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Oct 7, 2011 | 06:02 AM

#111

Atlast

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From: South Carolina

I have 134,000 miles and the car is still strong even though I have had a few problems such as had to reseal the motor at 110.000 and a spark plug coil(I think its called) go out.

Oct 7, 2011 | 06:03 AM

#112

Aartsy19

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From: London, ON

ANyone with an M5 with that many K?

Oct 7, 2011 | 09:51 AM

#113

phlfly

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From: Leesburg, VA

My Ride: 07' BMW 550i

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Originally Posted by huguetguy

As an owner of a 1996 e36 328i with 260k+ on the odometer and not much major trouble, other than suspension components, I have been wondering about this myself.

I'm in the market for a 5 series stickshift/manual with under 100k...now whether to go with a 02/03 530i, 04/05 530i, or splurge on an 04/05 545i? Just have heard so much negative stuff about the V8's, and also about the overabundance of electronics in the e60's that is starting to scare me off...

do you all think in general that e39's were more reliable than e60's?

Each generation BMW's has more electronics and more. I think in general V8 is more reliable, but owner with I6 will tell you different. I want V8, because after M3, 530 is sluggish with almost same problems as previous generation I6 (cooling, valve gasket, alternator, misfiring, and I think double vanos seals as well). BMW SA told same thing that V8 is very reliable, I know him for 5+ years, and he worked for 15 years at BMW dealer.

Oct 7, 2011 | 09:53 AM

#114

huguetguy

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From: Richmond, VA

i need to find more service advisors to talk to, cause the one at my local dealership said the v8's cost more to maintain...I guess that doesn't mean they're inherently less reliable, but cost of ownership is also a concern of mine...I don't want to dump thousands a year just on maintenance...

Oct 8, 2011 | 05:22 AM

#115

JAYS545

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From: Balto,md

I have an 04' 6mt 545 with 87k and no problems so far.

Oct 8, 2011 | 09:07 AM

#116

peachykonan

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76000 miles on a 2004 525i, replaced valve cover gasket this year. Just regular service (brake fluid, oil / filter changes, etc).

Oct 9, 2011 | 06:38 AM

#117

DavidF

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From: Austin, TX

My Ride: 545i sport

Model Year: 2004

100,300 miles on my '04 545i. Finally got it broken in and going strong with no leaks. My E38 just hit 200k on original engine and transmission. If you take care of them, they will take care of you.

Oct 9, 2011 | 01:45 PM

#118

peachykonan

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Originally Posted by peachykonan

76000 miles on a 2004 525i, replaced valve cover gasket this year. Just regular service (brake fluid, oil / filter changes, etc).

Wiring near rear trunk hinge wore out, needed addressing.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/117...ts-flickering/

Car seems to keep reporting through FTM a tire puncture, but tires are ok... Not sure what's up with this.

Oct 9, 2011 | 04:55 PM

#119

louveres

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From: Grayslake, IL

My Ride: 2008 535xi

88K miles on my '08 535xi, only changed spark plugs. Every once in a while I get a small interruption/light jerk when accelerating harder, so I scheduled a tranny fluid flush for next week. Other than that nothing, love this car. Knock on wood..... Scratch that, bang hard on wood, no sign of HPFP problems.
I'm really glad to see other BMW enthusiasts with so many miles, still going strong.