counting expendable parts like brakes, tires, etc. All in all it was a great car. Looking back on it, I wish I still had it, as this e60 535 has given me more headaches in two and half years than the e39 did over the life. Mainly HPFP issues, but still.
I kept up on the fluid changes and usual maintenance.
All without an extended warranty.
Find a good indy shop and you should be good.
I bought it used with 29,000 miles on it. (Who knows if that was "true" or if it had been rolled back, it was a shady place I bought it from) So I actually drove the car 217,000 miles.
I think over the life of my ownership I replaced the usual urethane bushings and suspension components, the center joint on the drive shaft, (with a reman shaft), a water pump or two, and a radiator/expansion tank. Not counting expendable parts like brakes, tires, etc. All in all it was a great car. Looking back on it, I wish I still had it, as this e60 535 has given me more headaches in two and half years than the e39 did over the life. Mainly HPFP issues, but still.
I kept up on the fluid changes and usual maintenance.
All without an extended warranty.
Find a good indy shop and you should be good.
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