Any members here with high mileage E60
07-13-2010, 12:47 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
You need to drive more John 
I've got 78.5k miles on my 2005 545i right now and it's purring like new! The previous owner had maybe $1-$2k worth of repairs in the first 67k miles then when I took over I had a coolant leak which would have cost about $400 but was covered under warranty. Knowing my habit with buying and selling cars on a regular basis, I doubt this will see the 100k mile mark but who knows, it is one of the best cars I've every owned.
I've got 78.5k miles on my 2005 545i right now and it's purring like new! The previous owner had maybe $1-$2k worth of repairs in the first 67k miles then when I took over I had a coolant leak which would have cost about $400 but was covered under warranty. Knowing my habit with buying and selling cars on a regular basis, I doubt this will see the 100k mile mark but who knows, it is one of the best cars I've every owned.
You're right I do need to drive more - damn work!!!! I agree, my penchant for getting bored and getting something new is usually what keeps me from hitting 100k miles - this is my 36th car and so far I have had it for 3 years now and still enjoy it. We will see how long that lasts
Already itching for more HP 
07-13-2010, 09:57 PM
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My Ride: m54
my 04 has 99k and i took it to the dealer a week ago for an oil change and they gave me a list of things that needed to be fixed or replaced adding up to about $1000. some off the top of my head are, a crack in one or some of the belts which all need to be replaced, seepage in the oil cover, streaky window wipers
07-14-2010, 11:10 AM
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2007 530 with 129,500 miles. Only issue was the recent replacement of a door handle to fix comfort access. Replaced water pump as a precautionary measure (probably a waste of $1,000 but thought I would be on the safe side).
Rides just like it did new. Current thinking is to run it 2 more years, which should be about 200,000 miles.
Rides just like it did new. Current thinking is to run it 2 more years, which should be about 200,000 miles.
07-14-2010, 11:35 AM
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My Ride: 05 545i 6MT
This thread is good news and relief after seeing a LOT more problem threads 
I plan to keep my car for another 4 yrs and I have 45K miles on mine now.
OR whenever lease return 535d comes in the US market
I plan to keep my car for another 4 yrs and I have 45K miles on mine now.
OR whenever lease return 535d comes in the US market
07-14-2010, 11:49 AM
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My Ride: 08 335i
04 530i - 92,000+ and still going strong. Only maintenance has been regular maintenance so hopefully no problems in the future(crosses fingers). Plan on keeping it until atleast 140-150k.